We here at Pet Sitters Club hope you are all well and safe.  A few customers have started to ask if we can start providing walks.  Since we had already been considered an essential service and were providing contact-less visits to essential workers, we have been able to practice and refine contact-less walking procedures with our team.  We will go over the procedures with you to ensure all parties are comfortable beginning the new normal in dog walking at Pet Sitters Club.   We thank you for all your support over the past few months and we are excited to start seeing some of our old friends.

Our Contact-less Dog Walking Measures to keep Dog Walkers and Clients Safe

Walkers are issued and wear masks
Walkers use protective hand gear at door entrances
Walkers are issued and use company supplied leashes
All dogs are leashed at the threshold of their home, walkers do not enter homes when clients are present
Hand Sanitizer is used in between all visits
Pet Sitters Club is supplying free tie out equipment and installation free of charge at client request
Clients may put dogs in fenced in area so that walkers can attach their leash
Walkers avoid contact with all dogs and humans while on walks.
Social distancing is adhered to at all times.
Pet Sitters Club is open to any and all suggestions and recognizes that everyone’s situation is unique. Please feel free to contact us so that we may discuss and tailor a protocol that addresses your concerns.

Pet owners should have an emergency plan that includes the safety of their animals. Long Island and NYC are among the areas now considered in  Sandy’s forecasted path. Please consider your pets.  Try to move any pets indoors during this storm. High winds, heavy rain, falling debris are only of the few possible dangers that we face. NEVER leave your pet chained outside!

If you face evacuation, identify a shelter. For public health reasons, many emergency shelters cannot accept pets. Find out which motels and hotels in your area allow pets — well in advance of needing them. Include your local animal shelter’s number in your list of emergency numbers — they might be able to provide information concerning pets during a disaster.

Check to see which of our local Pet Friendly Shelters are operational.

CREATE A PET EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT

Use this checklist to help gather everything you may need for your pet.   Include:

•  at least a 5-7 day supply of pet food and bottled water<
• a 2 week supply of medication with dosage instructions
•  a flashlight with extra batteries
• food and water bowls
• a can opener and spoon for canned food, if necessary
• a cage or carrier for smaller animals
•  an extra collar, leash or harness for larger animals
•  a litter box, litter and a scoop (for cats)
•  plastic trash bags, paper towels, soap and bleach (for waste)
• comfort items (such as bedding, toys or pet treats)
•  latex glove (for handling waste)
•  blanket or sheet to cover cages
• first aid kit

Call your local emergency management office, animal shelter, to get advice and information.

Place a notice outside in a visible area, advising what pets are in the house and where they are located if your pets are left behind. Provide a phone number where you or a contact can be reached as well as the name and number of your vet.