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Pet care guides

Pet sitting and travel: guides for Deerfield Beach pet owners

Getting ready for a sitter, what to pack, and what to ask before you book.

Written for Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach and the rest of Broward County. Every guide opens with quick answers, then the detail underneath.

Quick answers

How far ahead should I book a pet sitter in Deerfield Beach?

Two to three weeks is comfortable for a first booking, so there is time for a meet and greet and a short trial visit. Shorter notice is often possible.

What should I pack for my dog's stay?

Food for the whole stay plus one extra day, any medication, the usual lead and harness, a bed or blanket, one familiar toy, an unwashed t-shirt of yours, and a written routine.

Do I need a meet and greet before booking?

Yes, and it is the single best predictor of how your dog will settle. It takes about 20 minutes at the sitter's home with your dog on a lead.

Will my dog be left alone during the day?

Not with Mary, who works from home. Ask any sitter this question directly, because it is the difference between company and a long quiet wait.

Need a Deerfield Beach pet sitter?

Mary E. boards dogs in her home in Deerfield Beach, takes doggy day care, and does drop-in visits for cats. New Rover customers get $20 off through her link.

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