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The Ultimate Guide to Veterinarians on the Upper East Side
Finding a reliable veterinarian for your pet is essential, and living in the Upper East Side (UES) gives you plenty of options. Whether you're looking for routine care, specialty services, or emergency support, this guide has got you covered. Here’s a comprehensive list of UES vets, including locations, cost of vet exams, types of pets treated, and any unique offerings or notes for each location! Please note: All information is accurate as of November 2024....
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Staying Safe on the Streets: Essential Tips for Dog Walkers in NYC’s Upper East Side
Navigating the streets of New York City as a dog walker comes with a unique set ofchallenges. For dog owners and walkers in busy neighborhoods like the Upper EastSide, traffic safety is especially critical. With bustling streets, quick-turning taxis, and theoccasional distracted driver, staying vigilant is a must. Here, we’ll dive into essentialsafety tips to help dog...
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Introducing Swifto’s New Scheduling API for External Providers
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new API which has been designed to make it easier for external providers such as concierge services, vets, groomers, and similar businesses to schedule walks and visits and receive booking updates for their clients while seamlessly integrating through your own systems. We wanted to provide a quick overview of how it works and how it can benefit your business and client...
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How Are We Different From Other Dog Walking Apps?
How Are We Different From Other Dog Walking Apps? Back in February of 2012, Swifto was the first to offer GPS-tracked dog walking and to take dog walking to a whole new level. Nowadays, many dog walking apps are popping up, yet none provide the high level of care and attention to detail that Swifto has always provided. While technology can be copied to some extent, it's actually the level of care, quality of the dog walkers we hire, and excellence in service that we provide that really sets us apart. Some of Our Core Differences Are:...
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Become a Swifto Business Affiliate and Earn Extra Income!
We're always seeking partnerships with local dog walking and pet sitting companies, pet stores, veterinarians, animal hospitals, apartment buildings, and other businesses to join Swifto's business affiliate program! Our affiliate program is an amazing opportunity to refer potential clients to our dog walking and pet sitting services and get paid for it! It’s simple, flexible, and a great way to boost your income while helping pet owners connect with...
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What Happens During a Meet and Greet
If you’ve never had a meet and greet with a dog walker or pet sitter, you may have some questions regarding what it’s like and what to expect, so we’d like to clarify it all! Feel free to also check out the short video below which explains what you can expect during a meet and greet.
A Meet & Greet is a scheduled visit at your home where you, your walker or sitter, and your pet can meet in person once...
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How to Write Clear Feeding Instructions for Your Cat Sitter
Providing clear and detailed feeding instructions is key to ensuring your cat’s care runs smoothly while you’re away. Whether your cat is on a special diet, prefers specific feeding times, or has a quirky eating habit, this guide will help you craft feeding instructions that your sitter can easily follow!
Default Feeding Instructions:
When setting up your cat’s profile, you have the option to indicate whether your cat...
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Home Access Types We Offer at Swifto
When you register with Swifto, you have the option to let us know how the dog walker will gain access to your home. You can leave a set with the doorman (“Doorman Access”), leave the keys in a lockbox (“Lockbox Access”), have a keypad set up (“Keypad Access”), be home to let them in (“Home Access”), or have another way to let them in such as a keypad (“Other access”).
For clients in Miami and North Carolina, we do not provide the option to be "key access."
In the event you ever need to schedule pet care services for your sweet pet in the future, we want to make sure...
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Why Your Cat Still Needs a Daily Cat Sitter Even with an Automatic Feeder
As a cat parent, you know how independent our furry friends can sometimes be. With an automatic feeder (and maybe even an automatic litter box and water fountain) in place, it might seem like your cat can manage just fine on their own. However, there are a few important reasons why a cat sitter is still super important to check in at least daily on your kitty’s well-being, even when technology can lend a helping hand!
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How Swifto Buys Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Companies
At Swifto, we are passionate about expanding our family of dog walking and pet sitting companies while maintaining the core values and personalized care that each business brings to its community. We understand that selling a business can be a big decision so we aim to make the transition as smooth and reassuring as possible. Back in 2019, we began acquiring dog walking and pet sitting brands, all while maintaining the existing routes and staff to ensure consistency for both our dog walkers, sitters, and their pets. Here are some of the brands we've acquired in...
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