I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. How heartbreaking.
I am a pet professional and have mixed feelings with how many of these “apps” work. There is little to no oversight in the pet industry and many people can consider themselves knowledgeable on pets and a so called Pet Professional. And, rightfully so, they might have experience with their own pets, but seriously don’t know the ins and outs or recognizing the signs of a pet truly declining and when to intervene.
My last housesitter was a younger couple who stayed at my home and considered themselves super experienced in pets. Overall, they did a decent to good job in caring for my furry crew. But, they also admitted to me they had learned so much from me and maybe they were realizing how little they really know.
Trusted Housesitters needs to reconsider their marketing - as right now, the ads I see basically are advertising a free vacation, which is entirely inconsiderate of our beloved family members as well as the extent of knowledge in caring for an aging senior cat.
When I had my business up in DC, I learned quickly that there can be good and bad pet sitters in all of the apps and companies. There is a serious need to elevate the care and recognize there is more to pet care than just providing food, water, and bathroom breaks.
I’m incredibly sorry you were not able to be with your beloved cat in her final moments. Trusting your heart is able to heal and you can remember the overall quality life and love and care you provided her for so many years. Hang in there.