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pattib47 09-16-2013 06:57 PM

Dog sitter not to call!
 
I was looking for someone to sit my four month old KC Cavalier for a couple of days. I looked in The Daily Sun and contacted someone by the name of Joanna who claims to be a dog lover in her ad. I called at 8:20 in the morning to discuss the situation and when I advised Joanna what I was calling about her response was "at this hour in the morning". Apparently I had woken her up. I don't know about anyone else but I want a dog sitter who gets up earlier than 8:20 am and who isn't rude to inquiring customers. Don't worry Joanna I won't be disturbing you again.

bluedog103 09-16-2013 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pattib47 (Post 747011)
I was looking for someone to sit my four month old KC Cavalier for a couple of days. I looked in The Daily Sun and contacted someone by the name of Joanna who claims to be a dog lover in her ad. I called at 8:20 in the morning to discuss the situation and when I advised Joanna what I was calling about her response was "at this hour in the morning". Apparently I had woken her up. I don't know about anyone else but I want a dog sitter who gets up earlier than 8:20 am and who isn't rude to inquiring customers. Don't worry Joanna I won't be disturbing you again.

You might want to call Julie Nalley. She's extremely reliable and very reasonable. She's also bonded and insured. Most importantly, she's great with our dogs and they love her. Julie's home number is 352-561-4061, cell...760-793-3061...email...juliepetsitter@gmail.com

beekman 09-17-2013 08:49 AM

Thanks for posting! Your info is helpful to us all. :)

jnieman 09-17-2013 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pattib47 (Post 747011)
I was looking for someone to sit my four month old KC Cavalier for a couple of days. I looked in The Daily Sun and contacted someone by the name of Joanna who claims to be a dog lover in her ad. I called at 8:20 in the morning to discuss the situation and when I advised Joanna what I was calling about her response was "at this hour in the morning". Apparently I had woken her up. I don't know about anyone else but I want a dog sitter who gets up earlier than 8:20 am and who isn't rude to inquiring customers. Don't worry Joanna I won't be disturbing you again.

In our house we don't call anyone before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. Sorry she wasn't polite, but possibly she wasn't all the way awake. I am not always perky when I answer the phone that early either. It doesn't mean she is a bad dog sitter.

duffysmom 09-17-2013 02:55 PM

IMO it's important to have personal references from people who have used the sitter such as your neighbors. I would not trust someone that I haven't checked out extensively, too many things can to wrong.

DandyGirl 09-17-2013 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jnieman (Post 747299)
In our house we don't call anyone before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. Sorry she wasn't polite, but possibly she wasn't all the way awake. I am not always perky when I answer the phone that early either. It doesn't mean she is a bad dog sitter.

Gotta disagree with that. My dog needs to go out in the morning before 8:30 after waiting all night. I would find someone with hours more similar to mine. Just my opinion.

babbs455 09-18-2013 04:40 AM

Sorry the lady was so snappish...guess she didn't need the job that bad>?? I would be more than happy to get on the list of pet sitters. I have been pet sitting for many years. :wave:

jblum315 09-18-2013 06:26 AM

Also recommend Redwitch (352-630-3190) I don't believe she ever sleeps!

redwitch 09-18-2013 08:38 PM

I do too sleep! Just not much. Sides, dogs can only cross their legs so long and I really don't like cleaning up doggy messes in a house.

mbikowski 10-01-2013 06:13 PM

thanks for the referral--
also a yankee fan

also NewYork, South Carolina, Alabama and Texas--but add in Tennessee! Italy for vacation!!!

Eve2278 10-01-2013 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bluedog103 (Post 747057)
You might want to call Julie Nalley. She's extremely reliable and very reasonable. She's also bonded and insured. Most importantly, she's great with our dogs and they love her. Julie's home number is 352-561-4061, cell...760-793-3061...email...juliepetsitter@gmail.com

Second on Julie. I have not used her but know two people from different Villages that have and both stated she was very good.

graciegirl 11-12-2013 10:49 AM

Our two kitties, Mikey, Harry and Hershey like Redwitch. Tomorrow is her Birthday and they bought her a cake.

ronsroni 01-14-2014 07:21 PM

Ditto. No nicey.... no calley.


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