| A pet nanny, or pet sitter rather is someone who | | | | and socioeconomic backgrounds, factors that |
| takes the place temporarily of the existing home | | | | significantly affect their relationships with their |
| owner while they are away. This may be for | | | | pets. Pets, much like their owners, also have |
| reasons of a sabbatical, business trip, or the | | | | distinct personalities and needs. |
| owner may just need a vacation away from it all. | | | | Pet sitters normally have written contracts with |
| Enter the affectionate proxy that can help the | | | | the pet owners for whom they work. These |
| home owner not feel guilty about being away | | | | documents ensure all parties are clear on terms |
| knowing that their home and pets are in good | | | | of care and limitations on liability. Pet owners |
| hands. If you are a pet sitter, then this is where | | | | frequently provide written instructions for the |
| you come in. | | | | care they expect for their pets. Written diaries of |
| In the life of a pet sitter you may watch rabbits, | | | | pet activities are sometimes provided by a pet |
| cats, dogs, hamsters, goats, horses, or forbid less | | | | nanny. |
| traditional pets such as snakes. (Yuck!) But none | | | | A position as a pet sitter requires no formal |
| the less the home owner will make you aware of | | | | education. Patience, a love of animals and being |
| your duties while you are present in their home. | | | | able to quickly and easily adapt to changing |
| To be a successful pet nanny requires a unique | | | | situations are important, and you can really go far |
| mixture of people and animal skills. Pet owners are | | | | and travel to all kinds of places doing something |
| comprised of a distinctive cross section of people. | | | | that you enjoy. |
| They are all ages and come from assorted ethnic | | | | |