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.

wow ,well next time i must make this plea a lot earlier..obviously a lotta catlovers in FT..i should have known this from the photo gallery

Sounds like fun but there isn't any way I could be away from my job for 3 weeks right now! Perhaps one day I'll see Sydney!

fran,
maybe classicalgal and I can each do a week and a half. I'll do the first half and meet you when you leave and cg and do the 2nd half and meet you when you return. Your cat sitting by the heater will get double the entertainment. what do you think cg?
jerry

well a nice californian woman who is looking for somewhere for a month in sydney because she is thinking of moving here, contacted me and she is coming over tomorrow morning to have a cuppa and see if it meets her expectations and to see if she is up to peaseley's expectations..
what a brave new world this internet is..
i found her notice on http://www.southerncross.co.uk/au/
and then i found www.housecarers.com
and i coulda had one of 312 people...lol..and also could have had 10 days in framingham, MA looking after a cat..

addendum: but of course, theres always next time, you helpful people!! after all a 1K's flying is never done, so to speak