Question by : Would this be much for a pet sitter!VERY LONG?
Ok I have 10 animals 4 dogs Sammy,Amber,Tony and Cooper 3 cats Jazzmin,Frank and Josie and I have a rat Baby then a 5 years old hamster she does not have long left she is getting old and then I have a turtle named Dixie. Tony,Amber and Cooper are very skittish around new people Tony will nip,Amber will bark and Cooper runs (Cooper was beaten bad when he was a puppy we rescued him when he was 2 years he is now 2 years and 9 months), they are all socialized but are still scared of new people. Sammy is a big teddy bear. They are all small. Here is what she would need to do.

-Give Sammy a half of cup of wet food,Tony 1 half a cup of dry food and a mix of wet,Amber the same as tony, and Cooper 1 cup of dry with wet food. They would have to be feed once in the morning and once at night. Cooper will have to eat in the bedroom with the door shut because he is food aggressive turd’s other dogs. Tony would need to be feed in the living room and don’t touch his food until he walks away from it, Amber and Sammy would be feed in the 2 cage’s. Then after 15 min take them out and let them go potty for 20 min then put Cooper in the kitchen with the bedroom door shut and a blanket and the gate close with blankets and fresh water, Then the other dogs in the living room with water and blankets and with the stairs and kitchen gate closed. And a lot of love-

This is what she would need to do!

-The cats need food,water and there litter changed and attention.

-The rat needs to be feed and held and talk to and fresh water-

-The turtle just needs to be feed-

-Fish just needs to be feed-

The house would need to be picked up and clean, She must have the windows and doors lock at night. She could leave there cool air thing on, have No criminal revered, and people to call and get info on her performance she would have to meet the dogs a few month prayer to when we leave. She would have to stay in the house at night.

We are going to Disney in 2011 and it is for a week and I am so worried about leaving my dogs and cats etc I love them so much to the point we jump out in front of a car to save are cat and are dogs that got out of the house.

Is this strict! When you had a pet sitter were you worried and did you have rules
Trust me I will wright EVERYTHING down.

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Answer by Samantha S
that might be able to for like more than 100 so no not strict just hard

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Some use the horse blanket as merely adornment for their horses.  A horse blanket was intended, however, to be functional.  Although your pampered pet may not need a horse blanket in areas where the weather is always warm or mostly pleasant year-round, you would certainly want to use it for the comfort of your horse where it has to suffer from the cold or even just chilly weather.  A horse blanket has been a part of horse accessories for many years.

Some people like to collect horse blankets and use them as decoration around their home.  The western décor is a popular one, especially in some areas of California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado.  Although not limited to these areas, the horse blanket has reached high levels of popularity.

If you have ever been to a rodeo, you are sure to have seen a horse blanket.  It’s all part of the western charm of the rodeo.  Maybe you aren’t a rodeo fan, but just love horses.  You may be a horse racing fan, own a farm, or just have a horse for a pet.  You don’t have to own a horse to own a horse blanket.

Horse blankets are often sold in tourist attractions across the United States.  Along the route from Texas to California, you can find horse blankets in the tourist stores along the interstate.  Almost any farm clothing store will carry horse blankets to sell.  Some hardware stores stock a few.  There are those made in Mexico, for sale to the tourists who want to take home a warm or decorative memento of their travels.  You can find them at stores or flea markets held on Indian reservations.  You may be lucky enough to pick some up at garage sales.

Some like to scatter them around their home for use as throws to keep them warm as they watch television or a movie in their living room or den.  They can be quite attractive tossed over the couch or favorite recliner.  You can even use them as curtains or throw one on your bed to complete your room!  Do you have an unsightly mess you wish to cover?  Put that horse blanket to use!  Give an old one to the kids to play with, for use with their outdoor picnics to spread on the ground for a nap, or to arrange their toys for a pretend farm scene.

A horse blanket can be carried in the car to use on long trips.  It can cover your stained seats, your valuables bought along the way as you make trips to shop or visit the tourist attractions, or to keep you warm if your heater is on the blink!
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Even the words “pets”, “dog” and “cat” can send cold chills down the spine of any landlord who has had a bad experience with tenants who thought that cleaning the litter box once a month was enough or let their dog tear up the living room carpet for amusement. However, accepting pets can mean better tenants who stay longer. Finding responsible pet owners to rent from you might take more time than a simple ad in the paper, but they can be worth it.

Any pet owner looking for a rental can tell you that “no pets” or “n/p” is one of the most common sights in the Rentals section of the newspaper. This is for good reason; any landlord can tell you horror stories about pet owners who don’t clean up after their pets, prevent and/or repair damage caused by said pets, or keep their pets under control. People like these ruin it for the rest of pet owners, as many landlords feel that they can’t take the risk of accepting pets into their rentals.

First, what are you planning to accept? Caged animals generally don’t leave their cage for any length of time and their mess is confined to the cage and immediate area. Birds can be an exception; a medium to large bird can cause a lot of mess if not cleaned up after regularly. Many more landlords accept cats into rentals than dogs, since cats can be happy living in small quarters and are often cleaner. Small dogs are more likely to be accepted than big dogs for the same reasons.

No matter what kinds of animals you decide to accept, recognize that there is no such thing as a completely clean pet. Even fish need to be cared for regularly or their aquarium and area becomes a breeding ground for smell, mold and mildew. It’s not so much the mess that the pet produces; it’s the commitment of the owner to keep their pet and its surroundings clean and livable.

Some landlords charge pet deposits for pets, which is certainly an option for you. Most responsible pet owners realize that deposits are a part of real life and will be willing to pay one in exchange for being able to rent a decent home. If the pet owner complains that they ‘can’t afford’ a pet deposit, reconsider renting to them – what is going to happen if there is some kind of pet-caused accident or damage to your property? Will they refuse to fix it, citing that they can’t afford to?

When interviewing a pet owner, it is a good idea to see the pet(s) if at all possible. If you can interview the person in their present lodgings, you can see how clean they keep the place (of course, you may allow for packing/moving disarray), whether it smells of pet and how clean and well-trained their pets are.

Well-groomed pets usually indicate people who have a care for cleanliness and the quality of their environment. A pet should have no strong odors about it and should have a healthy, glossy coat. Watch for scratching or chewing that may indicate parasites. Inquire as to the type of pest prevention used for the pet. An indoor cat may legitimately be left prevention-free, but pets that access the outdoors should have some kind of preventative program in place.

Inquire into the training of their pets. If you are lucky enough to have a prospective renter whose dog goes to obedience classes and has won titles, seriously consider them. Dogs with temperament testing and obedience titles are more likely to be well-trained pets in the home. Other titles of achievement in the canine world are indications that the person is involved with their dogs and has a care for their welfare and living area.

Cats can be harder to ascertain whether they are being regularly interacted with. You can look for signs of scratching on the furniture and carpet. A cat tree and cat toys are a good sign that the owner is committed to providing their cat(s) with items to exercise their inclination to scratch and rub on instead of walls and floors. Cats that are 100% indoor, or only indoor-outdoor under control & supervision are less likely to pick up dirt, parasites and disease.

Ask for references, such as vets, groomers, trainers and other pet professionals the person claims to have interacted with. References from previous landlords can be a good indication of their treatment of rental property. References from the local SPCA or humane society can also be a sign of a good tenant, since most animal rescues have an interview process of their own for pet adoption.

Take the time to consider those people who have anticipated your concerns by providing an upfront plan of care, maintenance and reimbursement concerning their pets. The people who take the time to alleviate your concerns about their pet and who show themselves willing to take responsibility for any damage that pet may do are more likely to care for your property in the manner that will keep it rent able after they leave.

Renting to pet owners can be risky, but it can also bring great rewards for the landlord who carefully chooses a responsible pet owner. Pet owners who care for their animals are more likely to care for their living space and stay in a place that will accept their pet. With careful consideration and interviewing, landlords can find responsible people who take their responsibilities to their home as seriously as their responsibilities to their pet.

Carolyn Capalbo

Just a little video of my brother’s cat, Sophie, kneading a fleece blanket on one of the chairs in the living room. She does this with anything that’s remotely soft and has been known to do it as long as 10 mins or more. This is actually quite an old video. I believe it was taken back in Feb. ’10.

Just ignore my stupid commentary… I talk in funny voices to animals. xD

And sorry for the quality. Wasn’t taken with a super high quality camera, just my 12.1 mega pixel Sony DSC-W230 Cyber-shot…

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