Pet might die, informed at the last minute

[Silversitters]

@marspluto

Have the hosts given you a plan of what to do if the rabbits health deteriorates ( take to vet for treatment / euthanasia ? )

If the rabbit dies - what are their wishes on how to deal with this ?

Have the hosts set up an account with the vet to cover payment for any further treatment . Or are they expecting you to pay upfront as per THS terms ?

Sitter has to pay veterinary expenses up front!

I have only just noticed this clause in the terms and conditions- has any sitter had this situation, where they had to pay veterinary expenses upfront ? 5.3. The following applies only to Sitters. You will: 5.3.5. pay any veterinary expenses up front and request the Pet Parent to reimburse you for all costs incurred;

Lessons from sitting an old dog (or any animal, I think)

I’m on a 11 day sit now - 3 dogs (1 is 19/20 years old, a cat, and a macaw). The HOs are on a family cruise and I’ve had no contact since the cruise started on Sunday - text/email/phone all are unanswered probably because the cruise ship has no internet access or the HOs are unwilling to pay the probably exorbitant fees. Two friends to contact but no real help from them. The old dog is having great trouble standing and getting around, drinks lots of water and isn’t eating, fortunately still h…