Hi everyone,
I’d love it if some of you fellow pet sitters could share your happiest moments from pet sits.
Or if you’re a pet owner, some particularly wonderful experiences with pet sitters you really appreciated.
I’m a pet sitter and my loveliest experience has been meeting a sweet little dog and her lovely owner. We have all become friends and I have done 4 sits for them, and 2 more planned.
@andrealovesanimals gee that’s a really hard one! Every time I go to a new sit, those pets become my “new favourite” lol Can’t keep saying that on my reviews as HO’s will think I simply say that to be nice but it’s true! Each and every one just keeps getting added to my long list of favourites 
@ziggy
That’s great! I have lots of new favourites too, but selected that one pet sit as it’s been my most frequent one. 
Watching the python I was looking after for about a month a number of years ago shed her skin at the start of my sit. Something not everyone gets a chance to see and was an incredible experience for me.
Oh wow! What an incredible experience @B1anca 
@B1anca That sounds very special all right. I’d love to try pet sitting reptiles, but don’t think I could stomach feeding them insects, etc. I quite like snakes, had one on my arm once and it was super friendly!
Thankfully I didn’t need to do the feeding during my stay but I did need to mist it every day. It was getting hungry by the time I left so every time I entered the bedroom it would move into the hunting pose haha
@B1anca
That’s wild. You’re very brave!
I actually wasn’t in the house for my favorite moment, but my spouse was. We were warned that Jamie the cat sometimes brought in live prey. By the last day of a short sit we still hadn’t been gifted. My spouse had to work remotely. I did a little clean up and walked to the village store to pick up snacks and enjoy our final morning. The better half called asking where the net was. Jamie had brought in a bird. He improvised and managed to collect the bird, shocked but not wounded, take him outside and watch him fly into the bushes. Of course once back inside he gave Jamie a treat and praised his hunting prowess.
I’ve been minding a lovely Breton Spaniel who was rescued by its kind owner as an undernourished pup. Freddi has issues with children and strangers who approach suddenly. He brings his sad history with him to this day although he is improving.
He loves the dog park and generally is happy with a band of dogs. We visit one regularly and there were quite a few dogs all at once. He felt overwhelmed and sought me out. I was sitting at a nearby bench . He leapt into my arms for a reassuring cuddle! Such a magic vote of confidence! I’ve only known him a week but yes I’m trusted lol
I just posted this but I will share it here at well.
**Hey everyone!
I just wanted to share some love for my hosts! This is my fourth time with this lovely couple! Every time I arrive, they send a sweet text letting me know they’re on their way out, and I’m greeted with a little note and a thank-you gift. Usually a gift card to the local grocery store-my heart melts at their thoughtfulness! It really makes me feel appreciated!
Their home is absolutely gorgeous—spacious, spotless, and so comfortable. The bed is enormous; it feels like I’m swimming just to get out of it! The kitchen is fully equipped, which makes it easy to whip up any meal. They even provide special instructions for some appliances to help keep everything in top shape. At one point I texted them to ask for the location of some extra blankets because we hadn’t discussed the use of their thermostat -their house was freezing! They IMMEDIATELY called me to insist that I make myself comfortable and noted that they have a very efficient climate control system for their home. How thoughtful is that?
The location is perfect, right near attractions, gyms, and stores. And handing off keys is super easy. They’re also generous with what’s in the fridge; I’m free to help myself to any fruits, meats, or leftovers—they’re such great cooks!
I settled in quickly and felt at home almost immediately. Communication has been fantastic; I always keep my phone close in case there’s a package delivery or if they need something. I send them nightly updates—like when I bring in the mail, take out the trash, or even a photo of a happy plant!
I just want to express my gratitude to all the hosts out there who create such welcoming spaces. It really shows what being part of this community is all about!**
I didn’t mention any pets because he passed away but they wanted someone to be there incase anything happened.
This made me smile. It’s a fact I walk a lot more when I’m on a sit with an energetic dog! They bring out the best in me! How to walk a Human. A dog’s guide. Note the use of apostrophe for possession. Lol
