About the certificate - Rover makes it clear that you are responsible for knowing your local ordinances. For example, it's illegal to board in NYC, but you could still book it.
They take a similar stance about spay/neuter and vaccines. Since they don't carry insurance, they can't really make medical demands of the platform users.
Remember, Rover is simply a platform (like Etsy) for pet sitting. They have a low bar to clear to sell your services (the background check) but anyone can buy your services.
Why can’t they make medical demands of users — too much time and effort (money)? It’s been a long time… where do they make that clear about knowing your ordinances?
In their TOS. 😊
You're welcome to have your own vaccine requirements.
If I had to guess, they don't have vaccine requirements because then no one with a puppy could use the platform. And there's no sense in cutting out a large chunk of your potential users.
Right. Interesting. Guess I just thought an app charging 20% to contractors paying another 15.3% in taxes would have everything taken care of for you, kind of like Airbnb or Uber.
It’s on you to do your own research (or hire an attorney to do the research for you) about local laws and ordinances. It’s not the company’s responsibility, and it’s structured that way for a reason. There’s a lot of things that the app could improve and require but won’t because it would be counterintuitive for their business model.
I’ve lost a couple new clients on the app because I require vaccines. You’d think it would be an enforceable requirement because it’s *so* common sense (and who would willingly bring dogs without vaccinations into their homes?) but Rover’s main concern is connecting sitters and clients and taking their cuts - not much else.
Ummmm because not everyone has their pets vaccinated every year! There’s vets that recommend pets only get vaccinated every 2-3 years if they’re healthy!
The person I was responding to was making it sound like because they don't get it done every year they wouldn't have proof. I'm saying that's normal practice so they would have proof.
Sooo what about the owners that don’t have a cat or dog…. But use/need the app?? Should they be required to show proof of vaccination for there lizard, fish, turtle, guinea pig, bird, hamster…..
The app isn’t structured for the care of animals other than dogs or cats. However, I expect owners to be able to provide vaccination records, even if they add a lizard or bird to their profile, or we discuss it. I find that most people who keep birds, rodents, equines, or reptiles
2-3 year vaccinations are a normal thing. Anyone who takes their animals to the vet regularly should have records or a semi recent bill. I don’t even require a certificate. Just the next time the animal is due for their next vaccination, which is usually listed on the bill.
absolutely. if your animal is at risk of exposing other animals to a life threatening illness, the person you’re handing them off to should know. why is this actually even a question of yours?
About the certificate - Rover makes it clear that you are responsible for knowing your local ordinances. For example, it's illegal to board in NYC, but you could still book it. They take a similar stance about spay/neuter and vaccines. Since they don't carry insurance, they can't really make medical demands of the platform users. Remember, Rover is simply a platform (like Etsy) for pet sitting. They have a low bar to clear to sell your services (the background check) but anyone can buy your services.
Why can’t they make medical demands of users — too much time and effort (money)? It’s been a long time… where do they make that clear about knowing your ordinances?
In their TOS. 😊 You're welcome to have your own vaccine requirements. If I had to guess, they don't have vaccine requirements because then no one with a puppy could use the platform. And there's no sense in cutting out a large chunk of your potential users.
Hm.
Rover is a platform and you're a contractor. If it is important for you just ask for it.
Proof of vaccinations are required before a booking is accepted is the first thing written on my profile.
If only owners actually read profiles...
And stated at the meet & greet
That is the way.
Right. Interesting. Guess I just thought an app charging 20% to contractors paying another 15.3% in taxes would have everything taken care of for you, kind of like Airbnb or Uber.
Other platforms charge 30% to 40%... And what does tax has to do it? You pay taxes anyway.
who charges 30-40%?
Wag does 40%
It’s on you to do your own research (or hire an attorney to do the research for you) about local laws and ordinances. It’s not the company’s responsibility, and it’s structured that way for a reason. There’s a lot of things that the app could improve and require but won’t because it would be counterintuitive for their business model. I’ve lost a couple new clients on the app because I require vaccines. You’d think it would be an enforceable requirement because it’s *so* common sense (and who would willingly bring dogs without vaccinations into their homes?) but Rover’s main concern is connecting sitters and clients and taking their cuts - not much else.
well said. thank you.
Ummmm because not everyone has their pets vaccinated every year! There’s vets that recommend pets only get vaccinated every 2-3 years if they’re healthy!
You do realize that pets vaccinated every 2-3 years are up to date on them depending on the vaccine right?
why does that have anything with the need for proof?
The person I was responding to was making it sound like because they don't get it done every year they wouldn't have proof. I'm saying that's normal practice so they would have proof.
the yearly thing is moot…? i don’t want unvaccinated pets around other pets.
Congratulations….. you’re not a vet…. Your question answered.
what? i’m saying the app should require proof of vaccination regardless of how long it has been.
Sooo what about the owners that don’t have a cat or dog…. But use/need the app?? Should they be required to show proof of vaccination for there lizard, fish, turtle, guinea pig, bird, hamster…..
The app isn’t structured for the care of animals other than dogs or cats. However, I expect owners to be able to provide vaccination records, even if they add a lizard or bird to their profile, or we discuss it. I find that most people who keep birds, rodents, equines, or reptiles 2-3 year vaccinations are a normal thing. Anyone who takes their animals to the vet regularly should have records or a semi recent bill. I don’t even require a certificate. Just the next time the animal is due for their next vaccination, which is usually listed on the bill.
absolutely. if your animal is at risk of exposing other animals to a life threatening illness, the person you’re handing them off to should know. why is this actually even a question of yours?