Subject: The Olympian - Olympia,WA
From: "Merilee:::Kern Communications" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:58:27 -0700

http://www.theolympian.com/105/story/580125.html

Published September 10, 2008 

Questions to ask potential pet sitters
Before you embark on a vacation, the people at Fetch! Pet Care want to make sure your cats and dogs are left in the right hands. The company, which specializes in at-home pet care, has provided some questions owners should ask potential pet sitters. 

Does the pet sitter have at least three good references? 

Is he or she fully licensed, bonded and insured? 

Can the pet sitter accommodate both your pet's daily schedule and your vacation schedule? 

Has he or she received a criminal background check? 

Will the pet sitter arrange a free "meet-and-greet" with you and your pets before your vacation? 

Does the company have established fees it can quote over the phone? 

How much experience does the pet sitter have in caring for your type of pet? 

Does he or she know animal first aid? 

If the pet sitter suddenly becomes unavailable while caring for your pet, does the company have "backup" measures?