Ever left your beloved pets in the hands of a ‘trusted’ sitter, only to return to a house of horrors? This is a tale of a pet owner who did just that, entrusting her menagerie of pets to a sitter while she was away. But when the sitter failed to follow any of the given instructions, things took a turn for the worse. Let’s delve into this pet owner’s nightmare…
The Pet-Sitting Job: A Simple Task, Or So It Seemed

Doggy Dilemma: Poop Stains Galore

Rabbit Ruckus: Weight Gain Woes

Goldfish Grief: A Fishy Fatality

Rat’s Regret: Bedding Blunders

Cat Chaos: Outdoor Adventures

Lizard and Tortoise Turmoil: Poop Problems

Gecko Gripe: A Water Woe

Cockatoo Crisis: An Unwanted Guest

Doggy Discontent: A Walk in the Park?

The Pay Cut: Fair or Foul?

The Backstory: A Family Affair

The Pet Owner’s Defense: Quantity vs. Quality

The Goldfish: Not Just Any Fish

The Dilemma: Who’s the Real Assh*le? ♀️

Pet-Sitting Pandemonium: A Tale of Trust Betrayed
So, there you have it. A pet owner leaves her beloved animals in the care of a trusted sitter, only to return to a chaotic scene of disobedience and neglect. Dogs with upset routines, overweight rabbits, a deceased goldfish, smelly rat bedding, outdoor cat adventures, and a cockatoo bite – a veritable zoo of troubles! And all because the sitter couldn’t follow simple instructions. The pet owner paid her just a fraction of the agreed fee, sparking a debate: was she justified in doing so? Or was she the one in the wrong? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…
NTA- Pet sitter’s negligence and disrespect deserve a scathing review

NTA. Pet sitter abused trust, harmed animals. Don’t pay, post bad reviews!

NTA! Unprofessional petsitter neglects instructions, lucky no animals died

Pet sitter didn’t follow instructions, but $490 is still a lot!

Fishy business: Pet sitter’s negligence and unpaid services

NTA. Charge her for poop stain removal and replacement fish

“NTA. I’ve taken care of my friends & family’s pets for free before and did a better job than she did with yours. I also currently have 6 pets of my own, and would be livid if whomever I left to care for them, simply didn’t do it. I wouldn’t have paid her at all. She can take me to court, idgaf.”
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NTA, but your house sounds amazing! You love your pets

NTA, pet sitter’s neglect and incompetence, highly recommended but failed
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NTA: Pet sitter couldn’t handle your menagerie, share with vet

NTA. Finding a reliable pet sitter is nerve-wracking

Protecting innocent lives: the importance of responsibility in pet sitting

NTA. Pet sitter chaos and misplaced trust

NTA! Salary not earned. I hope your animals are okay!

Professional petsitter sympathizes with OP and offers helpful advice

NTA. Pet sitter didn’t follow instructions, yet demands full payment.

NTA: Pet sitter failed to provide promised services, causing damages

Pet sitter’s unprofessional behavior and OP’s generous compensation. NTA
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A fiery response to a pet sitter gone wrong

GF trespasses, gets bitten by cockatoo. NTA!

Heartbreaking neglect by pet sitter leads to potential health risks

Generosity wins! NTA for paying, you’re definitely a kind soul!

NTA: Pet sitter abuse? Don’t pay her! Document everything!

NTA pet sitter fails to follow instructions, but $200/day payment?

NTA: Irresponsible pet sitter gets what she deserves!

NTA. Don’t pay and expose her to her references!

Negligent pet sitter killed pet, bring on the confrontation!
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Passionate pet owner stands up for animal rights and accountability.

Fair payment for pet sitter dispute. NTA wins!

NTA: Costly pet sitting disaster, but impressed by compensation efforts
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Curious about why the pet sitter ignored your instructions?
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NTA, but be careful. List all costs, charge for everything.

NTA, lucky to get anything. Will you use her again?

NTA, sorry for your loss. Trust misplaced, chaos ensued

Pet sitter goes above and beyond for $200 a day! NTA
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NTA: Pet sitter chaos! Paying someone to play with a zoo?!
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Curious about goldfish shows? Google it! There’s a heartwarming video!

NTA, glad your animals are okay! Leave bad reviews

Heartbreaking pet sitting experience: animals died in her care

Generous pet sitter demands payment for damage. NTA wins!

Unpaid pet sitter fails to show up, sparks anger and disbelief

“NTA. Generous AF payment for pet sitter’s negligence. Beware lawsuit! “

Impressive menagerie! Definitely not the a**hole.

Envious of a home zoo? Absolutely NTA for not paying!

NTA. Generous wage, followed instructions, shocked at mistreatment. Send itemized bill.

Generous or gullible? The pet sitter debate unfolds

Generosity prevails despite pet sitter’s unforgivable mistake

Easy-peasy pet sitting! NTA nailed it with simple instructions!

Compensation for chaos: lost fish, clean carpets, and healthy pets!

NTA, consider motion-sensored cameras next time for peace of mind!

Pet sitter’s negligence leads to pet’s death. Pay her $0?

NTA, don’t pay her! Neglected dogs, animal died. She’s responsible!
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Accusations fly as trust is shattered. Lazy or distracted?

“NTA. Had a similar experience. Your pet sitter sounds terrible.”

Pet sitter dispute: Money and bad reviews at stake!

NTA: Pet sitting gone wrong, extensive job but half-assed effort

Stand up for your pet and warn others about this person!

Generous pay, minimal effort: NTA pet sitter fails expectations

NTA. No payment for pet sitter after pet’s death.

NTA- Disrespectful pet sitter flakes out, only one fish died

NTA. Furious and epic house!

Fellow animal lover furious at negligent pet sitter. NTA

Animal lover wins praise for not being the a**hole

NTA! Unbelievable pet sitter neglects animals. No payment deserved!
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NTA. Detailed instructions and consequences for future pet sitters.

$2900 for 2 weeks of work is pretty damn good!

NTA: Epic pet sitting disaster averted!

“NTA. Unpaid pet sitter kills fish and throws parties? Unacceptable! “

Furious pet owner shares heartbreaking neglect of beloved animals
