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Pet Care Provider Comparison

 

Despite conventional thinking, all pet care services are not alike. While many reputable providers exist in all categories, some fall short of the professional standards you and your pets deserve.
Use this comparison to see how Happy Paws Cayman measures up against other common pet care options.

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Use this guide to compare Happy Paws Cayman with other common pet care options.

Key:
Yes = Service is typically provided
Maybe = Depends on the individual provider or situation
No = Service is typically not provided

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STAFF

Large staff always available

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Yes

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Pet First Aid Certified (Level 3)

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Maybe

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Emergency backup staff available

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Yes

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Staff background checks done

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Yes

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Staff reference checks performed

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Maybe

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Highly experienced staff

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: Maybe

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Yes

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References provided

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Maybe

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Dedicated dispatch/office support

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: No

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Yes

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Insured staff

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Yes

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SYSTEM

Online reservation system

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Yes

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24/7/365 phone and email availability

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Yes

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Report card after assignments

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Yes

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Key security program enforced

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Maybe

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Online satisfaction surveys

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Maybe

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GPS tracking and clock-in system

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: No

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Maybe

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Wide range of at-home pet services offered

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: Maybe

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: No

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Select home-care services offered

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: Maybe

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: No

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Follows client’s desired schedule and activities

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Yes

  • Friends / neighbors: Maybe

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: No

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Home security checks performed

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: No

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In-home consultation

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: Maybe

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: No

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All breeds and sizes welcome

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Yes

  • Friends / neighbors: Maybe

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: Maybe

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Home-care services included (plants, mail, lights, etc.)

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Maybe

  • Friends / neighbors: No

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: No

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Low risk of sickness and disease transmission

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Yes

  • Friends / neighbors: Yes

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: No

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Free-range home environment

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Yes

  • Friends / neighbors: Yes

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: No

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Low risk of physical and psychological trauma

  • Happy Paws Cayman: Yes

  • Independent pet sitters: Yes

  • Friends / neighbors: Yes

  • Kennels / boarding facilities: No

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