Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.

More than two decades as a pet sitting professional has taught me many valuable things, but the most important by far is this: I have long understood that the pet sitting industry standard of 20 to 30-minute visits is generally inadequate. In most cases, this does not allow for a true bond of trust to develop and it forces the pet sitter to accomplish things in a hasty manner.

• This is where mistakes are made
• Where things get overlooked
• Where missed opportunities become apparent 

Typically, a pet sitter will provide extra time but only with an added fee, which can be substantial.

The Friendly Pet Sitter charges one basic fee. No hidden costs. No extras. That's our promise. That's our commitment to you and your pets. And most importantly, it represents Our Values!

At The Friendly Pet Sitter, we are committed to providing the highest level of care for your pets. We believe in treating every pet as if they were our own and providing a safe and comfortable environment for them to thrive.

Dogs and cats need more than a rushed—Get-it-done-as-quickly-as-possible-so-I-can-get-to-my-next-visit—sort of mentality. But too often this is exactly what a pet parent gets when they sign up for the "Industry Standard Visit."

Anyone who has loved and learned about our precious companions understands that they FEEL our moods, our energy, and know of our intentions simply through proximity and reading us so well. They have sensibilities that, collectively, we are only beginning to understand.

Now, let’s talk about our precious felines for a moment.

Cat lovers know that felines share very little in common with dogs (typically, though there are cat-dog exceptions). Cats do things their own way. They walk the talk—they know exactly what they want and how to get it.

The common sentiment:

Cats are independent. They want to be left alone. They are unfriendly, aloof.

THIS is an assumption that, very often, proves untrue the more you spend quality time with your feline.  

Ok, sure, there might be the occasional cat, typically a feral or a similar sensibility, who will not need playtime and lap naps or any sort of extra care. They don’t want you to force your presence upon them—no matter how well-intentioned. They will remain under the bed or in the closet no matter what you do.

However, the vast majority of cats do indeed want—in fact, NEED—that human interaction. They simply have to establish trust with their caregiver, which requires more from a pet sitter than a "quickie visit" will allow. And we all know a happy and satisfied feline is all that much more healthy and prepared for your trip away from home.