In short. Going away for the summer holidays with a dog or cat at home takes a plan. In Oujda, Adom (adom.ma) and the AdomApp app (adomapp.com) connect you with someone who looks after the animal at your place. Personalised, free quote; payment after the service.
How should you introduce the sitter before you leave?
Arrange a meeting before departure, with the animal present. It is better for the dog or cat to see the person while you are still there. Show them the home, the equipment and the routine, and watch the animal's reaction: if it seems at ease, that is a good sign.
On AdomApp you describe what you need, receive proposals, read them and choose. Take time to ask your questions before booking.
What goes on the instruction sheet?
Picture Taoufik, going away with his family and leaving a dog and a cat (the case is invented). He would write: food, quantities and mealtimes; the dog's walks and lead; the usual vet's name and a number to call; the animal's habits, fears and little quirks; and what it must never be given.
Add where the biscuits, litter, bags, lead and keys are kept. A sheet left in a visible spot is enough.
Keep the animal at home or send it elsewhere?
Some animals cope badly with a change of place. With care at home, the animal stays in its own surroundings, with its bowl, its basket and its smells. The person comes to your home, or stays there, depending on what you agree. For a cat attached to its territory or a dog that dislikes travelling, it is an option worth considering.
That is exactly what pet sitting at home on AdomApp offers.
What about a hot, dry summer?
Oujda has a cold semi-arid climate, with cooler winters and hot, dry summers. Summer instructions for an animal are set up as anywhere that gets hot: cool water always available, a shaded corner or a cooler room, and never leaving an animal shut in a vehicle.
Tell the person where the coolest room is, how to open or close the shutters, and what the animal usually does in the heat. If your dog goes out, agree sensible times for walks and say what you consider prudent.
What if something happens while you are away?
Decide whom to contact. Leave your number, a relative's and the vet's. Spell out what the person can decide alone and what they must call you about. They carry out no medical act: if the animal has a health problem, they contact the vet and let you know.
How do you book and pay?
Prices are not displayed: each request receives a personalised, free quote. Payment comes after the service. Adom connects people and does not employ them: the person is independent. See the Oujda page and the pet sitting in Oujda page.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a cat stay home alone during the holidays?
It depends on the length of the absence and on the animal, but a visit or care at home lets someone check water, food and litter. Explain your situation in the request.
What should I leave for the person minding my dog?
Meals, walking times, the lead, the vet's number, your contact details and a relative's.
How do I protect the animal from summer heat?
Cool water at all times, a shaded corner or a cooler room, and never an animal left in a vehicle.
How much does pet sitting at home cost in Oujda?
Prices are not displayed: each request receives a personalised, free quote on AdomApp.
Can the person treat my animal?
No. They carry out no medical act; if there is a problem they contact the vet and let you know.
