Cat sitter woes

I think you need to hire someone else...

I'm interested to hear how this turns out so keep us informed. There were definitely some very wrong things on her part and things were not done to a satisfactory manner. I think she deserves some payment but not what she is asking!

Yeah, let us know how this all pans out, I've been reading the thread and wondering.... BTW I wouldn't pay her the full amount either

Originally Posted by ckatz

Do you pay her per visit? I wouldn't let her get away with it. If she is irresponsible with pet sitting how responsible is she at work as a vet tech. I would confront her and ask for an explanation.

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I completely agree. I would say exactly what you've said here - what you noticed - and question why she didn't follow your instructions. I'd definitely get your key back and never hire her again. I'm not sure about the pay - I personally wouldn't pay her, or pay her only half of what I normally do since she didn't do much.

On Monday I talked to the co-worker with the same vet. She recommended at least getting this girl's version, then maybe going down and talking to the office manager at the hospital. On Tuesday I left a message on her cell phone, just saying.. I got your bill, and I'd like to talk to you about what happened Memorial day weekend. Please call me at work. Still haven't heard from her.. Have decided that for now, she doesn't get paid till I at least hear back from her. If she really wants her money she will call or send me another bill. I got myself so worked up about it that I had make myself relax before and after calling her. Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned "what happened" but maybe it will give her a clue that something is up.. obviously if she wasn't the one that came she will talk to the person that did.

That's great you haven't paid her yet. You deserve to find out what actually happened while you were away.

No, I think you saying "what happened" was good - let's her know you're upset and she better call with an explanation. Keep us posted, stand your ground.

How'd everything turn out?

She hasn't called me back, and I haven't paid her. Not sure what to do now, I hate leaving things hanging, and if I run into her at the vet it could sure be uncomfortable.. not that it wouldn't be now anyway. Someone else said maybe to wait and see if I got another bill from her.

I'd be honest with your suspecisions and ask her in a calm, non accusatory mannor if anything came up when you were away that maybe kept her from comming over as frequently as she was supposed to....and if she's honest and fesses up, i'd definitely discuss money with her and why she should not be compensated the entire amount because she didn't keep up her end of the responsibilities. Also, explaine to her that when you entrust her with your animals and your house that you take it as a serious matter and expect that your animals and house are treated in such a manner. I'd ask for the key back and definitely not hire her again.But definitely give her a chance to explaine herself without snapping. The best way to resolve it is to stay calm and discuss it open and honestly. If she gave you the slightest reason to suspect foul play, then definitely trust your gut instenct. It's there for a reason. Good luck!

I've got the key back BTW, she mailed it with the bill. She has to call me back in order to discuss anything with her.. I'm wondering if I will ever hear from her, or if I will get another bill. I'm almost questioning if she got my message, but my heart says she did and is just not going to return my call.

My guess is that she went away for the holiday weekend, asked someone else to stand in and then asked you for more money so that they could both share it. And now she may feel guilty that things went wrong, which is why she is not calling. I think you have done as much as you could, and I would leave it until she calls, if she does. And find someone else to pet sit!