9 Reasons Pet Owners Should Use Professional Pet Sitters for Their Pet Care Needs

Is it me, or is everyone in Los Angeles originally from somewhere else?  And doesn't it seem that everyone, especially those that live in West Los Angeles, has a pet?  Hang around the Westside a bit and you'll see dogs getting walked everywhere.  You'll also see the occasional cat cruising by so I'm sure there are plenty more kept inside.

So, what are these Los Angelians to do with their pets when they have to "go back home" for visiting and various other family duties?  Get your friend to watch your cat?  Have the neighbor kid feed and walk your dog?  No way, man!  Not unless you want to open up a potential can of worms!  Get yourself a pet care professional and here's the top reasons why:

9. Your neighbors and friends may like your pet, but that doesn't mean they want to take care of it or that they would take care of it in the manner that you'd prefer.  And do you want to ruin your relationship with them if your pet isn't cared for in the way that you want them to be?

8. Pet sitting done in your home gives your house that occupied look, discouraging would-be burglars from ransacking your home.  Pet sitters also keep an eye out for unexpected home emergencies, such as pipes bursting, or can let scheduled repairmen into your home.

7.  Pet sitters typically watch your pets in your home, which allows your animal to stay in familiar surroundings.  This can be most beneficial for pets that don't like the company of other animals or being caged in a strange place.  Some pet sitters offer cage-free boarding in their homes, which can be better for your younger or geriatric pets that need more necessary supervision.

6. Pet sitters are experienced in taking care of different types of pets, from dogs and cats to ferrets and rats to snakes and lizards…they've seen and dealt with it all.