Choosing pet boarding or a pet sitter
During a holiday or a hospital stay, your pet needs a reliable carer. Good boarding places for summer and Christmas are often booked months in advance. This guide helps you compare the options and prepare your pet for being looked after.
You will need
- Vaccination certificate
- Written care instructions
- Your pet's own food and familiar bed
- Contact details for your vet and yourself
Steps
Choose the type of care
A boarding place often has round-the-clock supervision, while with a home sitter your pet stays in familiar surroundings. A cat is usually happiest at home with a sitter visiting 1–2 times a day.
Book early
Visit beforehand
Check that it is run professionally
Make sure vaccinations are up to date
Try a short stay
Write care instructions
Pack familiar things
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