Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

The services we provide include, but are not limited to: love; walks; playtime and exercise; clean-up; feeding and fresh water; administering medication (including shots and fluids); clean litter boxes; water house plants; collect newspapers and flyers; alternate lights and curtains; and any other home security procedure.  All new clients require and initial meeting. Walking Paws does NOT charge for first time client's Consultation Meeting.

 

Per Visit Rates for                Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

30 Minute Visit                                                   $20

45 Minute                                                        $29

60 Minute Visit                                                   $35

Pets Over Two: As long as we can care for all of your pets properly in 30 minutes there is no extra charge. We will let you know ahead of time if you require a charge for extra time needed.

 

Monthly Contracted Rates for Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

Contracted Rates are for MIDDAY WALKS  on Monday – Friday (10am-5pm)

30 Minute Visit                                                      $16

45 Minutes                                                   $24

There could be a charge for more than TWO pets. Contracted Rates apply for weekly clients with at least TWO Monday – Friday (10am-5pm) visits per week. Contracted clients get Monday - Friday non-midday walks for $18 instead of $20.

 

On Call Services

This is for Monday - Friday Midday Walks from 10am - 5pm.  Your pet sitter and the back up will stay on call for you.  You let us know when you need us and we do our best to get there.  Booking on Sunday for the week will insure coverage.  We work pretty well with last minute too. It could  be four times a month or four times a year. Either way you will get the reduced rate.

 

On Call Midday Walks on Monday - Friday   10am-5pm

On Call 30 Minutes                        $18

On Call 45 Minutes                        $27

 

Overnight Stays

We will stay in your home overnight with your pets. Service is provided from 8PM – 8 AM. All of the Pet Care and Home Security Services listed for Pet Sitting will be provided. If you need alternate times just ask and we will try and accommodate.                  

Overnight Stay                                   $75

There could be a charge for more than four pets.              

 

Pet Taxi Service:

One Way within 10 miles or 30 Minutes                         $24

One Hour Round Trips                                            $48

 

Additional Charges

Holiday Fee                    (Per Day)                                $20

Key Pick-Up / Drop                                                       $10

Return Check Fee                                                           $30

Late Payment Fee (15 days late)                                   $15

 

Reservations

We ask that you make reservations as far in advance as possible to ensure coverage by your sitter. We ask that reservations be made at least 72 hours in advance. We will try our best to accommodate clients with last minute requests. If you are a new client we will need time for an initial meeting with you and your pet(s) to learn the routine and get a key. 

 

Holidays Include

New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day; Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. Book these dates early to ensure coverage. These are very busy times of year for pet sitters. 

 

Cancellation Fees

Cancellation fees will be determined by sitter availability. You will be told in advance if there will be a $25-$100 cancellation fee.

 

Payment

For vacation or weekend visits your payment is due five days after services are rendered.  If you have a monthly contract payment is due on the last day of your contract.  A 50% deposit may be required for Long-term Pet Sitting. 

 

Billing

Monthly Contracted clients are billed every four weeks.  Payment is due the day of your last visit on the schedule/invoice.  If you have a credit card on file you will be billed the Friday after your last visit.  If we are "On Call" you will be billed at the end of each month.