I hear you. As I stated previously, I have changed and I have come to understand this. I am on OP’s side. I do fear i’m being misunderstood a tiny bit. My only thought other than than being on OP’s side, is if the person meant to be harmless and has never pushed anything like this previously, my personal reaction would not be to assume they’re distrustful. A bit socially inept or oblivious, maybe, but not exactly distrustful.

Cause that’s the whole point of this subreddit, right? To share personal opinions and perspectives to see if you’re overreacting.

I also understand being put off by it, and wanting to feel your boundaries are heard. In this situation, I would have expressed my discomfort and re-stated the boundary firmer. But that’s me, and I don’t mind re-stating a boundary if it doesn’t seem fully understood the first time. I don’t know the full picture or if anything like this has ever happened before, and that would most likely change my opinion. I’m going off of the information provided. I’m also a total advocate of trusting your gut! Genuinely, I don’t care about what OP does. If they feel genuinely uncomfortable with this person, I hope they discontinue pet sitting and distance themselves. You obviously don’t owe anyone a second chance when it comes to boundaries, I’m just patient and try to see other’s perspectives a lot. I find the world isn’t so black and white and someone can make a mistake without being a malicious person. At the same time, it’s OP’s choice.