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Dog Sitter Stunned by Extreme Crate Plan
27 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Dogs would be crated for 23 hours daily during owner's vacation.
- Sitter raised concerns about animal welfare and lack of education.
- Owner agreed to longer drop-in visits after sitter's intervention.
A dog sitter hired to care for three dogs during a short vacation discovered a distressing plan: the animals would be confined to crates for 23 hours daily. The sitter, who lives in New Mexico, felt this arrangement raised significant animal welfare concerns, suggesting a broader societal deficit in animal care education.
Initially, the sitter sought advice online, but found limited practical solutions. She did, however, voice her concerns directly to the owner, who subsequently agreed to increase the drop-in visit duration to one hour. This adjustment offers some immediate improvement for the dogs' well-being during the owner's absence.
Experts emphasize that such prolonged confinement can cause significant physical and psychological harm to dogs, impacting their need for social interaction and exercise. Pet sitters are advised to document welfare concerns and communicate them to owners, escalating to authorities if necessary, as neglect is a serious issue.
