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Can I ask my new neighbours to feed my cat?

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Roxietrees · 08/04/2025 13:05

Just wondering if I’m being a bit cheeky with this one or if it’s a reasonable request so opinions appreciated! I’ve lived in my new house for a couple months now and have lovely new next door neighbour's- a retired couple who have been super helpful with telling me about bin days, what’s going on in the area etc etc. we have each others’ numbers and they recently looked after my keys for me when I had to unexpectedly go away for work for 3 weeks and gave them to my mum who was looking after my daughter on and off at the house (I’m a single parent, shared custody). I got them some chocolates to say thanks. Anyway to get to the point - I’m planning on going away for 4 days and now that I live in a rural area can’t find any cat sitters on the apps I used to use at my old place. Is it reasonable to ask them to come in once a day and feed my cat for me? I’d be happy to pay them but that seems an awkward thing to suggest. Am I being a bit cheeky asking or is it a reasonable request? Unfortunately they don’t have any pets I can repay the favour with

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Discobooloo · 08/04/2025 23:19

Maybe ask them if they have any recommendations or know anyone, they may have or they may offer!

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