This Dog Owner Is Offering A Ridiculous Fee To Have Professional Dog Sitter Watch Their Poodle For Month

We’re pretty sure they’ll be searching for a loooong time.

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• October 15, 2023

In a world that often revolves around demanding work schedules and unrelenting commitments, many dog owners find themselves in need of a trusted companion for their furry friends.

This is where the invaluable role of dog sitters comes into play. Dog sitting is beyond the regular “service”; it’s a genuine act of love that can only be carried out by folks who see dogs as much more than just pets.

Dog sitters, akin to temporary dog parents, play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and happiness of our furry friends. They step in when busy lives call and provide much-needed attention, exercise, and companionship.

Yet, it's astonishing how some dog owners (as the Reddit post illustrates) underestimate the worth of these individuals by offering outrageously low compensation. We found a Reddit post that paints a vivid picture of this.

A Redditor shared an interesting image on the ChoosingBeggar subreddit, which showed one of the most ridiculous adverts you might ever come across. Apparently, a dog owner was offering $200 a month to watch their Austrian Shepherd/Poodle mix—worst of all, they require the dog sitter to work from Monday to Friday, 5 hours a day.

Imagine being offered $2/hour to cater to someone’s pet. Such undervaluation of the dedication that dog sitters provide is truly disheartening.

Indeed, it’s demeaning to the significant responsibilities and love that these caregivers provide. Redditors rightly took time to dissect the absurdity of the advert.

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The story in detail

This dog owner needs a dogsitter. Bit they’re definitely going to be searching for a looooong time

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

“It’s almost like you’re adopting a part time puppy but getting paid $200 a month to do it.“

This is a very interesting angle

“My dog sitter charges $50/day which is a goddamn steal.”

“Not a bad deal if you work from home.“

This professional dog sitter decided to break down their charges and how much some boarding facilities make per dog in a month

“For someone who might want a dog around part time this might be a really good deal.”

“I'd actually do it for free, just send the doggo's food and toys and I'll watch and take care of that cutie pie.”

“I mean ur watching over a dog for 5 hours a day, it isn't supposed to be a full time job.”

“A retiree or someone who just sits at home possibly disabled might have fun watching a dog a few hours a day.”

Wouldn’t be a bad wage for a 10/11 year old kid who loves dogs

This Redditor charges £25 a day, so you bet they’re pissed at this Ad

Dog sitters are the unsung heroes of the canine world. Their dedication and love for dogs go beyond mere monetary compensation, but it's essential for dog owners to recognize and appreciate their worth.

A majority of Redditors were clearly bemused at the offering for such a delicate job. However, some people pointed out that the dog owners targeted could be retirees or someone who just sits at home all day.

We’d love to get your thoughts on this story. Join the conversation in the comments.

Jesse