Mr Woof and Miss Meow have now had their first experience of having a pet sitter while I am away. Mr Woof warmed to the idea once he learned walks were involved. Miss Meow thought it prudent to hide, and my pet sitter possibly believes I was lying about having a cat at all as she did not show herself the whole time. It took about an hour of me being home for her decide it was safe to come out, but she seems relaxed enough and is lounging in an arm chair doing a thorough groom now.