You know this face.
Not because it’s Macauley Culkin in an
iconic holiday classic, but because it’s the face of your animal when they
realize they are HOME ALONE.
Fortunately, Kevin McCallister had opposable thumbs and had
enough wherewithal to comprehend that his parents had gone to Paris, albeit
without him, and would return.
Animals don’t have either of those things.
How do you explain to your animal that you are, in fact,
going to return to them? Your dog doesn’t know what plane tickets are. While cats
are smarter than some humans, certain words of the English language, like ‘see
you in a week’ are beyond their comprehension. And it’s almost certain that any
of your fish friends have no idea what an all-inclusive cruise is (or a seafood
buffet).
You will, of course, return to them, but what can you do in
the meantime?
Kennels are an option. But there are a lot of animals, and
it’s uncertain how much attention your pet will receive. If there’s a communal
play area, what happens if another animal bites your baby? And new environments
can be stressful. Stress can manifest in incessant whining, licking, chewing,
or even ignoring their food.
And then, the dreaded kennel cough. If one cat or dog gets
it, it’s likely all the animals in the facility will.
You could ask the nice neighbor lady to come by and feed
them; let them out a couple of times a day. It’s no big deal. She doesn’t mind!
But here’s the thing about neighbors; your pets are not
their priority. They have lives, and sometimes animals of their own, that they
would prefer to tend to. If your neighbors have an emergency and have to leave
your animals, who is going to look after them? Are they expecting payment? Do
you now owe them the favor of looking after their animals if they go out
of town? If your cat vomits on the carpet, are they going to clean it up?
More importantly, if your cat turns on a faucet and floods
your basement (true story), knocks over that antique vase acquired from that
estate sale (just pick your favorite breakable), who is going to clean up the
shards before the dog steps in the mess?
Who is going to feed, walk, care for, clean up after and
love your animals?
We are! Overnight pet sitters are the perfect solution to
your holiday conundrum. Puget Paws
LLC is now taking reservations for overnight sitting this holiday season.
Why book an overnight pet sitter with Puget Paws LLC, you ask?
- Many animals have anxiety that manifests in physical symptoms if left alone for more than a few hours at a time. Many pets, including many rescues, have abandonment issues, and can act out in unfortunate ways (say goodbye to your Armani loafers, Dad). Our sitters stay for a full twelve hours!
- We come to you! Your animals don’t have to be boarded, travel, or be kenneled. They’ll stay home, where they feel safe and secure.
- We will make your home secure; we’ll check locks, windows, lights, set alarm systems and any cameras inside or outside your home. So you don’t have to resort to this:
- Puget Paws LLC overnight pet sitters will have a plan in place in case of emergency. We’ll know where to take your animal, who your veterinarian is, and will ensure the best care for your animal.
- You’ll get a report from us every day, including notes on behavior, walks, outings, and a picture so you don’t miss your best buds as much.
- …you don’t have to ask the neighbors.
It’s not a perfect holiday without all our furry friends
surrounding us, but booking an overnight pet sitter from Puget Paws LLC is the next best thing. We
will play with them, cuddle them, and best of all, give you peace of mind while
you negotiate who’s making the green bean casserole and who’s responsible for
the cranberries (or calling the Chinese place down the street that delivers on
holidays).
Give us a howl! We won’t let your animals be ‘Home Alone’
this holiday season.
Lizzie
Kittel
Social
Media Manager, Pet Care Provider
Puget
Paws LLC
Private
Dog Walking and Pet Sitting
“Walking Around the Sound”
