Reduced Stress
When you hire Chez Miaou, your pet enjoys the luxury of staying in their own home. I do daily or twice daily visits, up to 60 minutes at a time.
Home visits greatly reduce a pet’s stress level, which is especially important for animals with chronic disease. Stress can exacerbate diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, or urinary tract diseases.
Pets that are timid or feral cats, can be challenging to transport to a boarding facility. Hiring a pet sitter allows these anxious pets to remain in a familiar environment.
Convenience
Having a pet sitter come to your home is also convenient for you. There is no need to transport your pet to and from a boarding facility. After a long drive or plane trip, nothing feels better than to go straight home, unwind, and reunite with your pet.
On top of that, Chez Miaou looks after your home by bringing in your mail, watering your plants, and alternating your lights and curtains for home security.
Medical Reasons
Boarding facilities can be great places, but there are still those unfamiliar smells, sounds, and sights. Your pet can be exposed to potential parasites (fleas) or infectious diseases (upper respiratory infections) due to the number of pets in their care from different households.
Cats are housed in smaller spaces than they are accustomed to. Cats, being the meticulous creatures they are, become stressed by having their eating, sleeping, and bathroom areas so close together.
Many boarding facilities require a current veterinary exam and current vaccinations. If your pet cannot be vaccinated or is not current on vaccinations, having a pet sitter come to your home is a great option.
Value
The cost of a daily home visit is quite comparable to the cost of boarding your pet. Boarding facilities charge per pet, while most pet sitters charge for the visit which can include multiple pets. If you have more than one pet, hiring a pet sitter can be the more affordable option. The value you receive with a pet sitting service is immeasurable!
Peace of Mind
When you choose Chez Miaou, I am the only pet sitter your pet will see during visits, so I will become a familiar friend.
Some of the key differences between a professional pet sitter and a “hobby pet sitter” is that the professional is insured, has experience and training in pet care, and is part of a licensed business.
I am a professional pet sitter, not to mention I have an extensive background in veterinary medicine.
This small business is licensed and insured, which provides an additional layer of protection for your home.