I started an ADC business this year and am a little surprised at how many people think that we work for free. A lady called me yesterday about a sick raccoon in her yard that may or may not have had contact with the family dog. Her husband had shot the coon and it was laying in her yard. She was scared to death of it and was afraid that the neighbor's dog would lick the blood. She had called 911 and was told to bag the coon and put it in the trash. She then called her vet and was told to call me. I calmed her down and , feeling sorry for her , told her for $50 I would bag the coon , clean and disinfect the area and take the coon to the health dept. for rabies testing. She said " I think I will bag it and take it up myself".

Don't feel bad for them. Just charge like you would usually. They will get mad at you at $50 or $200. Welcome to our world.

Been in the business over 20 years and still get those calls.

I like it when they tell you that you are cruel because you want money to help an animal. Then I remind them that they will not pay to help one.

Welcome to the club!

Some think I work for the gov't and "Don't their taxes pay my salary?"

I tell them, its just like calling a plumber or electrician, but I provide a different service.

That gets em on board fast

We charge $150 for that sort of thing. Some go for it. Some don't.

I usually tell them that they better take the price I quoted because if I get any better looking I'm going to have to charge more.

Unfortunately, salesmanship does not appear to be my strong suit.

Lady called this week 6:30 am yup woke me up . Wanted me to drive 50 miles one way for free to catch a turtle thst was by her pool . Then told me I was mean because wouldn't do it for free . I had to crack up turned into joke of the day

I'd charge, at least an $85-115 house call if within 20 mins round trip...at least .50/mile after.

Must be our area Honeydog! I think I also had that call plus 10 more since. For some reason they think we are animal charity and the govt does pay us. I had to put a new voicemail greeting stating I do charge a fee for services. I try to answer every call but I do have a full time job now.

As far as I know, rabies inoculation baits have been distributed in our county this season.

Big Bear's right, they get mad whatever the amount is when they expect free! Charge at will and don't feel bad (I kinda still do too at times) if they want to do it themselves, let 'em.

If you want some extra business you can PM me your number and I can tell them to call you, if they're in your neck of the woods. I'll try to determine if they're paying or not.

People expect free work from all business's. I retired and then started a mobile marine service. It may not surprise you that people that live on million dollar vessels think that everyone that does work for them is lucky to do so and that it should be done for free because they are rich and not accustomed to paying. Then there's the others......

Doesn't surprise me at all. Lots of sailboaters here and the very true saying is that they leave home and get on the boat with one $5 bill and one set of underwear and never change either of them.