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Kari Kells, Road Worrier (Signs Of My Worrier Tendencies)

I was recently talking with someone about how new clients can tell, almost immediately, that I’m a worrier. Some people find it reassuring to discover this quality in their pet sitter, while others just think it’s quirky.

Below is a partial list of (amusing?) signs that I am, indeed, a full-blown Worrier Princess.

Before I . . . → Read More: Kari Kells, Road Worrier (Signs Of My Worrier Tendencies)

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Kari Kells, Worrier Princess: Contingency Plans

Ok. I admit it. I’m a worrier. I try to make these tendencies work FOR me rather than against me. For example, I worry about what would happen to the animals I care for in the event that something horrible happened to me. So I’ve created contingency plans for many possible (and improbable) pet sitting . . . → Read More: Kari Kells, Worrier Princess: Contingency Plans

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Safety First (Covid-19 & Companion Animals)

Tough to resist Lily smooshing her face into my lips!

(Most recent update: 16 March 2022.)

As I learn new info about Covid-19 or SARS-CoV-2 regarding our little ones, I’ll share it in the comments below.

I got my third vaccine dose on 31 January 2022. (Hip Hip Hooray!) In addition, I’ve had no . . . → Read More: Safety First (Covid-19 & Companion Animals)

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Veterinary Release Form

As a worrier, I want to be prepared in case there’s a veterinary crisis while you’re away. Signing a Veterinary Release form enables me to check your cat into a clinic if there’s a medical emergency while their legal owner is away. Without such paperwork, only their legal owner can admit them to a vet . . . → Read More: Veterinary Release Form

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Sitters In the Oly Land

Out of the dozens of sitters in our area, there are only a few to whom I’m comfortable referring people when I’m unavailable or am not the ideal fit for them. Based on comments I’ve heard from their clients and also my own interactions with other pro sitters, I’ve whittled down my short list . . . → Read More: Sitters In the Oly Land

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