Pets and money

[TheBlackBunny]

I'd welcome anyone's thoughts. It's looks like tomorrow will be my last day in the office before we all have to work from home.

I have a lady who provides daycare for my doggie, five days a week. It costs me over £400 a month.

If I'm going to be at home I don't need her to have the dog during the day and it would obviously save me a lot of money (which I may need).

However, I'm conscious that this lady pays her own mortgage and bills through her dog walking/ dog daycare business. She is single (no kids).

My notions would be;

1. stop the daycare until further notice
   
2. cut down the daycare
   
3. just have her walk the dog once a day (half the cost of daycare)
   
   What would you all do?

[Eireni]

I’d go to just the dog walk, half the cost, split the difference.

Check what the arrangements are for payment etc if she is unable to provide service if she becomes unwell/has to self-isolate

Also plan what you will do if you have to self-isolate.

[LooseleafTea]

I would discuss with her and gauge how she feels about just walking the dog (as if this is still useful to you it seems a fair compromise?)

[Mamato2gorgeousboys]

If you’re working from home, I would go for option 3. That way, you keep your doggy daycare for when this is all over. I’m sure this lady is worrying about her income but I would consider 3 to be a compromise.