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Why a meet and greet matters before booking pet care

A practical guide to using meet and greets to reduce mismatches and confirm routines before a stay starts.

2026-05-11

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What to cover in the meeting

Walk through feeding, sleep, exercise, access, medication, and behavior triggers.
Use the meeting to test communication quality, not only pet chemistry.

When to skip a booking

If the sitter does not seem aligned on routines, safety, or expectations, it is better to pause before payment.
A clear mismatch before booking is much cheaper than a stressful stay later.

Move from orientation into local search

Once the decision is clearer, the next step should always be a concrete city or service entry point.

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