Home Entry and Key Policy
At Ocala Pet Sitting, your pets' well-being and your home’s security are our top priorities. To provide the best care for your furry family, we’ve developed a simple and reliable system for home access. Our Home Entry and Key Policy ensures a smooth process for every visit while giving you peace of mind. Read on to learn how we handle entry, key storage, and secure solutions for every type of home.
The Benefits of Our Secure Entry System
At Ocala Pet Sitting, our entry system is designed with your convenience and security in mind. By utilizing coded locks and lockboxes, we ensure:
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Seamless Care for Your Pets: Reliable access to your home guarantees uninterrupted care, no matter the circumstances.
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Simplified Sitter Transitions: Multiple team members can securely access your home without the need to pass around physical keys.
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Enhanced Emergency Preparedness: Lockboxes have been a lifesaver in urgent situations, such as leaky pipes or when clients accidentally lock themselves out of their homes. Our system ensures fast and secure access, giving you peace of mind during emergencies.
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Peace of Mind for You: You maintain full control over access, with the ability to update codes or lockbox placements as needed.
Two Methods of Entry
We require two methods of entry whenever possible to ensure we can always access your home to care for your pets, even in unexpected situations such as power surges or lightening strikes to your garage door (very common here in central Florida).
Backup Key for Our Office
As part of our policy, we also require a backup copy of your house key for secure storage at our office. This key should be ready for us at your New Client Consultation.
Lockboxes for Convenience
Lockboxes are a simple and secure solution for home entry:
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You’re welcome to use your own lockbox.
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Alternatively, we can provide one for $30, which includes setup during your consultation. The lockbox is yours to keep and maintain.
Lockboxes allow you to:
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Change the access code at any time for added security.
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Install it permanently or hang it securely during each trip.
Apartment-Friendly Solutions &
Smart Access Options
If you live in an apartment building that doesn’t allow lockboxes or uses key fobs instead of keys, here are some options:
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Use a garage, storage room, or other available space to hide the lockbox securely.
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Some clients have successfully attached their lockbox to their door knocker or a similar feature.
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Consider installing a Smartbot Lock, an easy-to-install door code system that fits over your existing lock without requiring changes to your door handle or bolt. Many apartments allow these systems, and they’re a hassle-free option for added security. Learn more about the Smartbot Lock on Amazon here.
We’re happy to discuss these options and find the best solution for your home during your consultation.
Peace of Mind
By using lockboxes or coded systems, you maintain complete control over home access, and our sitters avoid carrying physical keys. This ensures your pets are cared for without any hiccups while prioritizing your home’s safety and security.
Your trust in us is our priority, and this policy is designed to make your experience worry-free and your pets happy. 🐾