Adventures in Dogsitting

[wook77]

Adventures in Dogsitting - an Update

I haven't dogsat in a bit so I thought I'd place an ad on Craigslist. The ad specifically said "no birds". Remember this part...

I've received a bunch of responses. Some? good. Most? bad.

1.) One person wanted me to housesit their chickens. For three months. For room. Not even room and board. I'd get to stay at their house for free, take care of the chickens and pay all the utilities. It was such a sweet deal that I just had to turn it down to let someone else take it.

2.) I have six dogs, three birds and one chinchilla, would you be willing to housesit for three days for 20 bucks? My standard response is that I charge $25 a night. They offered me $25 for the three days. This, too, was such a sweet deal that I turned it down.

3.) I have two dogs and I pay my 14 year old neighbor $30/week to watch them, would you be willing to do that? Oh, and I live 75 miles in the wrong direction. Again, such a sweet deal that I said no. And yes, this is after I told the person that I charge $25/night.

4.) I live in the Foothills (ritziest place in Tucson, basically) and have two dogs and two frogs. Could you stay for a week? How much would you charge? Me: hm, ok. Sounds good. Normally $175 but I'll go down to $150. Her: Dates changed, it's now 10 days for $175, right? Me: um, no. You live far out of my way from work and that's not even $20 a day. I'll do it for $200. Haven't heard back. Considering that she needs someone next week, IDK that she'll find anyone else. Thing is, I'd be using a tank of gas every three days so if it isn't at least $20/day, then I won't even make up the money it would cost me in gas let alone buying food to take over there.

Don't forget the Christmas Card Poll. Remember, I have non-religious cards that just show lights on cacti, if you really just want a card in the mail at the end of December. Please don't assume I have your address from last year. You don't have to worry about sending me one if you do not want to :D.

Comments

[chaeldub.livejournal.com]

*blinks*

*blinks again*

Are people really as dumb as I think they are or do they practice to be such asshats?

[g-martin-blank.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'd bet that some of those are the smarter ones.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Yeah, there were a couple I only said "no thanks" to. One was for three macaws and another was for some sort of parrot. The ad says "no birds" but i guess people take it to mean that "no birds except mine" or something.

IDK, craigslist makes me lose what little faith in humanity I had left.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Oh, people are just as dumb. The sad bit is that I summed up in one sentence what it took about 4 emails to say. That's the scary part. The whole thing is just frustrating as crap.

Also - random but not really *love* for you and your ability to see right through me.

[chaeldub.livejournal.com]

*love* for you and your ability to see right through me.
*puts on X-ray Specs*

Don't know what you're talking about...

*whistles innocently*

...but if I did know, which I don't, then I would say, love you more for doing whatever it is that you wrote, er, did.

*grin*

[quarterturn.livejournal.com]

I've never ventured onto Craigslist - now I'm not sure if I should stay away or venture on just for the lolz. :D

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Craigslist can be really funny to laugh AT. The personals area is especially entertaining. The men seeking men area has quite a few ads that are extremely similar to -

I'm in the area for tonight only. My dick is 59 inches long. Who wants to suck it? Email me now! I'm at this hotel at this location in room whatever.

Those make me giggle.

Another ad I placed was for some comic books and one of the responses was "do you have any x comics. I see you don't list that you have any you want to get rid of but I'm looking for it. I'll pay you two dollars!" um, thanks but no thanks. A.) I don't have it. B.) If I had it, I would've listed it. C.) The comic he was requesting was selling for about $100 bucks on eBay.

[hambares.livejournal.com]

Ahhh, Craigslist!

[wook77.livejournal.com]

yep, it's full of lulz. It's proof that humans are devolving......

[sulky-rhino.livejournal.com]

LOL! :D Are there any normal(ish) people on Craigslist? :o (Besides you, obviously. ;))

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Yeah, there were a couple. I got a couple of responses from people that were reasonable and logical. A couple of people asking if I would do some pocket pets and stuff. One lady had like 20 ferrets and I was all "yesplzkthxnow!!!".

But, mainly, it's the crazies.

[libgirl.livejournal.com]

Wow. You're right--how could you turn down offers like that?

I'm cat sitting for someone right now and it's definitely killing me on gas. :/

[wook77.livejournal.com]

I know, right? Silly me but I thought it would be rude to hold on to all of these people. Share the wealth and all that.

Yeah, it's the gas that really kills me for some of these. I live 30 miles from work so I already use a lot but add in driving all over town and it gets to be a bit much for a pittance. That's why I'm turning down the cheaper ones. I just cannot afford to do it. Especially as I've already had a couple of people not pay me for part of the sitting. Like - I show up at their house and only half the pay is there and then I never get the second half. It totally torques me.

[libgirl.livejournal.com]

Like - I show up at their house and only half the pay is there and then I never get the second half. It totally torques me.

Take the dog with you...collateral ;).

Leave a note:

Hi this is Wook, your friendly dogsitter.

Just wanted to tell you that Lulu and I are at the park. Call me when you get this. I'll bring Lulu back and pick up the balance of my fee.

I prefer cash.

Love and kisses....
Wook

(and Lulu)


<---cackles ~hehe~

[midnight-birth.livejournal.com]

Chickens? Seriously? LOL You cant make that stuff up!! :P

(Oh, and in case youve been wondering who I am, as I found out some of my friends are, I am football_girl. I really have screwed up on letting people know I changed my user name, I don't know if I told you or not.) :)

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Yeah, chickens... for 3 months. UGH, I'm petrified of birds, especially wild undomesticated birds. Chickens might be "domesticated" but they sure as shit aren't trained. Only chicken I like is on my plate as a boneless skinless cooked thing.

and ooh!!!! YES. HEEE. Did you comment or did you email? My notifications were turned off for a bit there.

[midnight-birth.livejournal.com]

LoL Yeah. Chickens aren't fun as pets. :P

Yes, I think I commented. A lot of people told me they didn't get the notification, though. :) So I won't be using that user name anymore. I'm this now, so you're welcome to friend this one and de-friend the other one!