Paws and Relax: Your Perfect RTP Retreat for cat lovers!
Introduction
Hey! I'm Faryal and live within the RTP area with my furrbaby Katniss. I work from home so Katniss is used to having someone with her most of the time and would prefer someone more of a homebody type of nature. She is used to having one person or a couple take care of her while I'm away. Unfortunately she is not great with kids or other pets. You will find a lot of cat-related items all around my living room and kitchen so yes I am a cat lady. I make sure the guest room+house is sanitized and properly cleaned before any sitter arrives so I do appreciate it when sitters also leave it in the same way when I return. I haven't traveled much because most of the time I'm worried about who can take care of my cat in a home she's comfortable in.
Show more...Home & location
Voted Best Small Cities in America in 2013 & 2023! Perfect location that is safe and sound! You can hit up most spots in the RTP under 25-30 minutes! The airport is a short 15-20 mins drive! There is a shopping center and grocery store 2 mins down from the neighborhood! Shopping/restaurants are definitely all covered within this area! The main level has a guest master suite with a queen bed, small office nook with a water/coffee station. The second floor has a very cozy, homey vibe that I put a lot of time into decorating even though I just moved a few months back! There is a family/living room, kitchen, powder room, and a dining room. I even have an outside deck area attached on the second level. It's the perfect place to wind down or read a book. The third floor is where my cat's litter robot is that requires minimal attention, an extra guest room, and my office zen area that you're more than welcome to use to get your work done in.
Show more...Responsibilities
I normally leave her at the most for 4-5 hrs max at a time if I have to be out of the house for a bit to run errands, etc. She gets wet food 2 times a day (breakfast & dinner) and a cup of dry food throughout the day as mini-meals. She does take some time to warm up to a new person and will be very shy/alert in the beginning. I don't know what she endured as a kitten till I adopted her, but she has had some trauma that makes her put her walls up. She's pretty lazy and enjoys sleeping for the most part, but she will enjoy playing if she's in the mood. She mostly hisses if you pet her in areas she's not comfortable with and does not like to be picked up by anyone new. If you're still petting her in an area she's not fond of then she will try to warn you by paw punch, and third time she'll scratch. That's normally her way of warning you. Hiss, punch, and then scratch. She does have an asthma problem and has an aerokat inhaler(similar to babies) that I would be more than happy to give details on how to give it to her and how much, when, etc...however she does not use it as much anymore.
Show more...Meet the pets
Katniss (formal name: Kelly)
13 years
Sitter Reviews (29)
Homeowner Reviews (2)
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Thanks for making our first Trusted housesitters experience a great one! Thorough instructions, plenty of amenities, and a very sweet and chill cat to take care of. Thanks Faryal!
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I had a wonderful experience housesitting for Faryal and Katniss. Faryal’s home is in a great location, the internet was fast, and the guest suite was just perfect. I really appreciated the well thought out guide provided before and during the sit. Katniss took a few days to warm up to me which was expected but once she did, we enjoyed some playful moments. Katniss is the perfect furry friend. Communication with Faryal was easy which made caring for her home and Katniss a delight. This is the ideal housesit!
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Faryal made Housesitting and pet sitting very easy and enjoyable. She is friendly and responsive. Her townhouse is comfortable and has everything you might need. The wifi is excellent. It’s close to shopping and movies and has very convenient access to the highway to get around. Her kitty Katniss is easy to take care of. She’s pretty shy and just does her own thing. We were only there for a weekend so she didn’t have enough time to warm up to us, but that was no problem at all. We sent updates to Faryal each day. We would definitely recommend Faryal.
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Katniss is a gorgeous cat who communicates well with her beautiful eyes. Faryal has provided her with many toys and cute tents. I enjoyed Katniss being close by as I worked on my binders at the dining room table. Katniss seemed very content with frequent pets and feedings and kind words. Faryal's home is clean, comfortable and colorful with a welcoming vibe to it. The neighborhood is very quiet with a shopping center with restaurants is within walking distance. Faryal provided a useful online and printed Welcome Guide. Faryal is easy to communicate with through texts. I felt right at home.
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We want to thank Faryal for the opportunity to take care of Katniss in her cozy home. The guestroom with private bathroom was decorated beautifully and we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. It was clear that Katniss has a special relationship with Faryal and she was a bit shy the first few days but soon warmed up to us. We truly enjoyed her company during our stay. She spent a lot of time napping in the areas that we were also hanging out in (the living room) and that let us know she was getting acclimated to us. An added bonus was the balcony where we spent a lot of time in the great weather reading, as well as the surrounding area (Apex, Cary) that was fun to explore. In general we highly recommend Faryal’s home and her adorable Katniss as a great sit!
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Faryal
It was SO lovely to meet Prashant and India over video and even nicer to meet them in person. They're such great people to look after your home and pets! I was at full ease this trip knowing they were taking care of Katniss and loved the daily updates. I wasn't able to get on my flight Sunday night, but they assured me Katniss would be taken care of the next morning as I made my way back. The house was fairly tidy upon my arrival however there were a couple misplaced items in the kitchen and was hard for me to find initially. My favorite part was how I made them a cup of chai even though I had barely packed and Prashant gave me 2 really cool chocolate bars. I highly recommend these guys! They're very sweet!
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Faryal
First-time pet sitter, first-rate care! 🐾💫 Kelly came into our lives at just the right moment, and we're paws-itive she was meant to be Katniss' guardian angel! She was SO GREAT from our first call to meeting in person. Initially I was nervous about leaving my fur baby behind, but Kelly's warmth, joyfulness, and professionalism put me at ease. Her attention to detail and loving touch made Katniss feel comfortable very quickly. Kelly, you're a lifesaver and a true animal lover - we can't thank you enough. (: please come back soon!
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