"Iggy" Sitting
Leaving town for business or a vacation and looking for a pet sitter? Need a place for your Italian Greyhound(s) to stay for a short time, as an alternative to a boarding kennel or vet office? Why not ask your local Italian Greyhound Rescue affiliate if they have a foster home who is willing to take on an extra dog for a week or two, rather than paying outrageous boarding kennel or dog sitting fees?
Not only do you get someone who is familiar with the breed babysitting and caring for your Italian Greyhound(s), but they are not stuck in a cage or kennel for days on end, waiting for you to return. They would get to be with a family, and other IGs who they can interact with in a home environment. Plus, if they are a former foster dog of any of the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation affiliates, our foster homes often love to see our former fosters.
We take pride in giving your IGs the individual love and attention they want, while giving you the comfort and convenience of working with someone local who knows the breed well. And, if your Iggy's have special needs, we have probably seen it before, whether they take medication daily or have any type of disability that requires special care.
If you are in need of iggy-sitting (babysitting or housesitting services) please let your local or state affiliate Italian Greyhound Rescue know. We will work to try and accommodate your IG(s) for a short stay, in return for your generous donation to the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation.
***Putting a dog in a temporary home may cause undue stress similar to re-homing a dog, and the dog may try to escape in order to find their owners. We do our absolute best in helping every dog in our care, however we cannot control the will of the dog, and will not be held responsible for run-away pets. Additionally, dogs can develop medical issues over time, those that suddenly arise, or injuries which can occur in any location, in which instances the owners will be responsible for the cost of the medical treatment. A contract between the organization and pet owners will be required to ensure that such extremes have been considered and costs will be fully paid or reimbursed by the owners, and a deposit may be required additionally.
