One of the hardest part about selling my home and moving to another area of town recently was the fact that I was no longer going to be in the service area for my trusted pet sitter whom I'd had taking care of my beloved kitties for the past 6 years!
Fortunately, I read the reviews and found Pattie AKA Critter Sitter. I could not be happier! Pattie offered a free initial consultation during which she gave me all her paperwork and credentials, discussed the logistics of caring for my animals and keeping my home safe and we set up her first visit - a trial run of sorts since I was going away for a quick weekend. I've been impressed from the start. Pattie sends photos and little messages about my cats' behavior, where she found the one that tends to hide, etc., so I know she's truly looking out for their welfare and not just doing a cursory check and fill-the-bowls kind of visit. For her second assignment with me, she came to my place for four visits over a longer trip and again, messaged me with each visit, kindly giving me updates and photos. She even got my shy female cat to warm up to her as proven by the photo she sent my way.
Not sure how long I'll be living in this area as I'm in transition, but I'll always use Pattie when I'm away and I highly recommend her to anyone in her service area.