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glider sitter tips
#798552
06/24/09 10:45 PM
06/24/09 10:45 PM
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Giznosesmama
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Giznosesmama
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k so i have someone coming over to feed my gliders while im gone. i have all of the dishes pre-made and in the freezer. so they dont have to do anything. what numbers should i leave them or things to look for? thanks.
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Re: glider sitter tips
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#798564
06/24/09 11:41 PM
06/24/09 11:41 PM
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sheila82
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sheila82
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Well, they should obviously have your number, and your vets number. And if your vet isn't available 24 hours, you need to find one that is, so you can leave that info as well. You need to have them watch the water bottle to make sure they are drinking, and let them know how much they normally eat. Have them watch their stool, to make sure it's still firm. That's all I can think of at the moment, I'm sure someone can add to what I'm leaving out.
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#798580
06/25/09 12:17 AM
06/25/09 12:17 AM
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shar0na
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shar0na
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One little thing that I can think of: if this person is comfortable, you may want to have them check pouches for loose threads and do a quick once over on the toys to make sure everything's good and safe
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Re: glider sitter tips
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#798583
06/25/09 12:33 AM
06/25/09 12:33 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 22,749 80 acres of paradise in KS
Dancing
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Glideritis Anonymous
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Posts: 22,749
80 acres of paradise in KS
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Take some of the phone numbers off here that people have in their signitures (are you networked) incase they (your sitter) isn't sure and unable to reach the vet.
620-704-9109 Judge not until you have walked in their shoes and lived their lives. What you see online is only part of the story.
I could have missed the pain But I'd of had to miss the dance
The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.
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Re: glider sitter tips
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#798589
06/25/09 12:57 AM
06/25/09 12:57 AM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,108 Phoenix AZ
chattrbabe
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Glider Addict
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Posts: 4,108
Phoenix AZ
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I glidersit for a member here and I have a checklist for myself to go through. Make sure the cage is completely secure and all gliders are there. All doors are shut on the cage and secured. Toilet seats down or a suggie can drown Powder room door closed Nothing full of water left in the sink or anywhere Food is there and ready for them (at night) and water bottles are good to go And I keep a book with me of emergency vet numbers and other vet numbers. Also I have Bourbon and Suz's number in my book, in case the vets or emergency vets doesn't answer. My number is 480 246 5668 - I also have texting.
Last edited by chattrbabe; 06/25/09 12:58 AM. Reason: add my number
Ash
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Re: glider sitter tips
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#798661
06/25/09 09:47 AM
06/25/09 09:47 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,082 Hampton, Virginia
vagraphix
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Ashley I sent you a copy of the boarding agreement I use when I glider sit. If anyone wants a copy please PM your email address.
Debra Two sons in the U.S. Army Slaves to: Mikki, Loki & Thor dogs: Morgan & Isabella Bunnies Bob & TMan RIP Wellington, Minnie & Dazzle bunny, Willow July 6 2013, Squirtle 7-24-09, Maggie May 12-14-10 Licensed wildlife rehabilitator - Cottontail Rabbits & Squirrels
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Re: glider sitter tips
[Re: vagraphix]
#798741
06/25/09 12:23 PM
06/25/09 12:23 PM
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Giznosesmama
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Giznosesmama
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thanks guys! i totally fogot about them checking the water bottle.. wow thanks
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#798751
06/25/09 12:47 PM
06/25/09 12:47 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,968 Northeast Indiana
minkasmom
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Serious Glideritis
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Posts: 5,968
Northeast Indiana
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Make sure they know where your ER kit is, what's in it, what each thing is used for...
Has the babysitter handled your glider(s) before? And everyone is "comfortable" with each other?
Do you have a glider buddy nearby who the babysitter can call if an emergency comes up? I know of somebody who lives in Minnesota, just not sure where you 2 are in proportion to each other.
I'd add Dancing and Linda Sardou to your emergency contact list also...they're both good with suggie-mergencies.
I'm sure I'll come up with more...just out of lunch time.
Minkasmom (Papillon Kisses) Slave to: 25 gliders,4 cats, and ONE husband (can't handle two, lol!) Remembering all my lost loves
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#798837
06/25/09 04:18 PM
06/25/09 04:18 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,204 Sedona, AZ
ozzi
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Glider Addict
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thanks guys! i totally forgot about them checking the water bottle.. wow thanks Extra water bottle hooked up case one leaks out. Head counts every night, and every morning. Instructions what to do if one gets out of the cage. Pat
Pat You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.....Unknown Rest in Peace our little sweet friends that have crossed over the "Rainbow Bridge". I miss you Boo-Boo, Lucy, BJ, and Fivel
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Re: glider sitter tips
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#798844
06/25/09 04:25 PM
06/25/09 04:25 PM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 7,748 New Jersey
JillMarie
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Serious Glideritis
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 7,748
New Jersey
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Double check (ok I triple check)cage doors...I know I am kinda OCD but when I close it I Jiggle it to make sure it is secure and as I walk away I look back at it to make sure it is still ok and the latch is all the way secure. my hubby laughs at me but TWICE he has gone to bed and left the latch not 100% closed on HIS cage and woke up to HIS gliders romping through the house!
this is kinda funny...I keep a butterfly net handy in case they get loose when we arenot home and my son has to catch them.
I also put two water bottles in each cage...one "ball type" and the other is the "water silo" (which I like better because it cant fail ot get stuck in any way) 2 bottles may be a good idea if you are worried the "sitter" wont check them
Last edited by JillMarie; 06/25/09 04:29 PM.
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Re: glider sitter tips
[Re: ozzi]
#798847
06/25/09 04:26 PM
06/25/09 04:26 PM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,969 Syracuse, NY
Kiiru
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Posts: 2,969
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Let them know that they can ONLY feed them their dinner or the treats you have for them. No extra stuff! I know how some people are all "AWW! I bet they'd like to try ______"
Do you have hand sanitizer handy? Might want to leave a note to have them use it if the sugs are going to be up when they feed them.
-Nicole 2 doves,1 dog,and 5 gliders... * Yin and Yang * Razzle, Tictac, and Kitkat - "The trio"
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Re: glider sitter tips
[Re: Kiiru]
#798885
06/25/09 05:50 PM
06/25/09 05:50 PM
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BelladonnasMom
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BelladonnasMom
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If you are comfortable with the sitter, you can always leave a check in case emergency vet care is needed. I always leave a blank check, made out to my vet stuck to the freezer door when I go out of town, just in case...
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