How We Protect Your Home & Pets While You’re Away

Maris Miller
Jul 14
2 min read

Peace of Mind Is Part of the Package

Leaving your pets and home in someone else’s hands is a huge leap of trust. At House of Paws, we know it’s not just about walks, cuddles, and meals—it’s about security, professionalism, and transparency every step of the way.

Here’s a peek behind the scenes at the safety measures we take to give you total peace of mind when you're away.

Securing Your Home Every Time

Our sitters follow a detailed checklist to ensure your home is safe before, during, and after each visit. We:

✅ Lock every door we unlocked to enter

✅ Double-check bolts and chains

✅ Confirm garage doors are closed

✅ Turn off lights or electronics per your instructions

You’ll even see these steps reflected in your visit notes & pictures of these secured in each visit, so you can rest easy knowing things were locked up tight.

Time-Stamped, GPS-Verified Report Cards

Every visit is tracked using GPS and time-stamped through our professional pet care software. That means you can see:

Exactly when we arrive and leave
Photos of your pet mid-visit
Detailed notes about meals, potty breaks, medications, behavior, and more

It’s like a little peace-of-mind postcard sent right to your phone.

Highly Trained, Background-Checked Sitters

We don’t just hire animal lovers—we train pet care pros.

Every sitter on our team:

Is thoroughly background checked via Acutraq
Completes 20+ hours of onboarding & hands-on training
Learns our safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and pet behavior handling.

They’re trained to notice and respond to anything unusual—whether it’s a loose gate, a power outage, or a nervous pet.

Insured & Bonded for Your Protection

We're proudly insured and bonded through Business Insurers of the Carolinas, the leading provider in the pet care industry.

What does that mean for you?

Extra protection for your home and property
Confidence that you're working with a truly professional team
Backup coverage you’ll (hopefully) never need—but it’s there

Communication That Doesn’t Leave You Guessing

We don’t believe in ghosting. You’ll always get:

Real-time updates after every visit
Access to our team if you ever have questions
Follow-up if we ever notice anything out of the ordinary

Safety Is Personal for Us

We’re pet parents too—and we know how much trust it takes to hand over your keys and your furry family. That’s why we’ve built our systems to not just care for your pets, but to protect everything that matters while you’re away.

Have questions about our security practices or sitter training? We’d love to talk!

Wanna meet our staff? Read their bios here!