My neighbor is pissing me off

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When I'm in the hospital or whatever she takes care of my cats. It isn't hard--make sure the food and water bowls are full and scoop the litter boxes every couple of days. When I was away during the spring for 2 months I sent her $100 after like 2 weeks as a thank you. That was a mistake. She then expected $100 per week and would text me asking when I was going to pay her. I should have waited until I got back to just give her 1 smaller lump sum. She lives on disability and what she earns from a part time job. Still she can't pay her bills. (so it makes sense to buy a new car right? ) She can't pay her rent without asking her sister for money. That stinks but it isn't my issue. Of course she jumped at the chance to watch the cats during this current adventure. Fine. I left on Monday and by Friday she was texting me asking me when I was going to pay her. I told her I had to wait until the rent and utilities came out of my checking account. I'm sorry but I'm not going to try to live on $50 for 2 weeks because she doesn't have enough money. Honestly as a "friend" she should just be doing it for free without any expectation. (of course I would give her something) This morning she texted me again asking when I could pay her. I told her that I did not expect to spend hundreds of dollars in the spring (paying her *ahem* ) so it was a bit of a balancing act at the moment. She said "you said you got your summer money". I replied that I did but almost all of it went to August's rent. She said she couldn't even pay rent. Sorry--not my problem. My ex offered to give me some money to get me through the month but I don't want to go there. If I truly need it I will ask but I'd rather not. I'll be fine. My neighbor? Not so much. If she gives me $hit then I'll tell her that I'll get someone else to do it. That will shut her up.