Pet parents are almost always ill at ease whenever they do not have time to take care of their fur babies. Many pet services, including pet sitting applications, have appeared to help them solve the problem. However, there might be risks when leaving pets with a person we know nothing about.
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An unfortunate couple took their horrible experience with a pet sitter from an app to the subreddit
AmItheAsshole. A woman shared that she and her husband turned to a pet sitter to look after their pets, a dog and a parrot, while they were on honeymoon for a week. Their friend gave positive reviews about the app, so they thought the pet sitter was reliable.
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Both pets were rescued
animals with behavior disorders. Therefore, the owners prepared a list of instructions and notes so that the sitter could look after the animals properly. They also gave the pet sitter their mobile numbers and nearby vet address in case some problems emerged.
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The couple paid the sitter half of the wage in advance and promised to give the rest after their honeymoon. During the time they were gone, the pet sitter ensured the animals’ well-being without mentioning details.
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After the vacation, the newlyweds returned home and saw their pets in appalling condition. The dog was left in the backyard without supervision, while the parrot’s cage was covered with a sheet. Due to stress, the bird had plucked feathers until there was a bare spot on his chest.
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The pet sitter tried to justify her actions by blaming the animals for behaving strangely. The owners got crossed with her because of her irresponsibility, so they only paid her half of the rest. The sitter thought she was deceived as the couple did not pay her the amount they had agreed.
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In the comment section, the couple was backed by the internet, while many criticized the pet sitter. If the animals’ abnormal gestures were problems, she should phone the pet owners to find ways to handle them instead of saying they were fine. Due to the sitter’s inconsiderate attitude, the poor animals had to suffer stress and anxiety, not to mention the awful condition of the house. It was her fault when ignoring the owners’ instructions and mistreating the pets.
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Many advised the poster not to pay the terrible pet sitter anymore as she had violated the contract. Moreover, they insisted that the couple should report her to the app if they could.
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Do you think the pet sitter was in the wrong? What would you do if you were the poster? Have you ever hired a pet sitter? Please share your views and experience with us!