Bringing a new baby into the world is one of life’s most beautiful — and unpredictable — milestones. While parents carefully plan nurseries, hospital bags, and birth preferences, one important question often lingers in the background:

Who will care for the pets when labor begins?

At VIPet Sitter Service, we created our Baby Stand-By Service specifically for this season of life — because labor doesn’t wait for business hours, and your pets shouldn’t feel the disruption of uncertainty.

Why Traditional Scheduling Doesn’t Work for Labor

Due dates are estimates. Babies arrive early, late, and sometimes in the middle of the night.  Coordinating pet care around that unpredictability can create stress during a time that should be focused on health, safety, and welcoming your child. Relying on a friend “just in case” or scrambling to send last-minute messages once contractions begin can add unnecessary pressure.

Our Baby Stand-By Service removes that stress entirely.

How Our Baby Stand-By Service Works

1. The Pre-Birth Consultation

We begin with a detailed consultation in your home. During this visit, we:

• Meet your pets
• Review feeding, medication, and exercise routines
• Discuss home access and security
• Document emergency contacts and veterinary information
• Review your anticipated due date and birth plan logistics

This ensures everything is organized well before the big day.

2. The Stand-By Reservation

When you enroll in Baby Stand-By Service, a stand-by fee reserves our availability around your expected delivery window.  Seven days prior to your due date, VIPet goes on alert.

Our team is prepared to activate services at any hour — day or night.

3. The Activation Call

When labor begins, you make one simple call or message. That’s it.

From that moment forward, pet sitting visits are scheduled and begin according to your pre-arranged care plan. Whether labor starts at 2:00 PM or 2:00 AM, your pets receive timely, professional care without you needing to manage the logistics.

4. Ongoing Care Until You Say Stop

Visits continue consistently until we receive your “stop order” — whether that’s when you return home from the hospital or when additional support is no longer needed.  You can focus entirely on your growing family, knowing your pets are secure, fed, exercised, and comforted in their own home.

Why Professional Stand-By Care Matters

This service isn’t just about convenience. It’s about stability.  Your pets are already sensitive to changes in routine. The sudden absence of their owners during labor can be confusing. Having familiar, professional caregivers step in — according to a clear, documented plan — helps minimize anxiety for them during your time away.

It also ensures:

• No last-minute scrambling
• No burden placed on relatives or neighbors
• No uncertainty about who has access to your home
• Structured, accountable care from an established company

Closing Thoughts

The arrival of a child should be filled with anticipation — not logistical stress about pet care.

At VIPet Sitter Service, we believe preparation creates peace of mind. Our Baby Stand-By Service ensures that when the call comes, everything is already in place.  Because when life changes in an instant, your pet care plan shouldn’t have to.

If you’re expecting and want the reassurance of professional, structured, on-call pet care, VIPet is ready to stand by — so you can focus on what matters most.

Text Cindy to set up service at 303-596-3796