Pet sitters often require that you pay for the pet's stay ahead of time. If you are concerned about the pet's comfort and the type of service they will get, find out if in the contract that you sign if there are any methods that you can refuse payment for poor service.

A good idea when hiring a pet sitter is to learn all that you can about them. You can do this by contacting the Better Business Bureau. There, people that have problems with the company can file a complaint with them. You'll find that this is an ideal tool to use.

Pet sitting services are a tool that too many people do not take advantage of. The problem is that pets need attention and caring for during all times of the day and night. That means that unless you can be there fore your pet all the times that he needs them, you need a pet sitting service. The good news is that there are plenty of them available.