How much do I charge to care for someones cat?
I answered a ad on Craigslist to care for a ladies cat, she is in between houses, we went to pick her up because she has no car, so I felt bad, she provided food,litter,cat treats and stuff, and asked me how much does she owe me, I felt bad to even take money but she said ok heres 10 and you decide what to do with the 10, its between you and God, buy a homeless food or buy little kids ice cream?? She comes once a week to visit the cat, how much is reasonable? My husband keeps telling me I need to ask her for money, Please advice??
Lucky L Said,
January 22, 2010 @ 8:23 am
10 dollars, but if she is a widow do it for free. Its everyone’s responsibility to take care of the widows and the fatherless.
Edward Said,
January 22, 2010 @ 7:25 pm
$20 a day for a loving, warm home for a cat is normal where I’m from (Valencia, California).
Pretty Kitty! Said,
January 25, 2010 @ 7:47 pm
i think that you should do the kind thing to do. even if your husband says to charge money, that woman is depening on her money. do the hinest and kind thing to do. good luck!
rhizora Said,
January 28, 2010 @ 7:23 pm
You are kind to want to help this woman. Don’t feel selfish for wanting pay. I think you may want to sit down with the woman, yourself, and your husband so you can find a price that everyone likes. Of course, if you don’t want to do that, I say that 5-10$ is a good amount.
old cat lady Said,
January 28, 2010 @ 10:46 pm
Follow your own heart and not your husband’s. It seems the lady really cares for her cat as she has provided you with the necessary supplies.
You nourish your own soul by helping someone with a problem without any recompense. Tell her to donate the money to a rescue organisation or a humane society.
What you give freely to the universe will come back to you in good measure..
Jeffrey Said,
January 29, 2010 @ 9:35 pm
About 10 dollars for six hours.
tcameron_2004 Said,
February 1, 2010 @ 9:43 am
well i think if she buys the catfood and litter and you want to do it out of the kindness of your heart you shouldnt charge her anything.Now if you have the cat for more than say 4 to 6 weeks i would say i would charge her like 20 bucks a week. that seems reasonable.
rblankenship_rblankenship Said,
February 2, 2010 @ 12:00 am
how sweet of you. seeing as she still visit, she really loves her cat. this is hard to say since she probably really needs the money. if she is paying for every thing, maybe she can pay you in other ways, like help you clean your house or something like that. i sure wish there where more people like you in this cruel world! i wish you the best!!
Bonsylar Said,
February 5, 2010 @ 12:38 am
Just charge her your expenses. If the lady pays for the food and litter, it’s like you have a free pet cat.
I wouldn’t charge her anymore than that.
Cheers.
summers_angel_84 Said,
February 5, 2010 @ 1:02 am
Did you have intentions of receiving pay for taking in the ladies the cat in the first place? If you didnt then I see no need to charge her. If she offers you money thats your own decision to make on wether or not to take it but I feel as long as this lady is supplying you with the necassary items to care for the cat then I feel you should do it for free. From one animal lover to another. Im sure when she can get back on her feet she will gladly offer you compensation for caring for her cat. Again you have to consider why this lady is between homes. Most likely due to lack of funds. Consult with your husband as to why he feels you should ask for the money..if its just because your enjoying the company of a cat then i’d stand up for what you feel is right for the situation. Its ultimately your decision though. Go with what your gut says.
babydoll Said,
February 5, 2010 @ 7:27 pm
We hired a professonal pet sitter last Chrstmas to pet sit our diabetc cat & his brother. She charged $25 a day for both cats & had to give the diabetic 2 shots a day. So, I’d say for 1 cat w/no medical issues $5-$10 a week is reasonable. You are very kind.