Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of year for pet sitters. Many pet parents travel to spend Thanksgiving with family or use the holiday as an opportunity to vacation for pleasure. With pet sitting requests in high demand, space can be limited for pet sitting visits over Thanksgiving. If…
Occasionally we get requests to visit a cat every other day. At Rufus and Delilah, we require a minimum of once daily pet sitting visits for cats for the safety of our client’s cats. Several years ago we did offer every other day pet sitting visits for cats. However, upon…
We often get requests from prospective and existing clients asking to book us to care for their dogs and cats when they have friends, neighbors, or family covering some of the visits. Unfortunately, due to liability issues, we are unable to job share when pet sitting with anyone other than…
Below are standard services included in our overnight stays. Giving lots of love and attention Providing meals at the appropriate times and treats if allowed Giving medication if needed Taking the dogs for a short walk in the evening and morning Daily scooping of litter-boxes for cats and a full…
5 suggestions when to tip your dog walker. On a major holiday such as Memorial Day, 4th Of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s. If your dog walker spends more time at a visit than booked cleaning up a large mess. This could be torn toys, ripped pillows, or diarrhea…
You hired a professional dog walker and you want to make sure the walks go smoothly for both your dog and the dog walker. Did you know there are simple steps you can take before the walks start preparing your dog for a dog walker? Check out our 7 simple…
Is your dog shy around new people? Do you worry about how you can help your shy dog bond with a dog walker or pet sitter before leaving him or her in their care if you work away from home for extended hours or travel? To help ease in the…
Before you leave your dog in the care of a professional dog sitter, did you know there are things you can do before you go away to help ensure you will return to a happy dog and a well-cared for home? For starters, before meeting with your dog sitter for…
Before you leave your cat in the care of a professional cat sitter, there are things you can do to help ensure the cat sitting visits go smoothly. However, your cat sitter should ask you to first complete a detailed profile. Questions they should be asking about include your cats…
I am often asked what kind of notice do I need when hiring a pet sitter. If this is the first time you are hiring a pet sitter, call or email them with at least two weeks notice before your dates start. If your pet sitting request falls on a…
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