I keep getting requests for dates that I've marked as unavailable on my calendar. I have my calendar set as inflexible regarding overlapping stays. I thought being unavailable was supposed to keep you from appearing in searches. Why is this happening and does each request count as a mark against me?

As Rover advises, I checked with my state laws regarding working as an independent contractor (which all of us sitters on Rover are classified as) and needing a business license. I found out that in my city (Seattle) independent contractors are indeed required to have a business license and need to check with their property's zoning laws. For instance, laws about how many animals can stay at a residence at the same time, etc. I got approval regarding my home being zoned for a small business and applied for a business license which is awaiting review. I'm wondering if anyone else has been through this process and, if so, is there any reason the state would deny a business license if all the zoning conditions are adhered to? How do taxes differ? I'm gathering as much info as I can via the internet but would love some anecdotal info since I learn better from that. Thanks!

Hi Seattle Sitters, I'd love to meet you. I live in the Ballard/Crown Hill neighborhood of the city and keep getting requests for chunks of time that are marked unavailable on my calendar. I suspect it's from people who find my cards on bulletin boards, etc. and then don't check my availability prior to messaging me. I hate having to flatly turn people away and would love to meet a few folks to get a feel for who I could refer to.

I don't have a number for you but I did find a good resource with statistics of animals born vs. adopted vs. euthanized, etc. Seems like those numbers could be translated into the amount of dogs who find a home. Unfortunately, I don't have enough "treats" to post a link on the Q&A board so here's what I typed into the bing search engine: "How many pets are born each year" The first result was an article on Animal Overpopulation from the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society. Hope you can find it! Very interesting. And sad. :(

Edited to add link: http://www.oxfordpets.com/index.php?o...

I'd toss it in your junk folder. Based on what I've seen online, Linkshare is a marketing network that takes a cut of your pay and a lot of their customers seem unhappy. A good rule of thumb that I use when I'm not familiar with something is to type the "name of the company + scam" into Google.

Thanks! I really liked the e-leash and bought one right after I looked it up online. It's exactly what I'm looking for and I'll let folks know what I think of it after it arrives and I have time to put it to good use. :)

I have a Honda Fit that folds down amazingly. I used to own an SUV and have actually been able to haul more in my Fit! I also appreciate the way the Fit doesn't have the lip that you see in the back of the Fiat when the seats fold down. I take giant breeds when I sit and I think it keeps things more comfortable in the back.

Hi Sitters! I'm looking for a sturdy, utilitarian carrier/fanny pack for carrying my treats, poop bags, phone, and ID, etc. when I'm out and about walking my house guests. Thought I'd check here for suggestions. Thanks in advance!

I'm curious about this as well. If you do call Rover Support, please let us know what they say! :)

Maybe if enough people sent this as feedback to rover, they'd be willing to have their website devs come up with something.

Does Rover deduct the discount of my coupon code from my pay?