My Poor Co-Worker - Pet Sitting Horror Story!!

[CatLuvrs]

That is awful! Your poor co-worker!!!

[Cataholic]

Thank GOD the animals survived. How very scary, tragic and unfortunate.

But, I don't necessarily 'blame' the petsitter. She obviously DID think she was sitting the next month. Who in their right mind doesn't call up the day before they leave to make sure plans are set? I mean, really.

[RedHedd]

Who in their right mind doesn't call up the day before they leave to make sure plans are set? I mean, really.

My thoughts, exactly! I ALWAYS call and confirm.

[Catlady711]

The poor furbabies!! That is just awful.

I feel very fortunate that I have a friend that stops by twice a day when I'm gone on vacation to take care of my kitties. She always leaves me detailed notes on what time who did what, so I know they are cared for well while I'm gone.

[buttercup132]

Its sad and all but why didnt she call..I know I'd be calling everyday asking for updates and making sure everything is ok. To leave it for a WEEK without calling?!?! I think I would go crazy worrying and wondering and thinking of every bad possibility of what might be happening. But I'd never leave mny pets with a sitter anyways if they cant come I cant go thats it. I couldnt leave the care of my babies in a strangers hands...

[CathyBogart]

How sad for all of her poor animals.

Why didn't she call to confirm? I would never just leave and trust that my animals would be gotten to...what if the person I had hired to pet-sit had gotten sick or injured and hadn't been able to notify me? It seems really strange to me that she would just leave without confirming things with her pet-sitter.

Then again, I'm sure she's thinking the same thing.

[sasvermont]

I would have called to confirm, for sure. People mix up dates all the time and that is all the more reason to confirm. I would say the blame is 50/50. Just my opinion - doesn't make me right!

All in all, it is ashame that the poor animals went so long without proper care.

I consider my pets my family and would have called to make sure things were running smoothly.

Sad story with an ok ending.

[Twisterdog]

Thank GOD the animals survived. How very scary, tragic and unfortunate.

But, I don't necessarily 'blame' the petsitter. She obviously DID think she was sitting the next month. Who in their right mind doesn't call up the day before they leave to make sure plans are set? I mean, really.

I agree. Sounds like an honest misunderstanding. Who hasn't made that kind of mistake ... misunderstood a word or two? I cannot imagine leaving and not verifying that everything was set up properly and still ok with the person who was taking care of my pets! Wow! That's really irresponsible on the part of the pet-owner, IMO. I would have called a couple of times, once about a week before and definately the day before. You never know what happens to people ... deaths in the family, illness, accidents.

[jackie]

Wow, what a nightmare, but I was wondering why she didn't call to check in earlier.

I just got back from a weeks holiday in Morocco and I called everyday (sometimes twice) to check in.

[JenBKR]

Oh man what a nightmare! I agree with the others, I check with my pet sitter right before leaving to finalize plans and to go over what needs done. I too call quite often when away on vacation to check up. But, I can't imagine the feelings that your co-worker had coming home, I would have been a mess!

[lv4dogs]

That is terrible. I feel so bad for her & her pets.

Yous have mentioned some great suggestions, calling befroe you leave & frequently while you are on vacation. Please remember to get something in writing, stating the dates & job duties, even if it is a friend.

I hope none of her pets are all doing fine.