What do I need to know about starting a dogwalking/sitting service? [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Oct 24, 2009 - 6 answers

We are moving house on the 24th of November, and going overseas for a week from the 7th of December. Should the cat stay in the new house (with a twice-daily visit from a pet sitter), or should he go to a cattery for the week we're away? [more inside]
posted by impluvium on Oct 22, 2009 - 6 answers

How much should I charge for pet-, house-, and baby-sitting? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Sep 10, 2008 - 11 answers

I've offered to take care of a friend's cat for a week; a previous meeting between her cat and mine was a staring contest with occasional hissing. What can I do to make this week go smoothly? [more inside]
posted by uncleozzy on Mar 20, 2006 - 7 answers

Has anyone ever used the Petsmart PetsHotel? Alternatively, are there any Austinites out there who can personally recommend an Austin/Round Rock area petsitter or boarder for small dogs? [more inside]
posted by roundrock on Jul 18, 2005 - 3 answers

I'm looking after a neighbour's goldfish while she's recuperating after an accident. They're outside, in a half-barrel. The problem is that algi builds up in the water fairly quickly. Are there any tips to help keep the water cleaner, and improve the fishies' quality of life, in between changing it every week or so?
posted by Blue Stone on Aug 3, 2004 - 12 answers