Boarding or Leaving Your Pet with Someone Else

All pet owners have to leave the city from time to time for a well-deserved business trip, wedding or vacation, but this raises the question of what to do with their companions. From no-frills boarding facilities to high-end pet hotels and live-in sitters, there’s a wide range of options to suit most pet needs and the owners’ Budget.

For years, boarding has been the solution for pet owners who have to leave the city. Fortunately, most boarding schools have surpassed by leaps and bounds the concrete courtyards and separate social spaces of the past. Nowadays, in most cities, options are commonplace, from pet residences that are no longer at home to pet hotels with a real assortment of amenities. Prices for these boarding facilities vary wildly depending on the options you choose, with big jumps in price tags for more amenities and attention for individual pets.

As an alternative, many pet owners choose to rent a pet sitter while they are out of town. Sitters can either come home at certain times to feed, train and take care of their companion, or stay with their pet for the entire duration of the trip. As with other options, prices for Seated animals can vary widely, but are usually set at the basic entry levels. Since Stress is the most common problem for pets on Board, this can be a great Alternative, especially for restless animals. If your furry friend stays in his own house, his stress level is lower, which also helps to relieve your own fears while traveling. As a bonus, pet sitters often collect mail, aquatic plants and take care of other household chores at no extra cost.

Some pet owners prefer to take their companions to a veterinary facility in order to have easy access to care in the event of a medical emergency. Since the veterinary services must give priority to surgical and medical matters on pets, it may be that your companion is too short during his stay. These facilities are usually more bare bones than other boarding options and can even be messy or noisy, so do some research before boarding with a vet. This includes the question of whether someone is watching the animals at night, since many establishments do not offer care 24/24 and 7/7. A Live Sitter can be a good Alternative to boarding at the vet, as he or she will probably notice medical problems quickly.

If you are hiring a pet monitor, ask for recommendations from friends, neighbors, family, your veterinarian or dog trainer. You can also search online Search Sittern, www.petsitters.org or www.petsit.com . Ask potential sitters about their past experiences, the types of animals you’ve observed, and any problems specific to your pet — and make sure you set up an easy way to communicate while you’re away in matter of an emergency.