Summer is almost here and pretty soon we’ll be able to spend more time outside doing the things we love. Many people like to bring their dogs with them when they are out and about. We’ve done the research for you on restaurants in the Capital District area that allow your canine friends to join […]
Your Pet Sitter’s Pets: My Cat Had His Leg Amputated!
If you’ve been following Purrfect Pet Sitting for any length of time you no doubt are familiar with our cat named Bob.
Why Can’t I Have My Pet Sitter’s Cell Phone Number?
You’re going away and you want to receive updates from your pet sitter. That is understandable. Our goal is to make your vacation or time away as stress free as possible. So why won’t we give you your pet sitter’s cell phone number so you can speak with them directly?
The #1 Sure Fire Way NOT To Get A Job With Purrfect Pet Sitting
I’ve heard people compare hiring employees to dating. On the first date (interview) they are on their best behavior and say everything you want to hear. Over the years I’ve learned how to read between the lines and am usually pretty good at judging whether someone would be a good fit for our team or […]
Most Popular Dog Breeds Of Purrfect Pet Sitting Clients
The American Kennel Club recently announced their list of most popular dog breeds for 2016. It made me curious to see how our clients stacked up against that list.
This Is Why Your Pet Sitter Keeps Their Service Area Small
We survived Snomageddon 2017. We ended up getting two feet at our house in East Greenbush. The roads were really bad and getting to pet sits was a real challenge for us.
2017 Rensselaer County Rabies Vaccination Clinics
It’s the middle of March and we FINALLY found a copy of the 2017 Rensselaer County Rabies Vaccination Clinics. During these clinics Rensselaer County Department of Health staff will provide the appropriate rabies vaccination and booster shots as mandated by the New York State Department of Health.
What Is Your Dog Walker/Pet Sitter’s Bad Weather Policy?
Here we go again! Snowmageddon 2017 is scheduled to start tomorrow morning. As you can imagine, the snow can greatly impact our schedules. So what exactly is our bad weather policy?
Allowing A Third Party Access To Your House Is Dangerous To The Pet Sitter
In previous blog posts we’ve discussed why we usually won’t ‘job share’ with a third party. But what if you just want someone else to have access to your home and they won’t be taking any responsibility for your pets? Well, to us, that is not safe either.
Psst……Want To Make $20 For Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Referrals?
We have found over the years that word of mouth is our biggest source of new clients. Traditional advertising doesn’t work very well when it comes to pet sitting. People look for a pet sitter when they need a pet sitter, not when they see an advertisement for a pet sitter.