Hiring a Pet Sitter? Here is a hiring checklist that you may find useful.

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What To Look For When Hiring a Pet Sitter

The following checklist outlines some of the more important topics you’ll want to discuss when interviewing for hiring a pet sitter, dog walkers, and dog daycare providers. You may want to print it out and make notes on the businesses you speak with.

  • Name of Pet Sitter, Dog Walker or Dog Daycare:
  • Qualifications and Experience
  • References
  • Insurance and/or Bonding
  • Emergency Pet Care Procedure
  • Emergency Procedure (if pet sitter is unavailable to care for your pet)
  • Key Security
  • Contract and other forms
  • Cost

 

Storing pet food and treats? Here are storage tips:

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How To Store Your Pet’s Food and Treats

Here are some useful tips:

This treausre of information was gathered from, PetSitterWorld 2013

  • When possible, store pet food away from any area where human food is stored or prepared.
  • If possible, store dry pet food in its original bag or inside a clean dedicated plastic container with a lid.
  • Promptly refrigerate or discard unused leftover wet pet food and containers; e.g., cans, pouches.
  • Refrigerate foods quickly to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Regrigerators should be set at 40 degrees F. The accuracy of the setting should be checked occasionally with a refrigerator thermometer.
  • Store dry pet food and pet treats in a cool, dry place under 80 degrees F.
  • Always wash your hands with soap and running water after handling food or animals.

Hope you find this helpful!

Happy Pet Days!