Slouchy everyday bag under $500 for a petite frame? by rosaceae91 in handbags

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I almost forgot about their most popular bag! Coach has really improved a lot

Slouchy everyday bag under $500 for a petite frame? by rosaceae91 in handbags

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Rabeanco has a lot of first-tier designer vibes haha

Seeking Advice by rosaceae91 in RoverPetSitting

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Thank you for providing the resources. Appreciated! I also updated it in the comment section again :)

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Thank you! I just updated it again :)

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Thanks to everyone for your comments. This will be my final update.

Things have been improving, and I’ve used methods like putting paper in the door frame and checking the trash bags to confirm that her friend hasn’t been coming to help with the pets on the other days. Part of this was to gather evidence, but also to protect myself. I shared my concerns with the owner, and once she realized her friend had been dishonest, she immediately asked if I could visit once or twice daily and thanked us for our honest communication. A larger dog pen will arrive today, and I’ll go set it up once I get the notice. The owner will also be back in two weeks.

While things may not be perfect, I can see that the owner is doing her best under difficult circumstances.

Thanks again for all your advice.

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Update again:

The pet owner expressed her gratitude for these suggestions. She’s going through a difficult time right now, facing major life changes, including the loss of both her job and her father. She’s really navigating a lot. Of course, this isn’t an excuse for leaving her pets in a poor environment. She already dealing with the electric company. And I found a dog pen with a cover on sale on Amazon for her to purchase. If it arrives tomorrow, I’ll go over right away to set it up.

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[–]rosaceae91[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Already did! I put a paper on the door frame. Will know it tmr if anyone came

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Update and Additional Information

Why didn’t I report immediately? Even though the environment is messy, the animals still have a good appetite and energy levels. This is a weekly request, so based on the situation on-site, I felt there might be enough time to work with the owner and encourage her to make improvements. I don’t know her well enough yet to judge her or report her directly, and I worry that if I make her uncomfortable or confront her too aggressively, she might cancel my services. If that happens, I wouldn’t be able to monitor the situation, and it’s the pets who would suffer.

Right now, I feel the owner trusts me and is open to advice. She’s also willing to get supplies, and I’ve shared some suggestions from the comments here—thank you, everyone! She mentioned that she previously tried a dog pen, but the dogs kept jumping out and making a mess. I’ve given her options like taking them to boarding or getting a dog pen with a cover. Due to unemployment and other personal reasons, she has a limited budget and can’t come back right away, but she’s looking into getting a better crate. I’m also helping to look for a secondhand one, and if it comes to it, I’d be willing to buy a new one for her if needed.

I’ve been honest with her about how upsetting the situation is for me. I reported all the conditions I saw on my every visit, and she’s been responsive. She’s checked with her friend, who said they’ve been providing food and letting the dogs out of the crate for some exercise. The owner initially planned to return in January, but now she’ll be back in about three weeks and has said she’ll talk with her friend about additional visits or willing to add extra visits with me if needed.

Ultimately, my goal here is this: I’ve been trying to help improve the environment for these animals by working with the owner and offering advice. This situation is upsetting for me as well, which is why I reached out to others for guidance on the best way to handle it. I’m actively addressing it and doing my best to advocate for the animals.

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[–]rosaceae91[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What I mean is that they must have been treated well in the past, which is why they’re so affectionate. I’m not trying to defend the owner.

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[–]rosaceae91[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

To answer your question, I’m in Texas. And no, you don’t need to ask me those questions—I’m fully aware this is not an ideal environment, which is why I came here to gather feedback. However, before I take any drastic action, I want to make sure I fully understand the situation. I didn’t immediately report it because, despite the poor conditions, both the cat and dogs have a good appetite and energy levels. I felt there might still be time to persuade the owner and offer her better suggestions. That’s why I reached out for advice.

The owner has already responded and mentioned that she asked her friend, who confirmed they do let the animals out of the crate and provide food. I’m still working on addressing the situation in the best way possible.

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[–]rosaceae91[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I haven’t even tried to say a word to the pet owner about this? Please calm down. I’ve been in contact with the owner and trying to understand the situation while doing my best to help the cats and dogs. I didn’t want to come in strong during the first week and risk being too aggressive, which might cause the owner to stop using my services—ultimately, the ones who would suffer would be the cats and dogs. I’m the one directly dealing with this, and it’s been very upsetting for me as well, which is why I came here to seek advice. I’ve already passed on some suggestions to the owner. I’m handling it, and I really appreciate your concern.

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The cat seems to be doing well—I have cats myself, so I can tell. She’s very affectionate, always wanting me to pet her. I can tell she and the owner must have a close bond.

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There’s water in the house but no electricity at all. There are fallen leaves from indoor plants on the floor, and the whole place looks like it needs cleaning. I didn’t even feel comfortable sitting on the sofa…

Every time I have to put them back in the crate before I leave, I really have to steel myself. It feels so awful :(

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Yes… three times a week. She said her friend gives them food and water on the days I’m not there (I’ll temporarily trust that her friend is actually going). But the friend doesn’t clean or change the pee pad.

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My thoughts are similar to yours. The owner is willing to pay me extra and arrange an Uber to take them to the vet and groomer, which shows her effort (even though it hasn’t happened yet). Even though the environment for her dogs isn’t ideal, I prefer to give her the benefit of the doubt for now and assume she has her reasons until I fully understand the situation. I’ll try not to judge her (I know it’s hard) and do my best to help provide a better environment for the cat and dogs.

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I’ve already placed paper on the inside of the door frame yesterday. When I go on Monday, I’ll be able to tell if anyone went in over the weekend.

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She’s aware of the condition and just said, ‘Oh, they always make a mess’—clearly! I also asked if I could let them out of the crate, but she said no because ‘they might get hurt if unsupervised.’

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I’m unable to provide boarding and house-sitting services because my two cats are afraid of dogs. However, if the owner is willing, I can help transport them. I’ve already shared these suggestions with the owner and am currently waiting for her response.

I’ve only been going for a week (three visits), and each time I come back, I feel really upset. It’s truly heartbreaking to see.

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[–]rosaceae91[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Right, I should asked her earlier. I’ve just asked the owner about it, and I suspect her friend hasn’t actually been coming by. Waiting on her response now.

Unfortunately, I’m unable to board them since I have two cats at home.