Great sitter, really wonderful with my cats.

While the pet sitter did take care of my cat and my cat’s basic needs were met, I was disappointed by several aspects of the experience. I have a camera in my home that allows me to check in on my cat while I’m away. During one of my check-ins, I noticed that a cabinet I normally keep closed had been left open. Because this stood out to me, I went back through the footage to understand why it had been opened. After reviewing the footage, I noticed that several tasks I had specifically requested were not being fully completed, despite updates indicating that they had been done. I had provided detailed written instructions and even placed sticky notes on the cabinets to clearly indicate where everything was located, so there should not have been confusion about expectations or where supplies could be found. I also observed that check-ins appeared to be marked as started before the sitter had actually arrived at my home. What was particularly concerning to me was that after I mentioned having a camera and asked that the cabinet be closed, I noticed a significant change in behavior, and the instructions then began to be followed as requested. I understand that mistakes can happen, and I appreciate that my cat was cared for. However, consistency, honesty, and following the agreed-upon care instructions are very important to me when entrusting someone with my pet and access to my home. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling a little uncomfortable and disappointed.