Cat Sitting: San Jose, CA - FAQs
- What are your Cat Sitting Services like?
- Which area do you service?
- How are my keys handled?
- Does the Cat Sitter I meet personally care for my cats?
- What is the introduction (a.ka. Meet and Greet) all about?
- What is the best way to communicate with My Local Pet Sitter?
- How is my payment handled?
- How many Cat Sitting visits should I schedule for my pets?
- Will I get the same Cat Sitter each time I travel?
- Can you administer medication to my cats while I'm away?
- I have a last minute visit, would you be able to help me?
- What is the earliest and latest possible time for pet sitting visits?
1. What are Cat Sitting services like?
A. During the cat sitting visit, we clean out the litter box, replenish and clean water bowls, feed and spend time playing with your cat(s). If your cat is being medicated, we can also administer most medication as long as it does not pose a threat to us, and also except for injections.
Also to give your home a lived-in look, we can alter lights and blinds. Of course lots of play time, and love is included.
Each Cat Sitting visit in approximately 30 minutes in length.Return to Top
A.Our Cat Sitters are available in Santa Clara County including San Jose and Campbell. San Jose Pet Sitters service zip code include: 95101, 95102, 95103, 95106, 95108, 95109, 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95114, 95115, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119, 95120, 95121, 95122, 95123, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95134, 95135, 95136, 95137, 95138, 95139, 95141, 95142, 95148, 95150, 95151, 95152, 95153, 95154, 95155, 95156, 95157, 95158, 95159, 95160, 95161, 95164, 95170, 95171, 95172, 95173, 95190, 95191, 95192, 95193, 95194, 95196. Campbell Pet Sitters service zip codes: 95009, 95011, 95008.Return to Top
3. How are my keys handled? When should I give the pet sitter my keys?
A. We recommend giving your key to the sitter during the "Meet and Greet". If you are unable to do so at that time, we charge a $15 pick-up fee. We can keep the key on file if you travel often, or we can leave it in your home at the end of the sit, whichever you prefer. If you decide to have the sitter leave the key in your home, please arrange for a neighbor or someone nearby to have a spare key in the event that you are delayed.Return to Top
4. Does the Cat Sitter I meet personally care of my pets?
A. Absolutely! You will always meet the Catt Sitter who will care for your pets. Your Cat Sitter will offer an introduction to understand your pet sitting needs and to learn all that takes to keep your pet and home happy and safe. Also, we do not bring anyone inside your home other than the contracted pet sitter without your prior consent.Return to Top
5. What is the introduction (aka Meet and Greet) all about?
A. At the introduction we get to know you, your pets and your homes. We will ask many questions and make meticulous notes on all the particulars of caring for your pets and your home. We present you with a folder which includes some testimonials clients have left for us, a service contract, a copy of our Pet First Aid certificate and other important information about our services.Return to Top
6. What is the best way to communicate with My Local Pet Sitter?
A. We hold regular office hours from 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, and Saturday from 9am-3pm. During these times we will do our best to pick-up your call, but we may at times be attending to other clients so we do ask you to leave a voicemessage and we will get back to you within a couple of hours or if our office is closed, we will return the call when we open again.
We are also really good with e-mail. So feel free to e-mail us at info@mylocalpetsitter.com anytime.Return to Top
A. For Cat Sitting services following our introduction meeting we will send you an invoice with the total for your dog sitting services. We ask for the full amount to be paid either via credit card using PayPal (no need to have an account with them) or leaving a check for us during the first scheduled visit or at the time of drop-off.Return to Top
8. How many Cat Sitting visits should I schedule for my pets?
A. For most healthy cats we recommend one visit per day if. If you cat is elderly or requires special care we suggest two visits per day.
We apologize but we are unable to offer every other day cat sitting visits due to insurance policies. Return to Top
9. Will I get the same Cat Sitter each time I travel?
A. We will make every effort to assign the same cat sitter, however a cat sitter could be already fully booked or have a scheduled vacation. In such case, we will introduce you to another cat sitter who you will be equally satisfied to provide the best cat sitting service you expect from us.Return to Top
10. Can you administer medication to my cats while I'm away?
A. Absolutely! We will give any oral medication to your cats. However we are not able to administer injections.Return to Top
11. I have a last minute visit, would you be able to help me?
A. We are pretty flexible and as long as we have availability we can accommodate last minute requests although we cannot guarantee availability. We do charge $15 rush fee if the first visit is less than 4 days from the time you contact us and $30 if it is less than 2 days from the time you contact us.Return to Top
12. What time are the cat sitting visits?
A.Unless otherwise arranged, our cat sitting visits times are fexible and do not have a specific time. If you would prefer a specific time, we can make arrangements do so. Please keep in mind that our earliest possible time to visit is at 6:00am and the latest is at 7:30am. Return to Top