Woman on Vacation 'Coming Home ASAP' After Pet Sitter Sends Video of Puppy
Vacation is a time to reset and relax away from the normal hustle of everyday life. But parents, both of humans and pets, can't help but often think of their babies back at home.
Luckily, technology keeps parents and their children connected even if they are miles apart. Those babysitting can send pictures and videos to the parents, keeping them in the loop. However, as one dog owner experienced in a May 28 TikTok video, those photos and videos only make them miss their little loves more.
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An owner was away on vacation when she got a surprise video from the pet sitter of her puppy. The pet sitter was walking the puppy and giving the owner updates on how the little pup was doing. His walking improved, but in typical puppy fashion, he would still sometimes flop over and beg the sitter from Atlanta-based Buckhead Paws to carry him.
One look at the precious update video left the owner speechless. She filmed her reaction, which instantly brought a smile to her face, but being apart only made her heart grow fonder, as she was away from her fur baby.
The caption on the video shared on the @buckhead.paws account reads: "Brb, coming home asap."
The precious TikTok video quickly reached over 1.9 million views, 63,000 likes, and 18 comments as of Tuesday. Newsweek reached out to @buckhead.paws via TikTok for additional comment.
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Choosing a Reliable Pet Sitter
Entrusting someone to look over your pet is no easy task as pet sitting comes with plenty of responsibilities: walking, feeding, playing, being prepared for emergencies and loving the pet as if it were their own.
The Humane Society of the United States recommends starting your search for a pet sitter online. There are professional groups like the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters where members are trained and certified. Owners can comb through sites, reading reviews, prices, and availability to help narrow the search. Veterinarian offices or pet stores might also include ads. Ask friends, neighbors or relatives for recommendations.
You'll want to come prepared with questions once you are ready to start interviewing candidates. For example, find out their experience level, the services they offer and their rate. Owners might also want to set up a meet-and-greet with the potential sitter to get to know the person and for their pet to get comfortable.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our "Pet of the Week" lineup.