F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Are you bonded and Insured?
Q. What areas do you service?
Q. What types of pets do you care for?
Q. How do I request services?
Q. What do I need for the meet and greet consultation?
Q. How do I contact you in the event of an emergency?
Q. This is my first time using your service, may I contact you to see how my pet is doing while I am away?
Q. My pet would love for someone to stay with her a night, can this be arranged?
Q. My pet will be traveling with me, can you check on my house?
Q. Are dog walks held in groups?
Q. How long is each service?
Q. Is there a minimum number of dog walks I can request as a client?
Q. Will my pet receive individualized care?
Q. What type of payment do you accept?
Q. May I tip my pet sitter?
Q. My pet has exhibited some aggressive behavior in the past. Will you consider providing service to our pets and home?
Q. My pet requires medication. Will you be able to care for him while I am away?
Q. Are you bonded and Insured?
A. Yes. We are fully bonded and insured.
Q. What areas do you service?
A. Morristown, Morris Township, Morris Plains, Randolph, Roxbury, and Mount Olive areas of New Jersey
Q. What types of pets do you care for?
A. We provide interactive care for dogs, cats, birds and other small animals.
Q. How do I request services?
A. Please fill out our Contact Form or call 973-770-2229. We will be happy to set up a meet & greet consultation. Consultations typically run 30 – 40 minutes in length.
Q. What do I need for the meet and greet consultation?
A. Please have the following information available:
Emergency contact information,
Travel information (including flight information),
Your pet’s veterinarian information & telephone #,
Proof of current up to date vaccinations,
As well as 2 sets of keys (keys should be tested before the pet sitter leaves your home).
Q. How do I contact you in the event of an emergency?
A. Please leave a message at the main office (973-770-2229)
If an emergency number is listed on the phone message, please contact that number as well. All calls are monitored regularly throughout the day.
Q. This is my first time using your service, may I contact you to see how my pet is doing while I am away?
A. Of course! We understand that you may be nervous leaving your home and precious pet with a service that you have never used before. Feel free to call and see how everything is going. Once you have used our service once, you will be much more at ease the next time you travel.
Q. My pet would love for someone to stay with her a night, can this be arranged?
A. Yes, although more limited in availability, we do provide overnight care.
Q. My pet will be traveling with me, can you check on my house?
A. Yes! We will be happy to retrieve papers, bring in the mail, water plants, rotate lights, as well as open blinds & curtains.
Q. Are dog walks held in groups?
A. We agree, group dog walking can be fun and engaging! However, ‘Grouping’ is standard within our hiking program only.
Our dog walking service is based on establishing a strong bond and lavishing your pet with individual attention. Generally speaking, only dogs of the same household are walked together. Under special circumstances, groups can be formed if arrangements are agreed upon & permitted by ALL parties involved (our walker, your pets and you as the pet’s owner).
Q. How long is each service?
A. Dog walks are 20- 25 minutes in length.
Pet sitting services are a minimum of 30 minutes in length.
Q. Is there a minimum number of dog walks I can request as a client?
A. To establish a consistent and long lasting bond between your dog and our walker, we ask that you please commit to a minimum of three walks per week.
Q. Will my pet receive individualized care?
A. Absolutely! We love one-on-one interaction with your pets & pride ourselves on the “boredom busting” interaction your pet will receive during our visit.
Q. What type of payment do you accept?
A. Currently we are able to accept Visa, Master Card, Personal Checks and of course cash.
Q. May I tip my pet sitter?
A. Of course! While you are not obligated to tip your pet sitter, gratuities are always welcome. If you choose to tip, please indicate the additional amount on your payment. Or you may send a separate note and check to:
Boredom Busters Pet Care LLC
Pet sitter: (your sitters name)
1 Landing Rd Suite 5A
Landing, NJ 07850
Q. My pet has exhibited some aggressive behavior in the past. Will you consider
providing service to our pets and home?
A. I’m sorry, the answer is no. We do not accept service requests for pets that have shown aggressive behavior.
Q. My pet requires medication. Will you be able to care for him while I am away?
A. Medications that are given via mouth in pill form; as well as ointments and drops will certainly be considered. Specific instructions will need to be shared with your pet sitter. Please note however, we are no longer able to accommodate pets that require insulin injections.
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