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Originally Posted by Ladylavender  I have considered using a pet service. But I have issues too. I worry about the reliability of the person, whether the person will steal from me, or use stuff I don't want them using. Leave the house a mess, know how to operate the TV, really pay attention to Millie, ect. I just have problems with having a complete stranger in my house (and they would be until you got to know them)without me being there, let alone leaving Millie in their care.
I don't know what assurances someone would give me that could take me over my "issues" hump and allow me to begin using such a service. Because if the price is right, I surely would like the option of such a service, but won't go there because of my "issues".
I only say this, so you understand that there are people like me out there and you may have to address this type of person and how to reach them (mentally) so that you can do business with them. |
I haven't used a pet sitting service myself because of all these issues Sheila mentioned. I'm paranoid too...and my husband's worse than me. He won't even give his parents a key to our house because he's afraid of them snooping and getting into our business! I think the only way I'd consider it is if I had a wonderful word-of-mouth recommendation from someone who'd used the same sitter. So...tackle the people that are all for it first, and then hopefully they'll reach out to people like myself!