Re: Cat sitters
Far from missing the point, I thought that DMU's interpretation was bang on target and I too would have made similar comments given what you have told us so far.
I'm an animal lover too, and have often thought about looking after other's pets for short periods (say an afternoon or even a full day), but must confess have never done so to date. We have always loved our pets dearly, but never loose sight of the fact they are domestic animals - not our children, which is why when we wish to get away, we have on rare occasions left them in professional kennels, after having spent considerable time beforehand scrutinizing the facilities. This is essential for complete peace of mind, and we've never been disappointed and are even now good friends with the French owner and his wife. Reading between your lines, if you were a close neighbour, to be honest I wouldn't feel happy or totally comfortable pet-sitting for you. You give the impression of being very uncompromising, and should an unfortunate accident occur, I wouldn't particularly relish the consequences. You certainly sound a 'genuine sort', so perhaps I've misread between some lines of your post, but I can't help wondering if others reading this feel the same way as myself. |
Re: Cat sitters
Originally Posted by Tweedpipe
(Post 12771970)
Far from missing the point, I thought that DMU's interpretation was bang on target and I too would have made similar comments given what you have told us so far.
I'm an animal lover too, and have often thought about looking after other's pets for short periods (say an afternoon or even a full day), but must confess have never done so to date. We have always loved our pets dearly, but never loose sight of the fact they are domestic animals - not our children, which is why when we wish to get away, we have on rare occasions left them in professional kennels, after having spent considerable time beforehand scrutinizing the facilities. This is essential for complete peace of mind, and we've never been disappointed and are even now good friends with the French owner and his wife. Reading between your lines, if you were a close neighbour, to be honest I wouldn't feel happy or totally comfortable pet-sitting for you. You give the impression of being very uncompromising, and should an unfortunate accident occur, I wouldn't particularly relish the consequences. You certainly sound a 'genuine sort', so perhaps I've misread between some lines of your post, but I can't help wondering if others reading this feel the same way as myself. |
Re: Cat sitters
Originally Posted by KJMW
(Post 12771703)
It is simply should someone want, what is in effect, a free holiday, then they are welcome to get in touch.
Originally Posted by KJMW
(Post 12772136)
I have to make sure they are... not here just 'for a holiday'! .
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Re: Cat sitters
Originally Posted by EuroTrash
(Post 12772159)
I think you have spelled out there the inherent contradiction that posters have been feeling uneasy with..
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Re: Cat sitters
Originally Posted by EuroTrash
(Post 12772159)
I think you have spelled out there the inherent contradiction that posters have been feeling uneasy with..
Also the "long walks and sight-seeing" is somewhat unfeasible due to the time spent looking after the cats. TBH (to be honest), from what I've read so far, I would be wary of looking after these independent yet sensitive pets who always need some one living in, and with at least one accident on record. ;) I'll watch the development of this thread with interest.... |
Re: Cat sitters
Originally Posted by dmu
(Post 12772164)
+1
Also the "long walks and sight-seeing" is somewhat unfeasible due to the time spent looking after the cats. TBH (to be honest), from what I've read so far, I would be wary of looking after these independent yet sensitive pets who always need some one living in, and with at least one accident on record. ;) I'll watch the development of this thread with interest.... |
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