COVID-19 Safety & Preparedness
Responsible Pet Care, No Matter the Climate
Fear Free Certified® | PSI & NAPPS Trained | Serving Arlington Since 2016
At Pet Sitting 4 Comfort® (PS4C), your family’s safety—both furry and human—comes first. While the public health landscape has evolved, we continue to follow best practices and remain adaptable, cautious, and client-focused in every home we visit.
We’re Vaccinated & Industry-Certified
All team members are fully vaccinated and trained through leading pet care and safety organizations:
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PSI COVID-19 Certification (Pet Sitters International)
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FetchFind COVID-19 Safety & Reopening Guidelines (endorsed by NAPPS and IBPSA)
We continue to serve Ballston, Clarendon, and Rosslyn and are accepting new clients.
Active Safety Protocols (When Needed or Requested)
While risks have decreased, we maintain the following safety standards when requested or during periods of increased transmission:
Our Team Will:
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Wear a face mask indoors (upon request)
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Practice physical distancing when appropriate
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Wash or sanitize hands before/after each visit
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Use disposable gloves as needed
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Disinfect high-touch surfaces when instructed
We Ask Clients To:
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Notify us of any recent COVID-19 exposure or symptoms in the household
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Avoid scheduling overlapping visits with cleaners, contractors, or guests
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Provide basic hygiene supplies (soap, sanitizer, paper towels if possible)
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Inform us if pets have been exposed to COVID-positive individuals
Health Symptoms & Service Pauses
If you, someone in your household, or your sitter experiences any of the following within 14 days of a visit, we will temporarily pause care until medically cleared:
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Fever
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Cough or difficulty breathing
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Loss of taste or smell
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Positive COVID-19 test
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Recent confirmed exposure
⚠️ Prompt communication protects everyone. We commit to being transparent and ask the same from our clients.
Safety is Our Standard—Pandemic or Not
As a Fear Free Certified®, family-operated business, we uphold strict hygiene and compassionate handling protocols at all times—not just during health emergencies.
From vacation care to vet support for senior or shy pets, you can trust us to show up informed, calm, and prepared.