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call us at 294-0771.

Member PSI

Are you available outside Salt Lake City, UT?
Unfortunately, because of limited resources, we can only work in the immediate Bountiful, Centerville, Farmington, North Salt Lake and Salt Lake Avenues/Capital Hill areas. We eventually plan to expand, but until then, please contact us for a referral--or check out the zip-code-search-engine at Pet Sitter's International.

How does it work?
First, we meet with you and your pets (in your own home) for a free preliminary, consultation visit. Once you have met us and decided to go further, we then outline our services for you, answering any questions, and provide references. Second, if you (and the pets) are still O.K. with us (and vice versa), then we provide an information/protection contract which we leave with you to fill out -- which includes information about your veterinarian, emergency contacts, pet food and toy locations, scheduled feedings/walkings, etc. Third, we walk through the daily routine with you, finding out where the pet supplies are located, etc.-- and receiving (and testing)an entry key to the house. And, lastly, payment: our preferred payment is simply a post-dated check (left on the counter). In return, you may rest-assured that we will cater to your pet's every need. Also, we keep a daily diary about their antics while you are gone, and leave a copy for you to enjoy when you arrive home.

How can I contact you?
We would prefer a call at 294-0771, but you may also e-mail us at egisseman@yahoo.com

What is PSI (Pet Sitter's International)?
An organization that strives for quality standards for excellence in pet sitting. Some of the traits and characteristics you can count on from a PSI member are:

* is bonded and insured * provides references (upon request) * has experience in caring for pets and is clearly mindful of their safety and well-being * provides written literature describing services and stating fees * visits the client's home and before the first pet sitting assignment to meet the pets and get detailed information about their care. * shows a positive attitude during the initial meeting and seems comfortable and competent dealing with animals. * wants to learn as much as possible about the animals in his or her care * provides a service contract which specifies services and fees * is courteous, interested and well informed * takes precautions to make sure a client's absence from home is not detected because of any careless actions or disclosures by the sitter. * keeps regular office hours and answers clients inquiries and complaints promptly

* conducts business with honesty and integrity and observes all federal, state and local laws pertaining to business operations and animal care * is bonded and insured * has a veterinarian on call for emergency services * has a contingency plan for pet care in case of inclement weather or personal illness * provides initial and ongoing training for it's sitters * screens applicants for employment carefully * calls to confirm or has the client call to confirm the client has returned home as scheduled * refrains from criticizing competitors * provides a service rating form for clients * exhibits courtesy and professionalism in all dealings with staff members, customers and industry colleagues so as to present the pet sitter and the pet sitting industry favorably and positively

Daren & Tiffanie Gisseman
West Bountiful, UT 84087
(801)-294-0771