Here are some of the reasons for using Nora's Ark

Stress is reduced when pets remain in the surroundings they know best.
When pets are removed from familiar surroundings, they often experience the same emotional distress that children do when confronting the unknown. When placed in a kennel environment, dogs and cats (my most common clients) often exhibit loss of appetite, aggressive behavior, lethargy, separation anxiety and antisocial behavior.
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Diet and exercise routines remain the same which benefits their health
Abrupt changes in diet and daily routine can be harmful to your pets' health and physical well-being. Using a pet sitter allows your pets to remain in the environment they are most comfortable in, following essentially the same routines and eating the food they're accustomed to eating.

Exposure to strange animals, their diseases or pests, is greatly reduced
Shelters and kennels that board pets have transient populations which may or may not be disease and parasite free. The risk to your pets of infection or infestation is greatly reduced when a pet sitter comes to your home to provide care.

Lots of love and attention is given to your pets while you’re away
You are the center of the universe to your pets. When you're away, they notice it. the attention I give them can reduce their unease, provide activity and make them more comfortable until you return.

No need to burden friends or neighbors with your pets
If you have friends or neighbors you trust who are willing to assume the burden of caring for your pets, the best way of keeping them willing is to call on them only when you have no other options. Think of Nora's Ark as another, equally good option.

You have peace of mind knowing that a professional is caring for your pet
Don't let your own worry and concern ruin a vacation or business trip that you would otherwise enjoy. When you're away, your pets become MY family and I promise to give them all the love and attention I would give my own pets.

Burglars are deterred when your home appears occupied
A house that is obviously unoccupied is an invitation to burglars and vandals. Newspapers piling up on the porch or in the front yard; uncollected mail accumulating in the mailbox; these announce to the world that your house is empty. Part of my service to you is collecting those newspapers and bringing in that mail while you're away. When you arrange for Nora's Ark to watch over your pets, house watch and home care services are complimentary.