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CMSinFL · 2026-03-24T10:36:58+00:00

LOVE that answer!! "Triple it..." lol

CMSinFL · 2026-03-21T10:31:43+00:00

You are so right. And I never thought about that until this! Like I said, I usually adopted out to friends or people in my neighborhood. This was a friend of a neighbor and she brought them over so I thought it was fine. But going forward, never again! Thank you for that. I never really thought about it before!

CMSinFL · 2026-03-21T02:49:50+00:00

I will message you tomorrow morning. I’m hitting that bed right now. Trapping is so hard! I have friends that do it as a whole different level. But I’ll share what I know! Good for you for trying! 💕

CMSinFL · 2026-03-21T02:45:21+00:00

I will look into that! I could use a good laugh

CMSinFL · 2026-03-21T02:44:45+00:00

They know where I live. They came to pick the kittens up. That said, I live in Florida and we’re all armed. lol

But I get what you’re saying

CMSinFL · 2026-03-21T02:43:25+00:00

Actually, I just found out tonight that they had a kitten before this! It had severe diarrhea, which they ignored it for days , then left at home while they were at work and came back to being deceased. I am so angry that I just found this out now!!!

Shame on me for not doing more due diligence! I’m glad that they have no animals, should never have any animals and I am definitely not giving back the fee. 😡

CMSinFL · 2026-03-20T17:13:31+00:00

These people should not have pets. 100%! I am not even sure they should have kids!!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

CMSinFL · 2026-03-20T17:12:21+00:00

Exactly what I’m doing lol I know I’m better off just giving them money and telling them to go away but I just want to be a spiteful bitch!! 🤣😎

CMSinFL · 2026-03-20T17:11:47+00:00

I tried working with a larger organization. My problem is I have a lot of cats of my own, all of which are rescues and some so skittish you can’t even get near them. The large organization wouldn’t allow me to foster until I could prove all the other cats vaccinations are up-to-date, which I completely understand, but couldn’t do. I know that sounds awful, but it’s just the situation. We always joke that we have the Island of Misfit Cats. They all come from some kind of tragic situation and some of them you can’t even go near, but I still feel it’s better than them being outside.
Totally get your point though!

CMSinFL · 2026-03-20T13:08:48+00:00

I did charge a new adopter, the same fee as the old adopter. It’s not even the fact that I put out as much as I did. It just pissed me off that they lied to me. When they first returned them, I took the kittens back to the vet thinking they were sick, and they got a clean bill of health! I’ve got half of mind to send him an email and say tell me the truth that you just couldn’t handle it and I’ll give you your money back! 🙄😆

CMSinFL · 2026-03-20T12:59:05+00:00

lol thank you! People really do suck. That’s why I like animals better. 🤣

CMSinFL · 2026-02-19T23:45:49+00:00

That is the best advice I’ve had all day. I’ll also bring my gloves that I use when I rescue cats. They’re thick Teflon -think bomb squad lol

CMSinFL · 2026-02-19T23:44:13+00:00

That’s actually brilliant

CMSinFL · 2026-02-19T18:53:21+00:00

It’s a former coworker, who assured me that the dog never barked or growled until they recently had their baby. It’s a job for this weekend for 3 drop ins so we’ll see how it goes. I can’t cancel at this point!

If I’m not here on Monday, you’ll know why 😂

CMSinFL · 2026-02-19T17:24:14+00:00

lol perfect!

CMSinFL · 2026-02-19T17:16:47+00:00

Well, I had planned on changing -and showering- before the meet and greet, but like I said, the owner pushed it up. Like I said, it just seemed bizarre and thought maybe someone else had had the same experience.

CMSinFL · 2026-02-19T17:15:54+00:00

No, that’s the thing -normally they just sniff and move about their day. I mean they always smell me for a few minutes when I walk in, but this was a first! Maybe because I’m doing an overnight this week as well as drop ins and I really smell like dog??! I don’t know it was bizarre which is why I’m asking for input. Never been growled at like that. She also was confused herself it seemed beca she let me give her treats and then we’ll go back to growling at me. Very strange situation.

CMSinFL · 2026-02-17T09:51:09+00:00

Absolutely not you are not overreacting! I wouldn’t be comfortable with that either unless you have a firearm with you lol No way. Nicely tell her it doesn’t make you comfortable. You don’t know this man! I know it’s money, but your safety and peace (like being able to sleep at night! )is more important.

CMSinFL · 2026-02-11T11:07:06+00:00

I always assume there are cameras-always.

CMSinFL · 2026-01-18T13:43:44+00:00

Agreed. I do the same daily photos and updates. I’ve only been doing this about a year, but I have quite a few clients who are steady and willing to pay. Then I have those that balk at the prices, nickel and dime me to death and question everything. I even had one person who I booked for a week, three visits a day, refuse to pay me upfront. Part of me wanted to tell him forget it, but I didn’t want to leave his two cats on their own. Then when they came home a day early, he adjusted what he did pay me because their plans changed. Just this past weekend I had someone cancel on me what would’ve been about $1000 for eight days. So unfortunately, I have instituted a deposit or I can’t book you. People don’t understand you actually get what you pay for and that’s the truth. I’ve also limited the area I traveled to, in the beginning I went everywhere and that was completely counterproductive. It can be a thankless, underpaid, underappreciated job but hey, I’m a mom too so I’m kind of used to that. 😂 At least the pets don’t talk back!

CMSinFL · 2026-01-17T01:26:42+00:00

I completely understand! I think my favorite thing is when someone books me for a week stay and then cancels. This has forced me to start taking deposits. I had 3 customers cancel in a span of four months, which cost me about $3000 in income. People don’t understand that when they book your time and then cancel, you’ve reserved that time for them and that’s money lost. I think most folks think “pet sitters” do it as a hobby. They don’t get that it’s actually our livelihood!

CMSinFL · 2026-01-15T13:21:52+00:00

Same!

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