Meh. The dog isn’t family. This isn’t a niece or nephew. |
So family can just make whatever demands they want without consideration of how inconvenient it is on other people? You're the rude one. |
So? |
Hi Larla, I am happy to help out on a one-time occasional visit but I'm sorry I cannot do this on a regular basis. |
They can ask, she can say no. |
Then try modeling adult behavior… maybe it will catch on. |
+1. A pet is not "family." |
Bc so many other grown adults don't enforce that "NO" is a complete sentence. You're wishy washy and feel like you have to fabricate some scenario and excuse to overcome or you'd soooo want to do it. Just say "No. I can't do that.", "No, that doesn't work for my schedule"., "No, I can't accommodate that.", "No, I'm sorry I won't be able to help you". I don't understand why it is so hard for adults to actually say what they mean. Stand up for yourselves people. CRISE. |
I’m always here for emergencies but I’m not available for regular pet sitting. |
No good deed goes unpunished. Soon they are going to ask you to chip in to cover the pets medical bills. |
And? Who cares? If someone thinks I'm mean because I don't do them a favor that doesn't bother me at all. |
Someone always has a suggestion like this to such situations and I think it's ridiculous, especially tagging at the end with "see you at the BBq!" or "btw your roses are gorgeous this year!" Way overdone. |
“Larla, I’m afraid this sporadic check-in has become much too regular for what my schedule allows. A reliable pet sitter would give you the stability you need. Friday will have to be my last day dropping by. I’ll ask some friends if they know anyone you can contact.” |
Then YOU make what YOU think would be a good suggestion and OP can pick whatever they feel would best fit the situation. |