Team Member Commitment
Though it's very rewarding to be a pet sitter, Nonie's will need for you to commit to your agreed upon schedule (come rain, shine, wind, and/or snow) as animals depend on us, no matter what, when their pet parents are at work or out of town.  It is a fun job, but it is an important job and can be a lot of physical work.  Our furry clients, depend on you.  Once you commit to your schedule for the week, all other life issues need to come second to the pet sits on your schedule, unless they are serious health or family issues.  Nonie's would love to welcome reliable, positive, flexible, fun pet lovers to our team.  If we just described you, read on!

Team Member Schedule Options
  • Breakfast visits: between 6 am – 10 am
  • ​Midday dog walks: between 11 am – 2 pm
  • ​Dinner visits: between 3 pm - 6 pm
  • ​Bedtime (Tuck-in) visits: between 7 pm - 9 pm
  • ​Overnight pet sits: between 6:30 pm –  7:00am  or  8:30 pm - 6:30 am


Team Member Requirements
Before applying, you must meet all of the below requirements:
  • Must live within or very close to our service area of Metairie to Lakeview. 
  • Be willing to work as an independent contractor, part-time, meaning that you are not an employee
  • Own your own, reliable car and be able to drive in all-weather conditions
  • Have a valid driver’s license
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent (minimum age of 18-years-old), RETIREES WELCOME
  • Own your own smart phone with unlimited talk, text, and data or have enough data to use our pet sitting application multiple times daily
  • Agree to and pass a criminal background check.  If you leave our team before 6 months, the cost of the background check will be deducted from your final check.
  • Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be able to provide us with your vaccine record
  • Be physically able to walk dogs of all ages and energy levels for a minimum of 30 minutes
  • Be able to work some holidays (with extra pay) and every other weekend
  • Be a team player, love and respect all creatures
  • Be able to work flexible hours and understand that clients change their schedule, meaning your schedule could also change at any time
  • Have at least one year of previous animal care experience, not just own a pet
  • Comfortable with working around surveillance cameras

If Interested, please submit your interest through "Contact Us" on this website.
 

Why Choose A Pet Sitter?
​By: Ken Tudor, DVM, WebMD

Pet sitting is generally of two types: Pet sitters that come to the house at specified times to feed, allow bodily elimination, and exercise the pet are the most common. Other pet sitters will not only care for the pets but can stay at the pet owner’s house so pets have constant companions, or at least night companions. Pets can also show signs of stress when their owners are away but it tends to be less severe when they are in the familiar surroundings of their own homes. In 30 years I have yet to treat stress induced bloody colitis in a pet that has been cared for by a sitter. Having sitters also has the advantage of protecting the pet owner’s home. Newspaper and mail collection by the pet sitters eliminate "away from home" signals to possible “bad guys.” Pet sitters create near normal household activity that also discourages potential robberies like bringing in newspapers and the mail, they can care for indoor and outdoor plants and alternating indoor lights. Pet sitters are more likely to recognize potential health problems sooner and can arrange for the pets to be seen by a veterinarian. My experience is that pets with pet sitters tend to be less subject to separation stress. 
So, Which is Better - Boarding or a Pet Sitter?
To me the obvious choice is pet sitting. It is as close to a normal environment for the pets as possible and is also great insurance against crime. It is my personal choice for my pets."