Is it okay to ask a friend? - Page 2

MissHell · 03-29-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowpoke

I think that's nice of you to plan ahead like that, but very unusual. I would definately have her sign something if your giving her a credit card. Not sure I would even give one of my sisters a credit card of mine. If an emergency does come up you could always give your info over the phone to someone who needs it.

I should call the 2 vets and see if they will accept it over the phone. Some places these days won't accept CC numbers over the phone.

Apoc · 03-29-2010, 10:13 PM

Totally not what I was hoping for with a title like 'Is it ok to ask a friend'....

Amber Lamps · 03-29-2010, 10:19 PM

Holy cow, how long are you going to be gone? BTW I took my dog on vacation with me...

I'm sure that the vet would take a card number over the phone.Even if just to secure payment for services until you get home.

G-Rex · 03-29-2010, 10:18 PM

I may be the anomaly here. How good a friend is she? Have you known her a long time?

If she's not *that* good a friend that you would automatically trust her with your CC, why would you trust her with your dog?

I would trust my best friend with my life, and everything down from there. If we were in your situation, it wouldn't even need to be said. Things would be taken care of and we would square up with each other later.

Amber Lamps · 03-29-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

I may be the anomaly here. How good a friend is she? Have you known her a long time?

If she's not *that* good a friend that you would automatically trust her with your CC, why would you trust her with your dog?

I would trust my best friend with my life, and everything down from there. If we were in your situation, it wouldn't even need to be said. Things would be taken care of and we would square up with each other later.

I agree...of course I wouldn't have to pay my friends to dog sit either....

MissHell · 03-30-2010, 03:24 AM

I totally trust her, I am VERY picky on who I ask to watch the dog. He's my baby.

I am just one to always think about the worst case possibilities.

My original plan was to fly my Mom here from the Mainland, she is my first choice to doggie-sit. Ironically she is already doggie-sitting for my brother and can't make it. I figured I was going to pay that much for airfare, I could pay someone at least half that amount to doggie-sit.

The reason I offered to pay, is my dog is well-loved (read = spoiled) and I want the person home evenings and over-night while I am gone. Not just someone to check in a few times to walk/feed him. It will give me peace of mind to know he is getting the extra attention while I am gone.

PS: Dogs cannot travel in/out of Hawaii that easy, due to there are no rabies in Hawaii.

VatorMan · 03-30-2010, 08:55 AM

We have a dog sitter quite often. We have an agreement with our Vet about payment. We actually have a CC on file with them for emergencies.

EpyonXero · 03-30-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

I may be the anomaly here. How good a friend is she? Have you known her a long time?

If she's not *that* good a friend that you would automatically trust her with your CC, why would you trust her with your dog?

I would trust my best friend with my life, and everything down from there. If we were in your situation, it wouldn't even need to be said. Things would be taken care of and we would square up with each other later.

Yep. If I couldnt trust someone to hold an emergency credit card then I wouldnt trust them with a key to my house either.

I dont think you should have them sign anything, if you feel like you need them to sign something then you should find someone else to watch your dog. In fact, if I were your friend and you asked me to sign a form saying I promise not to steal from you Id tell you to find someone else to do it.

Apoc · 03-30-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Yep. If I couldnt trust someone to hold an emergency credit card then I wouldnt trust them with a key to my house either.

I dont think you should have them sign anything, if you feel like you need them to sign something then you should find someone else to watch your dog. In fact, if I were your friend and you asked me to sign a form saying I promise not to steal from you Id tell you to find someone else to do it.

Agreed.

And, if I was going to spend money to have my dog taken care of, i'd just bring her to a kennel with a good reputation.

But giving a credit card and asking to sign a release is pretty ridiculous. Plus, that type of stuff usually doesnt hold up in court, because its not notarized.

MissHell · 03-30-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

And, if I was going to spend money to have my dog taken care of, i'd just bring her to a kennel with a good reputation.

My thought process is it's better to keep him in familiar surroundings, especially since my dog is 16 and only has about 25% of his vision left.

I'd rather leave my dog with a friend, than a kennel.

03-29-2010, 10:13 PM	#2
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03-29-2010, 10:18 PM	#4
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I may be the anomaly here. How good a friend is she? Have you known her a long time? If she's not that good a friend that you would automatically trust her with your CC, why would you trust her with your dog? I would trust my best friend with my life, and everything down from there. If we were in your situation, it wouldn't even need to be said. Things would be taken care of and we would square up with each other later. __________________

03-29-2010, 10:19 PM	#3
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Holy cow, how long are you going to be gone? BTW I took my dog on vacation with me... I'm sure that the vet would take a card number over the phone.Even if just to secure payment for services until you get home.

03-30-2010, 03:24 AM	#6
MissHell Followed the crowd over. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Moto: '07 Yahama R6 Posts: 911	I totally trust her, I am VERY picky on who I ask to watch the dog. He's my baby. I am just one to always think about the worst case possibilities. My original plan was to fly my Mom here from the Mainland, she is my first choice to doggie-sit. Ironically she is already doggie-sitting for my brother and can't make it. I figured I was going to pay that much for airfare, I could pay someone at least half that amount to doggie-sit. The reason I offered to pay, is my dog is well-loved (read = spoiled) and I want the person home evenings and over-night while I am gone. Not just someone to check in a few times to walk/feed him. It will give me peace of mind to know he is getting the extra attention while I am gone. PS: Dogs cannot travel in/out of Hawaii that easy, due to there are no rabies in Hawaii.

03-30-2010, 08:55 AM	#7
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	We have a dog sitter quite often. We have an agreement with our Vet about payment. We actually have a CC on file with them for emergencies.