any catlovers need 3 weeks in sydney?
 

i am really keen to try to do the 55555 promo and my normal catcarer is booked!! quel dommage! need to be in shenzhen for the week of june 10th so thought i would tack the trip on to that..about three weeks i thought..house is in the inner west, not glam but very comfy with cable modem etc;

[This message has been edited by franjelley (edited 05-13-2002).]

Fran, I don't think you could get anyone who could commit three weeks to watch your cat(s) (I have the same problem with my YAZ and EDDIE, but luckily I have a very reliable person who has a group of friends who can help out.)

Have you ever tried these people... Happy Tails:

http://www.veternet.com/petsit/Australia-PetSit.html

Based on their credentials

*Member of Pet Sitters International
<IMG SRC="http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif">Member of National Association of Professional Pet Sitters

... they would be the best and most relable and professional people to watch over your cat (s)

(FYI: if you are looking for a pet sitter he/she MUST belong to one of these organizations. They have to meet a variety of criteria to get approved.)

Honestly, I would be leary to let someone I met on a bulletin board in my home for three weeks. IN my case, even if I knew them for awhile. There is a short list of people I would have stay in my home for three weeks and watch over my YAZ and EDDIE. No offense to Flyertalkers. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

(although there are at least two Flyertalkers I would trust in my home with my cats.)




[This message has been edited by Catman (edited 05-13-2002).]

franjelley - these people are superb with dogs and they come back happier there than when at home! I *think* they also cater for felines as well:

Marendale Kennels, at Terry Hills. Ph 9450 1529. Joh and I will be away from about late May and middish June doing same 55555 deal etc. I have a very reliable friend who moves in and watches the place and dog when I am away. Saves him on rent, and gives you a cat minder and security at home. He "lives" on the computer, so would be in joy with the cable modem. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif Let me know exact dates and I can ask if you wish. He has a male cat he brings along for the stay too!

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~ Glen ~

Does this mean that you will fly me to cat sit???

hahahahaha; well maybe if the stockmarket ever recovers, i might be in a position to do this, in say, 10 years time> http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

thanks glen for your positive response..i am pretty sure that if i keep whining about the problem, something will eventuate..this little cat is easily intimidated by other animals, and loses her fur so i am anxious to keep her in her surrounds if poss..

[This message has been edited by franjelley (edited 05-13-2002).]

franjelley - good luck! Surely you mean 'keep meowing about the problem' ?? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

I would love to come and cat-sit for three weeks. However, I would need to find a cat-sitter of my own! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

awww meeow....maybe sometime we can do a deal!!

How "inner west" are we talking?

lewisham, just off parramatta rd, opposite petersham park and the old lewisham hospital..you can have breakky at rick damelian's

Sure, I'll trade 3 weeks in Kentucky for 3 weeks in Sydney! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif (Or even a few days...)

well thats the longterm taken care of, spiff http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif, but i still need someone for the shortterm 55555 to happen..i live in hope..i am not so pessimistic as catman...i might have to go downtown and put a sign on the yha notice board..

franjelly,
I'm working 18 hours days right now(its my busy time of year) and a holiday in sydney (or really anywhere) sounds quite appealing. The busy times end this month and then I always take off somewhere although 3 weeks in one spot is probably pushing it. Send me an email with the dates you expect to be gone. It's probably a longshot but who knows. I come with excellent references from cats, dogs, and other people.
jerry

Wow, what an offer! Comfortable accomodations in one of the world's great places, high-speed access to FlyerTalk, and a little friend to care for & keep you company. If I didn't already have other travel plans, I'd be happy to volunteer for catcare duty.