{"id":10947,"date":"2022-11-07T12:39:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T10:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/?p=10947"},"modified":"2024-03-19T13:38:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T11:38:25","slug":"how-a-love-for-cat-sitting-turned-into-a-thriving-hospitality-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/how-a-love-for-cat-sitting-turned-into-a-thriving-hospitality-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How a love for cat-sitting turned into a thriving hospitality business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A hotel management plugin on WordPress helps me with all aspects of online reservations.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>We live in an era of pet-friendly restaurants, doggy day care and fashion lines for the discerning pet. 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They also have use of a concierge (Theresa) when they feel the need for company or a playmate. Webcams are hidden in strategic places that allow owners to see what their cats are up to from afar. 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