I got basically the same exact email.

Hi How are you doing?I'm Sarah odom and my husband's name is Mike odom,We are relocating to your neighborhood from New York.I recently got a contract with a company on a private research job. However, We need someone that will help in caring for our dog and running some few errands because we are new to the area(Groomers,Doctor app,getting some few supplies.Etc till we settle down in the area..Let me know your availability availability and schedule. you can have him in your home if that is preferable.

We need someone to work 2 hours per day for three times a week or (over-nights) we have a very adorable dog(Eddie),Eddie is a 6 year-old male Cockapoo. He is cute and adorable he is very friendly and playful.he is also very much comfortable with other dogs and cat too he enjoys being indoors with us. Going for walks is Eddie’s most favorite activity. he plays well with other dogs too.Eddie is house trained and crate trained.I would be needing the service of a caring with positive personality to take good care of Eddie because i want him to have a wonderful stay and will like to make provision for you to take good care of him for us i entrust you to give him the best care.I will like you to get back to me with your available hours and your charges per hour. Because i only target $300 per week and to work 3 days in a week and 2 hours per day.It is acceptable to change the hours after your initial start-up,as often the real needs are exposed after the Dog sitter has started services.If you believe you are fit for this position in as much you will prove yourself to be a reliable and good person, I will instruct my financial to pay for the first week before our arrival so as to secure your service in advance.

I will be waiting to read from you.

They told me that they were coming to town on September 15th and needed my help in setting up their place with dog supplies, and then watching their dog Eddie 3 times a week for 2 hours. I asked for photos and they did send me them, which is interesting. Something seemed fishy--I'm glad I checked.

This is my first email exchange and it seems a bit strange so I just want some advice.