How would one go about finding a suitable petsitter?

How would one go about finding a suitable petsitter?
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answer:I asked at the upscale pet store where I buy my dog food. They gave me local recommendations and said they knew them personally. I had my husband ask his colleagues at work. I asked at my vet’s and one of the vet techs did pet sitting on the side.
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