I've used petsitters who come live at my house while we are gone. They have become like family to me and we go and visit them when we aren't on vacation. I have 5 dogs, 7 chickens and 15 koi fish and the sitter takes care of all of them and takes care of the house. It is much more economical and I never have to worry about them when I am on vacation and my hubbie and I went away for 6 weeks to Australia a few years ago. We always miss them but when we come home the pups usually have more toys than they had before!! The sitters spoil them!! Maybe you could look up some sitter and get some references and talk to them. Then try a sitter for just a weekend or so to see if you like them. My house isn't a palace either, only 1100 sq. ft. but the sitters don't care. Good Luck! |