Pets Are a Part of the Family... Don't Forget Them During the Holidays
Pets are an important part of our lives. During the busy holidays, families should remember to care for their pets. Professional pet sitters are a growing industry that can help provide peace of mind for pets and their owners during the holidays and into the new year.
Cincinnati, OH, November 16, 2007 --(PR.com)-- The hectic holidays are upon us. While people everywhere are gearing up with sale flyers and travel plans, pets everywhere are dreading the next two months.
Over 63% of American families have pets according to a 2007 survey done by the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association, Inc. Seventy percent of those pet owners will even be signing their pets’ names to their holiday cards this season. But have they all made safe and reliable plans to ensure that their pets are safe and happy this holiday season?
Pet Sitting has become an important industry as more and more Americans spend longer hours in the office, travel more, and include their pets as a part of the family. During the holidays, especially, pets may be exposed to stressful situations such as being left alone for extended periods of time, being left in less than ideal surroundings while pet owners are away, or just feeling neglected due to their owners’ other holiday obligations. Professional pet sitters are a great alternative to stressed out pets and worried pet owners. They are committed to helping pet owners enjoy their holidays by providing peace of mind. Pet owners can enjoy their holidays knowing that their pets are safe and comfortable with their professional pet sitter.
Professional pet sitters typically offer services such as drop in visits, during which they allow the pet out to relieve itself or take it on a walk, allowing the pet’s owners to take care of other obligations after work instead of rushing home. Vacation care includes visiting the pets multiple times throughout the day to ensure it is comfortable, fed, has fresh water, etc. An alternative is overnight care. During overnight visits, pet sitters stay in the home with the pet to ensure it’s as comfortable as possible. This is an excellent option for those pets with separation anxiety. Additional services include pet taxi, during which the pet sitter will take the pet to the vet or groomer on behalf of the pet owner, and yard waste removal. Many pet sitters provide customized services as well based on the needs of the pet and the desires of the pet owner.
As the holidays approach, Sara Fiorille of Sit! Professional Sitting and Care for your Paws and Pals, recommends that you consider your pets’ needs. “Pet parents should keep in mind how stressful their holiday plans can be to their pet kids. We can stop by during the day just to check on the pets while their owners spend the day shopping or are heading to a party after work, or can arrange for multiple visits so that pet kids can stay at home while their pet parents are out of town.” In home pet care allows pets to remain in a familiar environment, while receiving special one-on-one attention. Additionally, in-home care keeps pets safe from exposure to other animals and potential illnesses to which they may be exposed in a kennel environment. Pet sitters develop long term relationships with their pet clients that benefit the pets and the pet parents for years. It is a much more pet-centered approach to pet care.
Considering that 57% of pet owners would choose their pet over a human companion if stranded on a deserted island (according to an American Animal Hospital Association survey), it is evident that pets today are more than just the family companion. Pets today are a part of the family and hiring a professional pet sitter is a certain method of ensuring their happiness and healthiness during the holidays and into the new year.
About Sit!
Sara Fiorille is the owner of Sit! Professional Sitting and Care for your Paws and Pals located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sit! is a professional pet sitting company which is fully insured through Pet Sitters Associates and is a member of Professional United Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International. Additionally, Fiorille is Red Cross certified in Pet CPR and first aid. More information about Sit! can be found at its website at www.SitYourPets.com or by calling 513.646.3811.
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Over 63% of American families have pets according to a 2007 survey done by the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association, Inc. Seventy percent of those pet owners will even be signing their pets’ names to their holiday cards this season. But have they all made safe and reliable plans to ensure that their pets are safe and happy this holiday season?
Pet Sitting has become an important industry as more and more Americans spend longer hours in the office, travel more, and include their pets as a part of the family. During the holidays, especially, pets may be exposed to stressful situations such as being left alone for extended periods of time, being left in less than ideal surroundings while pet owners are away, or just feeling neglected due to their owners’ other holiday obligations. Professional pet sitters are a great alternative to stressed out pets and worried pet owners. They are committed to helping pet owners enjoy their holidays by providing peace of mind. Pet owners can enjoy their holidays knowing that their pets are safe and comfortable with their professional pet sitter.
Professional pet sitters typically offer services such as drop in visits, during which they allow the pet out to relieve itself or take it on a walk, allowing the pet’s owners to take care of other obligations after work instead of rushing home. Vacation care includes visiting the pets multiple times throughout the day to ensure it is comfortable, fed, has fresh water, etc. An alternative is overnight care. During overnight visits, pet sitters stay in the home with the pet to ensure it’s as comfortable as possible. This is an excellent option for those pets with separation anxiety. Additional services include pet taxi, during which the pet sitter will take the pet to the vet or groomer on behalf of the pet owner, and yard waste removal. Many pet sitters provide customized services as well based on the needs of the pet and the desires of the pet owner.
As the holidays approach, Sara Fiorille of Sit! Professional Sitting and Care for your Paws and Pals, recommends that you consider your pets’ needs. “Pet parents should keep in mind how stressful their holiday plans can be to their pet kids. We can stop by during the day just to check on the pets while their owners spend the day shopping or are heading to a party after work, or can arrange for multiple visits so that pet kids can stay at home while their pet parents are out of town.” In home pet care allows pets to remain in a familiar environment, while receiving special one-on-one attention. Additionally, in-home care keeps pets safe from exposure to other animals and potential illnesses to which they may be exposed in a kennel environment. Pet sitters develop long term relationships with their pet clients that benefit the pets and the pet parents for years. It is a much more pet-centered approach to pet care.
Considering that 57% of pet owners would choose their pet over a human companion if stranded on a deserted island (according to an American Animal Hospital Association survey), it is evident that pets today are more than just the family companion. Pets today are a part of the family and hiring a professional pet sitter is a certain method of ensuring their happiness and healthiness during the holidays and into the new year.
About Sit!
Sara Fiorille is the owner of Sit! Professional Sitting and Care for your Paws and Pals located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sit! is a professional pet sitting company which is fully insured through Pet Sitters Associates and is a member of Professional United Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International. Additionally, Fiorille is Red Cross certified in Pet CPR and first aid. More information about Sit! can be found at its website at www.SitYourPets.com or by calling 513.646.3811.
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Sit! Professional Sitting and Care for your Paws and Pals
Sara Fiorille
513.646.3811
www.SitYourPets.com
Sara Fiorille
513.646.3811
www.SitYourPets.com
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