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Which is Better: Pet Boarding or Pet Sitting?

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Which is Better: Pet Boarding or Pet Sitting?

You are going away for quite some time and cannot bring your pet with you. Surely, you cannot just leave your cat or dog home alone while you’re gone, so it’s time to start looking for options. Eventually, you’ll have to choose between hiring a pet sitter and bringing your fur baby to a Chapel Hill pet boarding facility. But which is better?

 

What’s the difference?

 

Although both are popular options for pet parents, pet sitting and pet boarding are entirely different from each other. Sitting involves someone going to your house so they can care for your pet, much like babysitting. Boarding means bringing your pet to a facility or another property to have someone qualified to watch over your pet.

 

They also differ in terms of cost and the overall experience for your pets. So, your decision to hire a sitter or use a Chapel Hill pet boarding service will ultimately depend on those factors!

 

Pros and cons of pet sitting

 

A pet sitter is dedicated to looking after your cat or dog. They will spend as much time as they can to interact and play with your pet. There are pet sitters who specialize in looking after certain types of animals and breeds, and since they are usually based at home, this may be beneficial to your pet especially if your fur baby finds it difficult to get used to a new environment. Some pet sitters can also come over to your home and stay there to look after your property while you’re away, too.

 

That said, pet sitters may charge exorbitantly and you can never be truly sure of who to trust for the job. Moreover, if your pet is uncomfortable with strangers, it may be challenging for a sitter to do their job well.

 

Why pet boarding?

 

To avoid the guesswork, you might want to leave your dear fur baby in a Chapel Hill pet boarding facility. There, you can always find a professional, reliable, and trustworthy person to look after your pet. Reputable cat and dog boarding services are responsible pet owners who understand the needs of your pets. They offer a safe, fun, and caring environment to keep pets comfortable, well-fed, and entertained. You can even leave instructions for special care needs, such as if your pet has a special diet. Rest assured that your pet will be staying in a clean, odor-free, and neat environment.

  

About the Author:

This article was written by Thomas West, Vice President of Country Inn Kennel and Cattery. Country Inn Kennel and Cattery is a family owned and operated boarding kennel in Chapel Hill, NC. They offer boarding and grooming services for dogs and cats, throughout Chapel Hill and in neighbouring towns. They also offer pick up and drop off service for dog grooming service holder.

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