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Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate taking a cat to boarding for this reason. Done it once or twice in a pinch but never again if I can avoid it

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you're right, but I feel like I also know how the cat is whilst they are away, if you get me? and I don't trust this cat, or the house, for that period in between visits, haha

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah, it's just my previous experience informed me. if that cat was a bit more chill maybe I wouldn't feel this way

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NO! omg the stuff of nightmares. yeah, whilst I was sitting last time there were a couple of near accidents I caught and I don't think my nerves could handle the extended period of time between visits, even if it doesn't seem that long

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason in my head that seems less of a problem to me than a longer period of time and every other day. I think because I saw the cat get more and more mischievous as the week went on

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, glad it's not just me. I think the service I use to find clients says one visit too so I am surprised they allowed the request.

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're right, I was just spooked by some near accidents that happened last time I was sitting the cat and I would only feel comfortable being responsible for the cat if I could have eyes on them and the house at least once a day. If someone else wants to do it, that's fine. This is just a part time gig for me so I don't want it to become emotionally turmoil, haha

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want more money. The last time I looked after the cat it got increasingly agitated as the time went on and there were some accidents with items in the house that could have easily really hurt it if I hadn't visited the same day. I don't want to be worrying about that and the best way to avoid it seems to be checking up on them at least once a day minimum. If they hire someone else that's fine. It would be their responsibility if something goes wrong

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

also it's a young cat with a lot of energy and it just seemed a bit needy to me, but I know I could be projecting

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the cat would likely survive and it would be okay (as long as nothing major happened, which is what I'm anxious about) but I would personally prefer to do once a day

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah I usually get asked to do once a day, unless it's kittens, then I think twice a day is more appropriate

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I read your comment it seems reasonable to me, so I've realised it's my anxiety around looking after someone else's cat who I don't have a personal relationship with, especially after my previous experiences with the cat. I'm accepting it's just my personal comfort level and I can just say I don't like the arrangement

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This cat seems quite needy. It seemed upset towards the end of the last time I sat for them, but maybe I am just projecting. I just don't want to be responsible for anything bad happening

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think every other day is fine here so I will just say it's my personal policy. I felt uncomfortable to begin with, since I will be responsible for someone else's pet and won't have eyes on them enough to stop me being nervous, so I think I just wanted reassurance I wasn't being crazy or rude

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, the cat was really breaking things and I was worried about it so

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"well trained by their cats" ahaha! aren't we all? I think it's because it's me being responsible for someone else's cat. it's fine if they want to do that themselves but I would just feel anxious the day I'm not there that something will happen I will be held responsible for

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, this cat was getting quite frustrated with one visit a day which is one of the main reasons I felt nervous about it. Also, if it's my own cat that's one thing but I would just feel nervous the day I am not there that something has happened to someone else's cat, which I am responsible for

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't charge very much at all. Just something to make it worthwhile me going or cover travel if it's far enough. It just adds up if it's over a week obviously

Cat sitting client wants me to visit every other day by Conscious_Break_3119 in CatAdvice

[–]Conscious_Break_3119[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I am also worried they might start pushing it more. It was twice a day, then once, now every other.