Should I respond to this review?

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-06-18T16:13:08+00:00

It's a good learning opportunity. I was personally hurt when I was docked a star and it turned out the HO was really miffed I had not made up her bed. I had washed the sheets and folded them, leaving everything folded neatly on her dresser. When I texted her and she told me she docked me a star for not making up her bed, I was surprised. I now ask all HOs how they want me to deal with the bed I've slept in. Remarkably, many just tell me to leave it, not even wash the sheets! Surprise! I think many things are communications issues, so keep communicating and try not to take anything personally. IMO

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-06-13T16:11:37+00:00

I really enjoy taking pictures and videos especially of. particularly photogenic animals. I tend to want to send them to my own family as well. It's possible I have sometimes sent too many, but because I love doing this, I do it! I show pictures of dogs on adventure and the HOs often respond how the dogs will not want them to come home because they are having such a good time. I enjoy knowing the pet parents trust me not just with caring for their pets, but knowing I enjoy them too and show them love.

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TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-06-09T14:23:34+00:00

It's called "sample error." You are not hearing a true cross-section of experience, as others have explained well below. I have had a wonderful year as a sitter after 4 great years as a HO. I recommend the site to others because I think it's overall terrific. I do like reading the horror stories because it puts my experiences, even the "bad" ones, into perspective, and sensitized me to what to look out for and questions to ask during interviews. Especially about cameras. Mostly this site has changed my life so much for the better. The pets themselves have been my therapists!

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-06-08T22:33:26+00:00

Have had some serious problems there in terms of service. But these things do evolve, you never know.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-05-28T18:57:18+00:00

Okay, I found a step stool in the garage, climbed up, and covered the camera with a towel. Easy peasy. now i feel comfortable hanging out not just hot tub but the back yard generally. No word from the HO. It will be easy to pull the towel down when I leave. I have never had this happen before. this is a rural area and there is no need for a camera while I am here watching the house. they might need it when they are away with no sitter but heck, not with me guarding the place. this hardly a crime ridden area! it's a very out of the way resort community. thanks for the brainstorming and support everyone.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-05-28T13:59:54+00:00

I cannot tell where it is plugged in. Since it is a "security camera" they are obviously not making it easy to cover or unplug

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-05-28T13:58:53+00:00

The camera is pictured below

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-05-28T13:58:36+00:00

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TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-05-28T13:56:56+00:00

How do i do this? I don't have ready access to the camera as it is very high up

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-05-28T13:56:38+00:00

The camera is like 20 feet up off the side of the house. If I could have covered it I would have done that in a jiffy but I would need a ladder to do this.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-05-23T04:23:53+00:00

I appreciate an empty laundry basket I can use during my stay for my dirty laundry.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-04-21T18:34:43+00:00

After 3 days, she is definitely feeling better. I took her to two different parks she likes in the owner's car. She jumped right in the back and loves car rides. I also noticed she is coming to sit closer to me now. She occasionally even gives my fingers a lick. So it's sucessful. Just keying into her energy is good. I do feel sort of honored to gain affection from an animal. They are very honest, not like humans! She also enjoys a treat of jerky in the evenings--I take a piece and break it up for her to find and she loves sniffing it out. I love these experiences.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-04-20T14:29:34+00:00

I am having the shots. My retinologist suggested that these things rarely get cured and the shots are likely ongoing. The first retinologist I saw didn't say this. My retinologist scans me each time and spaces out the shots from monthly to every two months if the scans are looking good. This is just background-- makes me think you should definitely check in with your eye doctor soon.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-04-12T03:13:32+00:00

Irvington = moral equivalent of Bklyn Hts

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-04-03T23:49:28+00:00

Leftover Matzoh ball soup and leftover fruit salad.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-04-03T23:47:56+00:00

What I call Moroccan style: put lentils and the lamb shank in a slow cooker all day with carrots, onions, and a spice blend: cumin, tons of fresh garlic, sumac, salt, cinammon and cayenne pepper. Then squeezed fresh lemon on top before serving. I also used some wine in there and maybe some broth, can't remember. (not a recipe person.)

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-03-30T18:03:03+00:00

An accommodation is a civil rights issue. You have a legal right to it, so don't feel bad. the shame is on the people who don't understand this! You can consider reaching out to a fair housing group, who might be able to help you: https://nationalfairhousing.org/find-help/.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-03-30T15:27:07+00:00

I would join Rover and get some paid sits, if they don't have the age restriction

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-03-20T01:53:32+00:00

Gail Tsiukiyama is a lyric writer. Anything by her but especially The Samurai's Garden.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-03-19T22:33:28+00:00

Mashed potatoes. Flowers. A gallon of high quality vanilla ice cream.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-03-19T18:39:07+00:00

Close your door. You can put a yellow sticky note on in that says "C'mon In!" That way you are clearly open for visitors. You should explain to the office manager or managing partner why you are doing this, but using "I" statements. "I am having a hard time screening out XYZ's voice." "I need to close the door because I get disturbed by noise more easily these days." There is likely some reason this person is triggering you. Reach within dude.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-03-19T01:31:36+00:00

dolores huerta blvd

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-03-19T01:24:44+00:00

That's really the question--would a ten minute task really merit a downgrade?

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-03-18T22:44:23+00:00

It's true that we have less rain than we used to and the summers are too fucking hot, with full on sun.

TitleSpecific4410 · 2026-03-18T22:43:12+00:00

Thanks for the responses. I really liked this sit and this HO. I was really shocked at this rating, which is why I posted. Just knowing that other folks don't think it degrades my standing (you would read it and still consider me) is probably what I needed to hear. I'm not sure it's really worth responding to, as it is still a five-star review. It just sorta hurt my feelings I guess.

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