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Latest post on 15 April 2016 - 05:06

hi - i have a pet sitting company and one of the criteria that i select my pet sitters is love of animals.... we would be happy to help you - i have just taken on a lovely woman for the Ranches - she has a lot of experience with cats - has lots of her own and currently has 12+ kittens that she's fostering. If you would like a consultation with me, please do not hesitate to contact me we pride ourselves on being friendly, caring and reliable. We put the animals first.

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Latest post on 14 April 2016 - 09:01

Thanks for the advices ladies. I went to visit the Arabian Ranches Cattery and I was sad to see how small were the cages. Yes they are only pets but come on... Am going to DKC this morning - let's see...

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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 23:18

No its not ideal to put our pets in a cattery, but I do think its the safest choice. My cats had to go into a cattery last year for about 9 weeks, (due to relocating countries) I can suggest and recommend Dubai Kennels and Cattery, they were excellent and the cats were treated very well.

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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 20:03

Isn't Izzy doing a pet sitting service? I don't know about a 3 month sit, but perhaps she has a suggestion?

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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 19:58

Many thanks for your comments ladies because I never thought of this aspect! (i.e leaving and not coming back for the cats - why would go through this hassle to just do that at the end? It's manipulative and kind of cruel). I am a pet lover and these cats have been with me now for the past 9 years. They are my babies and it goes without saying that I will leave money for food/litter/vet if needed etc... (Of course!) and there will be regular communication as well... but I assumed this was a topic to be discussed in private with whomever showed genuine interest. I am trying my best to find them a healthy environment, while I am away, and was indeed relying on some charitable and kind-hearted families...but who knows...

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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 19:41

Farine74 -- if you can place an ad our free classifieds, we can share the ad on our own social media pages to help you find a temporary home for your furever friends! http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_classifieds.aspx

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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 18:47

I was going to say, one assumes you're going to offer money for food, litter, emergency vet treatment if required and some monetary compensation. Sadly if you don't I don't think you'll get any takers, for fear of them being dumped with whoever offers to look after them. Sadly this has happened a LOT in the past and the poor person then ends up with animals, they don't want, can't keep, can't find homes for. ETA: I'd probably also take a deposit off you, the equivalent of the cost of a cattery, just you make sure you are serious about coming back for them.

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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 18:30

I think you will struggle to find someone unless you offer payment. I don't know why anyone would offer favours for free for a complete stranger, unless it's charity. Advertise on community Facebook, always teenagers looking to make extra cash.

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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 18:20

Hi AdventurerB, I have already explored the route of our close friends and they either just had babies or already have pets...so unfortunately not a route with great hope for me :( I also already tried the pet sitting service (dont remember the company though) and I have to say that I was not very impressed - both my cats were extremely distressed after 3 weeks spent with the russian lady who was coming supposedly 'every day'. I don't know how they select their sitters (criterias,experience) or what the sitters do in the absence of the owners, but I remember thinking 'Never again!'. Too difficult to monitor. I was hoping to find on Expatwoman a family or a home who genuinely would like to try having pets, knowing that mines are already fully house trained and really cute ... To any good soul out there... :)

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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 17:30

Good afternoon, I am desesperately looking for a temporary loving home for my 2 cats ( 9 years/7 years - male and female) :(( I have to go abroad for about 3 months and I don't want to leave them in a big cattery, lost in the middle of other creatures. I would rather leave them in a loving home where they can roam in and out. Sooo...I was wondering if any of your ladies were considering getting a cat/2 cats (well mannered, affectionate, well educated,all meds taken care of) to keep you company. We live in Arabian Ranches so anywhere around here would be ideal but not a must...

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