National Pet Sitter Awareness Week

With over 63 million pet families in the United States alone, there is no shortage of pet parents seeking pet sitters for their precious furry family members. However, where to find a reliable, reputable and responsible pet sitter might prove to be more challenging.

Just as there are mishaps with childcare, accidents can also happen when your fur baby is in the care of a pet sitter. That is why it is crucial to spend the time researching a pet sitter before choosing the right one for your furry family member. However, in some cases, even the right pet sitter can sometimes spell disaster, so taking extra precautions is always a good idea.

One of the best options is to talk to your veterinarian, friends and family  when beginning your search for the perfect pet sitter for your fur baby. As always, while friends, family or your veterinarian is a trusted source, still ask the same questions to your referred pet sitter ensuring that all of your requirements meet the needs of your pet(s) as well.

Websites like Rover and DogVacay are also great options as they provide pet parents with a wide range of resources, including pre-screened and insured pet sitters in your area.

Why is Liability Insurance Important for Pet Sitters?

Even with the best pet sitter and the most well behaved pet, accidents happen. If your fur baby should become injured while you are away, having an insured pet sitter means that your pet will get the best level of care and the majority of the costs, if not all of the costs, will be covered by the designated pet insurance company.

How Pet Insurance Can Help Protect My Fur Babies

Pet insurance companies provide pet parents peace of mind in knowing that their furry family members will be taken care of without breaking the bank. The cost of medicine and veterinary care is rising, almost at the same speed as the pet population. But to those of us with pets, they are more than just animals. To us, they are our babies, our best friends, our family members, and the precious souls that make our lives complete.

We love them so much, that if we had to choose between a life saving surgical procedure for our pet or taking a vacation, most of us would choose to save our pet.

Pet insurance provides pet parents the opportunity to keep their pets healthy, and not worry about missing out on life’s pleasures.

A Few Things to Consider When Choosing a Pet Insurance Company

Most pet insurance policies cost less than a daily cup of coffee at your favorite café. There are dozens of pet insurance plans available to choose from. All you need to do is find one that fits your budget and your pet’s medical needs.

While every Pet Insurance Company comes with certain perks and benefits, it’s important to find one that meets your specific concerns.

• Do you have multiple pets?

Pets Best Pet Health Insurance gives pet parents a 5% multi-pet discount.

• Do you have pets with hereditary or congenital conditions?

Healthy Paws Pet Insurance includes the coverage of hereditary and congenital conditions in all of their plans.

• How much can you afford to pay monthly vs. how much coverage do you need?

Pet Plan Pet Insurance provides your pet with up to 100% coverage!

What About Young Pets?

As a lifelong pet owner, I was under the impression that only older pets get sick and need pet health insurance. But in a recent conversation, a new friend quickly informed me that his barely two-year-old dog was recovering from knee surgery and the chances that he would need surgery on the other knee were quite high. Fortunately, he is a responsible pet parent and had pet insurance for his dog, saving him thousands of dollars.

Don’t wait for your fur baby to get old or sick. Most plans don’t cover pre-existing conditions that can develop unexpectedly at any age. Losing a pet is one of the hardest things in the world that we as pet parents have to endure. Having pet insurance helps keep costs of owning a pet down, while keeping your best friend healthy and living longer.

Your fur baby will thank you for it.