Looking for people to watch my pets

["Holly" <holly@ourglasshouse.com>]

Hi everybody!  I am heading out of town in July when I'll be going to
California over Independence Day.  I would like to find a pet sitter or two
that I could call on when need be.  Even if you're not available over the
4th, if you'd still consider watching my animals then it would be nice to
have a friend in mind that I could ask in the future.  I know that all of us
keep fish, but I have other pets as well so I'd love to find somebody who
can look after all of my kids.
 
I have 5 fish tanks.  I don't anticipate any of my aquariums needing
cleaning more than once per week, and even that can slide for 2 weeks+
because I've never had any problems with them.  I would not want my fish to
go without feeding for longer than 1 week though.  I need somebody who will
not overfeed them or otherwise love/harm them in any way so I prefer
somebody who knows about fishkeeping.
 
I also have 3 cats.  I would like their 2 litter boxes cleaned at least once
a day.  One bowl of food per day.  And fresh water.
 
It's pretty likely that I would have to kennel my dog, but I'll mention her
anyway.  She gets terrified when kenneled and does not eat, go potty, play,
or relax at all.  If somebody could watch her she only needs feeding once
per day and potty two times a day in the AM and PM.  She's adorable,
friendly, and silly.  She's a 4 year old about the size of a border collie
who has the personality of a golden retriever.
 
It's possible that I may have a pair of budgies or cockatiels in the future
as well.  So I'm looking for an animal lover who would be confident caring
for my animals while I'm away.  I live very close to Alpine Animal Hospital
here in Issaquah which is open 24 hours in case of emergency.  If you or
somebody you know would be willing to make daily visits to watch the animals
please let me know.  House sitting is another option if that would work out
better.  We can discuss payment.  I'm also willing to offer the same
services in return.  I thought I would ask here first because I'm really
more concerned with an accident occurring with my tanks.  Cats and dogs are
kind of no brainers most of the time :)
 
I actually worked at Alpine Animal Hospital so I have been exposed to many
different animals, emergencies, and have a good idea when a situation needs
attention.  I'm not looking for somebody who is licensed and bonded
necessarily (I am not).  Just somebody trustworthy and experienced who loves
animals.  
 
As far as my personal experience with animals, I have kept the following:
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Lovebirds
Amazon parrot
Guinea Pigs
Gerbils
Mice
Hamster
Turtles
.... I think that's it :)
 
 
Holly ~
 
 
 
 


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