Weve just had really bad long term housesit including both cat and dog And during that time we tried to make it as good as possible to feel comfortable in the house. There are a lot of reasons why this sit was terrible -from neglected pets to very dirty broken house. I feel very cheated cuz the H…

I suggest you write something like: I wish I’d known these things before I accepted this sit, because I wouldn’t have done it: (Then a bulleted list of things you were surprised by, like “I had to clean X before I felt comfortable.” Or “The photos didn’t match the state of the home.”) There were …

@ASASG , did you write a review that reflected your experience?

We’re seasoned sitters with THS for over 11 years with over 50 five star reviews. We just completed a sit with the cat from heck! I’ve never felt so angry on a sit and basically “used”. I’ve never given a homeowner less than a 5 star review so was in quite a quandry as to what to do. Wasn’t sure…

Sorry to hear about this - but please tell us about the demon cat!

[image] Globetrotter: It was odd though that all the other sitters gave great reviews. It’s possible the cat’s behaviour has changed due to a newly developed illness or age-related dementia. However, this is something the hosts should have disclosed in their listing or during any discussions…

[image] Rhe: please tell us about the demon cat! Please, do. It will be helpful to forum members to know more about his behavior and perhaps strategies that have worked if any. Thanks for your honest review.

Keep It Short Simple No emotion Get others opinions Write it Sit in it POST IT

This cat wasn’t very old and seemed to be in perfect health and on no medications.

I’m sure the homeowners will recognize me when I describe the cat. Basically, it was an outdoor cat who became increasingly difficult to get in at night. Started off by luring it with treats which worked in the beginning but stopped working after a couple of nights. It was like trying to get a ne…

Thanks for the feedback. I know the feeling. My first sit with THS was with 5 outdoor / indoor cats. It was in a second floor apartment and I had to lead them down to the street and up back into the apartment. They had different rhythms and often changed their minds. Two of them often went up ventu…

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Silversitters 13 March 2026 08:56 21

Thanks for sharing your story @Newpetlover it really made me smile, though it must have been incredibly frustrating at the time. The idiom “herding cats” definitely came to mind!

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