I use to do pet sitting for neighbours. I just asked for a donation & the use of their cable tv (I didn't have that at home) & a few can of pop & I'll be set.

But I learned the hard way of leaving the same neighbours in care of my pets.. I lost my Hermit crab "Mr Harry Legs." I had him for about 1 year & he was my only pet at the time.

Another neighbour managed to kill all 5 of my 6 yr old goldfish the 2ed day she had them...

So research ur sitters very very very well...