Service & Rates
Rates for standard services are listed below. Long term and custom tailored plan rates are available. Services and rates are subject to change without notice.
Payment - I accept checks and money orders payable to Nancy Smith. I also accept cash and Pay Pal. My pay pal account e-mail is nitty6@yahoo.com. Payment is expected at the time I pick up the key, or, on my first visit.
Visits are once, twice or three times a day depending upon your pet's needs. Each visit includes playtime, a quick walk (for dogs), fresh food and water, scooping or changing litter box(es), cleaning cages, cleaning up "accidents" and administering oral medications if needed. I will also bring in mail and newspapers, rotate lights, water inside plants, take out garbage if you request and water outside plants (if needed). Other chores such as light housework and laundry can be done for an additional cost. If the plans below don't meet your specific needs, please contact me to discuss a plan that can be tailored for you and your pet(s).
A nominal fuel surcharge ranging from $3.00 to $6.00 per visit will be added to basic rates for visits outside the boundaries of the coverage area. Charge will be calculated depending upon distance.
Pet Sitting Visits
Weekdays and weekends, not including holidays. See below for holiday rates. Rates are for up to four pets. Add $2.00 for each additional pet (except fish).
Please allow enough time per visit to accomplish everything that needs to be done. Visits can be mixed and matched. For example, you can have the first visit for 60 minutes, the second visit for 45 minutes and the third visit for 30 minutes etc.
30 Minute Visit - $12.00 Per Visit
45 Minute Visit - $15.00 Per Visit
1 Hour Visit- $18.00 Per Visit
Overnight Rates - $50.00 for 8 hours, $10.00 for each additional hour.
Hotel Pet Sitting
I will come to your hotel to keep your pet company in compliance with hotel pet requirements. I will also make sure your pet has plenty of food, water and TLC, clean litter box (if needed), and take dogs out for walk(s).
1 - 3 Continuous Hours - $15.00 Per Hour; 4 - 6 Continuous Hours - $12.00 Per Hour; 7 or more Continuous Hours - $10.00 Per Hour.
Pet Taxi Service
Veterinarian appointments includes taxi and accompanying your pet at the vet. First Hour $15.00; Each additional 15 minutes - $3.00. Groomer Etc .- Round Trip - $15.00
Local Courier/Errand Service (no grocery shopping).
Pick up and deliver pet supplies to your home, drop off/pick up prescriptions, dry cleaning etc.
30 Minutes - $7.00; 1 Hour - $14.00
Cat Grooming In Your Home
Starting at $10.00 for basic brushing, ear cleaning and nails cleaned and trimmed.
Additional Charges and Discounts
Holidays - Add $5.00 per visit to any service for the following holidays:
*New Years Eve/Day * Easter * Memorial Day Weekend * Fourth of July * Labor Day Weekend * Thanksgiving Day * Christmas Eve/Day*
Only one discount per visit. For example, if you qualify for a new customer discount and a senior discount, you will receive the higher discount of the two.
Senior Citizen Discount
62 and older 10% discount.
Pet Adoption
Adopt a pet from any animal sanctuary, and receive a coupon for one free 30 minute visit ($12.00 value). Proof of adoption required.
Donate to a Pet Charity
10% discount on all services for a full 30 days after a donation of $25.00 or more. Must show proof of donation and service must be used 30 days from date of donation.
Customer Incentive
For each referral that leads to a service, you will receive a $5.00 credit to be used for any of my services. Three referrals receive an extra $5.00, which equals $20.00 credit.