A year of work and commitments has us daydreaming about our holidays. Only one thing can put a damper on the excitement: when our pet can't come with us. That's where PetMe.it comes in — the website to find your ideal pet sitter.
Anyone with a cat knows they will struggle to bring it along — felines love their own home and do not take well to being moved around. Some of them react to trips by refusing to eat for a few days, or by staying motionless in a corner of the new accommodation. If you have a dog, things are a little easier, though not entirely straightforward. It is true that the number of pet-friendly tourist facilities, where animals are welcome, is growing. Dog-friendly beaches are still few and far between, mostly concentrated in northern Italy, but if you plan ahead it is possible to take advantage of them and ensure a relaxed holiday.
But what if our Fido is too old and a journey would simply be too much for him? What if he had a medical condition? Or what if, for the summer, we had decided to head to an exotic destination? In these cases we cannot bring our four-legged friend along and we will have to decide to leave without him.
Then think of all the other animals that share our homes today: rabbits, guinea pigs, tortoises and birds. If we were lucky enough to have family living nearby there would be no problem — but that is not entirely true either, because, let's be honest, we always feel a slight awkwardness about asking for favours!
We could choose to leave our pet in a boarding facility — there are plenty of them, and many are lovely. But when we leave and see their little faces peering out from the kennel, it is a genuinely sad moment.
That is why PetMe.it was created — the first Italian community dedicated to pet sitting, where pet owners who need to be away can find pet sitters willing to take care of their animals.
The website was launched in 2013 with the development of a platform designed to facilitate contact between those looking for a pet sitter and those offering their services as one. From there, PetMe grew into a company and is today a point of reference for anyone who wants to entrust their pet to safe, vetted hands: the platform has more than 50,000 users, of whom 8,000 are pet sitters, across the whole of Italy.
A review system on the website allows users to direct their search towards the highest-rated pet sitter, always starting, of course, with the one closest to their home. Finally, for the more anxious among us, PetMe includes complimentary emergency veterinary cover and round-the-clock support from a dedicated team as part of every booking. All of this, however, is available only on the basis of an online booking made exclusively through the site: PetMe guarantees services booked by credit card or bank transfer on the platform.
Entrusting our pet to a pet sitter will not only put our minds at ease, but will also give our animal the freedom and constant care it needs. Technology in this case genuinely helps us to improve everyday life with our furry friends — in just a few minutes we can have the ideal solution at our fingertips.
What's more, the service can also be considered for all other situations in which you cannot take your dog or cat with you: a work trip, an emergency, a stay in hospital. There are still, unfortunately, many places where our furry friends are not allowed, and having a pet sitter just a click away can be a real convenience.
When we set off, knowing that our pet is safe gives us at least a little peace of mind. With PetMe you can choose the service best suited to your faithful companion, whether you opt for care at your own home or prefer to have your pet hosted at the pet sitter's house.
Either way, your pet will be free and will feel right at home, making our absence a little easier to bear.