Sometimes, I feel like a bad cat mom. I mean, I pet my cats, and I feed them twice a day, and I play with them and talk to them (though not in that weird possessed-baby voice that some people use with their pets)... but sometimes, I just think that they don't get pampered the way they should. You know, like when I go out of town.
After having preyed on the kindness of friends and family alike for years, I finally decided it was time to find a pet sitter. I found Bone Star through http://www.austinpetsitters.org. While I was hesitant about just picking somebody out from a list (after thorough website and photo scrutiny, of course), I thought, "Well, it can't hurt to just meet them face to face and see what the kitties think." And I was amazed.
My two boys are pretty nervous around most people - one much more than the other (to date, he hadn't willingly let anyone else but me pet him). As soon as Raynor walked in the door, they both sort of scooted out of the room - but after her being there for less than 20 minutes, they were practically eating out of her hand! She has a genuine passion for animals, and it shows.
I left my kitties in her care while I was gone for a 5-day weekend, and I returned to find them with little kitty smiles on their faces. Raynor had left a detailed diary of her comings and goings, and evidently, they just loved her. Even my nervous one let her pet him! Having her come by to feed, pet, and play with my kitties while I was gone gave me a peace of mind that - as the previous reviewer wrote - was priceless.
And best of all, It made me feel like a good cat mom all over again. Thanks, Raynor! read more