‘After more arguing he finally “settled” on me paying him $80 plus the $30 expense’: Cat sitting costs spark sibling showdown as brothers battle over fair fees

A soon-to-be Navy sailor is in a bit of a catastrophe over paying his little brother to care for their feline, Milo, while he’s away at boot camp for 6–7 months. The brother wants a whopping $150 a month plus $30 for kitty kibble and litter, but the pawrent thinks that’s a bit clawful. Since Milo mostly feeds himself with a dispenser and just needs daily brushing, litter scooping, and a monthly bath, the offer was for $50 plus $30 for expenses. The brother insists he’s not kitten around. He deserves the higher pawment because paying an outsider would cost more. Even their parents sided with him, which left the pawrent feeling hissterical. After some serious negotiation, they agreed on $80 plus $30, plus OP threw in his Nintendo Switch OLED as a purrfect peace offering.

This is a classic family fur-fight where both sides are trying to scratch out a fair deal. Milo’s care sounds pretty light, but time is valuable, even if it’s just cleaning litter boxes. OP’s final compromise shows good meowtivation and a willingness to keep the peace. Here’s hoping this catastrophe ends with lots of purrs and no more hissy fits!

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