I am a full time pet sitter. I started this a year ago when I couldnt find work after a year of being unemployed. My only wish is I didnt start it sooner. I love animals, it is a real passion. I have dozens of clients and get lots of referrals.
Well, yesterday I had my first screw up. I knew the day would come because everyone cant be perfect.
I went for my last visit of the day & when I got there I realized I didnt have keys to the apartment. This is a LUXURY apt in a high end of Dallas. Not just everyone can afford to live at this place. I searched my car for 15 minutes before calling her. When I called she was very nice, offered to leave work early, I told her I could come to her office and gets keys. Then I suggested getting a set from the management office. Well, I did and I had my normal 30 minutes of play time with her maltese. He is a precious dog, but I do feel sorry for him. He is not allowed to go outside and can only have toys when supervised. He can only go to his potty pad when supervised. He is a perfect dog and I love him so much. I really enjoy my visits with him.
I left to go home and was faced with 2 hours of traffic. On my way, I got a text message saying she was having an anxiety attack because she didnt know where her keys were & she was afraid her dog would be stolen. Seriously? She doesnt live in the hood! She then called me. She was totally upset, I asked her to calm down. She started yelling at me! She wanted to know exactly where I was, when I would be home to search for the keys.
Well, I couldnt find them. Me and my husband searched for 3 hours. I was sick...litearally throwing up with nausea. I have suffered with migraines 8 years and stuff like this sets it off. She called and he answered and told her that the keys werent labeled and nothing was going to happen. He was getting really mad. My husband knew that my stress and sickness came from her and all he could think about was how bad I would get during the night. I didnt sleep last night, I was throwing up and my heart was racing. She continued to text me telling me it was going to cost 150.00 to change the locks and how her dog is everything to her and she was afraid he would be stolen. UGH!! She said the person that had the keys would get in and steal him before police answered to the alarm.
To top it off, her cousin is a dear friend and client of mine. He got in a yelling match with her and told her he would not allow her to abuse me. (he said she has issues and he should have never told her about me) He proceeded to tell her that I have cared for his SIX DOGS for a year and never a problem. He told her he trusted me with his dogs and life & would never trust her. She brought up the fact they were family and she couldnt believe he was taking my side. It was really bad!
Today, I am trying to recover. I feel like crap. My head feels like it is going to explode. I had to cancel my morning trips because nothing will stay down.
Seriously, am I the only human that makes mistakes??!! I lost keys for crying out loud. I didnt kill her dog or hurt her!! UGH
I dont want to go back & that breaks my heart because i love her dog so much. But, I just dont think I can deal with this. Thanks for listening, I needed someone to hear me.
