Questions to ask your pet sitter
One of the first questions you should ask is whether or not your pet sitter is insured or bonded. This means that if anything happens on their watch, their insurance policy should cover the damages. This would include burglary or property damage.
Another top question to ask, is how high they are allowed to go on vet expenses. Every reputable sitter should have you sign a form in which you indicate how much you are willing to spend on vet care. So, if something happens when you are away and they rush your pet to the vet, you can authorize them to spend up to a certain amount on your behalf which you will reimburse upon your return.
Also make sure to ask how many spare keys they need and how they keep track of them. Your keys should never have your name or address labeled on them. Most pet sitting companies will have a “tagging” system in which a key may be assigned a number that then corresponds to a particular client file, but only they should know the code.
Also, beware of pet sitters that have their logos printed on the side of their cars. A big logo on the car is a dead giveaway that you are out of town.
Before you leave for vacation
This could mean leaving a check for the pet sitter or paying your invoice online. Make sure to either leave out or mark the location of all the important items your pet sitter may need. This includes common items like leashes, food, treats, and toys as well as cleaning supplies and extra towels in case of accidents.
Let your alarm company know you are going out of town. Give them new emergency contact numbers, and if you are able to, set up a new code that only the pet sitters will use.
Notify the pet sitters know if they need to bring the trash bins outside on a particular day or if there are any packages that are being delivered while you are gone. If you have plants that need watering, leave those instructions as well.
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