@AmyNJoe, I am so sorry your sitter canceled, but unfortunatley, this has happened frequently, especially with COVID still lingering around. This may not be the case in your situation, but I have seen it over and over…sitters OR pet parents test positive and have to cancel. It’s so frustrating, but unavoidable these days!
I just read your profile and it is very appealing but I would also suggest you add in the title “flexible dates”. This could help some sitters who might be in the area to reach out to you to determine if their schedule could coincide with yours.
Also, on October 1, you can add your dates into “Last Minute Sits” category for extra exposure. Last Minute Sits - New Category.
I wish you luck!