Client wants to pay $50 for overnight visits, has 10 animals - would you do it?

Based on your rates, the dogs and cats alone total $90 per night and that doesn't include the rabbit and lizards, which do require some tending (feeding and cleaning their cages). I would not accept that low a price for all that work. Moreover, if you have other jobs (walking or drop-in visits), it would be rather difficult to take care of this menagerie while performing other jobs. Also, I don't know how long this potential job might be, but you also have to take into consideration how this commitment, with a lower payout per night, might affect your ability to accept other jobs.

P.S. Don't necessarily believe the client when they say they typically pay $50/night. That's all they want to pay,

I think the answers here are spot on!

If you break it down, you're only getting $5 per animal per night. And don't forget, Rover is going to take out their cut too. More animals = more responsibility. I certainly think you should be getting closer to the $85/90 mark that Cari and Karen mentioned. Also, remember that Rover is only going to maintain insurance on the animals that are included on the booking. So, if the owner isn't comfortable paying the price you ask for, let them know that the price includes the insurance covering each animal.

I don't think I would agree to that price simply because of the number of animals involved. They will all need some level of care. Based on your normal rate you gave, the price just for the dogs and cats would be $85 per night. I would feel comfortable asking for $100+ for all animals, but only if you are okay with having that many animals to take care of. And I would not believe the client about the $50 per night - that sounds really low for that many animals.

I personally would not take that assignment at any price, because of 1) the number of animals and 2) it's in their home. I would be leery of something happening to their house or the animals and I would be blamed for it.