ProCare is Your Local, Professional Dog Sitter

"I would not trust just anyone with my pets; and it is such piece of mind leaving them in the care of Procare. I have one dog who is blind and has diabetes; and another spunky terrier plus we have a very old cat. Knowing this business knows pet CPR, how to administer medication and give shots and I can book on line gives us piece of mind. My pets love the visit, I love the text and location text we receive when visiting and pictures. It has been a blessing as well because there have been short notice situations and I have been able to call or schedule on line and they are there for my dogs. The one on insulin can't miss her shot. I highly recommend going with a proven business with a great track record." Kathy K.

There are a variety of reasons why you might hire a dog sitter.

• One of the most common reasons is because you are going on a vacation or business trip where you cannot take your canine companion.
• Another very common reason is because you are either at the office and can't get away to feed and take care of your dog, or you have something you need to do after work and you won't be going straight home to take care of your dog's needs.
• Have you ever found yourself at one of your children's sports or school activities and realized it's pretty impossible to get home in time to let the dog outside before it makes a pile or puddle, or before it tears its bed apart?
• Maybe you have upcoming surgery or you are recovering from illness or an injury. This is a great time to hire a dog sitter.

Over the years we have found that dog parents who use ProCare have asked themselves the following questions when deciding on a dog sitter: 

• What guarantee do I have that this dog sitter will actually show up at my house and take care of my dogs?
• How will I know that this dog sitter performed the tasks I asked them to do?
• Does this dog sitter communicate well, and can I count on them to let me know how each visit went?
• If this dog sitter becomes ill or has a car accident, who will come take care of my dogs?
• Am I sure this dog sitter won't rummage through my belongings, consume my food and drink, use my shower, or bring their laundry and use my washer and dryer?
• What assurance do I have that this dog sitter won't bring their children, pet, or boyfriend/girlfriend along to the dog sitting visits?
• What if this dog sitter leaves my door unlocked or one of my windows open?
• Will this dog sitter tell nosy neighbors, solicitors, and potential thieves that I am not at home?
• Am I sure this dog sitter is going to be nice to my dogs and not yell at them or physically abuse them?
• What if my dog makes a mess - will this dog sitter clean it up?
• What if my dog becomes ill - will this dog sitter notice, will they communicate effectively with me, and will they take my dog to the veterinarian?

It's a bit unnerving when you think about what could go wrong using a hobby sitter or someone doing their "side hustle" in the "gig economy". If you are looking for peace of mind, read on! We'll show you why you'll have no worries when ProCare is on the job.  

• We come to your home to take care of your dogs within a reasonable time frame.  Our state of the art software shows you that your dog sitter was there. 
• We perform the tasks you ask us to do.  Each dog sitter views your client file and follows the instructions you have entered regarding the care of your pets. 
• We send you notes and photos during every dog sitting visit to let you know how things went.
• We have a backup dog sitter for you who knows your dogs and their routine in case something happens to your primary dog sitter.
• We will not touch anything in your home that is not directly related to the care of your dogs; all dog sitters have passed a federal-level criminal background check and are bonded and insured.
• We do not bring pets or people to the dog sitting visit, and we give your dogs 100% of our attention.
• We are careful to lock your doors and we will not open your windows unless you ask us to do so. We'll make sure your home is secure.
• We never tell nosy neighbors, solicitors, or potential thieves that you are not at home.
• We are always kind to your dogs.
• We spot clean the messes your dog makes.
• We notice when something isn't right with your dog, communicate our concern to you, and take your dog to the veterinarian if needed.
• We have state of the art software that tracks your dog sitter's whereabouts and sends you personalized messages and photos at the end of every dog sitting visit.
• We participate in continuing education so we know how to give the best care to your dogs.
• We are transparent in all of our business practices.

We can perform the following services during your dog sitting visits. If there is something you need but do not see listed, do not hesitate to ask. 

For the safety of your dog we require at minimum two visits per day. For the health and well being of all dogs, any dog that is kept outside must have adequate shelter. Visits are tailored to your needs. 

• feed your dogs and give them fresh water
• wash your dogs' food and water bowls
• administer medications, including insulin
• escort your dogs outside for a potty break in your enclosed yard
• play inside your home or in your backyard with your dogs
• pick up dog poop from your yard during our visit if the yard is already well maintained
• spot clean messes (vomit, diarrhea, urine, shredded toys or other items)
• provide emergency transport to the veterinarian, if needed, while in our care
• send you a personalized, GPS tracked report after each visit, with photos of your happy dogs
• water your plants
• alternate your window shades and indoor/outdoor lights
• make tracks in your snow so it looks like you are home
• bring in mail, newspapers, milk deliveries, packages and door hangers
• put out and bring in garbage and recycling cans

When you contact us please tell us:

• about your dogs (what kind, ages, medications, personalities, quirks, issues)
• what you would like ProCare to accomplish during our time with your dogs
• if there are any indoor or outdoor plants, trees or shrubs that need to be watered - we don't want to miss anything

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