Cat Sitter Walks Into House and Knows Something's 'Off' - Then She Finds a 'Hidden' Danger
Pet sitters play a vital role in families with fur babies. Watching over our four-legged family members when we're away, these compassionate caretakers make sure our cat and canine companions have everything they need for food, water, bathroom breaks, and affection. Family pets can get into dangerous situations if left alone too long, so having a reliable sitter is essential.
Julie Nashawaty is a pet sitter with a full roster. She recently went to check in on some cat clients and possibly prevented a disaster.
@julienashawaty As a catsitter, I definitely have some crazy stories that lead to further reasons of how important it is to always having a catsitter check in on your cats at a MINIMUM of once a day. This particular day I experienced a scary situation that could have easily turned into a fire! I walked into a clients house and heard a strange noise and found a hairdryer plugged in and somehow TURNED ON in a freak accident in the house! The apartment was sweltering hot with the hairdryer blasting heat into a blanket and these two babies were all by themselves all night! This is a serious reminder to always unplug your hairdryer after use. It only takes a moment for things to go horribly wrong. Keep your home and more importantly, your babies safe! #FireSafety#HomeSafety#PetSafety#HairdryerHazard#Cats
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Nashawaty shared her visit on TikTok and immediately pointed out the necessity of a daily check-in.
"As a catsitter, I definitely have some crazy stories that lead to further reasons of how important it is to always have a cat sitter check in on your cats at a MINIMUM of once a day," the caption advised. "This particular day, I experienced a scary situation that could have easily turned into a fire!"
She entered the home and instantly heard a very loud and continuous sound. The home was abnormally warm, and both cats were clearly stressed out.
"I walked into a client's house and heard a strange noise and found a hairdryer plugged in and somehow TURNED ON in a freak accident in the house!" the story continued. "The apartment was sweltering hot with the hairdryer blasting heat into a blanket - these two babies were all by themselves all night!"
How the hair dryer was turned on is still a mystery, and it understandably upset both cats. One cat was perched on top of a high dresser, obviously distressed by the constant noise and excessive heat. The other cat was also nervous and anxiously paced. Nashawaty immediately turned off the hair dryer and reassured the felines that they were safe.
Why This Cat Sitter Is Urging Pet Parents to 'Unplug'
Keeping appliances plugged in can be a major fire hazard or cause your pets anxiety and potential injury. Before leaving your home with your pets unattended, check the entire house or apartment to make sure everything is unplugged. Nashawaty reiterated this precaution in the conclusion of her social media post.
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"This is a serious reminder to always unplug your hairdryer after use," she shared. "It only takes a moment for things to go horribly wrong. Keep your home and more importantly, your babies safe!"
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This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 5:10 AM.