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Services/Rates: Pet Sitting, Animal Care, Dog Walks and more. To view as PDF and/or print Rate Sheet click HERE

Call 210-748-9412

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FULL CARE DAILY VISITS - approx. 30 minutes
Full care visits include lots of loving attention, fresh food, treats, water, and exercise. Clean or change litter box, pick up newspapers and mail, water indoor potted plants and adjust blinds and lighting as needed. SEE One HOUR Visit option below.

  *DAILY RATES* 1 Pet

2 or 3 pets

 
 

One visit per day....................
Two visits per day...................
Three visits per day.................
Four visits per day..................

$18.00
$34.00
$45.00
$57.00
$20.00
$36.00
$48.00
$60.00
 
 

*Each pet over 3 add $1.50 per visit per pet
For exotics, livestock or big dogs the surcharge may be higher than $1.50, multiples of the same species of small caged animals may result in no additional charge.  Confirmation of exact fees will be covered at the free consultation visit.  Fees are based on the time it takes to care for your pets properly.

 

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FULL CARE ONE HOUR DAILY VISIT
No charge for additional pets. For homes with multiple pets, special needs, farm and ranch animals, or homes where more time is needed to cover the duties requested or to care for all animals properly, the one hour visit may be the most economical choice.
$28.00 each visit
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HOUSE SITTING - No pets at home
Collect mail, newspaper, check house security, water plants or gardens, adjust lighting, etc.

$17.00 each visit
 

MID-DAY DOG WALKS
Only available from the hours of 11 am-1 pm Monday-Friday. 5% discount for pre-paid service 3-5 days a week for a 4 week period.
(Currently time slot is filled with happy customers if requesting infrequent or sporadic walks, please email your needs to verify availability.)

$18.00 1-2 dogs
  ADDITIONAL SERVICES and/or FEES    
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Pick up and/or returning of keys -
To avoid key charges we offer to store your key for use on future visits. Keys will be locked in a fire safe box and identified with your customer number only.  All other identifying information is stored separately and safely away from the keys.
$5.00 each trip
  Emergency or LATE notice scheduling -
All requests for pet sitting should occur with a minimum of 48 hours notice in order to arrange pet sitter time, schedule, and work load. We understand emergencies can and do occur and we will attempt to work with all client's needs as best as possible but a short notice fee will be charged for last minute requests.
$10.00 additional
  Doggie Doo Handling - Pick up & disposal of doggie waste w/ Daily visits. $1.50/day $2/day 3 or more dogs
  Extended Visit -Additional time to allow for more pet attention or handling of specific needs in 15 minute segments. Good for such things as longer walks, grooming, play or love. $6.00 ea 15 min
  Emergency vet trips $35.00/hr  
  Sick animal charge - discussed at consultation $10.00 + TBD
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MEDICATION SURCHARGES:
Supplements or vitamins added to food
Medication added to treats/food
Medicating non-operative client's
Shot or injections

Price
FREE
$1.00/dose
$2.00/dose
$5.00/dose
 
  Daily updates w/ Pet Sitting services via phone calls and or text messages (one free) $.50/day  
  Updates w/ Pet Sitting services via email if requested  FREE  
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OTHER DUTIES
Lawn and garden watering, complete bird cage or fish tank clean out, stable cleaning, obedience training, waiting on repairmen, clean up of pet messes or damage, etc.

Key run lock outs/door openings/appliance check, package pick- up etc.

 

$6.00 per 15 min or
$25.00/hr



$8.00 per trip

HOLIDAY RATES - Holidays are a wonderful period for families and friends but a very busy time for professional pet sitters who give up their holidays so their clients can travel as needed while knowing their pets are well taken care of.  A holiday fee does apply for the following days: New Year's Eve, New Year's day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas day.  

1 visit/day
$5.00 add on

2 or more visits/day
$10.00 add on

 

Gas pump clipart MILEAGE SURCHARGE
A mileage surcharge will apply for homes located more than 2 miles off of Hwy 16 in any direction or outside the normal service area.  See service area map located at the bottom of Policies and Procedures.
$.75/mile additional
  All prices are quotes only. No price can be consider final until after the initial free consultation visit. We also reserve the right to add additional charges that may be necessary or needed during the responsible care of your pets.  
  Last Update
November 18, 2011