Am I going mad or is this truly bizzare??
Sep 24, 2014 17:16:45 #
braindamage wrote:
Saw this ad in a local free paper. Is there a market? Is it a joke? Cat lovers please respond. [And anybody else!] :?: :?: :?:
Oh yeah. Lots of folk doing cat sitting--and birds--while the owners are out or on vacation.
Sep 24, 2014 17:45:41 #
alliebess
Loc: suburban Philadelphia
I have two cats and when I used to visit my son for a week I did have a cat sitter who checked them daily- made sure there was food and water and she also cleaned the litter box. Cheaper than boarding and no kennel cough. Vet told me that cats are much better off at home with a sitter than being boarded. And I did notice that cats didn't seem to be nearly as angry when I returned compared to how they were when I picked them up from the kennel.
Sep 24, 2014 19:07:25 #
No joke, you're not mad and this is not bizarre. We have used a pet sitting service for 10+ years. (They do dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, fish - anything.) They are bonded and insured and come twice a day. In the morning, brings in the paper, turns off outdoor lights, opens drapes/shades and feeds the cats. In the late afternoon, brings in mail, turns on outdoor lights, closes drapes/shades, does litter box patrol and sets out fresh food and water. Even feeds the feral cat who has adopted us. If they are not too busy, they'll give the cats individual attention, play with them, give them treats. If we are gone for a long time, they'll water the house plants. House looks lived in and we have huge peace of mind. Expensive but so much better than a small cage in a kennel or the vet's office. Every time we return home we hear stories about how wonderful and loving the cats were (better than they treat us when we are home....). It's a win-win for all involved.
Sep 24, 2014 20:14:12 #
Stands to reason that if someone is going to go away for awhile to have a cat sitter. It costs $$$ to board them at the vet's. so why not leave them in their own house. Have a bonded animal sitter come in an look after them
Sep 24, 2014 20:55:51 #
ggttc wrote:
We went out of town this weekend, and boarded a cat. To the tune of $165.
It's ridiculous, but if you ever post this to where she can see it....
Enough said.
It's ridiculous, but if you ever post this to where she can see it....
Enough said.
Price for boarding our small dog was $13 to 15 a day and extra for play time and if medicine is needed to be dispensed
Sep 24, 2014 21:02:53 #
We have friends who we traded pet sitting with when they go we watch their dog and they watched ours when we went. At one time it was 4 to 1 now it is 0 to 1 we love their dog and miss ours. This is the first time we have been pet less in over 30 years ( see my avatar that's our Sassy)
Sep 24, 2014 21:05:10 #
Fergus wrote:
I'm vacationing right now and I'm using a cat sitter for my beautiful Ragdoll kitty. $10.00 a day for a visit, food put out, litter cleaned, water put out and a little licking on a cherry sucker she loves. She's happy and the high-school girl is too.
I like the idea of the Co-op for cat sitters.
I like the idea of the Co-op for cat sitters.
Please post pictures of your rag doll, if you get a chance.
I once had a cat, Turbo, that had diabetes, so I had to have someone shoot him twice a day (10ml's, insulin) if I was gone.
Sep 24, 2014 21:12:29 #
jsharp wrote:
We have friends who we traded pet sitting with when they go we watch their dog and they watched ours when we went. At one time it was 4 to 1 now it is 0 to 1 we love their dog and miss ours. This is the first time we have been pet less in over 30 years ( see my avatar that's our Sassy)
I'm sure you miss Sassy. The neighbor has one that looks similar.
Sep 24, 2014 21:20:42 #
Marionsho wrote:
I'm sure you miss Sassy. The neighbor has one that looks similar.
It has been 13 months still miss her daily. We have cared for/ lived with 8 dogs over the last 30 years. 7 Poms and 1 Lhasa-apso.
The most 4 at one time.
Sep 24, 2014 21:40:05 #
jsharp wrote:
It has been 13 months still miss her daily. We have cared for/ lived with 8 dogs over the last 30 years. 7 Poms and 1 Lhasa-apso.
The most 4 at one time.
The most 4 at one time.
Why don't you look for another one this weekend...not to replace her, but a friend to start new memories with. Remember how they are when they discover their feet? They trip all over them. Puppies bring a lot of smiles...think it over...
Sep 25, 2014 03:17:08 #
You requested photos of my Ragdoll, Mieieux (MeYou). She named herself. She is a beauty and a sweet kitty.
Sep 25, 2014 08:57:06 #
Fergus wrote:
You requested photos of my Ragdoll, Mieieux (MeYou). She named herself. She is a beauty and a sweet kitty.
My Gosh, she's gorgeous. Thank you. Great photos. I love her blue eyes.
Marion
Sep 25, 2014 09:33:46 #
Our cat was on continuous daily medication for hypothyroidism so we always boarded him with our veterenarian when we were out of town. If you have ever tried to get pills down a cat you would know it wasn't a job you stick the uninitiated with. Costly but he brought us such joy for fifteen years it was worth every penny.
Sep 25, 2014 10:00:29 #
dragonfist wrote:
Our cat was on continuous daily medication for hypothyroidism so we always boarded him with our veterenarian when we were out of town. If you have ever tried to get pills down a cat you would know it wasn't a job you stick the uninitiated with. Costly but he brought us such joy for fifteen years it was worth every penny.
we had one dog that was hard to pill but put the pill in a little dap of peanut butter and he woofed it down. maybe there is a treat or food you can hide it in. I say give it a try.
Sep 25, 2014 10:38:45 #
Fergus wrote:
You requested photos of my Ragdoll, Mieieux (MeYou). She named herself. She is a beauty and a sweet kitty.
Beautiful. Looks full of personality...are they related to Siamese?
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