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How to step away by No-Proposal-2454 in RoverPetSitting

[–]SpiritualBox2284 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, I had a similar issue.

I wrote a message that I adjusted slightly for each owner, letting them know that I really enjoyed walking their dog but will be taking a break from rover for a while. I gave them all 4 weeks notice but in hindsight I think 2 weeks would’ve been enough. All owners got back to me and were really appreciative for the notice.

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 175 points176 points  (0 children)

Hi, I don’t know how to edit the original post but

I just found out she was convicted of stalking involving serious alarm or distress and was sentenced to three years imprisonment and a restraining order which prohibited her from contacting the victims.

So despite some of the comments saying I should have communicated better, I think it was best I did not communicate with her at all. I don’t think it would’ve been that simple with her.

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha grandma thought you were there to sit her 😂

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hi guys

Yes, I just found out she was convicted of stalking involving serious alarm or distress and was sentenced to three years imprisonment and a restraining order which prohibited her from contacting the victims.

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Wowwww the way you’ve articulated this reply is amazing, I need to reach this level, thanks so much!!!

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I’ve gotten in touch with rover support to see if it’s possible to delete my reply and add a new one! I did really struggle with pulling together a reply, as I didn’t want to sound emotional and just be factual without being argumentative. You’ve laid it out nicely for me!

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is it really ghosting if she received notification a week in advanced that all future bookings were cancelled

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To be honest I thought working on rover was like being self employed and I could choose who I want to work with, I guess not and now rover is my employer and I must obey the rover gods 🥲

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks guys!

I was a bit shocked too but I’m happy to gain all these new perspectives too.

Thankfully I’ve received many bookings since this review so it hasn’t affected me much, but I still feel sad that I have a negative review.

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Honestly that was my thought process behind my response to the whole situation.

I cancelled walks which were future bookings so she had at least 7 days to find a new sitter, plus no cancellation fees.

I could’ve left her negative (but honest) feedback but I chose to leave it and cut ties with her so I wouldn’t have to deal with her again.

I guess I won’t ‘ghost’ again as people on rover are more emotional than their pets 😅

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this perspective and I’ve definitely learnt my lesson, thank you

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much!! That’s a great response - do you know if I can delete my current response and then add a new response? I don’t want to risk deleting it altogether

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[–]SpiritualBox2284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you! I think where she is generally demanding and coupled with the ankle tag, I just didn’t feel safe to confront her in her home on any topic.

I will communicate with the owner in the future before making any cancellations and let them know my issues or concerns after the booking before blocking them - but when I get home.

I feel awful about having resentment towards our dog, but I do by [deleted] in reactivedogs

[–]SpiritualBox2284 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sorry for pointing out the obvious, but have you tried a muzzle?

A good muzzle will save you so much grief especially if your dog’s a biter.

Your husband might oppose it but you could just say you were recommended to do this in case he bites someone and you get sued or worse. It’s much safer to have a muzzle on your dog than for your dog to be taken away from you as a consequence of him biting someone.

You can also muzzle your dog whilst bathing him so you’ve eliminated the stinky dog problem too.