International Professional Pet Sitters week

March 2020 saw the International Professional Pet Sitters Week mark its 26th annual celebration of those of us who professionally look after pets and offer cat sitting in their own homes. It also aims to educate the public about the great advantages of using a professional pet-sitter rather than a family member, friend or a sitter that has no training, medical experience or insurance. We all love our pets, so let us take a minute to understand why using a professional pet-sitter benefits everyone.

So what are the advantages of using a Professional Pet Sitter, to look after your cat or small furries, like myself?

• Peace of mind
  Booking a holiday, family getaway or work trip means leaving your pet. Happiest in their own homes, pet-sitters can attend to your cat and/or small furry needs; feeding, grooming, looking after such things as their litter, exercise or medication. Leaving you with peace of mind that they are being well looked after in your absence without stress or any discomfort by a passionate professional.
• Business Insurance
  A specialised type of insurance for pet sitters can cover incidents and accidents that may happen in your home in addition to standard public liability insurance. For example, cover can include loss of keys or travel costs and means you have even further peace of mind knowing accidents are covered and catered for if they arise. Something your family or friend just won’t have.
• Feline specialist
  With an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour from the International’s Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), I can also help with cat behaviour. Is your cat aggressive or shy? Behaviour such as fighting with others or spraying your home can be linked to environmental issues. I can advise on such issues and help put an action plan in place to benefit both you and your cat. This is an additional service, but expert knowledge such as this can make a real difference when getting to know your cat and cater to its needs.
• Respect for pet and home
  As a professional, working in this industry for many years, means I have an understanding of what it is to leave your cat and home in trusted hands. Testimonials from happy clients, show that I am reliable and supportive, to both you and your cat.
• Pet qualifications and training
  Being a qualified Veterinary Nurse of over twenty years allows me to attend to your cat’s medication requirements. With an experience of my own pets and training in animal behaviour, I can also keep an expert eye on your cat’s moods and help to reduce their anxiety while you are away. Should your cat become ill, my knowledge of animal first aid means I can help with any treatment immediately.

Testimonials from happy customers:

“I have discovered Zoe’s website “The Friendly Pet Nurse” by accident when in need of a cat sitter. I was so lucky finding Zoe who is helping me taking care of Fluffy, a 21 years old Birman, for almost two years now.
She is brilliant with administering her the medicine needed while keeping an expert eye on her behaviour and mood changes. Because Zoe is so careful and competent I can be relaxed when away from home knowing that my dear old cat is so well taken care of.
Thank you, Zoe, for being reliable and supportive every time I needed you. Fluffy is most grateful, too.”
– Carmina, Sussex

“Zoe was recommended to me when I asked my vet if they knew a cat sitter. She looks after my cat Willow for me when I’m away from home every second weekend, and when I’m on holiday. Willow has final stage kidney disease so I really worry about her when I’m away.
I’m really glad that my vet suggested Zoe and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, capable and reliable cat sitter.”
– Michelle, Horsham

You can read more about my qualifications on my last blog and find more testimonials. These are my cat sitting services and price list. Should you wish to book cat sitting services please get in touch, via the web form, email here.