Holiday Travel for Pet Owners

With holiday travel planning underway, pet owners are faced with the dilemma of what to do with their furry, fluffy, feathered, or scaly family members while they are away. Around the holidays, it’s more difficult to call in favors with friends, family, and neighbors, so pet owners need to research all their options – the sooner the better as boarding facilities and professional pet sitting services fill up quickly this time of year.

Not all pet care services are created equal. The first step is finding a solution that works for you and your pet. Some dogs do fine in kennels while some do not. Take your pet’s personality and temperament into consideration when choosing pet care.

One alternative to kenneling is private boarding. While not in their own home, pets are given “free range” family-style accommodations in the homes of professional sitters and are just part of the family while their owners are away.

Having a professional pet sitter stay in your home with your pet is another option. In-home overnight stays let pets maintain the familiarity and comfort of their own home environment. This allows pets to experience less anxiety, have lesser health risks and benefit from more personal attention.

When hiring a professional pet sitter, make sure they are bonded, licensed, and insured and ask for a free consultation. It is essential to meet your sitter and for your sitter to meet your pets to make sure everyone is happy with the relationship. The last thing you need to worry about is your beloved pet when you’re enjoying the holidays away.

To find out more about pet care options with Fetch! Pet Care of Reno, call 775.787.9090 or visit www.fetchpetcare.com.

Text by Jen Eastwood

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Fetch! Pet Care of Reno

2330 Blue Canyon Ct.

775.787.9090

www.fetchpetcare.com