Pet care services

Pet boarding welcomes your companion into a dedicated facility while you are away. Depending on the facility and the services offered, your pet has an appropriate space and receives organized care throughout their stay. This option may be suitable for animals that adapt easily to a new environment.

Home visits allow your pet to remain in familiar surroundings and keep their usual routine. A professional comes to your home to provide food and fresh water, carry out planned care and spend time with your pet. This option can be particularly useful for some cats or animals that find changes of environment difficult.

In-home pet care provides a greater level of presence while allowing your pet to remain in their own home. Staying with a pet sitter works differently: your companion stays directly in the sitter’s home and is cared for in a domestic environment while you are away.

There is no single care option that is ideal for every pet. The right choice depends on your companion’s species, age, temperament, habits and individual needs. A sociable dog that is accustomed to meeting other animals may experience boarding very differently from an older or anxious pet that is strongly attached to familiar surroundings.

For a cat that values familiar surroundings and does not cope well with travel, regular home visits may help preserve its normal routine. For a dog that needs frequent walks and interaction, you should also consider how much time the professional will spend with the animal, the walks provided and the daily care routine.

The length of your absence is also important. Your pet’s needs may be different for a few hours, a weekend or several weeks. Before choosing, consider the level of presence required, walks, meals, any necessary care and your pet’s ability to stay alone.

Before booking a service, talk with the professional about your pet’s habits, diet, schedule, behavior and any specific requirements. If your pet is receiving treatment, requires particular care or has specific sensitivities, mention this from the first conversation so you can determine whether the proposed care is appropriate.

An initial meeting can be useful before the care period, allowing you to introduce your pet, observe the first interaction with the professional and discuss the planned routine. For boarding or a stay with a pet sitter, you can also ask about the accommodation conditions and, where relevant, whether other animals will be present.

Preparing the necessary information makes caring for your pet easier. You can provide their usual schedule, food quantities, walking habits, preferences, important instructions and useful contact details. If medication needs to be administered, the instructions should be clearly discussed with the professional.

You should also provide the contact details of someone who can be reached while you are away, along with the details of your pet’s usual veterinarian. Clear preparation helps the professional understand your companion better and maintain their usual routine as much as possible during your absence.

Prousty & Co lets you explore different pet care services and search for professionals listed on the platform. Start by choosing the option that matches your pet’s needs: boarding, home visits, in-home care or pet sitting.

You can then browse available services and search for a professional based on your location and requirements. Take the time to speak with the professional before leaving your companion in their care to make sure the proposed service matches your expectations and your pet’s needs.