I am going for holidays for 2 weeks and have no one to take care of my cat.Where shall I look for a pet sitter

Question

or a shelter? I live in Brookline, MA.

Answer 1

ask at your local vet, they should have a list of people

Answer 2

Check with your vet--they may have a list of pet sitters or some of their staff may do pet sitting. Maybe check with local nonprofit shelters as well--I volunteer with a cat shelter, and several of our staff work on the side as pet sitters (they've got a lot of experience caring for cats!). If any of your friends or co-workers have pets, ask who they use--networking is always a good idea.

Answer 3

Ask a vet, try a google search online for pet sitters in your area, or check the phone book. Pet sitters are a booming business nowadays, you should have no problem finding one.

Answer 4

Usually, there are ads in the paper for pet sitters. Or you can ask your veterinarian about them. Or try the animal shelter in your area as they may know some pet sitters.

Answer 5

Hi there, my vet also has a kennel in his place, see if your vet would be willing to take your animals. Never hurts to ask! If not, then Petsmart has certain buildings that are licensed to have what is called a Pets Hotel where they do kenneling for both dogs and cats. It is kind of expensive, but they do a good job and allow for individual play time as well as group play time, and give them special snacks called ice cream sundaes (special dog ice cream). Last resort is finding a neighbor that would be willing to come in and take care of your animals, or better yet, be willing to keep them at their home with them, maybe in their laundry room or something so they don't get under foot. At least that way they would be in a comfortable house and not caged in. And then you could repay your friend whenever you could afford to. PS-2 weeks is a long time to go without cleaning a litter box, please try to find someone, and if you can't then go with that route as the last possible means...Good luck!!

Answer 6

Vet offices frequently have cards of professional pet sitters in their offices or may recommend one if you call. Sometimes personnel in the office like to do pet care as a means of picking up extra $$$. Their salaries are quite low and of course they are used to handling many types of animals.

Answer 7

You can find pet sitters anywhere..try word of mouth from other pet-parents.. I would look for them to be insured and registered with the "pet-sitter something" certification ... Also, they should be willing to give you a list of references... get the list and make calls, alot of calls. You may also consider checking with your vet whether they board.

Answer 8

Check the classifieds.
There are "Pet Sitters" out there now & they will come to your home to care for your pet. Or check out the Kennels for boarding which could cost approximately $7.00 or so a day.

Good Luck to you & happy holidays!
Ms.BG13

Answer 9

put an ad in the local paper for a pet sitter.

Answer 10

Why don't you ask one of your neighbours who also has a cat? You can do pet sitting for him/her when he/she goes away. The pet shop or the vet will probably know some professionals.

Answer 11

Cats are extremely independent. If you let the bathroom sink drip and a large supply of dry cat food and put out an extra litter box since it is two weeks. You should be fine. Its hard to take cats places to board them. They are very territorial and it has been noted sometimes its best to trade the cat with the residents they don't like new surrounding.