1.For many pets, staying at home is preferable to being boarded or put in a kennel. This is especially true for rescue pets, both cats and dogs, as their previous history often is unknown and being taken out of their safe and perhaps new environment can cause untold stress.
2.Cats for instance are not only territorial species, but when rescue cats are placed in a boarding environment, they often experience higher stress levels due to previous trauma associated with similar environments. Although dogs are social animals in nature, a dog who has been rescued from inhumane environments can be timid and anxious around other dogs. Having a trustworthy person from a service such as TrustedHousesitters stay at your house can help provide stability for your pet and nothing changes in their lives except their human care giver.
3.Make sure to look through references and ratings of the pet carer to help you see
how other pet owners feel about the care provided. Also, take the time to interview the
carers to discover their experience with your pet species.
4.Having a friend, family or neighbour pop in to feed and top up water for your pet can work for short trips away and it doesn’t put too much stress on your friend, but your pet may not be used to spending days and nights alone and might feel lonely. Or if there is an emergency, no-one is there to help your pet. If you choose this option, always make sure that more than one person knows that your pets are home alone if something happens. The best option is still to have someone stay in your house with your pet to make sure he or she is safe.
5.Boarding is a one of the more commonly used systems of pet care. It has the advantage of your pets having care in a secure facility, sometimes by professionals. The routine of kennels and catteries can help some animals adapt but for some pets this experience can be scary. Cats especially don’t like to leave their territories and can find being around lots of other cats frightening and frustrating. Your pet must be vaccinated at least a few days before going into kennels or a cattery so they have some protection from common infectious diseases.
6.Whatever care system you decide for your pet, make sure you leave good information about your pet’s needs, personality, likes and dislikes. Leave contact details for yourself and a trusted family member or friend for emergencies. Leave your veterinarian’s information and the information for the local emergency centre. Lastly, let your veterinarian know that someone else will be looking after your pet(s) and if you can, leave an authority for them to agree to treatment up to a set amount. This allows your veterinarian to start treating in an emergency if you cannot be contacted.
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