The Benefits of Working with a Pet Care Team

Why a team based approach means the best care for your pet.

Deciding to hire a pet sitter or dog walker can come with major anxiety–after all, you’re entrusting someone with the wellbeing of a family member, as well as giving them access to your home while you’re away. It’s natural to want a personal relationship with your pet care professional, and it might seem like a team-based approach to pet care would mean you lose that personal touch. On the contrary, working with a team of pet sitters means your pet gets even more reliable, consistent care, and you get all the safety and transparency you could expect from any solo sitter! 

Continuity of Care

While our professional pet sitters do their best to provide top quality care 24/7/365, life is full of unexpected circumstances. An injury, illness, personal emergency, or just plain old flat tire could mean a disruption in care for your pet, leaving you scrambling to find a solution last-minute. With a team of pet care professionals, you can relax knowing that there is always someone ready to step in when needed. When you book with us, you’ll always know who is assigned to your visit, and you’ll get real-time updates if there are any changes to your appointment. 

Increased Availability (when you need it most)

Unfortunately, we’ve discovered that there are only 24 hours in a day. A single pet sitter’s schedule can get filled up quickly, especially during the busiest travel seasons. Around Thanksgiving, Christmas, or spring break, you might find that your favorite pet care professional is booked up weeks in advance! Working with a team of sitters means we’re available whenever you need us. With more people on the job, we’ll have more flexibility for scheduling appointments at peak times, odd hours, or last minute. 

Breadth of Experience

Every pet is unique, so a professional pet sitter will meet dogs and cats with all sorts of temperaments, quirks, and specialized needs. Our team includes people with a variety of skillsets and experiences, who are particularly suited to different kinds of pets. When assigning a team member to your appointment, we do our best to match your pet up with the best caretaker for their unique personality. On top of that, working as a team means we can share the wealth of knowledge we gain every day, and supply each sitter with the tools they need to give your pet the top-tier care they deserve. 

Increased Socialization

One of the great benefits of hiring a pet care professional is that it gives your furry friends a little more social time. For many pets (especially dogs), spending time with new people can be exciting and enriching! Having a team of sitters means your pet gets to have awesome, friendly experiences with a variety of strangers. If you have a puppy who needs to be socialized, or a pet that gets anxious when you invite people over, introducing them to our team can be a great opportunity for them to break out of their shell. Since our team members are specially trained and highly experienced with pets of all kinds, they are more equipped than most to help out a nervous or shy animal. If you’re not sure your pet can handle all that excitement, we are always happy to take special requests when you schedule your visits. While might not be able to accommodate every request, we want your pet to receive the best care to keep them comfortable and happy. 

Reliable Training 

Our pet care professionals are all trained to meet the highest standards. This means you can expect the same level of safety, security, and mindfulness from every member of the team. This training also includes pet first aid and CPR certification, as well as diligent reporting through the Time To Pet app, and protocols for safe dog walking, home security, and animal welfare. 

Communication and Responsiveness 

When you’re hiring a pet sitter, reliable communication might be one of the most important factors in feeling like your pet and home are being well cared for in your absence. Whether there is a last-minute change of plans or you need to provide specialized instructions after booking, it’s important that you can rely on a prompt response from your sitter. When working with our team, you can rest assured that we will always get back to you ASAP. Your messages, updates, and questions will be sent to anyone taking care of your pet, as well as our team leader. That means you get an even quicker response, and vital information is sent out so we can ensure that your pets are getting exactly the care they need.

Working with a team of pet care professionals means you can rely on a whole network of people to make sure your pets get all the love they need. Our specially trained sitters are trained to handle a variety of circumstances and cover all your pet’s needs. Through the Time To Pet app, you can check in with real-time updates about your pet, changes to your care appointment, and details about who is visiting, GPS data from walks, and insights into your pet’s behavior during the visit. If you’re worried about losing that personal touch, you can take a look at your caretakers bio, send them a message, or schedule a meet and greet so you (and your pet) can get to know the team before you book your first appointment. If you’re ready now, you can fill out our new client form!