Board Or Babysitter? Who Will Take Care Of Your Pet When You Go On Vacation?
If you are a pet owner and have decided that you would like to go away for a few days, you will need to make plans for pet care. Having a pet should not alter your ability to take a vacation. You will need to weigh your options and decide what method would work best for your specific situation. Here are the pros and cons that you will have for each pet care option, giving you some information to help you make your decision.
Taking Your Pet To A Boarding Facility
Boarding your pet in a great idea for those that would rather not have someone coming to their home to take care of their pet. You would not need to worry about your home being secure or about your privacy by having someone in your house.
When boarding your pet, you will be assured your pet is being cared for 24 hours a day. Some will always be available if your pet has a medical emergency. There is constant care, not sporadic care.
You will be able to specify what type of an eating schedule you would like for your pet and the workers would feed your pet according to your direction. If you pet needs a special diet or medication, the caregivers, like those at Evergreen Kennels, would be there to take care of these specifications.
Your pet will have the opportunity to have playtime with people and other pets, if you desire. They will not be lonely, as there is constant attention. This benefit can also be a downside if your pet suffers from anxiety. You would need to let the boarding service know that your pet should be isolated away from other pets if this is a problem.
Hiring A Pet Sitter
Having someone come to your home to take care of your pet is another way you would be able to take your vacation while your pet is looked after. You would leave your keys out for a pet sitting service. The worker would enter your home and feed your pet. They would take dogs outside for walks. Any messes that are left in your home by your pet would be cleaned by the worker. You would receive a written summary as to what happened each day when the worker stopped by to take care of your pet.
Your pet will be comfortable in your own home if you hire a pet sitter. There will be no anxiety by being around other pets, and your pet will receive individualized attention when the pet sitter arrives.
You would have someone in your home, possibly compromising your privacy and your safety. You should always make sure to have clearances on people who will be entering your home before hiring a pet sitting service. Your pet would only receive care a few times a day, rather than continuously. Should there be a medical emergency, the pet would need to wait until the next scheduled visit by the pet sitter.
