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Experts believe that from a pet's perspective, a familiar environment, diet and exercise routine, along with the personal attention provided by a professional pet care-giver can minimize the trauma of an owner's temporary departure.  Pet sitting will provide your pets with:
  • The ability to stay in familiar surroundings, and with familiar friends in multiple pet households.  Familiar smells, sounds, and surroundings allow your pet to eat, play, and sleep peacefully.
  • Minimize exposure to other ill pets or pets with parasites.
  • Individual attention from a single caring caregiver.
  • Playtime with favorite toys and games.
  • No disruption in regular potty schedule.
  • The extra security of a professional with constant access to basic first aid supplies, resources, and information.
  • The food, medicine, treats, toys, bedding, and containment that the pet has grown to feel comfortable with.
In addition, you will not have to impose on family, friends, or neighbors.  Nor will you have to worry about scheduling the transfer of the pet.  And extra crime-deterrent measures and house sitting tasks are included for free. Watch "Get a Real Pet Sitter" on YouTube.

Mt. Pleasant Pet Services is bonded and insured for your peace of mind.

Why is it important to you that your pet sitter is insured?
The insurance covers every aspect of the pet sitters work. A pet sitters insurance can prove to be priceless if (albeit unlikely) a pet sustains an injury, gets caught up in an accident or worse during the time that the pet sitter is watching the animal. To a person who would put a beloved family pet, as well as their home, in a stranger's hands the bonding and insurance question is of paramount importance should damages to property and injuries to the animal occur.

The terms bonded and insured are often used interchangeably to signify financial coverage of a potential loss. For a pet sitting business being bonded covers the business owner and the client over a loss of services to the animal and any harm that might result from a lack thereof. Being insured covers loss of, or damages to property. If the pet sitter forgets to give a dog his medication and the dog needs a trip to the vet as a result, the insurance would cover it. If the pet escapes while under the pet sitters care and is injured the insurance would cover it. Insurance includes coverage to property and pets in your pet sitters care in addition to coverage for lost keys.

Inclement Weather Policy:
We will make every attempt to keep all appointments we are just as concerned for the health and safety of your pet as you are! However, when it is unsafe to travel because of icy roads, heavy snow, destruction from tornadoes, etc., visits may be delayed or postponed. To ensure that your pets are cared for under these circumstances, you must make back-up arrangements for inclement weather when you plan your travel, and let us know about them.

Our Professional Pet Sitter Affiliations

Mt. Pleasant Pet Services is a certified member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS).   We also belong to Pet Sitters International (PSI) and Professional United Pet Sitters.

These organizations emphasis high standards of service and sharing of knowledge to better the industry.

Other MembershipsWe are active members of HATS (Humane Animal Treatment Society).   We are also proud to be a part of the Humane Society of the United States, and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Pet Sitting and Daily Care Services

You don't have to worry about the health and happiness of your pets, or imposing on busy friends, family, or neighbors when you are on vacation or working hard away from home.  Mt. Pleasant Pet Services will provide loving pet care services in your own home for a reasonable per-visit rate.

Our experiences and ongoing education have taught us how to diligently watch for potential problems and to handle all the special needs of your home while you are away.  And we strive to be discreet about our visits. When you return home you can expect everything to be just as you left it.

Instead of paying for multiple pets & large animals in a day care or kennel boarding situation, you pay one reasonable fee to have a professional provide all the care you need.  No extra charges for multiple pets or horses - they are part of the family too!  And your pets get to stay together in your clean, quiet, and safe home while getting the love and attention they each need.

Mt. Pleasant Pet Services

  • Insured and bonded
  • Free initial interview and consultation
  • Welcoming new clients, and new pets
  • Member of all major Pet Sitting organizations,  including certification from NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters)
  • Member, supporter, and volunteer of many humane animal/adoption organizations
  • Expect an Adult professional caregiver for your home
  • We do not hire employees.  Your pet sitting will be done by the company owner.
  • Access to 24 hour emergency veterinary services
  • Willing to provide many services (Pet/Supplies Taxi, Vet appointments)
  • Insured key storage with coded only keys for security
  • Owner is full time & no kids other than 2 horses, and several dogs and cats at home.  Long term experience in caring for multiple pets.

Each visit to your home includes:

Pet Care:
  • LOTS OF TENDER LOVING CARE
  • fresh food and water
  • brushing, combing, exercising and playing with them
  • giving medications, vitamins, or other special care
  • arranging for medical treatment in case of illness
  • meticulous litter box maintenance
  • indoor clean up of pet messes.
Home Care:
  • bringing in the mail and newspapers
  • adjusting drapes and lights
  • watering your indoor plants
  • bring trash to curb on trash day
  • handling other minor household tasks as needed

Hours of Service

NOTE: We are able to accommodate specific time requests for any visits if for example your pet needs medication at a specific time.

AM visits will be some time between 7AM and 9AM
PM visits will be some time between 4PM and 6PM

Standard Pet and Home Care

We now serve areas just outside the boundaries of Isabella County.  There is an additional charge of $2.00 -$3.00 per trip for visits outside Isabella County.

Standard visit:
$14 for one visit per day
$23 for two visits per day
$27 for three visits per day

The boundaries for standard rates are (from Mt. Pleasant): Rosebush Rd. to the North, Blanchard Rd. to the South, Winn Rd. to the West and
Wise Rd. to the East. The charge per visit outside these boundaries will be generally $2-3 more per visit please call for a specific quote.

No additional charge for multiple pets
No additional charges for Holiday visits

We can also do more than two visits per day. Oftentimes dogs need three visits per day. Please call for a quote.

A standard visit is one half hour  of undivided personal attention for your pet and may include the following:
  • Pet play time and walk/exercising
  • Feeding
  • Administering medication
  • Scooping litter box/waste removal
  • Brushing
  • Look through house for accidents
  • Feeding fish
  • Filling bird feeder
  • Bringing in mail and newspapers
  • Watering indoor and outdoor plants
  • Making house look lived in, rotating curtains and lights, turning TV and radio on/off
  • Taking trash cans in and out on trash day
  • Other pet and home care services as requested

How can I help the pet sitter and my pet?

Of course, even the most trustworthy, experienced pet sitter will have trouble if you haven't also kept your end of the bargain. Here are your responsibilities:
  • Make reservations with your pet sitter early, especially during holidays.
  • Ensure your pet is well socialized and allows strangers to handle him.
  • Affix current identification tags to your pet's collar.
  • Maintain current vaccinations for your pet.
  • Leave clear instructions detailing specific pet-care responsibilities and emergency contact information, including how to reach you and your veterinarian.
  • Leave pet food and supplies in one place.
  • Buy extra pet supplies in case you're away longer than planned.
  • Leave a key with a trustworthy neighbor as a backup, and give him and your pet sitter each other's phone numbers. Be sure those extra keys work before giving them out.
  • Show the pet sitter your home's important safety features such as the circuit breaker and security system.