These two services are often referred to interchangeably, leaving many wondering, “What exactly is the difference?”

Put very simply:

• Pet sitting: This is when a pet sitter takes care of your animals at your home while you are away. They can stay at your home for a specific period of time, or make regular visits.
• Pet boarding: This is when a pet sitter or pet sitting company has your pets stay at their home or facility.

At Queen City Petsitting, we can provide both Charlotte pet boarding and pet sitting services, depending on your specific needs. Because our pet sitters are such an integral part of our company, we can provide a level of pet care you simply won’t get from the larger national companies, who often see pet sitters and pet boarders come and go on a weekly basis.

So, which one of these services is more appropriate for both you and your pets? To help you decide, here is a detailed outline of what you can expect from both of these services.

Pet Sitting Services

One of the biggest benefits of in-home pet sitting is that your animals don’t have to leave their familiar environment. This alone will greatly reduce any separation anxiety they might feel while you are away. Both dogs and cats display anxiety when their owners are away for too long, and the associated symptoms can be messy and destructive. Our pet sitters will help reduce their anxiety levels, and offer plenty of playtime to keep their minds stimulated.

Our pet sitting services differ from our pet boarding in Charlotte, in that our pet sitters can come visit your home various times a day throughout your entire trip, or stay there, so that your animals can have the human care, contact, and companionship they need.

We will take care of:

• Feeding
• Cleanup
• Bathroom breaks
• Playtime
• Kenneling

While staying at your home, our pet sitters are also happy to take care of any small animals you might have as well, including:

• Ferrets
• Gerbils
• Rabbits
• Mice
• Fish

We are also happy to water your plants!

Pet Boarding Services

Some would prefer to have their pets stay at our pet sitter’s homes, and we are more than happy to have them with us!

One of the most valuable benefits of our Charlotte pet boarding services is that you won’t have to worry about your pets staying in cramped, isolated kennels in some kind of sterile facility. When you choose Queen City Petsitting, your animals can sleep over with us right in our homes, where they will feel safe, grounded, and secure.

You also won’t have to worry about your dogs developing Kennel Cough, or some other kind of kennel-related disease. Their anxiety will also be taken care of more so than it would be in a large boarding facility, as their care will be friendly, personal, and one-on-one.

What We Can Provide With Both Our Pet Sitting & Pet Boarding In Charlotte, NC

Whether we are staying at your place, or your dogs are staying at ours, we can provide a number of additional services as well, including:

• Dog Walks
• Dog Runs
• Trips To The Park

The exercise your dogs will get while we are taking care of them will further improve their mental and physical well-being. They will be able to get all of that excess energy out, explore the outdoors, and get more social interaction.

If you want any of these additional services in combination with our pet sitting or pet boarding in Charlotte, just ask!

At Queen City Petsitting, we understand that letting someone into your home, and putting your furry little friends in their care, requires a lot of of trust. Whether it’s pet sitting or pet boarding in Charlotte, you can rest assured our pet sitters are kind and professional. We’re a BBB Accredited business with an A+ rating, and our services are licensed, bonded, and insured. We guarantee professionalism in regards to both your property and your animals.

Over the years, we’ve gained the trust of many customers, who have chosen to use our services time and time again. We are sure to gain your trust as well!