Imagine leaving your beloved pet in the care of a neighbor’s teenage son, only to return and find your fur baby in terrible condition. That’s exactly what happened to a 39-year-old man who entrusted his cat to 14-year-old Max while he was on vacation. The agreement was simple: Max would take care of the cat daily, and in return, he’d receive $50. But when the man returned home, he found his poor kitty noticeably skinnier, with knots in her fur, and a litter box full of a week’s worth of waste. Now, he’s refusing to pay Max, sparking a heated debate. Read on to find out what happened next…
The Deal with Max
Max’s Tasks
A Shocking Discovery
Taking Care of Kitty
Confronting Max and Gina
The Money Issue
Gina’s Suggestion
Standing His Ground
Gina’s Argument ️
A Learning Experience?
The Final Verdict ❌
Considering the Consequences
Is He Right for Refusing to Pay?
After finding his cat in such a terrible state, the man is adamant about not paying Max for his negligence. Gina, Max’s mother, tried to negotiate a smaller payment, but the man refused, believing Max didn’t fulfill his end of the deal. Now, he’s left wondering if he’s in the wrong and if this might cause trouble between his wife and Gina, who are good friends. What do you think? Should he have paid Max something, or did he make the right call? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this fur-raising situation…
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Gina knows he didn’t do the work.
“NTA. No consolation prizes for not showing up at work.”
NTA: You owe him nothing. He failed the job.
“NTA. Max’s mom collected money for a job he didn’t do “
14-year-old petsitter accused of not understanding responsibilities
NTA: Neglected cat, negligent petsitter. Hand mom a bill for convalescing.
NTA refuses to pay for cat neglect, sparks valuable lesson
NTA: Cats over kids!
Neglected pet, lack of food, and dirty litter box
NTA. Friend’s negligence with cat caused irreparable damage to relationship.
NTA. Never hiring him again. ♂️
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NTA. Life lesson: no work, no pay.
Parents should ensure their kids fulfill their pet sitting duties!
NTA dude: Consequences for refusing to pay teen petsitter
Teen petsitter neglects cat, lucky it survived. NTA
NTA but kid petsitter wins hearts with love for cats
NTA: Lesson learned, don’t starve the cat or ignore responsibility
Teens deserve fair pay for their work, not empty life lessons.
“No effort, no pay! He doesn’t deserve a single penny!”
$0 is a great lesson learned. NTA
Teen petsitter not paid due to failure to work
NTA: Quick and Easy Cat Care, No Excuses Needed
INFO: NTA for not paying, but where does Max fit?
NTA. No pay for unfinished tasks. Hope your cat’s fine
NTA: Cat-sitting gone wrong! Max and his mom lied. No payment!
