| Frequently Asked Questions Merry Murphy Pet Sitters |
What is the purpose of pet sitters?
Pet Sitters provide an important alternative to boarding your dog or
cat at a kennel. Pet Sitters visit your home at agreed upon times
(usually with in a certain time frame) during your absence from home.
They do not stay at your home, unless you contract for over night pet
sitting stays.
What pet services are offered?
Services offered depend on the company. Basic pet services include
feeding, watering, walking, brushing, pooper scooper, cleaning litter box,
feeding fish, and other basics of pet care. In addition, pet sitters will
bring in the mail and newspapers, water household plants, rotate lights
and blinds. This is a needed security referred to by pet sitters as house
sitting. Additional services include pet taxi to other services such as the
vet, but are not part of the regular visit and require additional charges if
offered.
Why does the Pet Sitter Need an initial consultation with me in my
home?
The first meeting with your pet sitter will make clear whether or not you
wish to engage the pet sitter for an assignment with your pet. The pet
sitter will ask detailed questions about your pet and their habits. It is
very detailed questionaire in the event of a household emergency such
as a busted water pipe, or the number of your veternarian, etc. It is
surprising the details that can be neglected if a structured questionaire
is not followed. It provides an opportunity for you to give detailed
instructions. Most of all, your pet sitter will become "friends" with your
pets, and this makes the first visit much easier! The good thing is after
your first visit, you will only have to call or e-mail for future assignments.
Be sure to update your pet sitter with any changes to your information.
What does a pet sitter need from you?
Professional pet sitters will give you a list of needed items such as a
dog leash, towels, etc. Following the list provided makes it easier on
your pet and pet sitter. If there is a change in contact information, or
anything else your pet sitter should know, call them so they can have the
information on file before the next visit!
What are mid-day visits or what some pet sitters call half-visits?
Most typicall y these visits are dog walking services, or "potty breaks"
for a dog or cat during the day. The pet sitter will also give fresh water,
play with your pet, etc. Some pet sitters designate a time period such
as 15mins. to 30 mins., others do not.
What is "overnight pet sitting"?
These are time periods out of the pet sitters normal hours of operation.
The time periods vary, but are generally from dinner time to breakfast
time. We can always customize these visits. Just remember that
mid-day dog walks or potty breaks are at an extra charge, and not
automatically included in the overnight rate package.
Should your pet sitter update you on your pets while you are
gone?
Pet sitters will definitely keep you updated if that is what you wish.
Whether by phone, e-mail, or text updates, it is entirely up to you. Some
people wish only to be notified if there is a need to do so. Either way is
perfectly acceptable. Most pet sitters will keep a daily diary for you to let
you know detailed events that occured while you were away.
What about letting this stranger into my home?
Any professional pet sitter today usually belongs to a professional
association and maintains insurance. You need to check references or
get personal referrals. Doing a google search is also helpful. Mutual
trust is a necessity. The pet sitter or dog walker wants you to be a repeat
customer, and depends on your referrals.
What are the pet sitting benefits for you?
You can leave home knowing your pet and home are cared for. You
deserve time away that is "worry-free". That is the purpose for even
hiring a pet sitter. Once you have found that perfect pet sitter, your pet
will have one more friend, and stress will be a non-issue for all involved.
Pet sitters understand that there will be emergencies where you can not
give adequate notice. Having a pet sitter you are acquainted with to
easily call, provides another reason to have a pet sitter.
Merry Murphy Pet Sitters will be glad to answer any questions, and will
be happy to provide all your Charlotte pet sitting and dog walking needs!
Call us at 704-246-4148
Pet Sitters provide an important alternative to boarding your dog or
cat at a kennel. Pet Sitters visit your home at agreed upon times
(usually with in a certain time frame) during your absence from home.
They do not stay at your home, unless you contract for over night pet
sitting stays.
What pet services are offered?
Services offered depend on the company. Basic pet services include
feeding, watering, walking, brushing, pooper scooper, cleaning litter box,
feeding fish, and other basics of pet care. In addition, pet sitters will
bring in the mail and newspapers, water household plants, rotate lights
and blinds. This is a needed security referred to by pet sitters as house
sitting. Additional services include pet taxi to other services such as the
vet, but are not part of the regular visit and require additional charges if
offered.
Why does the Pet Sitter Need an initial consultation with me in my
home?
The first meeting with your pet sitter will make clear whether or not you
wish to engage the pet sitter for an assignment with your pet. The pet
sitter will ask detailed questions about your pet and their habits. It is
very detailed questionaire in the event of a household emergency such
as a busted water pipe, or the number of your veternarian, etc. It is
surprising the details that can be neglected if a structured questionaire
is not followed. It provides an opportunity for you to give detailed
instructions. Most of all, your pet sitter will become "friends" with your
pets, and this makes the first visit much easier! The good thing is after
your first visit, you will only have to call or e-mail for future assignments.
Be sure to update your pet sitter with any changes to your information.
What does a pet sitter need from you?
Professional pet sitters will give you a list of needed items such as a
dog leash, towels, etc. Following the list provided makes it easier on
your pet and pet sitter. If there is a change in contact information, or
anything else your pet sitter should know, call them so they can have the
information on file before the next visit!
What are mid-day visits or what some pet sitters call half-visits?
Most typicall y these visits are dog walking services, or "potty breaks"
for a dog or cat during the day. The pet sitter will also give fresh water,
play with your pet, etc. Some pet sitters designate a time period such
as 15mins. to 30 mins., others do not.
What is "overnight pet sitting"?
These are time periods out of the pet sitters normal hours of operation.
The time periods vary, but are generally from dinner time to breakfast
time. We can always customize these visits. Just remember that
mid-day dog walks or potty breaks are at an extra charge, and not
automatically included in the overnight rate package.
Should your pet sitter update you on your pets while you are
gone?
Pet sitters will definitely keep you updated if that is what you wish.
Whether by phone, e-mail, or text updates, it is entirely up to you. Some
people wish only to be notified if there is a need to do so. Either way is
perfectly acceptable. Most pet sitters will keep a daily diary for you to let
you know detailed events that occured while you were away.
What about letting this stranger into my home?
Any professional pet sitter today usually belongs to a professional
association and maintains insurance. You need to check references or
get personal referrals. Doing a google search is also helpful. Mutual
trust is a necessity. The pet sitter or dog walker wants you to be a repeat
customer, and depends on your referrals.
What are the pet sitting benefits for you?
You can leave home knowing your pet and home are cared for. You
deserve time away that is "worry-free". That is the purpose for even
hiring a pet sitter. Once you have found that perfect pet sitter, your pet
will have one more friend, and stress will be a non-issue for all involved.
Pet sitters understand that there will be emergencies where you can not
give adequate notice. Having a pet sitter you are acquainted with to
easily call, provides another reason to have a pet sitter.
Merry Murphy Pet Sitters will be glad to answer any questions, and will
be happy to provide all your Charlotte pet sitting and dog walking needs!
Call us at 704-246-4148
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Merry Murphy Pet Sitter
9131 Nolley Court
Charlotte,NC 28270
704-246-4148
9131 Nolley Court
Charlotte,NC 28270
704-246-4148
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