How to become a pet sitter
Wednesday, 17th April 2013 at 12:43 PM
Many people wonder how to become a pet sitter. The best way to become a pet sitter is to do so by being employed by a company like Pet and Property Sitters. Because we employ our staff it is possible to become a pet sitter without worrying about insurance, tax returns. Many people find that when they retire they have time on their hands but do not wish to make big commitments. Pet sitting offers the perfect solution to this; an opportunity to work as much or as little as you like while exploring new areas and caring for a variety of pets.
Pet sitting is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Many of our sitters make firm friends with our clients and their pets. It allows the sitter to have a change of scene in pleasant surroundings and our sitters can choose how far they wish to travel. As well as the being paid, the sitter is also provided with a provisions' allowance and traveling expenses.
A sitter is expected to keep the client's property as clean and tidy as when he/she arrives and to care for the pets in a loving and responsible manner. Some clients may require the sitter to water house plants and outside tubs.Some sitters like to take a partner with them to a property sit and most clients are happy with this arrangement. The sitter's partner will pay his/her own expenses and would not receive any wages.
Property sits last from two days to two months, but the average is 1 to 2 weeks. The sitter may refuse a property sit if the arrangements do not suit him/her.
Property sitting is a responsible position. We do our best to place a sitter with a client whose needs most nearly match his/her interests, therefore finding the sitter a property sit where they will have a pleasant and rewarding time.
If you would like to find out
how to become a pet sitterplease do not hesitate to contact us for an information pack.
