Rates/Services

What Does It Cost? What's Included?

Rates and Services - 2007

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Our current rate schedule is posted below. I have found that my clients typically fall into two categories:

	Domestic Animals: This includes dogs, cats, birds, gerbils, hamsters, fish, rabbits, and other animals found in many homes. You know your pet best - you can choose which level and number of visits your pet(s) need. My recommendation: Schedule at least one longer visit per day. This allows your sitter time to play and enjoy your pets!
	Farms: This includes homes and properties on acreage which have several animals including livestock (horses, cows, pigs, chickens, goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, etc.).

Rates are usually calculated by the hour. However, some farms will schedule on a per visit plan (especially in Summer!).

There are NO extra charges for multiple pets.

Please schedule adequate time for services to be provided. All efforts are made to be as efficient as possible. Additional time will be charged if necessary.

A deposit of one visit is due before service starts. The balance is due within 5 days of return.

A note on Security practices

The security of your animals and property are important to me. Your personal information is stored in a locked file, and a coded card with your pet's information is carried with me on the job.

I do not drive a marked car, nor will your find photos of me on this site.

Written Status Logs.

Pictures and
E-mails

Injections, Medications,
Ill Pets

Mail and Newspaper pickup

Plant Watering

Light Rotation

Lawn Cleanup

Visit Type	Duration	Cost	Description
Initial Consultation	30—90 minutes	Free	At this visit we can complete the necessary paperwork, answer questions, transfer keys, and tour your home while discussing detailed instructions on how to care for your pets. This required meeting will be scheduled at least 48 hours prior to service.
Drop-In	<5 minutes	$5	Short drop in to transfer keys (pick up or drop off), check iron/stove, turn off sprinkler system, close windows, etc.
Quick	15-20 minutes	$8	Great for a quick turnout or potty break, litter box cleaning, easy keeper care, or even a 3rd feeding.
Regular	30-35 minutes	$10.50	Our most popular choice. Good for many multiple pet homes, supervised feedings, walks, and play. Indoor dogs will require 2-4 Regular visits per day. Cats do fine with 1 visit per day. Also my dog-walk rate (30 minute walk).
Extended	45 minutes	$16.00	Best for long walks, multiple pet homes, and pets with special diets or special needs. Good for horses & hobby farms.
Hourly	60+ Minutes	$21.00	Choose 1 hour increments of care.

Overnight	10 pm—6am	$50	Available on a limited basis. Great for new puppies, mares in foal, or special needs pets.

Field Trips	30 min. minimum	$ varies	Head on a hike up Mt. Peak, go to the dog park, meet up with a buddy, or just be the critter sitter “helper” for the day. This is a great option for extended time away from your pets.

Holidays		+$3 per visit	Holidays include New Years’, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Travel Fees:	Miles	Fee / visit
I use Mapquest.com, look up the miles from your home to my office.	0-5	Free
	5-10	$2
	10-15	$3
	15-20	$5
	20+	$.40 /mile

Rates and Services - 2007

What Does It Cost? What's Included?

Special Offers:

The Rates:

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