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HELP WANTED: Pet Sitter

Danielle — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:11:15 +0000

We have TWO POSITIONS open and are looking for THREE PEOPLE. (One day visit and two overnight)

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DAY VISIT APPLICANT: must have ALL these hours available:
7-9am
10-2pm
6-8pm
OVERNIGHT APPLICANT MUST HAVE:
All nights available from 7pm to 7am. Willing to work holidays and weekends. Some overnights are one night, some are as long as 14 nights.
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All Job Descriptions include: walking dogs, feeding dogs and cats, home care.

MUST have a computer, cell phone, reliable transportation, ability to have a flex schedule.
Perfect for the stay at home mom, college student, or retired professional!

Please send resume (even if not pet related) and cover letter to info@bellashouseandpets.com
SUBJECT: Application for pet lover

Looking for immediate hire.

This information has been provided to you from Bella Vasta, the Pack Leader for Bella’s House and Pet Sitting in Scottsdale AZ. For more information please call 480.330.4552 or go to http://www.bellashouseandpets.com

Dear God, from the dog

Danielle — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:50:04 +0000

While pet sitting this week, one of my clients in Scottsdale left this out on the counter for me to read. I thought it was funny, so I am passing it along! Enjoy!

TO: GOD
FROM: THE DOG

Dear God: Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever,
smell one another?
Dear God: When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or
is it still the same old story?
Dear God: Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the
cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not
ONE named for a dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We do
love a nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the ‘Chrysler Eagle’ the
‘ Chrysler Beagle’?
Dear God: If a dog barks his head off in the forest and no
human hears him, is he still a bad dog?
Dear God: We dogs can understand human verbal instructions,
hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID’s,
electromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths .
What do humans understand?
Dear God: More meatballs, less spaghetti, please
Dear God: Are there mailmen in Heaven?
If there are, will I have to apologize?
Dear God: Let me give you a list of just some of the things I
must remember to be a good dog .
1 . I will not eat the cat’s food before they eat it or after
they throw it up .
2 . I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc . , just
because I like the way they smell .
3 . The litter box is not a cookie jar .
4 . The sofa is not a ‘face towel’ .
5 . The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff .
6 . I will not play tug-of-war with Dad’s underwear when he’s on
the toilet .
7 . Sticking my nose into someone’s crotch is an unacceptable
way of saying ‘hello’ .< /STRONG>
8 . I don’t need to suddenly stand straight up when I’m under
the coffee table .
9 . I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the
house – not after .
10 . I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my
butt .
11 . The cat is not a ’squeaky toy’ so when I play with him and
he makes that noise, it’s usually not a good thing .

Safety is Key

Danielle — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:41:25 +0000

Do as much as possible to ensure that things are safe and secure before you go away.

Unplug any electrical appliances that will not be used to prevent injury to pets or damage during an electrical storm.
Close the door on the clothes dryer.
Consider leaving the radio on to keep your pet company (and deter crime).
Clean up anything that might be accidentally swallowed by your pet (Christmas tree tinsel, pine needles, string, ribbon or other holiday items).
Never leave your pet in the garage. Too many toxic substances may be stored there. If you feel you must, pet-proof the garage first.
Make sure that indoor pets are inside.
If your cat(s) escape(s) beforehand, let the sitter know to look for the animal(s) outside.

Bella’s House & Pet Sitting is a professional in your home pet sitting company servicing North Scottsdale AZ.

Prepare Your Home Before You Go Away

Danielle — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:35:39 +0000

If you are going to be away for a while, take steps to make sure everything is taken care of before you go.

Leave a piece of clothing that you’ve recently worn near where your pet sleeps as a reminder of you.
Display the name and phone number of your vet in a prominent place. Show it to the pet sitter before departing.
Place out appropriate food and water bowls for your pet’s use. Clean them beforehand.
Put everything needed for your pet’s care in a specific area so the sitter doesn’t have to search for leashes, food or medications. Let the sitter know where these items are.
If the sitter will be coming in the evening, hook up a timer light so he/she will not have to come to a dark house. It will be homier for your pet as well.
Select a neighbor to keep an eye on your place while you’re gone.
Let him/her know that a pet sitter will be coming to your home while you’re away.
Provide him/her with a key in case of an emergency, inclement weather or in the event the pet sitter cannot make a scheduled visit.
Give the pet sitter the neighbor’s name and phone number.

Bella’s House & Pet Sitting is a nationally award winning pet sitting service in North Scottsdale, AZ. For more information please view: www.BellasHouseAndPets.com

From the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters

7 tips to prepare for your professional Pet Sitter

Danielle — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:30:31 +0000

For Pet Owners

In order for your pet sitter to provide the best care for your pet, he/she will need to know everything and anything about your animal.

You should provide your pet sitter with answers to a number of questions:

What are your pet’s routines and schedules (eating, sleeping, walking, playing)?
Does your pet have major or minor health problems?
Does it require medication? If so, provide its location and schedule.
What should be done in case of an emergency?
Where do you keep your pet’s favorite toys?
Is your dog a chewer? If so, make sure you provide the location of its chew toys.
What are your pet’s favorite hiding places? (This will prevent a panic if your animal is nowhere to be found)
Does your pet have any unusual habits (changes in bowel movements, eating habits, fears, etc.)?

Also provide the pet sitter with written verification of up-to-date vaccinations (collar tags or copy of vaccination certificates).

Make sure that your pet has an identification tag with name, address and phone number (This goes for cats, as well as dogs).

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