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Am I paranoid?

post #1 of 9
1/11/11 at 12:13pm
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my family (DH, live-in sister) think I'm a little extreme when it comes to my care guides. I have these for when I and DH go on vacations, and the care guide includes the "basic" care info, emergency info, if a cat escapes the house instructions, lost cat signs, and health histories on all the animals. here's my detailed list of the stuff in the file folder for pet-sitting:

  • emergency evacuation instructions (also have emerg. evac kit for animals ready to go in the garage in an easy access location)
  • care guide (feeding, cleaning, playing)
  • medical emergency information (includes what constitutes as an emergency)
  • cat profiles for vet office
  • Micro-chip #'s
  • "If a cat escapes the house" instructions (includes ph. #'s for all local shelters, vet offices, animal control. need to add local police station...)
  • health histories (all paperwork from any vet visit)
  • vet authorization form for if the sitter needs to take them to the vet (signed and dated when I leave for vac.)
is this crazy? if not, am I missing anything?
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post #2 of 9
1/11/11 at 1:07pm
You are being pro active. I think it's a great thing to have. Anything to give peace of mind and information is ok by me.

I don't remember if you included it but a close family members phone number would be good too.

Don't listen to your DH and sister. People do this for their children and these are our "fur" children.
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post #3 of 9
1/11/11 at 1:18pm
Nah. I don't think there's any such thing as paranoia.

I have three pages of instructions for my cat/house sitter. That's in addition to the medical records and pictures of all the cats with descriptions on the refrigerator door.
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post #4 of 9
1/11/11 at 1:25pm
better safe than sorry! ive never thought about it but it sounds like a great idea to me..i think i should make one too now lol
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post #5 of 9
1/11/11 at 1:33pm
No your not paranoid, you're prepared! and that's a good thing.
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post #6 of 9
1/11/11 at 1:44pm
Fantastic Idea!!!! You're a cat-sitter's dream, my friend!!! It's wonderful and very responsible of you to cover all the bases!! Let 'em think"whatever"--you're a great pet owner
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post #7 of 9
1/11/11 at 1:46pm
Definetely better to be safe than sorry and organised. x
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post #8 of 9
1/11/11 at 2:14pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks guys! Its just hard when people look at you a little crazy. I've learned to embrace though. I do have my husband and my cell numbers down as emergency contacts, but I will definitely add my sister and probably my father to that list as well.
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post #9 of 9
1/12/11 at 12:18pm
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Originally Posted by twobananaz View Post
Thanks guys! Its just hard when people look at you a little crazy.
Unless they have pets, they'll never understand. Just ignore their comments or looks.
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