Dog Sitters in Forest Park, GA

Cheryl
-26% off
5.3 miles away
Limited time deal
4.50
• 4 reviews
/night 41.00
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Overall, Cheryl was great. I only gave four stars for pet care but let me explain. I went away for 3 weeks. There was a heat wave the entire time I was away, and I was so afraid my newly planted back yard would wilt to death. Therfore, I leaned on Cheryl heavily to water my back yard plants and shrubs, which is a time-consuming job. She sent videos of my back yard along the way to show me how things were looking. As well as the outside, she also watered my indoor plants regularly. I returned home to see all my new shrubs and plants thriving despite the high 90 degree temps. I also returned to a wonderfully clean house and a satisfied kitty. The main issue around the pet care was that Cheryl believed my kitty should be fed more than I have been feeding him for the past 11 years (based on vet's recommendation) . Despite our email communication regarding her concerns he was not fed enough, and me clearly stating to keep to the feeding directions I'd left, Cheryl disregarded this and fed him more anyway. Although I'd left more than enough cat food to cover the time I was away, the last week she ran out of cat food and needed to buy more. I felt Cheryl was not tuned in to my cat's behavior. While she interpreted my cat was hungry whenever he meowed, much of the time he simply wants/needs/responds well to some gentle talking to with affectionate touching (massages, hair brushing, rubbing his belly), or just a few minutes of interactive play. Yet if food is offered, he will never turn it down. During Cheryl's housesit, I emphasized the yard watering. Because I felt like this was a big inconvenience and burden to place on anyone, I didn't want to emphasize that my sweet cat also required alot of attention. I knew my kitty could make it through 3 weeks on less than his usual amount of loving, but my yard would not survive a heat wave without watering! Because of my choice, I take some responsibility for the perceived lack of attention in the pet department.

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Hugh and Kim
These two were great!  Very good about communicating to us. I hope they will stay again.
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Melina
Julie was awesome as usual! She’s sat for me a couple times now and I love how communicative she is. Always looking out for Jujube, she made sure she would have access to any emergency documents and carrier. I will definitely reach out to Julie again! 🥰
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Karyn
Kimberly and Jordan were impeccable! They took wonderful care of my home, leaving it just as clean as when they arrived. They adored my cats and cared for them expertly. Kimberly kept me updated on how the cats were doing and was communicative during my whole trip. When I arrived back home, the cats were completely content as if they didn't miss me at all. I would definitely have Kimberly and Jordan as housesitters again whenever they are back in Colorado!
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Lisa
This was such a great sit!! Sugar is a very independent gal but so sweet and fun, very easy to care for. Lisa and Anthony were great hosts! While we didn't get to meet in person they were very thoughtful in giving recommendations for seeing Richmond. Their home is in a prime location and very comfortable.  I had a wonderful time in Richmond spending time with Sugar, thank you for having me!

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