Vacation Visits/Home Pet Sitting
If you need to cancel a scheduled vacation visit, please do so as early as possible (a week at least, if you can). I totally understand if something unexpected comes up & you have to cancel, but, I am often forced to refuse a client, due to unavailable time. If you cancel less than 3 days before a scheduled vacation visit of 5 days or more, there is a cancellation fee $50.00.
Daily Dog Walks
If you need to cancel your Mid-Day Dog walk(s), for any reason, e.g.,vacation & your pet is going with you, or you are a teacher that tracks out , you are still charged a retainer fee of 50% for that time period to hold your spot. I cannot resell time that has been expressly held and reserved for you. If for any reason that I am not available for your Mid-Day Dog walks due to illness or my vacation time, I certainly do NOT expect to be paid.
Services & Rates
How My Service Works
When you contact Critter Sitter of Cary, I arrange for a Free Meet & Greet visit to your home to:
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Meet you and your pets
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Get detailed information about caring for your pets and your home
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Get veterinary release signature
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Pick up a door key (please double check that key works)
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Complete a service agreement
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During this visit, you decide how often you want me to visit each day and what services you want performed.
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DOGS are a minimum of 2 visits per day. AM/PM
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Crated DOGS a minimum of 3 visits per day.
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Cats & other small pets, a minimum of 1 visit per day.
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If you are interviewing, you are charged the same amount as a visit, $20.00, to be paid at that time. If you should decide to hire me, that amount is deducted from your bill. I will come back to your home, at that time, no charge, to pick up key, payment, and tie up loose ends.
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I do NOT charge for pilling or insulin injections.
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I do NOT do SubQ's.
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Payment is due on or before the beginning of service. First time customers, pay at the "Meet & Greet".
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There are NO refunds for early returns. There will be a $35.00 fee on all returned checks.
Pet Sitting Base Fees
Vacation Visits/Home Pet Sitting Fees
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Vacation visit base rate is $20.00 per visit for up to 30 minutes, for up to 2 pets.
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There is a fee of $3.00 each, for more than 2 animals in one household.
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If in one household, are pets from two different households, different Vets, etc., you are charged as if in two different houses. Make sense? We'll talk about it...
Daily Dog Walking Fees
Monday through Fridays Only
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30 minute Mid-Day walks are $20.00 per visit for up to 2 dogs.
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If you use my service 5 days a week for 30 minute dog walks, there is a discount.
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The total discount is $10.00, or $18.00/90.00 per week, for up to 2 dogs.
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Additional dogs are $3.00 each.
Each Visit to Your Home, is up to 30 Minutes and Includes
- Loving care for all your pets
- Fresh food & water
- Refresh litter boxes daily
- Necessary medications
- Outdoor walks & play (Dogs-10 - 15 minutes, outdoors)
- Cuddle time & sweet talk
- Lots of love and attention
- Daily brushing
- Clean up any pet messes
- Daily pet reports
- Careful attention to detail
- Watering plants, taking in mail, newspapers & packages
- Alternate blinds/curtains/lights
- Take garbage to curb
- Give your house a lived-in look
Hours of Service
A specific time of arrival is not guaranteed. I will ask what your preferred time is; however, I work alone, and I cannot guarantee a specific time of arrival to your home. Pets that are on medication get first priority. I allow a 30 minutes interval of time for arriving to each client's home. This constraint is in place to allow for the care of unavoidable circumstances that may arise at another client's home and/or difficulty in travel.
Cats & Other Critters
Cats & other critters (fish, birds, hamsters, etc.) will be visited at approximately the same time each day sometime between 10AM and 4PM depending on my schedule, location of other jobs and weather conditions. Animals on medication, always receive top priority.
WHAT I WILL NOT DO !
I do not do every other day visits. Please do not ask. It is not a good idea to have your cat alone or unattended for extended lenghts of time.Things can happen unexpectedly and very quickly. All cats & other smaller critters in my care must be seen at least once a day. I am not comfortable with leaving a pet alone for 24 hours. I care too much about these pets to take any chances. All dogs must be seen a minimum of 2 times per day. There will never be more than 12 hours between dog visits.
Holiday Fees
There will be a $5.00 additional fee ($25.00) per visit on the following holidays:
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MHNew Years Eve
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MHNew Years Day
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MHEaster Sunday
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MHMothers Day
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MHFathers Day
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MHMemorial Day
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MH4th of July
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MHLabor Day
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MHThanksgiving
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MHChristmas Eve
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MHChristmas Day
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MH - Major Holiday
"I moved from Washington DC earlier this year. My 9 year old pup, is the love of my life, so having the right pet sitter/walker is of utmost importance. I contacted Nina, set up a Meet & Greet and she has been walking Donald, Monday through Friday, ever since. Nina is kind, caring, professional and extremely dependable. She has made our relocation so easy. I have never felt more comfortable with my in-home pet care. Me & my pup Donald LOVE our Nina!"
Timi & Donald
"Nina has been walking my dogs for about a year. I could not recommend her more highly if you need someone you can trust with your pets and home. Having Nina come see them is more like having a friend or family member over than a pet sitter. My dogs adore her and I know she treats them like they are her own. She is also wonderful at listening to instructions so you can be sure that things are done in a way you like. She is extremely responsible alerting me to potential concerns with my pets or home. She's always willing to go the extra step to help for which I am extremely grateful. The best part is that only Nina comes to your home and not a stream of unknown individuals. Her rates are reasonable, she is reliable and a kind, wonderful woman. Don't hesitate to trust her with your pets!"
Nicole T., Raleigh