A Meet and Greet is a time for me to get to know you, your pet, and your home. Lasting about 45 minutes, we review the pet profile and create a care plan that will support your pet's current routine, giving you the peace of mind that your pet (and your home) will be well cared for. The Meet and Greet is set up after an initial telephone interview. The meeting must take place at least two days before any booking.

"Bonded" means that Able Dog has guaranteed that its employees have completed background checks. "Insured" means that Able Dog carries liability coverage for property damage. These are important financial considerations in selecting a pet care service. Our testimonials and references provide more assurance of the care we provide.

Certainly for cats and other indoor house pets such as hamsters, rabbits, and freshwater fish. Please call if you have any questions about other animals.

I've completed the pet first aid training offered by Dr. Brian Lapham, a well-regarded holistic vet, and by the American Red Cross. I keep a first aid kit in my vehicle. Whenever possible, I will follow the contact and treatment instructions you provided in the veterinarian release. I also maintain contacts with several emergency vets.

In the event of an emergency, I will call my sitter backups or the contacts that clients provide so that I can stay with your pet.

For your pet's safety and comfort, I keep the sit schedule until you call me when you get home. Accidents, traffic, or other factors could delay you even from the airport. It is very important that you tell me about any changes in your travel.

In our Meet and Greet, I will be sure to review your emergency contacts including a trusted neighbor. Michael is one of my backups. I also have cooperative arrangements with several other sitters. Most often, I've asked for help when I've had an emergency with another pet.