- Organize the house
Organizing your house with clearly designated areas for your pets and all their supplies accessible makes it easier to ask a friend to come in and take care of the food and cleaning when you’re away. - House sitters and pet sitters
If you don’t have a friend who can take care of your pets in your home, you can call on a professional pet sitter. You’ll find pet sitters in the Yellow Pages, and there is also a central agency called Pet Sitters International that helps you ensure that your pet sitter will be legitimate and qualified. The average cost, depending on where you live, is $15 a visit or $35 for an overnight stay. - Day care and boarding
Boarding dogs or cats is another way to go, from putting them up at the vet’s office to sending them to a luxurious facility. Prices vary, but $20 to $22 a day for boarding is about average. During the day, the dogs get to run and play together, and have a grand time. The Pet Care Services Association (formerly the American Boarding Kennel Association) lists its members around the country. - Check references
Whether you plan to have a pet sitter in the house or use a boarding kennel, get references and check them out personally. You don’t want to spend your precious time away worrying about whether your pets are being properly cared for!
These tips were written for Best Friends by Faith Maloney and originally published on Best Friends’ website.
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