Pet Sitting FAQ's

Q. How long do you stay at my home?

A. The general amount of time spent during the visit is between 25-30 minutes. However, you can customize the visit to your pet's particular needs. You can add time spent at your home thus adding to your rate.

Q. Are you insured and bonded?

A. Yes, Auntie Marta's Pet Sitting Services LLC will provide proof of liability insurance and proof of bonding insurance at the initial consultation.

Q. Do you have references?

A. Yes, provided at your request.

Q. How are pet sitting services initiated?

A. This is when Auntie Marta's Pet Sitting Services, LLC sets up an appointment at your convenience for the purpose of getting to know the particular needs, demands and lifestyle of your pet(s).

Vet Information
Medical History
Contact information
Feeding directions and times
Special needs

This will be formalized in a contract that you will receive for your records.

Q. I am new to the area. Which Veterinarian & Groomer do you use?

A. Glenville Veterinary Clinic
458 Saratoga Rd
Scotia, NY 12302
399-9196

Dr. Bart Furlano, DVM
Dr. Karen Furlano, DVM

Or you can try:

Halfmoon Veterinary Hospital
240 Grooms Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065
383-2443

Dr. White, DVM
Dr. Pam Cerba
Holistic Practitioner
461-2421

Burnt Hill Veterinary Clinic
145 Goode Street
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
399-5213

Dr. Gondek, DVM
Dr. Chico, DVM
Acupuncture & Chiropractic

Q. For Grooming I use:

A. Dog Gone Lovely Mobile Grooming Salon
Heather McFarland, Owner
664-2278

I also highly recommend:

John Bryant
Glenville Veterinary Clinic
458 Saratoga Rd
Scotia, NY 12302
399-9196

Q. What type of pet food do you recommend for my pet?

A. I personally feed my dog Nature's Variety - Prairie Organic Raw Chicken diet. If you are looking to feed your dog a dry food diet, I would recommend California Natural, Solid Gold, or any other dry dog food that does not have a high grain content, or any by-product.

Q. Where can I take my dog to play off leash safely in the area?

A. If you live in Clifton Park, then you can obtain a Town Permit for $30.00 which will grant you access to the Dog Park on Ray Road.

Q. Where can I take my dog for a nature walk in the area?

A. Saratoga Spa State Park (Saratoga Springs), Kinn's Road Park (Clifton Park), Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve (Clifton Park), Peebles Island (Waterford), and Halfmoon Town Park (Halfmoon)

Q. Do you know an Animal Behaviorist in the area that you can recommend?

A. Yes, we have an animal behaviorist on staff. If you are interested in booking a training session please fill out your information on the contact page of this website.