That someone else can be myself ten minutes later 
I thought sausage dogs were ugly, it didn’t put me off applying for a sit, though. I walked in and thought what a weird body shape! The chest felt similar to a chicken’s. Ten minutes later, cuddling this lovely dog I just fell in love. Not only with her but also with the breed. Dachshunds are now my favourite.
As has been discussed in the thread about
Pet beauty standards, beauty standards fall down when bonding takes place. I am never put off by a picture of a pet but I am very often attracted to a sit just by “falling in love” with their picture.
I was thinking exactly that when I read your comment. I’m one of those sitters whose main motivation for sitting in spending time with pets and getting the benefit of their cuddles so I am attracted to listings which show how cuddly and lovable the pets are.
Good luck with finding a good sitter.