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Deep State Witch

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5. We Have An Excellent Sitter

Reply to bif (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 01:32 PM

Aug 17

We have 3 cats. Well, four if you count our "parade of fosters". We travel at least 3-4 times a year now that we're retired. We've found an excellent pet sitter in our area that just adores our cats. She works at the local spay-and-neuter vet office, which is how we got to know her. We find that our kitties are extra affectionate when we get home. I don't like to leave them either, but I love to travel.

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I used to love to travel. Now I have a cat. [View all] bif Aug 17 OP

My doggy girl is 14. I have scarcely traveled anywhere (without her) in those years... hlthe2b Aug 17 #1

cats don't like it when you are gone for ant length of time Nigrum Cattus Aug 17 #2

We're best buds. bif Aug 17 #4

The cat has hypnotized you into being their indentured human Blue Owl Aug 17 #3

We Have An Excellent Sitter Deep State Witch Aug 17 #5

I use a Ring camera to watch and talk with them when I am away RockCreek Aug 17 #6

Yes definitely. Figarosmom Aug 18 #7

I do. iscooterliberally Aug 18 #8

I'm thinking about limiting the length of my trips. bif Aug 18 #9

Yes Rebl2 Aug 18 #10