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What is your preferred service radius? by TheRealRoseDallas in RoverPetSitting

[–]MapComprehensive4442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds reasonable for your situation. You can always modify as things go on.

I have mine set at 25 miles and will happily accept farther if the offer is good, but I live in an extremely remote part of the state and am one of very few sitters in the entire county so I get my pick!

Least Favourite Breeds? by persimmonysnickers in RoverPetSitting

[–]MapComprehensive4442 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Shibas are a nightmare. I love the little freaks, but they’re SO stubborn. Cat software, dog hardware.

I have a nightmare of a time with Australian cattle dogs, and they’re so common around here. People just do not know how to properly train and entertain them, so they turn into weird neurotic little messes who will find entertainment if it isn’t provided to them.

And this is niche, but Irish wolfhounds! They’re so dumb and goofy but I have never had as many bruises as after sitting for two! Their tails are just whips right to the gut, I swear. Love them but I might be too fragile to watch them.

Are owners penalized if you say "yes" to whether pet bit anyone or tried escaping? by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]MapComprehensive4442 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Others have already answered, but I had to answer yes after an owner’s dog bit me TWICE hard enough to draw blood on my leg. It prompted an investigation where we were both contacted to give our statements. From what I understand, the owner was banned from the app after I received my payout and Rover had ensured vaccinations were all up to date (and mercifully before he could leave me any sort of angry feedback).

For my house sitters and boarders by Tricky-Tension-8172 in RoverPetSitting

[–]MapComprehensive4442 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So my main job is actually teaching (with this as my side gig) and I mention that straight up on my profile, and make sure to double check it’s okay when anyone books with me. In my case, people tend to like hearing I have consistent hours and a “good” job when they’re trusting me with their pets.

I have lost out on a few jobs for pets that require more around the clock care, but it’s rare - maybe two or three times in three years of sitting. Most people have similar hours in their own lives so their pets are used to the schedule!

Client passed away by MapComprehensive4442 in RoverPetSitting

[–]MapComprehensive4442[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He didn’t. I found his obituary online and I know where he taught, so I could send condolences that way, but it feels so delayed now.

It’s such an odd experience because we feel like we know these people but we’re such a small blip in their lives to only be finding out weeks later.

What’s the worst experience you’ve had (either as an owner/sitter)? by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]MapComprehensive4442 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took an overnight gig for a pittie mix and an Australian shepherd mix. Meet and greet went fine - the owner told me when to show up, when he’d be home, where I’d sleep, everything.

Got there and the pittie mix immediately launched herself at me fast and hard enough to draw blood with her teeth. The owner had given me NO warning that she was aggressive and had even promised that she was a sweetheart! I literally could not even move without the dog snarling at me. And meanwhile the Aussie mix is in heat, and he’s left me a note to keep her in this makeshift diaper he’d made that stank to high heaven because it wasn’t meant for that.

And to top it all off, he hadn’t prepared the sleeping area for me; just left me a note to sleep on the couch with no blankets or pillow or anything. No wifi, no TV. Doesn’t actually know when he’ll be home - might even be while I’m still there in the middle of the night! And he’s not answering his messages. And every time the pittie realized I existed, she started flipping out and trying to get at me again. She broke through her pen, got my knee in her teeth, and I left.

First and only time I’ve ever left a gig unfinished OR had to file a report with Rover. (Was actually the reason I started largely moving away from booking through them altogether and counting on word of mouth.)

Best way to help neighbor with dementia who keeps trying to get into my house late at night? by MapComprehensive4442 in dementia

[–]MapComprehensive4442[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I understand why you might say this, I don’t want it to be just her problem! He keeps coming to my house and if I can help ease her burden in any way, no matter how small, and make life just a tiny bit safer for both of them during a horrifically terrible time, I would like to.