McHenry County Pet Sitters

At a few hundred dollars a visit, many people have a hard time taking all of their dogs and cats to the veterinarian each year. By the same token, those who understand the dilemma between new shoes and Fluffy’s anesthesia for the teeth cleaning, will certainly recognize the internal debate about taking a vacation and boarding the dogs, versus staying home and keeping from traumatizing your pets.

The best answer is almost always the same…a reliable pet sitter. We’re always happier when we care for our pets, and rarely enjoy our new shoes or vacation when we’re worried about them. Plus, by February, all residents of Northern Illinois are in dire need of a vacation By the same token, despite the fact that our dogs (and some cats) will miss us, our pets are always a whole lot better off if they get to remain in their homes.

Boarding dogs and cats normally means the vast majority of the day is spent in a cage. The facilities that offer extensive activity throughout the day are normally extremely expensive, and even then, your pet is going to spend every night locked up in a cage.

Pet sitters are almost always the most cost effective and pet friendly way to take a guilt free vacation. Be sure that your pet sitter is insured and bonded, that you spend some time observing your pets with the sitter, and that you provide very particular instructions.

There are a small number of reliable pet sitting services that might fit the bill in McHenry County. Crystal Lake, McHenry, Cary and Woodstock residents have the fewest choices, while Lake and Kane Counties have a few more options. Be sure to look for a pet sitter at least 30 days before your vacation. Pet Sitters in Northern Illinois tend to be over-booked and scheduled far in advance.

Dog walkers keep busy in areas where busy singles and two-income families have to leave dogs home alone for eight or more hours each day. Doggy day-care

Old-school boarding facilities that cage dogs while their owners took vacation are logically on the wane. Those who pay up to $500 a week to care for their pets while their away expect that their dogs will be fed, exercised, and kept happy. Doggy day-care facilities are becoming more ornate and expensive.