Cat Sitters in Ferndale, MD

Orion
-42% off
8.1 miles away
Limited time deal
4.67
• 3 reviews
/night 52.00
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When we met Orion for the first time, we liked that they were genuinely eager and excited to spend time with our cats. When they came by the house to pick up the key, we showed them around, gave additional instructions, and asked them several times if they had any questions or needed to know about anything else. They confirmed they were fine. However, upon our return, we discovered that some of our instructions were not followed. We told them that we preferred the cats to only go out once a day and that they needed to be back in before sunset because of the coyotes. There is a cat door that has different settings to let them in/out, out only, in only. They left the cat door in/out which was noticeable upon our return because we came home at 8pm and both cats were still outside. In terms of tidiness, we think they did a decent job with cleaning up after themselves, but we were a bit taken aback seeing leftover food in the fridge and having to take out their trash. They also left something at our place, which they later picked up. In terms of communication, we think it was a little bit difficult. There were a few times we asked them a question or stated a preference, and they would not respond or answer our question. It made us confused, like perhaps we miscommunicated or they misunderstood us, but we would not receive an answer. Overall, though, Orion genuinely seemed to enjoy the company of our cats, and for this we appreciate. On the other hand, we’ve learned that we will need to outline all of our expectations in written form for future house sitters and make sure that the sitters understand and agree to them because we didn't feel understood during this house sit.

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VICKI
Kelly was awesome is everyway you would want in someone caring for your family, as I consider my dogs my "boys", in every sense of the meaning. 
I was blessed to be able to meet her prior to the sit and go over all the quirks my boys have and Kelly no doubt took the utmost care and concern with both of them. She communicated everyday with awesome pictures to match. I was also happy Kelly made a little time to explore this beautiful part of Florida. My boys might have preferred I stayed gone even a little bit longer as well as she care for them!  Thank you Kelly!! Don't be surprised when you here from me again!!
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michele
Matt was terrific! Phoebe quickly adjusted to him and enjoyed his company. He was organized, neat and a pleasure to have sit in my home. His calm, zen-like personality instantly put Phoebe at ease and it was evident when I returned by how relaxed she was that she enjoyed herself spending time with him. I would definitely recommend Matt as a pet sitter in your home.

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