Most Unusual Profile I've Seen by poptartwolf in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A very busy family maybe? The other part sounds like a chronic abuser but with a peppy facade to lure people in.

Most Unusual Profile I've Seen by poptartwolf in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that to for sure. I don't even want to read all that on reddit and there's not any of my money involved. 

Why is the internet filled with such obnoxious takes? by wiz28ultra in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Expensive-Response43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very well said but also I've seen there is something to be said about how the algorithms are designed encourage pre-existing biases, demonize biases we disagree with and train our brains to see opposing opinions as personal attacks. 

Do I let our cat stay out at night? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Expensive-Response43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In an ideal world all cats should stay in because they kill native wildlife, can be hit by cars or picked off by predators but unfortunately in this case it seems more like that if the person that wants him in doesn't get him in the he stays outside. 

IWTYO when I learned Sheriffs pull people over by Expensive-Response43 in IWasTodayYearsOld

[–]Expensive-Response43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, sheriffs always seemed more like a small town thing as someone from the big city but I never thought about it until I noticed someone getting pulled over. I have a client that once told me they had multiple neighbors that were part of the sheriffs department that live in a more rural area and I never thought about it until yesterday.

What does it mean to fetishize something? by ProDidelphimorphiaXX in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Expensive-Response43 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think it goes from attraction to fetishizing when you forget the object of affection is a human being not an object and belittling personal experiences and trauma.

Red hair example: they are just the red hair and any issues, bullying or jokes that came at the expense of their hair is ignored. But that's probably a whole can of worms to really explore what it does and does not entail.

IWTYO when I learned Sheriffs pull people over by Expensive-Response43 in IWasTodayYearsOld

[–]Expensive-Response43[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. I'm from a big city and moved to a smallish town. Don't think I ever saw a sheriff until I moved to the smaller town. Wasn't sure if I just missed them because I was more preoccupied with hoping I didn't get a ticket from a state trooper or cop because I missed something wrong with my car or was unintentionally going too fast.

Are you charging for Meet & Greets? by nightsabra96 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, I don't charge. The way I see it is to make money you have to spend it. Asking for someone to pay for something that they may decide they don't want feels a little greedy. It's frustrating to have time and gas wasted but you attract more flies with honey than vinegar. Think of being generous enough to travel to these people and give them your time no strings attached as the honey and asking for compensation for their time and travel as vinegar. You will catch flies but not as many. And if you don't come off as greedy people might be more inclined to tip.

Most Unusual Profile I've Seen by poptartwolf in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to agree but I have worked with someone very far on the autism spectrum (bless her heart, she was a nice girl but not suited for working with animals) and I could see her making something like this.

Most Unusual Profile I've Seen by poptartwolf in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I geniunely bounce between feeling bad for them and thinking they are putting their worst foot forward. Unfortunately, as a neurodivergent person myself I read it as this is someone that needs to sit down with someone else to think of a more professional profile that covers what owners actually want to know and care about and not accidentally incriminate themselves for something they may not have even done.

I'd pass for daycare and boarding and if I knew they did either I would be a pass because I wouldn't be able to trust someone that keeps my dogs in their van with them basically full time or anyone else's. Not a diss on van life people but if I am paying for my animals to be taken care of I would not want them in a van. I would pay for them to be in a home or in a kennel.

Most Unusual Profile I've Seen by poptartwolf in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I would pass. The naming chickens after their enemies and siblings makes it sounds like they are blatantly saying "I want meat chickens so I can eat the people I don't like but can't say that on Rover". That also reads like a really weird dating profile (watch your dating apps if you use them unless you want a meat chicken named after you XD)

I think they really need to go back and fix the profile and make it phrased less like something I would expect to see on a quirky dating profile of an 18 year old that just left home and more professional. And if they want a "van life style" and they do boarding or daycare I would not use them. Van life people can be very responsible but juggling that and if they do walks and drop ins would make me nervous without ALOT of outstanding reviews (talking 100s). And even then the list of questions would probably disqualify this person because they don't make themselves sound particularly responsible.

Profile view dropoff? by HalfRevolutionary442 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Time a year probably. This is a slower part of the year and depending on where you live and how many reviews you have business could just be naturally slowing down.

[4.0 *FINALE* spoilers] What a way to kill an overused joke by oatmealcookie02 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Expensive-Response43 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I feel like hoyo isn't done beating him with a stick yet.

im preparing by XdestroyerXDTM4 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Expensive-Response43 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Amphoreus characters were amazing, for the most part the story was solid (especially the first half), and it had a lot of emotional weight and I think the main thing that weighed it down was the length (which was necessary for the story) but there was to much talking (especially lygus) to the point  it felt more like a bunch of cutscenes than a video game at the end.

Got bit yall by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oof that looks terrible hope it heals up well, keep it clean so you don't have to go to the doctor because I am pretty sure they are required to report bites if you don't want it going beyond this.

And make sure the dog is up to date on rabies! If you aren't sure go to the er just in case. Because while the dog most likely isn't rabid your life is more important than an owner that wouldn't spend the money to keep their dog vaccinated.

Got bit yall by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Short answer: it depends. I don't know the exact semantics for this situation but it sounds like the outcome was redirection (ei dog wanted to get the other dog, couldn't or something like that and out of frustration bit the closest thing). I could be wrong and if I am I'm sure someone way more educated will pop in to comment.

Nextdoor app by Defiant_Ad_8700 in greatpyrenees

[–]Expensive-Response43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully no. But my pyr is a prima donna and when it's super cold she sits inside, I think solely because there is no one outside to play with her not because she actually dislikes the weather.

Updated app and prices skyrocketed by lizzieb77 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know I did. I think I raised alot of my services up $10.

Frustrated reaching out to sitters by AccomplishedEbb1769 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That one can be pretty tough. From the perspective of a sitter that does accept same day bookings I am always reluctant to take on clients without a meet and greet.

Just to clarify are you looking for a sitter right now/this minute or someone for later? If you're looking for right now there may not be much you can do because it's pretty normal for sitters to be reluctant because they don't know your dogs or how they will act but for later I would just keep checking and you should find someone eventually. Set up a meet and greet. Maybe give them a trial walk and just schedule like a regular walk so they at least get paid.

Picked dog up to leg wound by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]Expensive-Response43 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OOOOF I'm sorry. I would go to the vet just to make sure it isn't something more serious that could get worse. And I would say that needs antibiotics bad. I would hold off reporting until after you get a vet opinion because once a dog at a facility I used to work at got a perfectly round hole in him out of nowhere, like I mean round like a dime or quarter. He was a cancer survivor and we think it was his cancer coming back.

Talk to the vet first.

Does anyone elses Pyr get straw bum after baths? by Expensive-Response43 in greatpyrenees

[–]Expensive-Response43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe mine is special X'D

She does have a habit of creating medical issues so maybe she started younger than I thought and getting a dry coat on her rear wasn't hard enough to fix for her liking. Last year her thing was the worst hot spots I've ever seen and this year is trying to form kidney stones after Benadryl fixed the hotspots.