A reliable pet sitter or walker extends your ability to travel or manage a temporary health issue without disrupting your pet's care.
How to vet candidates
- Use a bonded and insured service or app-based platform with reviews and background checks
- Ask for and actually call references
- Start with a short trial visit before a longer absence
Give any regular sitter a copy of your pet care card and your emergency contact information, in case something happens while you're away.