How Puppy Love Pet Sitting Came To Be
As a child, when people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always said I wanted to be a Veterinarian. Occasionally I wanted to be a horse jockey, but mostly a Vet. Whenever I would go to get a new goldfish I always picked the sickliest one because I wanted to save it and make it better. So in 1991, when I graduated from High School, I went out and got my first job in an animal hospital, And I LOVED it. Every day was exciting and wonderful. A new opportunity to help animals. In 1997 I started working in an Emergency Hospital, And I LOVED IT EVEN MORE! And I was very good. Every single night I got the opportunity to save lives. It was very rewarding watching an animal that had been hit by a car and very near death a week ago walk out of the hospital on his own. And to know that I had played an instrumental role in saving that life. Emergency Animal medicine is full of adrenaline and high-fives.
I knew I was in the right profession because I was excited to go to work every day. When I told people I was a Technician in an animal hospital, they would always ask "How can you do it? Doesn't it make you sad to see the animals die?" and I would tell them "The ones we save make up for the ones we can't".
In 2000 I started getting very depressed and not wanting to go to work. I couldn't understand because I loved helping animals so much, but the feeling got worse and worse. It took me a long time to realize that the "ones we couldn't save" had finally gotten the best of me and I knew it was time to do somthing else. This scared me very much because I had never wanted to do anything else. I had done some petsitting as favors for friends and clients of the hospital and my Mom suggested I try it full time. So far it has been wonderful! Every day I get to go play with the animals, outside in the warm Southern California sun. I get to make my own hours, and I never have to wear scrubs again!!
No matter how many times you poke a dog with a needle he'll still lick your hand, and I don't have to feel guilty about that anymore. And I don't have to watch my friends die every day. My new friends are mostly young and strong and will be around for a long time and that makes me happy!
Pet owners face a dilemma when they go away. Their choices are to board their animals at a kennel, or to have a friend or the kid next door come in to care for the pet. Many pets are stressed by going to a kennel. They may bark incessantly, may not eat, etc. They are exposed to illnesses from other animals in the kennels, and may not receive personalized care. It can also be very expensive to board a number of pets. Having a friend or neighbor come in may not be the best solution, as they may not have the time or knowledge to provide your pet the care that he deserves. It can be awkward to impose on friends and family, and today, many people don't know their neighbors. Do you really want to trust the kid next door with the care of your cherished pets?
Puppy Love Pet Sitting provides professional, loving care while your pet stays in his own home. He will follow his customary routine, avoid the stress of an unfamiliar place, and receive personal loving attention.

Of course, even the most trustworthy, experienced pet sitter will have trouble if you haven't also kept your end of the bargain. Here are your responsibilities:


Make reservations with your pet sitter early, especially during holidays.
Ensure your pet is well socialized and allows strangers to handle him.
Affix current identification tags to your pet's collar.
Maintain current vaccinations for your pet.
Leave clear instructions detailing specific pet-care responsibilities and emergency contact information, including how to reach you and your veterinarian.
Leave pet food and supplies in one place.
Buy extra pet supplies in case you're away longer than planned.
Leave a key with a trustworthy neighbor as a backup, and give him and your pet sitter each other's phone numbers. Be sure those extra keys work before giving them out.
Show the pet sitter your home's important safety features such as the circuit breaker and security system.
Finally, have a safe and fun trip. And remember to bring your pet sitter's phone number in case your plans change-or you just want to find out how Fluffy and Fido are doing.