I moved back to Boston a bit over a year ago. previously I was living in the suburbs in a southeastern city and had a really great pet sitter: she would come to the house to care for my pets daily when I travelled.
I have had trouble finding a similar person here. I have had a few short work-related trips, for which my building doorman sufficed. When I took a longer personal vacation, I used yelp to find a pet sitter. The person I chose was recommended but REALLY did not measure up. (ie did not show up at all:please memail me if you want who never to use).
I am looking for someone who will come to my home daily to feed/water my 2 cats. I live in Fort Point (so parking can be a challenge).
Anyone have suggestions? (note; I prefer to leave my cats in situ as vs boarding them)
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What's the best way to adopt a Boston Terrier (without waiting months and months)?
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on Sep 7, 2012 -
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My veterinarian offers HomeAgain pet microchips. The company wants a $17.99 per year fee. I find that there is also a site:
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Does anyone have recommendations for pet sitters/cat sitters that you liked in the Toronto area? I have the opportunity to go away for July & August to my parents cottage on Prince Edward Island but to make that happen I'll need to arrange for someone to feed my two cats (
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on Jan 25, 2012 -
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Is it a good idea to get a pet dog if I live alone and need to travel occasionally?
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on Jul 28, 2011 -
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posted by Scientist
on Jul 6, 2011 -
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We just had a large tree cut down in our yard.
We decided to leave a large portion of the trunk lying horizontally on the ground in an area where we generally throw leaves and prunings.
One of our dogs is now barking nonstop at this large trunk. He's obviously scared and upset.
Any suggestions on how to calm him down?
posted by SallyHitMeOntheHead
on Jul 1, 2011 -
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I just found what looks like mosquito larvae in my cat's water bowl. I use one of those
automatic waterers where there is a gallon or so of water in a upside down container, feeding a small bowl of perhaps 2 cup capacity. In the large upside down container, there was actually one live, flying mosquito. In the small bowl that my cat actually drinks from, there were approximately a dozen apparent larvae, about 1/4" to 1/3" in length.
Should I be concerned for my pet's health at all? I am not sure how long they were in there, but I changed the water for fresh immediately.
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on Jun 8, 2011 -
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on May 31, 2011 -
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on Dec 31, 2010 -
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on Sep 9, 2010 -
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on Aug 4, 2010 -
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Our dog has become traumatized by the recent fireworks (I'm in the US, obviously) and is afraid to go outside at night. Even when he is taken outside he doesn't do anything - this results in late night indoor poops. What can I do to get him going in the backyard again?
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on Jul 6, 2010 -
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Old dog isn't eating well and is wasting away. Need help making some tough decisions...
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on Jun 8, 2010 -
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Is there a "bible" of home pet diagnostics, treatment, and general health?
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on May 25, 2010 -
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Tomorrow morning we need to tell our 3.5 year old that our beloved dog has died. Please help.
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posted by ellenaim
on Mar 27, 2010 -
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Recently I got a dog. He's doing great, I'm doing great, it's been nearly 3 months since I got him from the shelter. Problem: He's meeting my brother and his kids, in a few weeks (family reunion weekend), and my brother has a strong fear, maybe even a phobia of dogs. What can I do to put him at ease, navigate the situation and help everyone get through this unscathed?
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posted by Elfasi
on Mar 17, 2010 -
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Can pets really ease depression? My husband is suffering from work-related depression at the moment, he is seeing a therapist for this. When we were discussing getting a pet, we thought it would be best to ask the therapist before going ahead with the idea. The therapist's answer was: if you want one, get one. The problem is that we do not know if it is a good idea or not.
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on Jan 30, 2010 -
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My cat has Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. YANAV, but please tell me your experiences with a pet diagnosed with IMHA.
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Do tabby cats grow more stripes as they get older, or do their stripes just get bigger?
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on Dec 16, 2009 -
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My cat is used to getting a lot of attention, but is now left home alone for most of the day. How can I ensure she doesn't feel too lonely?
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on Oct 13, 2009 -
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I'm a potential dog adopter. Is there a responsible way to "shelter-shop", and if so how do I do it?
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on Oct 3, 2009 -
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Have any major pets stores (petland, petco, ....) been linked directly to puppy mills?
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on Jun 23, 2009 -
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My niece is coming to stay with us for several months and wants to bring her pet rat (think small, cute mouse
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on Jun 20, 2009 -
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What's the recommended action to take and agencies to contact when faced with an animal stuck in a locked car in 100 deg heat?
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posted by arcticseal
on Jun 13, 2009 -
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Help me find consensus from the hive mind. I have been wanting and preparing and planning to get my very own dog, my first dog, for years. However the question that keeps raising its head, is should I, given my personal circumstances?
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