In-home pet care from someone who cares.

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1 In-home pet care from someone who cares. Serving St. Louis since 1994

2 Critter Care The next time you leave home, your pet doesn t have to! Wouldn t it be great if you could find someone who would care for your pets with the same individual attention they get from you at home? Now you can with Critter Sitters. St. Louis #1 in-home pet care service. With Critter Sitters, there s no more worrying about leaving your beloved pets in a kennel. No more feeling guilty about imposing on friends and relatives. That s because Critter Sitters comes to your home so you re able to leave your pets in familiar surroundings. We follow your pet s routine as closely as possible. Our visits involve feeding, exercising, and potty breaks. Plus, we spend quality time by playing with, petting, and loving your pet so that it receives personal attention while you re away.

3 We re also happy to keep an eye on your home, and provide services such as bringing in your mail and newspaper, watering plants, alternating lights and blinds, and other reasonable requests. Your reliable and experienced pet sitter will come to your home approximately one week prior to your trip to get acquainted with you and your pet. Insured and bonded, your pet sitter will then make regularly scheduled visits to your home until we receive a call from you confirming that you have returned. Midday dog walking With your busy schedule, it may be next to impossible to walk your dog each and every day. But that s exactly what he or she needs to stay healthy and happy. At Critter Sitters, we walk more dogs than almost anyone in St. Louis. And we do it one dog at a time. Through midday, daily walks, your dog will get much needed exercise, fresh air, and the personal attention he or she deserves. We provide a 30-minute neighborhood walk on leash. If you are training your dog, your pet sitter can reinforce learned behaviors such as sit, heel and stay. Puppy care also available Puppies have special needs that require special attention. Critter Sitters provides midday visits to help keep your puppy s house training on track. Our 30 minute visit includes a potty break, exercise and lots of TLC.

4 Critter College There s no place like home... to train your dog. In-home private dog training Critter Sitters trains your dog in your home without the distraction of other animals or anxiety of being sent away for training in a kennel. We believe in home-based training because home is where dogs act like themselves. Our training is customized to suit your family s lifestyle, your dog s environment and what you want or don t want from your pet. Obedience Training Let Critter Sitters help turn the dog you have into the dog you want! Obedience training is basically an education in good manners. Training can be used to fulfill some of your dog s basic needs, such as exercise, the security of knowing what s expected, and constructive social interaction. Puppy Training Get your puppy started on the right paw! Training is something you should begin with your new puppy as soon as possible. By starting early you prevent behavior that may cause problems. In home lessons focus on common puppy problems such as mouthing, nipping and jumping. Your puppy will also be introduced to basic commands such as sit, down, stay, come, and walking on a leash.

5 Critter Cleanup Is your yard full of it? Tired of stepping out and stepping in it? You love your dog. But you sure don't love cleaning up the mess in your yard. It's a nasty job, but somebody has to do it. Let Critter Cleanup do the dirty work and you can wash your hands of the whole mess. Critter Cleanup will come to your house, condo or apartment, and clean up what your dog left behind. We bag it and take it with us when we leave. Our insured and bonded employee will leave a door hanger so you know when your yard was scooped. We can also disinfect and deodorize decks, patios, dog runs and kennels. Professional, insured, bonded, hassle-free Available once a week, twice a week, biweekly or for one-time cleanups No long term contract required 100% satisfaction guarantee Gift certificates available

6 Why choose Critter Sitters? Critter Sitters is insured and bonded, and is a member of Pet Sitters International. Our pet sitters are employees of our company. They are experienced in caring for pets, and are clearly mindful of their safety and well being. Clients receive written literature, including a service agreement that describes services and fees. The sitter meets you and your pet before the first pet sitting assignment. Our business is conducted with honesty and integrity; we observe all federal, state and local laws pertaining to business operations and animal care. We have a contingency plan for pet care in case of inclement weather or pet sitter illness. Pet care services continue until we receive a call confirming you have returned home as scheduled. Our employees have been carefully screened, and are true animal lovers! We care about the quality of service we provide, so all clients are asked to complete a Service Evaluation Form. We promote responsible pet ownership and work toward increased public awareness of animal rights. A portion of our profits is donated annually to help neglected and abused animals. Critter Sitters is the purrr-fect answer for vacationing families, business travelers, puppy owners, and anyone who wants the best possible care for their pet. 925 Briarton Ave., St. Louis, MO