We're going away for a few days for the holidays and have asked the upstairs neighbors to look after our cat. This would require coming once a day and changing her water and giving her fresh food. We don't know them that well, only just met them a few months ago and I'd like to thank them with something. Do you think money or cookies and/or other holiday goodies are appropriate? I've already said I would make some food for various parties so it wouldn't take much effort to do some more.... and if you think money, then how much per day? (they are grown and married, and have cats of their own if that changes anything...)
2006-12-10 10:49:15 · 5 answers · asked by mle 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
they won't have to change her litter box at all...
2006-12-10 10:52:04 · update #1
A thank you card and a tin of homemade Christmas cookies would be just fine.
2006-12-10 10:52:47 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats are more like children. More personal. A box of cookies, or a special treat from the area you'll be visiting tend to be good gifts. Also, a card is a nice touch. Money shouldn't be necessary at this time. When you return, it is always a nice gesture to offer to do the same for the sitter. To watch their pets, if they go away.
2006-12-10 19:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by tankgirl190 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a thank you card and a gift of some biscuits or a really nice cake would be good, that would make me happy anyway, I'd pet sit for cake! It's not like you are asking them to do a lot really, so I doubt they would even consider money. Just make sure to say a big thank you, offer your pet sitting services in return as well if they ever go on holiday.
2006-12-11 06:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it were me, I probably wouldn't give them food simply because they might not like what you give them. I would either pay them with cash or give them a gift certificate to their favorite restaraunt.
2006-12-11 14:36:40 · answer #4 · answered by November 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD SAY ABOUT TEN BUCKS A DAY SOUND REASONABLE
2006-12-10 18:57:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋