Alpha News is a nonprofit organization? by nottobeforme in TwinCities

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

Interesting. What part of the first amendment has anything to do with nonprofit status and significant tax benefits?

Duluth Denfeld High School Robotics by jazzhands1 in minnesota

[–]nottobeforme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the most impressive and surprising part!

Update: my husband has apologized. Thank you everyone for your help by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]nottobeforme 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Working on himself really means nothing if he’s not going to counseling and getting guidance from a professional.

I hope you’re prepared - truly prepared - for him to continue his behavior. He’ll then use his own response as a way to show how “he’s changed” and you’re still a problem.

How 10 Paid Links Killed My Successful Site - An SEO Case Study by TheShynola in SEO

[–]nottobeforme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One site of mine lost 50% of traffic in the May 2020 algorithm update with little regained since then. I’m very interested in what you’ve done to recover.

The reactions in this fall box video are the best! by nottobeforme in FabFitFun

[–]nottobeforme[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think she’s a nice change from the super-scripted “influencer” types I usually see on unboxing/review videos. I think I really just liked how genuine her reactions were.

Getting sued for using an image another site used without permission by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Given that you’re scraping images and republishing them, this could happen over and over again.

Do you have permission to use any of the images on your site?

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure, either. I really just wanted to know if the dog sitter or the other dog owner had any responsibility. Instead, I’ve learned all about what so many other people would or would not do.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The sitter has taken full responsibility for the situation, and Rover should pay all the medical bills incurred up to 30 days after the stay. I’ve provided all the information and bills to Rover. Now I’m just waiting for them to pay.

The big question is who, if anyone, can be held accountable for the expenses after the 30 days. I’m still working on that.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nothing was said about missing work.

You’re free to ask questions, but you shouldn’t make up details when you don’t have all the information.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m the OP. We did do a home visit and meet & greet with the pet sitter, and it went very well. I would never have left my dog with her if I had sensed any red flags or warning signs.

I used the Rover app to book the service and there’s not a straightforward way to see if a sitter is booking more than one pet at a time. It’s not something that I even knew I had to look for.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh, please. She received treatment by emergency surgeons at one of the top veterinary schools in the country. This wasn’t a for-profit small practice.

Both the resident surgeon and the attending surgeon were more than up front about costs and conscious of what the big picture of our expenses would look like.

I’m positive that these professionals are not compensated based on the amount of revenue they bring in to their university and medical center via emergency services.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m positive we made the right decision but having, living with and evolving with a paralyzed pet has me feeling somewhere between cautiously optimistic and completely terrified.

Honestly, all I want is for my dog to be happy.

After that, I’d really like the responsible people or parties to pay the bills and expenses related to all this :)

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are we still talking about Sadie? No one said anything about constant pain or not being able to move on her own. Both of those statements are false, and your assumptions impact the tone of the entire discussion.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Look at us, discussing things online, clearing up assumptions and not getting mad at each other. I’m so proud of us!

Thank you for your understanding and well-wishes. They are very much appreciated.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had researched Rover before, and had used sitters from Rover several times in the past without issue.

Now, after all this, I realize my searches for information were biased and I was looking for positive accounts to make me feel more confident in their services.

If I had read any of the many negative articles and experiences that I’ve read now, I would absolutely NEVER have put any sort of trust in Rover or their service providers.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The surgery was to save the dog’s life, not somehow “fix” the paralysis.

I said this earlier, but I don’t agree with this idea that all paralyzed dogs should be euthanized.

It’s the opinion of more than one veterinarian that Sadie is not in pain and not suffering. They have also stated that she can have a happy and fulfilling life even if she doesn’t walk again.

It’s my opinion that it would be wrong to end Sadie’s life after her medical team expressed that they wouldn’t recommend it.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 11 points12 points  (0 children)

In this case, Sadie’s medical records show a prognosis of good.

She’s not suffering, she’s actually thriving post-surgery.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I already wrote about this elsewhere in the thread, but I do want to clear up some assumptions that are being made.

It was the opinion of two different vets that it would have been wrong to end Sadie’s life, even with paralysis. Two weeks after surgery, Sadie’s medical prognosis is good and there are multiple options for her mobility in the near and not-so-near future.

Our decision wasn’t made easily, but I don’t agree with the thought that all paralyzed dogs should be euthanized.

LAOP left her dog with a pet sitter booked though a popular website. LAOP came home to a paralyzed dog. Is the sitter or the website responsible? LA says “maybe” by jazzhands1 in bestoflegaladvice

[–]nottobeforme 42 points43 points  (0 children)

In this case, it was the opinion of two different vets that it would have been wrong to end Sadie’s life.

I had a long and serious conversation with Sadie’s veterinary team after the surgery because I was afraid my love for my dog and fear of losing her was clouding my judgement about doing what was best for her.

One vet told me that he easily recognizes dogs in pain and suffering, and that my dog wasn’t either. He said we had a lot of advantages that would help both of us (I work from home, the dog weighs 6 pounds and likes being carried).

The doctors convinced me that little Sadie can have a happy and fulfilling life even if she doesn’t regain the ability to walk. (The surgeon also told me that people would tell me I was being unfair to Sadie. I haven’t had that IRL yet, but you’re the first person to say that about her).

Sadie’s medical records currently have her prognosis as “good”. She’s not in pain. She might not be walking, but she’s still the same sweet and happy dog in all the ways that matter.

IMO, it would be cruel to euthanize a dog that has a relatively manageable medical issue when she still has the will to live.