House Sitting: San Jose - FAQs

1. What is the House Sitting Services like?
2. Which area do you service?
3. How are my keys handled?
4. Does the sitter I meet personally care for my pets?
5. What is the introduction (a.ka. Meet and Greet) all about?
6. What is the best way to communicate with My Local Pet Sitter?
7. How is my payment handled?

1. What is the House Sitting service like?

A. This service is great if you prefer that your pets stay in their usual surroundings while maintaing their usual feeding and walking routine.

While you are away, your dog or cat can still have a human companion at night time. They will love having a warm body to tuck them in at night and someone to say good morning to.

If you would prefer your pets to have company throughout the night, then our house sitting is ideal. The pet sitter keeps your dog company for 12 hours including overnight care. Return to Top

2. Which area do you service?

A. Our house sitters are available in Santa Clara County including San Jose. House Sitting 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 House 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 sitter I meet personally care of my pets?

A.Absolutely! You will always meet the Pet Sitters who will care for your pets. Your pet 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

7. How is my payment handled?

A.For house 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.Return to Top