NerdyKitten Pet Sitting

27/10/2023

To all our valued clients,
I haven't wanted to make this post, but I feel like I need to in order to bring awareness. I have had a very difficult time the last few months to a year with replying to your requests promptly. I want to address this and explain why.

In November of 2022, I was officially diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety. While my health issues are my own private business I felt this was important enough to create a post to draw awareness and education to mental health as this has been affecting the business in a way.

ADHD comes in different forms to most people. While I have a lot of it under control, my biggest obstacle right now is task paralysis, or executive dysfunction. I can add links to look up what this is if anyone is interested. Basically, my brain does not see check messages or emails simply as "checking messages". It sees every step afterwards and becomes overwhelmed with so many tasks. My brain shuts down and prevents me from doing that particular task.

This isn't meant to be an excuse but simply meant to educate on what has been going on. Hopefully requesting some forgiveness, leniency, and understanding While I combat this issue. Sometimes I may require reminders. I am okay with that as I have noted that I have a deficiency in this area.

Mental health is something that affects approximately 20% of Canadians each year. Below is an article on ADHD and task paralysis for those interested in knowing what I have been going through.

add.org/adhd-paralysis/

Thank you all for your understanding and support. I am trying to do better, please be patient with me while I figure it out.

Charity

12/10/2023

Hello everyone,
I will be replying to all messages regarding bookings this weekend once I am back from out-of-town work.
Thank you - Charity

10/10/2023

Announcement:
The last couple of weeks I have had a lot going on that has prevented me from replying to messages as quickly as I would like to. I appreciate everyone's patience at this time. I will reply as soon as I can. Thank you all for your support and everything you do. I hope to have everything return to somewhat normal in the next week or so.
~Charity

07/06/2023

As we have been extremely busy woth bookings lately, we are not currently able to take on any NEW clients. If you are a potential new client & have already sent in a request for this summer, it will be looked at in the order it was received. However, in order to maintain availability for our already existing clientele, I have decided we need to hit pause on new clients for the time being.

Thank you all so much for your support & understanding.

04/06/2023

Hello all,
Hi Friends,
I'm a little behind on message responses. I will get back to everyone later this evening.
I have had inventory the last two days at my other job, and I need some time to recoup.
Thank you,
Charity ~NKPS

07/05/2023

Hello everyone,

I wanted to make a quick post to let everyone know that I will be taking tomorrow to reply to any messages sent over the last few days. I just returned back late last night from working up north for the last 16 days with my other job and I needed to take today to decompress from the last 2 and a half weeks plus the stressful drive back with all of the wildfires and road closures.

I promise you will all hear from me tomorrow (Sunday) about your requests. I apologize if I have taken a bit longer to get back to you about any requests. After this weekend, we should hopefully be able to return to normal.

Thank you all for your ongoing support and business. We really do appreciate it.

Charity

29/03/2023

Reminder to everyone that I will be out of the country from April 4-13. The office will be closed for inquiries at this time. Any messages sent during this time will be replied to when I return.

If you need to book for later in April or early May, it is best to get it done this weekend, please. I will get to the messages as I can over the next few days.

Thank you for all your support and business.

~Charity NKPS

08/03/2023

Heads up! I am finally taking a proper vacation for the first time since Sept 2019!
I will be taking a Vegas Vacation from April 4-13. The "office" will be closed during this time and I will not be replying to messages unless they are urgent. I need this time for me and to decompress from the last 3.5 years. Thank you again for your on-going support and business.
~ Charity

06/03/2023

I am personally available for any overnight sittings from March 25-April 1 if anyone requires it.
~ Charity
Edited...the cancelation rescheduled so I removed the previous dates.

24/12/2022

SEASONS GREETINGS EVERYONE!!
I hope your holidays season is full of joy and love with your families!
I will be spending the next two days with family and will respond to messages starting the evening of the 26th.
Thank you so much for your support throughout the years.
~ Charity - Nerdykitten Pet Sitting

11/12/2022

Heads up to all those waiting to hear from me.
This week has been hectic. I will be taking extra time tomorrow (Sunday) to get back to people. Thank you for your patience and continued support.

This is a picture of Piper, one of the animals I've been with this week, she has been taking up some of my time along with other commitments.

26/10/2022

I was working a closing shift today so I won't be checking or responding to messages tonight. I am off tomorrow so I will check and respond then. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Here's a photo of my cat, Bento just for the fun of it.
Charity

19/10/2022

We are looking for more contract sitters in the following capacities:
2-3 visits sitters - 1 South Edmonton, 1 West Edmonton, and/or 1 that can go anywhere in Edmonton and Surrounding for visits.
1-2 overnight sitters - Ability to travel all over Edmonton and surrounding for overnight stays. or 1 Southside/Sherwood Park and 1 West End

All sitters must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have reliable transportation (a ride or drive own vehicle preferred)
- Provide a CLEAR Police Information Check (at their own expense)
- Have previous animal experience (previous sitting experience is a perk)
- Provide references of any previous pet sitting, if applicable
- Be able to work long weekends and holidays (we work when people travel) - i.e. Christmas, New Years, Summer months, etc.
*Note: You can work or go to school and still work as a pet sitter. If you have open availability, even better!*
This is a great way to earn extra cash on the side!

Please send a message on our page if you are interested. I will be setting up interviews for next week. They will either be in person or over Zoom Meetings.

06/10/2022

I will be answering messages very infrequently for the next while. Please be patient with me. I have some severe cervical spine issues going on and can barely remain upright, let alone awake. I will get back to everyone it just might take longer than 48hrs. Thank you for your patience & understanding.
Here are pictures of the animals I stayed with last weekend when I could still fully function.

05/10/2022

To those who have messaged in the last few days, I will be responding to your messages at some point tomorrow.
I spent this morning in the hospital for severe cervical spine pain and am taking the remainder of the night to rest
Thank you for your understanding.
Charity

19/09/2022

This needs a repost as both items need to be addressed.

*Office Hours* - I have office hours listed and these are not set in stone. I use them as a guideline of when clients can receive a response back from me. I WILL reply to you once I have time available to do so.

*Bookings* - I am Booking Central. ALL bookings go through this FB page, the IG page, or the form on the website. Please Do Not contact the sitters directly. When you contact other service-based companies (plumbers, electricians, groomers, hair stylists) you contact them through the company. Very rarely are the individuals contacted. Please only book through me via the options listed.

Thank you everyone for your understanding in this matter.
Charity

A quick note regarding bookings & messages.

Some time ago I created "office hours" so that I can maintain a healthy Work-Work-Life balance. These hours are subject to change at any time if my hours at my other employment change for any reason. I ask that clients please respect that because of schedule changes, it might take me an extra day to get back to you, but I WILL get back to you.

Please do not contact sitters directly to make a booking request or change in your booking. All booking requests need to go through me through the messaging system.

Thank you for your continued support. I appreciate it greatly. 💗💙

~Charity

05/09/2022

I took the day today to be with family - Celebrating my niece's birthday, my parents anniversary, and my up-coming birthday.
I will be responding to messages and requests Monday evening after 7pm.
Thank you for your understanding. :)
Charity

31/08/2022

I finished up a week with these 5 cats, and guinea pig...there were 2 hedgehogs too, but they were never out & about!
~Charity

24/08/2022

Our award finally came in! It will have the perfect place to sit on my desk at home!
Thanks again to everyone for your support!

21/08/2022

Anyone who has messaged me in the last few days, I will be responding to all messages tomorrow. I am spending the night with one of my own furbabies who isn't feeling well. Thank you for your understanding.
~Charity

07/08/2022

Visits with Asha, Neo, Ember and the crabs.

07/08/2022

Hanging out with Amber and Leo this weekend. So soft and fluffy! - Sheena

07/08/2022

Poe & I always have the best times together! Follow our TikTok account . I promise I'll get better at posting on there!
🤣🤣🤣
~Charity

04/08/2022

WE HAVE A WEBSITE!!!
Check us out at https://nerdykitten.ca/

01/08/2022

We've seen these two before! Kayla has been staying with Maggie & Bo this weekend! 💗

01/08/2022

Teaghan was hanging out with these two and some guinea pigs the last week!

01/08/2022

I spent the weekend with these Benny and Sunny. Joslin has been spending the days with them while their folks were away on day trips to BVJ!

Yes - Benny was sitting on Sunny's head...I'm sure she got even with him after!

28/07/2022

A look at the fur-babies that Laura has looked after since she joined us.

28/07/2022

Visiting with Barb, Arketta and Nori. -Sheena