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Prior to 1997 when pet sitters first became a commonplace word there were only a few options available for away-from-home pet care: Ideally, a family friend or relative to come in and feed and care for the cat or dog would be the best option. But failing that, the only other alternatives were boarding at a cat and dog kennel, or boarding your pet with your vet.

Neither of these latter two options took into consideration how pets become comfortable with routine and dislike change. Mary Anne Miller, part owner of Meowhoo.com, shares her expertise with advice on hiring a professional pet sitter.
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