Just be aware that there is a convoluted system to get tickets, and many don’t succeed.
@DianeS That’s unfortunate. Have you ever been?
Just popping in to ask if we can kindly keep on topic. Please do feel free to DM any member on other conversations. Thank you so much.
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@Therese oops 
Any updates @legendvictoria?
I just read another post titled ‘Sitter requested money day before arrival!’ in which the sitter claimed to need money because they still hadn’t booked their flights and the sit was to start the next day. It caused me to wonder if your situation had been resolved yet. Forum readers like to learn the outcomes. Cheers.
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Yes, @legendvictoria, please update us! Hopefully you just trusted the sitter, her boyfriend and enjoyed/enjoying your trip!!!
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@MaggieUU I never heard anything at all back from the sitter. I canceled the confirmation and relisted the sit.
I have not had any applications therefore I just listed here on the forum since the sit is now 7 days away.
No friends are available to sit. I’ll be reaching out to sitters on Rover.
Not sure how to reach out to THS customer service other than via chat which didn’t meet my needs when I tried previously. I’m currently traveling for work and have had limited time to work on the details.
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Fingers crossed for you. I have overlapping sits so I am unable to see if you have applicants yet
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@legendvictoria, You were right to go with your gut!!! Best of luck to you!
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You can go to the chat and ask to speak to a human. Try and do it today as weekend coverage could be sketchy.
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@legendvictoria We just had to use Rover because our sitters canceled a few weeks before the sit was to begin. It’s the height of the summer and most sitters are booked. Many unsuitable applications came in (after we reposted) but we were unable to fill the sit with someone we felt comfortable with.
I am mentioning this because you probably dodged a bullet with this sitter. Her asking to bring an unvetted boyfriend fundamentally changed the terms of your agreement. Your were within your rights to have canceled the sit.
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@Twitcher Thank you so much! This suggestion is very helpful. I will reach out now!
@MaggieUU Thanks for even considering 
@Crosswords_and_puzzles So sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation.
I definitely agree in feeling like I dodged a bullet.
Best of luck moving forward!
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@TravelMan Final update…I received one application after I declined the sitter (still never heard from her). The new applicant’s communication was subpar and after 2 days of minimal responses (by THS and text messages), she said she couldn’t make the drive.
Thankfully, I’d already been reaching out to local sitters offering financial compensation due to the last minute need and them not getting to visit somewhere new.
I was able to secure a sitter for much less than what Rover would have cost.
Thank you for following up. I’m so glad that I found someone even if it’s costing me double+ the cost of my THS membership. I’ll be there for my first grandchild’s birth and that’s worth it 
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Greetings @legendvictoria
Thank you for taking the final update. While it is unfortunate you were unable to find another THS sitter, the important thing is…you will be spending time needed with your family!
Hopefully this isn’t a smear on us sitters…we aren’t all like the two sitters you have mentioned, both the girl with the boyfriend and the other woman communicating like a 5 year old.
I am in the United States and do travel frequently. Feel free to send me a DM, I can send you my profile that way and perhaps I can provide a sit for you sometime when you make a repeat visit to see your first grand child!
Your post has gathered 118 posts in 10 days…that means it was well worth your time (and frustration) to share this with us! Thank you for your contribution!
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@Traveler99 Thank you so much! I was actually able to secure a THS sitter. I reached out to local sitter and offered financial compensation. I figured it was worth it to have a THS sitter that also sits locally for a living…especially with having only 7 days to secure a sitter.
I’m definitely not sour on THS sitters. My first THS sit was April 2024. I’m gaining more and more experience and continue to utilize the forum. My upcoming sit will be my 5th with THS. My fur babies love the sitters and I have the ability to travel for work and to spend time with my family.
I will definitely send you a DM. Hopefully we can connect in the near future.
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