The Hissing Feline
The Hissing Feline features cat experts and other cat aficionados who share their knowledge and perspectives about dealing with felines. From strays and ferals to adoption, health, and cat psychology, show topics are intended to give helpful and interesting insight into the world of cats.
The Hissing Feline
Cat sitting: Experiences of a Long-time Pet Sitter
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The guest on this episode is Crystal Jolly, a pet sitter with 15 years of full time experience and 25 years part time work in the field.
Topics on the show include how Crystal become interested in pet sitting, differences between dogs and cats for sitters, and the personalities of different types of cats.
In the second segment, Crystal discusses deciding whether to employ a pet sitter or boarding an animal when an owner will be away. She also talks about what a person should consider when selecting a sitter for their pet.
From the standpoint of pet parents, Crystal talks about how best to prepare for a pet sitter, such as what should be included in the instructions for a sitter. She also discusses what a sitter can do during the time they are sitting, such as providing photos of the pet through daily text or emails.
