Annie
My rates vary depending on the type of service you need, how much time I will spend with your pets, and the number and species of pets that need care.
I offer a number of discounts so be sure to review the list of discounts to see how you can save money. Gift certificates are also available for my services.
I accept personal checks, credit cards (through PayPal), money orders, cashier’s checks, and cash. I also accept bartering arrangements.
Please note: I am currently not accepting new dog clients.
Pet Sitting || Coming Home Package || Pet Taxi || Gift Certificates || Discounts || Bartering options
SERVICES AND FEES
- Free
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Foxy
During initial consultations we will complete the necessary paperwork, transfer keys, answer each others questions, and discuss detailed instructions on how to care for your pets. (Click here if you would like detailed information about the consultation, including a list of questions I’ll ask.) I use a Service Agreement so that we can both make sure that we avoid misunderstandings about what services are included. Be sure to review my policies and procedures so that you understand the issues covered by the Service Agreement. The Service Agreement is a legally binding contract that must be signed before we begin working together.
New clients must pay a Reservation Deposit that is 50% of the service fee which is due 48 hours prior to the first visit. The remaining 50% is due at the time of the first visit. Repeat clients are not required to pay this Reservation Deposit. Instead, they pay service fees at the beginning of each new service period.
Contact me to schedule your initial consultation.
- 30 minutes for $22 for 1-2 pets and $3 for each additional pet
- 45 minutes for $30 for 1-2 pets and $5 for each additional pet
- 60 minutes for $35 for 1-2 pets and $5 for each additional pet
- Want to save some money? See the Discounts and Bartering sections below.
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Luc
Whether you are going to be away for a long weekend or for a two month vacation, I can come to your home to give your pets food and fresh water as well as lots of attention and play.60 minute visits are recommended for special needs pets, for those who suffer from separation anxiety and for those who need extra time with a comforting caregiver.
The following are included in Pet Sitting visits for no extra charge:
- Having meaningful dynamic playtime and cuddle time with each pet
- Giving treats (if allowed)
- Grooming
- If requested, 60 minute visits include short walks for indoor or enclosed pets who are allowed outside
- Washing water dish and providing clean, fresh water
- Providing proper amount of food
- Cleaning litter boxes and/or outdoor poop pick-up
- Cleaning up accidents
- Daily Activity Report (provided on paper or through email)
- Bringing in the newspapers and mail (if requested)
- Checking all doors and windows
- Alternating lighting and window coverings (to give that “lived in” look)
- Taking and/or retrieving garbage and recycling bins on pick-up days (this can also give that “lived in” look)
- Handling unexpected emergencies that pet owners would normally take care of
The following can be included in Pet Sitting visits:
- Medication administration
- Watering plants
- Forwarding voicemail messages
Contact me to schedule Pet Sitting visits.
- One-way taxi services are $25
- Round-trip taxi services are $50 with up to 2 hours of my supervision. If I am present for more than 2 hours an additional charge of $5 for every 15 minutes will be incurred.
- Want to save some money? See the Discounts and Bartering sections below.
- I can provide pet transportation for trips to the veterinarian, groomer, or a friend’s house. You are welcome to ride along with us. I’m happy to help whether you have trouble scheduling your pets appointments around your own busy schedule or you simply need someone to give you and your pets a lift.When pick-up or drop-off locations are outside of my Service Area, add $.45 per mile in addition to other applicable fees.Note: I do not leave pets unattended during medical appointments. I stay with them during the entire appointment and after wards will provide you with a report of the vet’s findings and recommendations.Contact me to schedule Pet Taxi services.
- $25 plus the cost of the groceries purchased
- Want to save some money? See the Discounts and Bartering sections below.
When you arrive home after a being away for a while, you and your pets want to spend time together immediately. If you don’t want to part again to go grocery shopping, I can go shopping for you. Let me bring you supplies to last through the first few days of your return. Simply provide me with a short grocery list (12 items maximum) and I’ll bring these items on my final visit so they will be waiting for you. Common perishable items on post-trip grocery lists are eggs, milk, fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Fees vary – you decide the amount
If you’re not sure what to buy a pet owner for a special occasion, consider giving them a gift certificate for my services. I offer two types of gift certificates:
- Certificates for a specific services. For example, you can give a certificate worth 5 days of Super Duper Pooper Scooper services.
- Certificates worth a certain dollar amount. For example, you can give a certificate worth $50 of services, letting the recipients choose the services they desire.
Contact me to let me know what Gift Certificates you are interested in.
Duncan
- PLAYTIME @ THE PARK – THIS SERVICE IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
- 45 minutes for $35 for 1 dog ; $40 for 2 dogs; $45 for 3 dogs
- 60 minutes for $42 for 1 dog ; $47 for 2 dogs; $52 for 3 dogs
- Want to save some money? See the Discounts and Bartering sections below.
- I love to take dogs on field trips to nearby parks so they can spend time exploring, exercising, and socializing with other dogs. If you live in the Black Lake area, I can take your dog for a play date at my neighborhood’s private, waterfront park.The following are included in Playtime @ The Park visits for no extra charge:
- Transportation to and from the park
- Having meaningful dynamic playtime and cuddle time with each pet
- Giving treats (if allowed)
- Providing clean, fresh water while we’re at the park
- Poop pick-up (of course!)
- Daily Activity Report (provided on paper or through email)
- Handling unexpected emergencies that pet owners would normally take care of
The following can be included in Playtime @ The Park visits:
- Medication administration
- Providing meals
- Cleaning litter boxes and/or outdoor poop pickup at your residence
- Grooming
Contact me to schedule Playtime @ The Park visits.
OVERNIGHT PET SITTING - THIS SERVICE IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Murphy
- 11 hours for $75
- 13 hours for $100
- Want to save some money? See the Discounts and Bartering sections below.
- Overnight stays might be necessary for pets with special needs. These visits allow your pets to stay on all of their usual nightly routines, including cuddling on the couch and in bed. They get a lot of personal attention when I stay overnight. Having someone stay in your home is also an excellent crime deterrent.
- The following are included in Overnight Pet Sitting visits for no extra charge:
- Having meaningful dynamic playtime and cuddle time with each pet
- Giving treats (if allowed)
- Grooming
- If requested, short walks for indoor or enclosed pets who are allowed outside
- Washing water dish and providing clean, fresh water
- Providing proper amount of food
- Cleaning litter boxes and/or outdoor poop pick-up
- Cleaning up accidents
- Daily Activity Report (provided on paper or through email)
- Bringing in the newspapers and mail (if requested)
- Checking all doors and windows
- Alternating lighting and window coverings (to give that “lived in” look)
- Taking and/or retrieving garbage and recycling bins on pick-up days (this can also give that “lived in” look)
- Handling unexpected emergencies that pet owners would normally take care of
- The following can be included in Pet Sitting visits:
- Medication administration
- Watering plants
- Forwarding voicemail messages
Contact me to schedule Overnight Pet Sitting visits.
- SUPER DUPER POOPER SCOOPER - THIS SERVICE IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
- One time clean up $30 per hour
- Once a week scooping: $15 for 1 dog, $18 for two dogs, $20 for three dogs
- Twice a week scooping: $26 ($13/visit) for 1 dog, $30 for two dogs ($15/visit) , $36 ($18/visit) for three dogs
- I offer pet waste removal services to clear your yard of dog doo. This can be arranged as-needed or they can be on a regular schedule.
- Prices are based on properties that are up to 1/2 acre and grassy. Additional fees may apply for areas with complex landscaping.
- Contact me to schedule Pooper Scooper visits.
DISCOUNTS
I offer the following discounts:
- New clients – 15% off your first reservation. (This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.)
- Feline Friends families – 20% off your first reservation and 10% off every subsequent reservation.
- Seniors – 10% off every reservation.
- Book 5 visits or more and get at least 10% off. Exact amount of discount depends on service needs. Contact me for details.
- Referrals – when you tell someone about my services, be sure to let them know that I will give you a 15% discount on your next service if they mention your name when making their reservation. You will receive one referral discount for every referral that you make. (Only one referral discount can be used for each reservation. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.)
- Feedback rewards – after your first reservation visit I will give you a brief survey to fill out. This is one way that I can be sure that I’m doing everything that my clients want. If you give me permission to use your feedback in my marketing materials, I’ll give you 15% off of your next reservation.
- Bartering – let me know if you are interested in bartering for part or all of my pet sitting fees. See more details below.
BARTERING
If you would like to trade services for part or all of my fees, let me know. This can be a great way make pet sitting a more affordable option. Below is a list of some bartering ideas. This is by no means a complete list of things I could use help with, it’s simply meant to spark your thoughts about bartering. If you have other ideas for other potential barters, don’t hesitate to suggest them.
- Home grown garden veggies & fruit. Do you have a garden with enough produce to share?
- Misc “handyman” projects. We have a lot of “no expertise necessary” activities on our To Do list, like moving dirt into the garden, moving a pile of wood chips to their final spot, tearing down the foundation from an old shed, power washing & then painting our two small sheds, and cutting some of our firewood down to a size that fits our stove. We also have a few “expertise necessary” activities, such as running power to our shed, installing an in-sink drinking water filter, building a small porch and installing a flagstone patio and path.
- Landscaping and gardening. We have about half of an acre that is mostly lawn. I don’t care for lawn and hope to someday have a cottage garden or two near the house and have more natural landscaping elsewhere.
- Acupuncture or Massage.
- Clothing alterations.
- Homemade quilts.
- Hand knit sweaters.
- If you have other ideas for other potential barters, don’t hesitate to suggest them.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES AND FEES
Activities that increase the amount of time I spend at your house and require me to stay for longer visits may incur additional charges.
Activities that can be done without extending my time with your pets do not incur additional fees.
Locations Outside Service Area
- $.55 per mile
- When providing service to locations outside of my Service Area, add $.55 per mile in addition to other applicable fees.
- (I base this mileage rate on the calculations of vehicle fuel and wear & tear. Their current rate can be found at http://www.gsa.gov/mileage.)
- No charge for medication that is easy to administer (to animals who don’t squirm while getting their medicine, or if medication is hidden in food or treats)
- Pills: $2 per pet per administration
- Injections: $5 per pet per administration
- Giving medication can be stressful and dangerous to both your pet and the administrator. Knowing that your pet nanny comfortably administers medications is crucial to your pet’s health while you are away.
- $35 per hour for up to 2 hours of my supervision. If I am present for more than 2 hours an additional charge of $5 for every 15 minutes will be incurred.
- In the unlikely event that pets in my care require immediate medical attention, I will attempt to contact you prior to obtaining emergency care. While I can manage a few unanticipated medical situations (I am American Red Cross Certified in pet first aid and CPR) I certainly know my limits.For veterinary services outside of my Service Area, I charge $.45 per mile in addition to other applicable fees.This fee includes pet taxi service, wait time, gas, and compensation for supervising your pet during this time.If I must leave due to a prior commitment and the vet clears me to leave and return later, I will do so, but the rate will remain the same.
- $25 in addition to the cost of the supplies purchased
- If you run out of pet care supplies that I must purchase in order to keep your animals comfortable and healthy, I may charge a shopping fee in addition to the cost of the supplies. If shopping for your pets fits is something I can do while doing my own shopping, I won’t charge extra for this.Why do I have this policy? If I have to go out of my way to do someone’s shopping, I need to recoup my costs. If I can easily fit the shopping into my other activities, I won’t charge this extra fee.
- $25 in addition to usually applicable fees
I ask that you call, text, or email me to let me know when you get home. If I don’t hear from you within 24 hours of your expected return, I’ll worry and will assume that your return was delayed and I will continue caring for your pets. Of course I try to contact you before making trip, but if I can’t reach you and I want to make sure your pets are cared for. For these unexpected visits, I charge my usual fees and may add an additional $25 charge.When you know that your return will be delayed, let me know as soon as possible. I can often waive this fee if I know about your delay in advance. For example, if you reschedule your return while you’re still away, contact me as soon as possible.Why do I have this policy? It is unsafe for me to assume that you arrived home at your scheduled time. To do otherwise would leave your pets without care if there has been a delay in your return. Some people routinely change their plans and if I have already booked a full schedule, I need to be compensated for working overtime.
- $10 per pickup/return attempt
- If a key exchange is convenient for me to do while I’m in your area anyway, I won’t charge extra for this.
- Clients who participate in the Ready Key Program do not need to arrange for key exchanges.
- Why do I have this policy? If I spend an hour making unbilled trips instead of spending the time making billed visits, my income is decreased. Making a single trip like this from time-to-time isn’t a big deal. However, making six key exchange trips in one week can easily reduce my income that week by $100. Not to mention if they’re out of my way, the trips also use more fuel. I charge key exchange fees for people who have difficulty understanding the impact these trips have on my work.
- CANCELED RESERVATIONS
- 0-48 hrs before service begins, 50% of service fees are due (50% refund is provided)
- 2-6 days before service begins, 20% of service fees are due (80% refund is provided)
- 7+ days before service begins, no fees are due (100% refund is provided)
- If you need to cancel, please contact me as soon as you can. This allows me to keep my calendar current and can help you avoid Cancellation Fees.If clients are home during a scheduled visit and have simply forgotten to cancel, the full price of the service is due. If services have begun and are interrupted or end early, clients may still be responsible for the entire reservation fee.Why do I have this policy? When I reserve time on my calendar to visit an animal, that time is not available for others and I might turn away other clients because I have already reserved that time for someone else. If the first person cancels their trip but forgets to tell me, I lose anticipated income.
- $35 in addition to all fees incurred by financial institutions.
- Returned checks will not be put back through.Clients whose checks have been returned will need to use cash, money order, or credit cards to pay the returned check costs and for future reservations with me.Why do I have this policy? I incur banking fees if I attempt to deposit a check that can’t be cashed. As a self-employed person, I don’t have the resources to cover those costs out of my own pocket.
- PLEASE NOTE: Other activities that increase the amount of time I spend at your house might require me to stay for longer visits, thus increasing the Pet Sitting fees. For example, watering gardens (as compared to watering just a couple indoor plants), forwarding answering machine messages, or changing several litter boxes (rather than just cleaning out the waste).
