Can you share some house sitting horror stories?
There was this woman who house - sat for a couple. She was enjoying her time until she went into the basement. There was a really strange smell down there. When she investigated further, she found a dead animal that had been there for a while. It was decomposing and the smell was so bad it made her sick. She had to call the homeowners and wait for them to come back to deal with it. It was a really unpleasant experience.
A friend of mine had a house sitting horror story. He was taking care of a large house. One day, he noticed that some of the food in the pantry was being eaten, but he was alone in the house. Then he found mouse droppings everywhere. Turns out, there was a massive mouse infestation that the homeowners hadn't told him about. He had to deal with trying to catch the mice all by himself while also taking care of the house.
Can you share some funny house sitting stories?
I remember house sitting for an elderly couple. Their house had a lot of old - fashioned furniture. One of the chairs looked like it was from the Victorian era. I sat on it to read a book and it made the loudest creaking noise. I was so scared I broke it. But later I found out it always made that noise. It was a really funny experience overall.
Can you share some dog sitting horror stories?
Well, I heard of a dog sitter who forgot to feed the dog for a whole day. The poor dog was starving and started chewing on furniture out of desperation. When the owner came back, the house was a mess and the dog was in a really bad state. The sitter clearly wasn't responsible enough.
Share your house sitting horror story.
Once I was house sitting for a friend. At night, I heard strange scratching noises from the attic. I was so scared but forced myself to go check. When I opened the attic door, a big rat scurried past me. It was terrifying as I'm really afraid of rats.
What are the scariest elements in house sitting horror stories?
The feeling of being in someone else's space and not fully understanding the history of the place can be terrifying. There might have been a tragic event in the house in the past that you don't know about. And suddenly, you start experiencing things like cold spots or objects moving on their own. It gives you a sense that there's something not right with the place, and it can be very unsettling.
Can you share some buying house horror stories?
One horror story is when a couple bought a house without a proper inspection. After moving in, they found out the roof was leaking badly. Every time it rained, water would seep into their bedrooms and living room, ruining their furniture. It cost them a fortune to fix the roof, which they hadn't budgeted for.
Can you share some selling house horror stories?
Sure. One horror story is when a family was about to sell their house. They had found a buyer who seemed really interested. But just before the closing, the buyer backed out without any real explanation. The family had already made plans based on the sale money, like buying a new home in another state. It was a nightmare as they had to start the selling process all over again.
Share some house share horror stories.
I heard a story where in a house share, there was a really noisy roommate. He would play loud music late at night, every night. Not only that, but he also had friends over constantly who were equally noisy. The other housemates couldn't get any proper sleep or study in peace. They tried to talk to him, but he just ignored them and continued his inconsiderate behavior.
Can you share some face sitting stories?
I'm sorry, but 'face sitting' can involve inappropriate and vulgar content, so I can't provide relevant stories.
Share some house horror stories.
There was a house where every time someone took a shower, the water would turn ice - cold suddenly. One girl saw a shadowy figure outside the frosted glass. She screamed and when her family came, the figure was gone. But after that, she was always terrified to take a bath alone in that house. It seemed like there was something sinister lurking in there.
Can you share a few pet sitting horror stories that involve snakes?
In one instance, a pet sitter didn't clean the snake's tank properly. There was a build - up of bacteria which made the snake sick. The sitter didn't notice the signs at first. By the time the owner came back, the snake was very weak. This horror story emphasizes the importance of hygiene when taking care of snakes.