Come cuddle with cats in Raleigh, NC
Introduction
Greetings cat lovers! My husband and I live just outside Raleigh, NC, and love to travel. We recently purchased a Winnebago travel trailer and have been exploring the NC and SC campsites with plans to expand our range soon. We have also been exploring further abroad to French Polynesia, South America, and Europe. So many places to experience! Our two cats can certainly get along without us but they miss the cuddles and playtime from their humans when we are gone. We are generally a pretty quiet group who enjoy reading and knitting by the fireplace, watching the birds at the feeders in the back garden, and chilling with movies and a cozy beverage when we are not cavorting around.
Show more...Home & location
Our house is in a rapidly-developing suburb of Raleigh, NC, approximately 20 minutes south of downtown. We have a couple high-quality local coffee shops just around the corner, in addition to the multiple shops and activities downtown. There is a shopping center within a 10-minute drive with stores like Target, TJ Maxx, Cabellas, and Best Buy, along with multiple restaurants. Our house has a dedicated guest room (with a memory foam mattress) and bath, an open-format kitchen/dining/living room, along with a bonus room. We converted what was supposed to be a formal dining room into a library with built-in bookshelves and a cozy chair. Our screened-in porch is a favorite with both humans and animals, especially on those 70 degree winter days! We have a variety of spaces to hang, both inside and out. In addition to a wide variety of books and backyard birds, entertainment options include: Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney, and Discovery+. We also have old fashioned DVDs if you are into that type of thing. ;) Raleigh is a fast-developing city with tons of amazing restaurants and local shops, breweries, and distilleries; a farmers market that is open 7 days a week; and a practically unlimited number of parks and trails. We are about 40 minutes from Durham which includes yet another multitude of fun things to do. We will do all we can to make your stay at our home as comfortable and fun as possible. Everyone is different so, once you apply, we will chat more about what you enjoy doing and will do our best to make those things happen.
Show more...Responsibilities
Being cats, Maggie and Oliver are relatively low-maintenance. Each day, you will: - Give 1 cup of food in food dish once a day, around lunch time (they will share the dish) - Make sure they have clean water - Clean the two downstairs litter boxes - Play - Cuddle - Pet/brush - Give Maggie medication 2x/day, around 9 AM and 9 PM Additional house things include: - Sweeping or vacuuming litter downstairs - Getting the mail every day or every other day (see map in house photos) - Possibly take out trash and recycling, depending (will instruct) - Possibly water indoor plants for longer trips (will instruct) - Possibly water garden, weather dependent (will instruct)
Show more...Meet the pets
Maggie
14 years
Oliver
7 years
Sitter Reviews (16)
Homeowner Reviews (3)
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I had such a wonderful time watching Maggie and Oliver! They were an absolute joy. The space was nice, the office was perfect for remote working, and I thoroughly enjoyed bird watching in the living room. Definitely would housesit here again!
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So grateful for having the opportunity to house sit for Ami. She is very organized when it comes to her profile with a helpful welcome guide and providing everything you will need for your stay. She was also quick to respond to any questions and even went out of her way to share her favorite spots around town for me to try (good spots I can attest). The house is beautiful and it was found tidy and clean which I really appreciate; it’s located on a nice neighborhood where I felt safe. There are many places to check out around but honestly, I could stay all day sitting on the back patio watching the garden and the ton of birds flying around. Oliver and Maggie were so sweet and a great companion. Maggie loves cuddles and Oliver is more playful. They are like the boy with his big sister haha it was nice to spend some time with them. I do recommend this family. Thanks for everything!
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If you ever get a chance to apply for this sit, don't delay! Amy and Dan's pets were both adorable and easy to love and take care of. Both warmed up to us right away and Maggie enjoyed her brushings at any time and Oliver was such an entertainer, while he chased his toys around the house. Their home is gorgeous and so tastefully and artistically decorated. It was fun cooking in their fully equipped kitchen and the bed and linens were super comfortable. Enjoying a morning cup of coffee in their screened off back deck while watching the colourful songbirds and squirrels flitting and scampering about became a daily ritual. Amy and Dan had their Welcome Guide up-to-date and it was very thorough. Any further questions we had while on the sit were answered immediately and we appreciated the open communication before and during our time at their home. We felt very safe in their community and highly recommend this sit.
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Amy and Daniel are a wonderful couple and provided an efficient contact-less check-in. I was met by Oliver and Maggie upon arrival and they were a ball of fun. The two of them are like night and day. Maggie being a bit older takes her cat naps seriously and Oliver let's his curiosity override his boredom. Either way the two kitties are very smart and attentive. The home is serene especially with the weather warming up. Amy has a lovely garden in the back with a vast range of birds that come to feed which was very intriguing. Overall it was a joyous stay and the neighborhood is very diverse. It may have been a brief stay but it was equally relaxing.
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I had such a delightful sit with Maggie and Oliver! They both welcomed me at the door. Maggie is a sweetheart and Oliver is spunky, both made my time in Raleigh well spent with their unique personalities. Amy's Welcome Guide was very thorough and exact which allowed for a smooth stay. She communicated with me throughout which I appreciated. Thank you so much for the opportunity to sit with your sweet babies in your beautiful home and awesome neighborhood. I highly recommend this sit for a great experience with Maggie and Oliver in an awesome area!
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Amy
Kailynn and Marilyn were fantastic in every way. They provided just the right amount of updates, kept us posted on their travel plans, left our house in perfect order, and best of all, put up with our older girls medication and messes with more grace than I have been able to lately! Highly recommend!
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Amy
Courtney and Michael were just perfect! They were friendly and easy to chat with and we felt immediately comfortable leaving our house and pets in their hands. They provided daily updates and left no trace - I'm pretty sure our house was cleaner when we got home than when we left! I'm super happy they are local as I will definitely be calling on them again.
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Amy
Highly recommend Katy. Not only was our house immaculate when we returned from our 2-week trip, but we felt completely confident that she was taking the best care of our cats. She went way above and beyond to continue helping past the original dates when our international flight was delayed. She really helped make our trip stress-free.
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Amy
