Finding a pet sitter

[katachtig]

I need to find a pet sitter as the last time the cats were boarded, it didn't go well.  The cats need to be very comfortable with the sitter because they are on scheduled feedings now. Aoibhe needs eye drops and Lucy requires Tapazole.  Kiefer tends to be shy to the point of hiding.  Carly is the only one who would love anyone who feeds her.  We do have a vet tech who could do it, but I'm thinking I may want a pet sitting service in case there is a conflict in scheduling, etc.

Does anyone have any suggestions for finding and vetting a pet sitter? 

 

[mrblanche]

The first thing I would do is check with your vet.  Often, the workers there do pet sitting as a sideline.  They might also have a bulletin board with some cards for pet sitters.  After that, you might check with the animal shelter, to see if they know anyone (and, again, the workers there often do it as an income supplement).