Please Note:  

RESERVING YOUR DATES FOR 12 or 24 HR OVER NIGHT DOG SITTING

First time clients will be asked to pay a non-refundable, one time Reservation Fee of $65.00 to hold the dates you need.  The fee will act as your first day of service.

* HOLIDAY RATES:

I offer several choices of 

"BLOCKED"

Dog Sitting time to help fit your schedule and your dogs needs on a temporary basis.

 

   Blocked time works well for puppies and young dogs up to 6-8 months of age who need regular play and potty outings, socialization, basic obedience reinforcment and constant supervision.  

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   Blocked time is also good for non-critically ill dogs, elderly dogs, and those with difficulty or anxiety when being left alone.

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Blocks are also perfect for families who just want the comfort of having a companion for Fido or FiFi while they are occasionally out for a few hours during the day or evening(please note this is not a daily or regular weekly service)

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Blocked Time is really ideal for visitors staying in a New Hope or Lambertville hotel or B&B wanting to spend a few hours on the town without their dogs. 

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Most Hotels & Inns do not allow you to leave your dog alone in your room, so my service will let you enjoy a nice dinner, shopping or time out while knowing your pooch has companionship, is being kept buzy, has been walked, fed, and is safe.

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Arrangements must be made by the visitor with their accommodations host to be sure pets are welcomed.

This service is based upon my availablity. Advanced reservation always suggested.

 Blocks cannot be combined with other blocked hours. 

All Blocked Time Must be Payed in *CASH and in Advance. 

* Clients must call their sitter if they need her to stay longer, otherwise, your sitter will leave when the block ends as expected..

. * If while you are out, you find you need to extend more time to your scheduled BLOCK, regular half hour and full hour rates apply after each 10 minutes into the next half hour and will be added on until your return.

Payment is expected in cash immediately upon return. 

 A 3, 4, 5 or 6 HOUR

MONDAY to THURSDAY

 FURBABY SITTING BLOCK 

Can begin anytime after 9:00 AM 

 UP to 12:00 Midnight 

- 3 Hour Block:  $36.00

- 4 Hour Block:  $48.00 

- 5 Hour Block: $55.00

- 6 Hour Block: $65.00

 * $12.00 per half hour after 12:00 AM  $23.00 per hour after 12:00 AM

A 12 HOUR, "OVER-NITE" BLOCK

The limit on a 12 hour block is two "consecutive" days or nights ONLY.

  

A 24 Hour Clumber Slumber!

.So, What is a 24 Hour Sleep-Over?

  When I stay at someones home, it is to provide 24 hour care and attention to your pets, your home and your peace of mind.  It becomes House Sitting as well.

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-  SERVICES OFFERED  -

  With any 24 hour Sleep-Over, as time & circumstances allow, dog sitting can include any of the "Full Service" items. 

The rates are the same!

These services are:

- Walks (weather permitting) and/or play & exercising time in the yard.

- Poop pick-up from your yard.

- Bring in mail/newspaper

- Trash can put out & brought back  

- Water indoor & outdoor plants 

- Adjust or check heat/air conditioning.

- Aternate indoor & outdoor lights, shades &  blinds for that "lived in" touch.

- Any reasonable request to keep your pooch and home happy & in good order!

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To PEE or NOT to PEE?  
HOME & ALONE ?

 A NOTE to CANINE PET PARENTS

Please understand that I cannot help you if during your absence, you ask me for service which will leave your dog alone for more than 5-7 hours at any time between my visits.

I myself am the slave, I mean mom, to four dogs, and I am also an animal rescue foster dog mom, so I understand we all need to do this on occasion.  

However, I cannot in good or professional conscience take responsibility for someone else's pup or pooch being alone that long for the safety, health & well being of that pet. 

Let's talk and see what other options may be better suited for your furbaby while you are away.

DON'T HAVE A PET ?

Going Away for a Few Days?

Do you need someone to make your home look lived in while you are away?  Such things as bringing in the mail, news paper, turn lights off and on, draw the curtains, run hot water through the pipes in the winter, start your car, water your indoor plants, feed the fish, check your heat or cooling temp, be there to let in service people, etc.....?

-  One visit per day is $10.00

 - Two visits, one in the morning and one at night is $18.00 per day.

 SERVICE PROVIDED TO NEW HOPE - LAMBERTVILLE ONLY

  Outdoor Garden or Lawn Watering in the Spring or Summer, add $15.00 to that visit. 

I will give it a good, loooong soaking.

OVER-NITES & SLEEP-OVERS

I supply my own food,
clean linens, blanket, pillow,
towels & toiletries as needed.

Please do not be concerned about not having a guest room or extra bed.

A sofa or big chair works just great & is preferred. 

It is my preference, when possible, to stay on the main floor of the home, in the primary family room or living area on the first, or main floor overnight. 

This provides immediate access to the front door or an exit in case pooch needs to go out late night, or to exit quickly in case of an emergency.

If possible, your dog or dogs need to be permitted to sleep where  I do for their safety and my piece of mind that they are okay.

DOG OWNERS with CATS

PLEASE READ THIS PATHETIC STATEMENT

It's a CATastrophic CATastrophe !

Sadly, I am very allergic to cats ... yes, that really stinks!

I can only spend 1-2 hours with the cute little furballs.. and that's  thanks to medication.

Unfortunately, because I cannot be with cats longer than 2 hours, this means I cannot DOG SIT for more than 2 hours in a home with a cat.

FOR KITTY ONLY

I have several clients with cats and they will tell you that for cat service, I will not provide care for less than one visit each day when they are away.

I offer once a day visits to feed, refresh their water, change, sweep or refresh the litter, check on their well being and play with them to make sure they get some stimulation every day.

If you are interested in this service, it is a daily charge of $10.00 for a 20-30 minute visit every day until you return.

The New Client "Get Aquainted Meeting"

.. no charge ..

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Our first meeting is a time to get aquainted and should last about  60 minutes or so.  

I will meet your Furbaby & get to know him or her.  

You & I will answer each others questions, and if we agree this is a good match, we will complete the necessary paperwork and discuss detailed instructions on how you would like me to care for your pets and your home while you are away. 

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You will show me everything I need to know about to care for your dog/s ... and transfer 2 keys to me along with any written information you may also have prepared.

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If you would like to, feel free to hand me one or two of your dogs favorite treats or kibble as I come in.  I will offer it to your dog when I meet him or her. 

If you feel comfortable, please allow your dog or pup to greet me as he or she would if you were not present so I know what to expect when I enter alone.

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Please read "Preparing for Your Pet Sitter" for more information.

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KEY RETURN:  No charge to locals.

Please tell me if you would like me to keep your house key on file so in the future I can care for your dog or cat if you cannot make it home in time, or for emergencies. 

Only your pets name is placed with your key for security.

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WINTER INFORMATION

What if the roads were so bad, your Dog Sitter cannot get to your home?

* WINTER CONCERNS *

Snow removal & providing pet safe salt or gravel is not part of my services.

During the winter months, scheduled clients are responsible for having any outdoor walking and parking areas needed by your dog sitter, reasonably cleaned and maintained to help prevent injuries and to assure your pet sitter has safe access to your pets.

If you need to hire a pet sitter in the winter months, you should make prior arrangements for reliable snow and ice removal in the walking and driving/parking areas around your home while you are gone.

If your pet sitter needs to buy pet safe salt, gravel or litter, the cost of the material (with the receipt) will be added to your bill in addition to a $10.00 charge for going to the store to obtain the material in the bad weather.

If you supply it, there is no extra charge to sprinkle it during a scheduled visit in order to maintain the safety and access of previously cleaned walking and parking/driveway areas.

ALERT!

Please make any arrangements you can ahead of time with a neighbor to get to your pets if your pet sitter cannot get to your home as scheduled due to severe weather or road closures.  Please be sure their emergency key works.

Please give the neighbor your pet sitter's cell # and home phone # - and his/her # to your pet sitter during the bad weather months. This generally applies from mid November thru March.

• If a client is away and I know a bad storm is approaching, I will do my best to be sure all pets scheduled that day are cared for ahead of the storm and are given extra food and water in case no one is able to reach them for their next meal.
• Please instruct your sitter if your pet is to be moved into a specific room in your home to be safe, warm and to limit the damage from accidents during a prolonged period alone due to sever weather.
• It's a good idea to keep wee-wee pads on hand or a water proof throw or canvas for such situations. Please do not ask your sitter to tie, tether or chain your dog to something.