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frieden
09-30-2007, 14:52
Since we are all such wanderers, I'm going to start this thread. Please, keep in mind, just like with your children, it is wise to know and trust your pet sitter! This thread will be strictly on topic - only post if you need a sitter, if you can be a sitter, or if you have found a sitter. It will be easier to read, if you communicate through email/PM with the sitting details, instead of here.

Please, be considerate. Even if someone offers to watch your pet for free, expect to pay for food, vet bills, etc. We have all heard the horror stories of someone dumping their dog to go do a hike. Just like with improving the dog hikers' image, it would be nice to bolster the pet sitting image as well.

I hope this helps! :sun Happy Trails, everyone! --Frieden & Ed

frieden
09-30-2007, 14:59
This was just posted on another thread. I will try to get all the pet sitting services along the trail posted, or someone else can. --Frieden

The info on her website is not accurate, as I believe the rates have gone up. You can find her at http://www.auntiedebsparkapet.com (http://www.auntiedebsparkapet.com/)

I leave my dogs and cat there when I go hiking or visiting and am "working" for her in exchange for her keeping my pets when I go out of town and when I Thru Hike next year.

The dog will need to be neutered/spayed and up to date on shots. The dogs are socialized (slowly if not used to other dogs) and small dogs go outside with other small dogs (after they get used to Auntie Deb and her staff) and are played with, cuddled, and cared for in a family atmosphere. Auntie Deb has eleven dogs of her own and works with the SPCA providing care for their dogs and cats. I think she owns seven cats (or they own her).

If you decide to use her, explain that you'll be Thru Hiking the AT. If you're ever in Blairsville, GA, call her and go out to the kennel and check her out.

:sunHapKiDo