(Vocus) March 11, 2008

The ASPCA and the American Veterinary Association have stated that the first year cost associated with a new pet can exceed $ 1500 for a puppy and $ 650 for a cat. This estimate does not include any fees related to training the puppy or exceptional boarding instances. The AVA figures were determined based on costs for services ranging from spay/neuter fees (and other first year medical costs) to incidental expenditures such as providing grooming , premium dry food, collars or leases and even licenses in certain states.

Is it not logical with this type of large investment in a pet to provide professional care when the pet parent is required to be away from home for a short or long period of time? It is no surprise that professional pet sitting is fast becoming one of the most popular home based businesses in the country. A pet parent, however, when choosing a pet sitter who will be in your home watching over your pet and house must be careful to ask these questions of that ?professional? pet sitter you hire;

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