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Holidog - Job as a cat sitter ?

Hi,

I have just seen an advert about Holidog

I see they also do a cat sitter service, i love cats and this really interests me, does anyone work for them as a cat sitter? Can you tell me a bit more about your experience with them? Good or Bad?

Thank you

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  • Scatty
    Scatty Posts: 135 Forumite
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    I would be interested in knowing about cat sitters as I have a blind young cat who is NEVER going into a cattery, she can stay in her own home if I ever go on holiday (which is highly unlikely lol)
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  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,854 Forumite
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    My neighbours use a cat visiting service - twice a day.

    OP - this not something you can just pick up and then drop. Your customers will want complete reliability - 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 22,964 Forumite
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    Scatty wrote: »
    I would be interested in knowing about cat sitters as I have a blind young cat who is NEVER going into a cattery, she can stay in her own home if I ever go on holiday (which is highly unlikely lol)

    There are pet sitting services available all around the country. A Google search will give you information

    I would only use one where the sitter have been police checked, is insured and has back up available if they are ill or have a family emergency.

    The site in question gives no information about these.

    After all, you are opening up your home to a complete stranger and trusting your precious pet to their care.
  • There are many part-time services which people do while studying simultaneously instead of going to a care center. It will be cheaper as well as the pet stays at your place.
  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 22,964 Forumite
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    The kennels I use cost me £17 per night.

    The local petsitter would cost £37 per night.
  • Slinky
    Slinky Posts: 11,151 Forumite
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    Good lord, my local pet sitter charges £6 per day and visits twice a day.
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  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 22,964 Forumite
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    Two visits a day would not be adequate for a dog.
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