I am currently deployed for 4 months and everything seemed ok. Then I got a couple calls from neighbors about my dog wandering in the neighborhood. Turns out sitter got full time job and was having family members watch over my dog without my permission. I accepted that she could have guests visit bu…

Got a new sitter confirmed. Thanks for all the help!!

That’s fair, I took a lot photos just in the moment trying to get everything i needed to get ball rolling for the approval process. I unfortunately did not take pictures after everything got cleaned up. And now I definitely cant take new pictures without some friends coming by and helping me out.

[image] Akbeckham86: That’s fair, I took a lot photos just in the moment trying to get everything i needed to get ball rolling for the approval process. You’re doing yourself more harm than good with those pictures. As well as that odd rule that sitters must contact you before they use the d…

Copy that, working on it. Its difficult to manage while away. But im actively engaged as much as I can be.

@Akbeckham86 I think you’re doing a great job dealing with the stress and subsequent effects of your sitter leaving your dog and you in the lurch when you are far away and on a very important mission. Just do what you can, when you can and I hope your friends can help you in presenting your home in …

I totally agree with @temba , it’s not easy trying to do what @Akbeckham86 is trying to do under such difficult circumstances. I defy anyone to do better. Good luck to you mate, I hope you find someone to sort this mess out and have your beautiful dog cared for whilst you serve your country …

The sitter just left yesterday stateside or about 2 days ago my time. My priority these last few days was safety of Maverick. I am tasking the house issues now. Unfortunately, I dont have many methods to go search for where the sitter left things or moved things. I have coordinated a friend to come…

@Akbeckham86 I sympathise with your predicament - you are already abroad and your sitter has left unexpectedly leaving you in the lurch. My comments whilst frank are intended to be helpful . The majority of sitters are NOT members of the forum , so when they see the listing , they won’t know the …

At the very least use a photo editor and put captions right in the photos with a brief explanation that can’t be missed. Not understanding why you can’t hire a housekeeper to go over there and get everything sorted. You could give them a few bucks to pick up the missing bedding and whatever else.

I am hoping that you’ve landed on a great solution for you and Maverick. Best wishes :two_hearts:

The last thing you need to be dealing with while deployed is a home situation. Im retired Air Force. I currently live in NC. If I can help reach out. Also, reach out to your First Sgt and see if they can have a family in your squadron help out until your home.

Sitter canceled no explanation

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