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Originally Posted by Jacksmom052709  Like the OP said, she has had to deal with not so nice clients, bounced checks, sick animals (even one passed away while the parents were on vacation), locks (or pass codes for alarms) changed and setting off alarms, spouses forgetting that the pet sitter is scheduled and they come home early from business trips, kids who throw parties while their parents are out of town because they don't know the pet sitter is coming over, she deals with poops and pee, throw up and let's not forget about the weather - the pets still have to go outside in the rain and snow and heat.... That said, she does get to wear sweat pants and doesn't have to worry about wearing make up or fixing her hair (the pets love her regardless of what she looks like). |
YES to all of this! LOL.
I had one person scream at me because her dog was out of the crate when she got home. I hadn't left it open - he climbed his way out of the back of it. Which she did not think to check before yelling at me *sigh*
There's a husband who is often home when I get there, which CAN be awkward. LOL.
I have sooo many keys on my keyring, and codes to remember for alarms and doors, etc.
I've been thrown up on quite a few times. I've picked up LOTS of poo.
I did walk in on a dog that I thought was dead - his eyes rolled back in head, all that. He was an older dog. I immediately called the owner, etc, but it was scary!
Rain/snow/cold/really hot weather ALL suck.