Cat Sitters in Chevy Chase, DC

Duncan
-67% off
3.0 miles away
Limited time deal
4.50
• 2 reviews
/night 91.00
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I was really hoping for a smooth experience with Duncan's pet care, and while Duncan seems like a nice person, there were several issues when I returned home that I feel need to be addressed. First, I explicitly stated that I did not want guests in my home, but my neighbor—who, while being a bit nosey, is generally helpful—mentioned that Duncan had someone over without my knowledge. This was quite concerning, as respecting my home and rules is important to me. Secondly, the cleanliness of the kitchen was not up to par. When I returned, I found sticky substances on the counters, around the sink, and residue left on the stove. Additionally, two pots stored in the cabinet were stained with what appeared to be the same food residue that was on the stove – one was my cast iron skillet. Cleanliness is a basic expectation when providing care, and this left me disappointed. The most disturbing issue, however, was the handling of the litter box. I had to throw away my broom and dustpan because they had been used to clean up cat waste that didn’t make it into the LitterBot because it was stuck in a cycle. It was clear that one of my cats was forced to relieve themselves outside of the litter box, and the way this was dealt with was unacceptable. Finally, Duncan notified me of a broken doorknob, which I had to report to maintenance. I later found out that it appeared to have been pulled off rather than being worn down by normal use as I assumed when I received the text. While I’m not sure how this happened, it was just another frustrating issue on top of everything else. I'm generally not picky and try to be understanding, but these problems left me disappointed with the care provided. I hope Duncan takes this feedback constructively and improves these areas for future clients.

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Stef
Anke is a very warm, kind person and was a wonderful sitter for our precious cat Merlin. She is a total ‘cat person’ and we felt very confident leaving him in her care. She sent daily photo/video updates and kept us updated on their adventures together, it’s clear they very swiftly became great friends!! Anke also brought both my husband and I a personalised gift on arrival which was very sweet. She was flexible and accommodating with timings etc. We have no hesitation recommending Anke to provide the best of care to your fur babies. Thank you Aunty Anke!
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Catriona
Robyn and Kevin were great looking after Ocean and our home was just as we left it. We hope you enjoyed your stay!

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