So my brother can't take care of Persia...

jmcquown wrote:

Hopitus2 wrote:
Still, I don't blame Jill one bit
for not opting for "pet-sitter" solution. When you live in a place
like we do, you have to think like this: not only do you have to
worry about those having actual access to "whatchoo got" BUT who they
might pass "the word" along to as to your possessions/access/security
measures - people you don't know and will never know.

Exactly. Every Tom, Dick and Sally the pet-sitter has a girlfriend,
boyfriend, cousin, whatever who might come along for the ride. And they
have girlfriends, boyfriends, cousins. Who might decide gee, she'll be gone
all week, why don't we just make off with the computer and the TV and see
what else she has lying around? If people see us coming and going it's
okay, we're those folks who were with the pet-sitter.

Actually, at least in my area, the professional pet sitters are bonded
(and very professional). I've never worried about letting them have
access to my home when I'm not here - they don't get much repeat
business if they're not honest, and those I use have been around for a
while.