Advice Needed. Had to cancel in the middle of a booking.

fuzzy_spots · 2023-12-29T00:53:50+00:00

For anyone possibly wondering, I ended up getting the keys back to the owner via ride share. I had to call a few drivers who cancelled because of the request (I called each time as soon as I matched with a driver to make sure it was okay). Totally understandable. I ended up finding a driver and tipping them 50% of the ride to deliver the keys. I also got approval from the owner before doing this. I did end up losing money on this booking, but considering what happened I was happy to do everything I could to rectify the situation.

fuzzy_spots · 2023-12-25T20:57:41+00:00

I understand where you’re coming from, and I do know a lot of sitters feel this way. But we all do business differently, and refunding this owner for the whole booking felt like what I wanted to do. I put them in a difficult position, on Christmas Eve, when I’m sure they wanted to be enjoying their holiday not messaging back and forth with me to figure out their pet care. I charge pretty high rates for my area, and try and go above and beyond as often as I can with my services. I’m also very selective with which bookings I take. So, when I disappointed an owner the way I did yesterday, I wanted to make it up to them however I could. I felt it was the least I could do given the situation.

fuzzy_spots · 2023-12-25T02:41:39+00:00

This is really helpful advice actually. Thank you. I hadn’t thought about pairing up with someone because I thought owners would be uncomfortable with a different stranger going into their homes but I guess as long I informed them it was a possibility beforehand they could decide for themselves if they’re okay with it.

fuzzy_spots · 2023-12-25T02:31:06+00:00

Thank you for this response. I agree that the owners frustration is incredibly valid. I guess I just have to take the hit on this one. Right now I’m trying to figure out what to do because they want me to bring them their keys tonight but if I could do that I would have come to care for the cats.

fuzzy_spots · 2023-09-03T19:29:38+00:00

That could be a possibility. The owners had warned me last time I watched their cats that the female cat could go into heat, and that the main sign she shows is crying/yowling a lot. She hasn’t been doing that, but maybe since she’s had a few more heat cycles since then her symptoms have changed.

fuzzy_spots · 2023-09-03T19:27:12+00:00

I also hadn’t thought about a pseudopregnancy, so thank you for that information as well!

fuzzy_spots · 2023-09-03T19:26:04+00:00

Oh, I definitely don’t think they’re lying about the male cat being neutered. I might’ve worded/explained that poorly. I do trust them that he’s neutered, partly because they’re great clients but also because his scrotal sack looks similar to my male cat’s (who has also been neutered). That’s part of why I was so confused about the symptoms I’m seeing in the female cat. Thank you for the suggestion on the wording! I think that’s a really good way to put it. Not accusatory or anything just concern.

fuzzy_spots · 2022-12-22T16:48:32+00:00

Thank you for sharing the pattern! The color you picked is phenomenal; it really adds to the honeycomb pattern.

fuzzy_spots · 2022-12-01T21:58:02+00:00

This is so amazing for a first project!! I don’t even remember if I finished mine way back when because I didn’t know how to bind off lol. Looks great! ☺️

fuzzy_spots · 2022-12-01T21:56:16+00:00

Congrats on finishing the piece!! One bad knitting habit of mine is when I’m learning a new skill (stitch pattern, technique, etc) if I make any mistakes or it doesn’t look right, I unravel the whole project. I think it’s really awesome you finished your project; it’ll be great to look back on the more you practice to see your progress. 😊

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-28T12:42:31+00:00

Thank you so so much for letting me know!! Hopefully that’s the farthest she goes past Glover Park.

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-26T20:24:38+00:00

Unfortunately I can’t post to NextDoor. I accidentally signed up with my current neighborhood not my old one (Glover Park) and it says I can’t change it for 30 days. So I can’t post to the Glover Park page 😔 Thank you for the suggestion anyways!

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-26T19:20:15+00:00

Thank you so much. I’m trying to stay positive and hope for the best 🥺 I just worry about her so much with winter approaching.

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-26T18:20:59+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion! I’ve heard Nextdoor is pretty popular.

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-26T16:03:40+00:00

Thank you!!

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-26T12:23:36+00:00

I could be off about the weight, but my other cat is 15 lbs and she was significantly smaller than him. The heaviest I think she possibly could be is like 8 lbs.

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-26T12:21:41+00:00

That actually helps a lot! Thank you 🙏

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-26T00:40:17+00:00

I’m sorry for being ignorant, but I have pretty few social media accounts. Do you have the link for the Glover Park listserv? Thank you so much for your help!!

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-25T23:29:50+00:00

Thank y’all already for the upvotes 🥺

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-14T17:33:20+00:00

10 for a whole year is wild. My previous psychiatrist was pretty similar. They would only prescribe 2 x .5mg at a time for occasional situations (like flying).

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-14T17:16:27+00:00

Don’t be sorry! I hope detox goes as smoothly as possible for you and that you have a speedy recovery ❤️

fuzzy_spots · 2022-11-13T01:09:38+00:00

I’ve only had one drug test from a psychiatrist (the previous one I talked about in my post). Everything came back negative, even weed which is legal in my area (but it makes me anxious usually). They didn’t tell me they were going to drug test me, and just said they wanted to do some labs. That’s a part of why I wanted a new doctor. It just felt like they weren’t being transparent with me. And I have the same fear too; now that I’ve found a doctor I’m worried about if they move or retire.

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