There was a case on Rover where a sitter brought an aggressive dog of their own into the client's home while taking care of another dog. The two dogs got into a fight and the client's dog was injured. This shows that not all Rover sitters are as careful as they should be.
I heard a Wag horror story where the walker lost the dog. They took the dog to an unfamiliar area and somehow got distracted. The owner was in a panic for hours until the dog was finally found in a random neighborhood. It really made people question the reliability of Wag.
One more common horror story is when the sitter or walker doesn't follow the specific instructions given by the owner. For example, an owner might have clearly stated that their cat is not allowed outside, but the Rover sitter lets it out anyway. This can put the pet at risk as it may not be used to the outside environment or there could be other dangerous animals around.
One rover horror story could be about a rover getting stuck in a deep crater on Mars. It was exploring as normal when suddenly the ground gave way. All communication with it became erratic, and scientists feared they'd lost it forever. The data it was about to send back was crucial for understanding a new discovery in that area.
In some cases, a wag's relationship with the athlete might end badly. For example, the athlete could be unfaithful. But instead of getting support, the wag was blamed for the relationship's failure. She had to face public humiliation as tabloids printed false stories about her. Her family and friends were also affected, and she had to struggle to rebuild her life and reputation.
Sure. There was a wag who was constantly body - shamed by fans. Despite trying to promote positive body image, she was targeted with cruel memes and comments. It was a horror for her as she felt extremely self - conscious and her self - esteem took a huge hit.
One horror story is about a Land Rover that constantly had electrical issues. The lights would flicker randomly, and the dashboard would display error messages for no apparent reason. It was really frustrating for the owner as it happened during drives at night, making it dangerous.
One horror story could be about constant mechanical issues. A friend of mine had a Range Rover that seemed to always be in the shop. The engine would make strange noises and the transmission had problems. It cost a fortune to fix every time.
One horror story could be a Rover dog that was left alone in an old, spooky house. At night, strange noises started coming from the attic. The dog, being protective, went to investigate. But then it started growling at something invisible and ran back downstairs in a panic, its fur all on end.
The fear of the unknown is a big part. For example, when a rover starts acting strange and we don't know why. It could be a technical glitch, but it also might be something completely unexpected in the environment it's in.
Electrical glitches are quite common. Things like the power windows not working or the radio cutting out randomly. It's really annoying when you're in the middle of a journey.
Once, I was walking a Wag dog in a wooded area. The dog ran off the path and got caught in some thorny bushes. It was panicking and trying to get free. I had to be really careful getting it out without getting scratched myself. It took a while and was a bit of a horror story as I was worried about the dog getting hurt.