There was a case where a pet sitter was supposed to feed a dog regularly. But instead, they got distracted by their own affairs. The poor dog ended up starving and was in a really bad state when the owner returned. It took a while for the dog to recover fully. This shows how irresponsible some pet sitters can be.
I know of a story where a pet sitter was taking care of a rabbit. The rabbit was a bit finicky with its food. The sitter tried different types of hay and vegetables until she found the perfect combination that the rabbit loved. As a result, the rabbit became more active and its fur was shinier when the owners got back.
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.
One horror story could be that while dog sitting, a strange noise in the attic made all the dogs go crazy barking at midnight. I was so scared as I didn't know what was up there. I tried to calm the dogs but they just wouldn't stop. Eventually, it turned out to be a raccoon that had found its way in.
Sure. One success story is about a cat sitter. The cat was very shy and timid at first. But the sitter was patient, spending time every day just sitting near the cat, talking softly. After a week, the cat started to come out of hiding and would even curl up on the sitter's lap. It shows how patience in pet sitting can lead to great results.
There was a case where a cat owner left their cat alone at home while on vacation. When they returned, they found the house in chaos. The cat had somehow knocked over a bunch of things and there were scratches everywhere. It seems the cat had a really bad time being alone and the whole situation was quite a horror for the owner. Another instance is when a hamster escaped from its cage. The owner searched every corner of the house for days. They were constantly worried that it might die somewhere hidden or get hurt. Thankfully, they finally found it under the couch, looking a bit weak but alive.
One common element could be unexpected events like the dogs getting sick suddenly. When you're dog sitting, you might not be fully aware of their medical history, and a sudden illness can be very scary.
One horror story is about a person who bought a 'healthy' puppy from Craigslist. But when they took it to the vet, it turned out the puppy had a serious genetic disorder that the seller hid. The poor puppy suffered a lot and the new owner had to pay a large amount for treatment.
One horror story is when a pet owner was promised the ashes of their beloved dog but received what seemed like a random mix. It was later found out that the crematorium had mislabeled several pets' remains. Another is when the cremation process was rushed and not done properly, leaving parts of the pet's body uncremated. It was a very distressing sight for the owner who came to collect the ashes.
One horror story is about a pet monkey that became extremely aggressive as it grew older. It started attacking family members unprovoked. It would jump on people, scratch and bite them. Eventually, the family had to call in professionals to remove the monkey from their home.
I heard about a situation where a person adopted a dog from an unethical source. The dog was so malnourished that it took weeks of special care just to get it to a normal weight. In addition, the adoption papers were fake, and the so - called adoption agency disappeared when the adopter tried to contact them for help regarding the dog's health issues. There are also horror stories about people adopting pets that had been used in illegal and cruel animal testing. These pets often have long - term physical and psychological problems that the adopters were not prepared for.