Operations

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Although most sitting services are booked 4-6 weeks before your trip, last minute emergencies are understandable. Expect to pay full price during the meet and greet when you choose to book with me one to two weeks before your trip. A copy of your pet's vaccination record and the sitting form will need to be done and sent before your service can be booked.

They are on the BOOKING/WAIVER page.

Cats require a minimum of one visit per day to reduce stress, anxiety and destructive behavior depending on your leave and return dates.

Dogs require a minimum of three visits per day to maintain a stable schedule depending on your leave and return dates.

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Meet and Greet

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     I will come to your home at our designated evening time. A mild physical exam of your pet may be done to ensure they are healthy before accepting the work. It may include ears, gums, nails, skin, coat, and sensitivities to touch, if applicable. If we decide that it is a good fit, we will go over the waivers, emergency contacts, your veterinarian information, etc. At this time, 50% of the sitting fee will be paid unless this is a last-minute booking. The payment is only refundable if you are able to cancel before the date we intended to pick up your extra keys, 7 business days before your trip.

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Key Pick Up

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     We will do one more mini visit 7 business days prior to your trip to make sure the pet's health has not changed, information is still accurate, tour the home one more time, test the extra keys, and you will pay the remainder of the sitting fee. A credit card must be put on file at this time in the event your pet needs a veterinarian visit while you are gone, or your trip gets extended, requiring more visits. You will be alerted if your pet needs veterinarian assistance. We will go to your preferred vet, unless they are not available. A refund is no longer available at this time due to inability to fill your spot on short notice.

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Key Return

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     Keys will be returned within 3 days of your return. This date and time will have been picked when you have paid the whole bill and will only change if your trip return date has changed. Remember to note and inform me of any unusual behaviors or concerns you noticed after returning. Some pets become very anxious and/or destructive when an owner doesn't come home every day. These behaviors can even activate hidden illnesses or create unruly behavior during your absence or return.

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Services Included:

Basic Husbandry

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• You will get a picture or video text of your pets during each visit unless they are, too shy, or hiding. Then, you will get a picture of me in your home for proof of visit.

• Pet feeding, treats, watering, supplements, and/or medication (not applicable for injections). Remember to purchase an extra bag or cans of food in case your pet eats more while you are away, is picky, or to avoid simply running out before your return.

• Play time or exercise, if applicable. Please provide a variety of toys to help burn off some energy.

• Petting, snuggling, and bonding, if applicable

• Litter boxes will be cleaned every day to avoid accidents while you are away and check for any abnormalities, so please have extra litter available if your pet tends to use the bathroom more frequently than usual while you are away.

• Small animal housing may be cleaned as well, if applicable. Please make sure materials and cleaning supplies are available. Remember to have an extra heater, light source, or other necessities available, if your specific pet requires them.

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Home Upkeep

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• Mail Pick Up. Don't forget to give the office notice of permitting me to pick up any packages while you are away. For trips longer than a week, it may be recommended to leave a mailbox key so yours does not become over-filled.

• Plant Watering

• Pet mess clean up. Please have supplies available and ready.

• Turn on preferred lights in or outside home to deter break-ins.

• Throw out molding foods, if necessary, and take out trash, if necessary.

• Please let me know if your home requires any other special needs.

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1 Visit per day $37

2 Visits per day $67

3 Visits per day $90

Pet services are a taxable in Texas