THE DE-TAILS

Rates and Service Areas

SERVICES INCLUDE:
Dog Walks, Pet Sitting, Extended Visits, Overnight Stays, Vacation Stays, Pet Taxi Service,  Pet Photography and Dog Grooming
(See 'Other Stuff' for photography and grooming info)

RATES
Prices are subject to change

    DOGS

Visits for homes with dogs only:
QUICK (APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES) - 
(Up to 3 dogs) - $13.00/visit

REGULAR (20 TO 40 MINUTES)
- (Up to 3 dogs) - $18.00/visit

EXTRA (45 MINUTES UP TO ONE HOUR) -
(Up to 3 dogs) - $23.00/visit)

EXTENDED (2 HOURS UP TO 6 HOURS) -
(Up to 3 dogs) - $40/2 hours - *see below for additional times/rates)
An extended visit is for those who would like me to stay longer than a typical visit.  A walk may be incorporated in this visit, along with cool down and time to rest before feeding time.  These visits may start at 2 hours and can last up to 6 hours at a time.  May include walk, playtime, yard break, cool down and hugs.  Treats, fresh food, water, meds, accident clean up, petting, combing/brushing, cuddles and any other special instructions.  

*EXTENDED VISIT FEE:
  (Up to 3 dogs)
-   $40.00 - 2 hours
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-   $50.00 - 3 hours 
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-   $60.00 - 4 hours
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-   $70.00 - 5 hours
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 -   $80.00 - 6 hours 
                                   (4 or more dogs)
$  5.00 additional/dog/visit 

ADDITIONAL DOGS
(4 or more dogs) $  5.00 additional per visit per dog

Visits may include playtime, yard break, cool down and hugs. Treats, fresh food, water, medicine administered, accident clean up, petting, combing, brushing, and any other special instructions.

* Additional fee for out of my service area may be applied



Walks for homes with dogs only:
REGULAR (20 TO 40 MINUTES) - (Up to 2 dogs) - $18.00/walk

EXTRA (45 MINUTES UP TO ONE HOUR) -
(Up to 2 dogs) - $23.00/walk

EXTENDED (2 HOURS UP TO SIX HOURS) -
(Up to 2 dogs) - $40/2 hours - *see below for additional times/rates)
An extended visit is for those who would like me to stay longer than a typical visit.  Usually a walk is incorporated in this visit, along with cool down and time to rest before feeding time.  These visits may start at 2 hours and can last up to 6 hours at a time.  May include walk, playtime, yard break, cool down and hugs.  Treats, fresh food, water, meds, accident clean up, petting, combing/brushing, cuddles and any other special instructions.  

Walks are conducted on leash in a safe area. A visit will be substituted for a walk, if feeding time coincides with walking time and not enough time was allotted for the two.

*EXTENDED WALKING FEE:
  (Up to 2 dogs) -     $40.00 - 2 hours
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-     $50.00 - 3 hours 
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-     $60.00 - 4 hours
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-     $70.00 - 5 hours
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 -     $80.00 - 6 hours 
                                         (3 or more dogs) 
$  5.00 additional/dog/walk 

ADDITIONAL DOGS

(4 or more dogs) $  5.00 additional per visit per dog


* Additional fee for out of my service area may be applied


  
CATS AND FERRETS

Visits for homes with only cats and/or ferrets: 
QUICK (APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES)
(Up to 3 total of cats and/or ferrets) - $13.00/visit

REGULAR (20-40 minutes) 
(Up to 3 total of cats and/or ferrets) - $18.00/visit

EXTRA (45 minutes up to one hour) - (Up to 3 total of cats and/or ferrets) - $23.00/visit

EXTENDED (2 hours up to 6 hours) -
(Up to 3 total of cats and/or ferrets) - $40/2 hours - *see below
An extended visit is for those who would like me to stay longer than a typical visit.  These visits may start at 2 hours and can last up to 6 hours at a time.  
May include treats, fresh food, water, medicine, litter boxes, accident clean up, a good scratch, brushing, and any other special instructions.  


*EXTENDED VISIT FEE:
  (Up to 3 total of cats and/or ferrets) -     $40.00 - 2 hours
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-     $50.00 - 3 hours 
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-     $60.00 - 4 hours
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-     $70.00 - 5 hours
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 -     $80.00 - 6 hours 
                                   (4 or more cats and/or ferrets       ) -   
$  5.00 additional cat and/or ferret per visit

ADDITIONAL CATS AND/OR FERRETS
(4 or more cats and/or ferrets) - $5.00 additional cat and or ferret/visit

* Additional fee for out of my service area may be applied


  

   
SMALL ANIMALS...(birds, fish, guinea pigs, etc)
 

Visits for homes with small animals only: 
QUICK (APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES)
(Up to 2 total of pets/cages/tanks)
- $13.00/visit

REGULAR (20-40 minutes) 
(Up to 2 total of pets/cages/tanks) - $18.00/visit

EXTRA (45 minutes up to one hour) - (Up to 2 total of pets/cages/tanks)
- $23.00/visit

EXTENDED (2 hours up to 6 hours) -
(Up to 3 total of pets/cages/tanks)
- $40/2 hours - *see below
An extended visit is for those who would like me to stay longer than a typical visit.  These visits may start at 2 hours and can last up to 6 hours at a time.  May include treats, fresh food, water, medicine, freshen up cage(s), a good scratch, brushing, and any other special instructions. 

*EXTENDED VISIT FEE:
  (Up to 2 total of pets/cages/tanks) -     $40.00 - 2 hours
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-     $50.00 - 3 hours 
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-     $60.00 - 4 hours
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-     $70.00 - 5 hours
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 -     $80.00 - 6 hours 
                                   (3 or more total of pets/cages/tanks)   
$  5.00 additional/pet/cage/tank

ADDITIONAL PETS/CAGES TANKS
(3 or more pets/cages/tanks) - $5.00 additional per pet/cage/tank per visit

*Additional fee for out of my service area may be applied

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COMBO HOMES
Visits for homes with a combination of different animals:
REGULAR (20 to 40 minutes) (Up to 3 total of dogs, pets, cages, or tanks) - $18.00/visit

EXTRA
(45 minutes up to one hour) (Up to 3 total of dogs, pets, cages, or tanks) - $23.00/visit 

EXTENDED (2 hours up to six hours)
(Up to 3 total of dogs, pets, cages, or tanks) - $40/2 hours - *see below
An extended visit is for those who would like me to stay longer than a typical visit.  A walk may be incorporated in this visit, along with cool down and time to rest before feeding time.  These visits may start at 2 hours and can last up to 6 hours at a time.  May include walk, playtime, yard break, cool down and hugs.  Treats, fresh food, water, meds, accident clean up, litter box, freshen up cage(s), petting, combing/brushing, cuddles and any other special instructions.  

*EXTENDED VISIT FEE:
  (Up to 3 total of dogs, pets, cages, or tanks)
-   $40.00 - 2 hours
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-   $50.00 - 3 hours 
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-   $60.00 - 4 hours
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-   $70.00 - 5 hours
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 -   $80.00 - 6 hours 
                                   (4 or more dogs)   
$  5.00 additional/dog/visit

ADDITIONAL PETS
(4 or more total of dogs, pets, cages or tanks) - $5.00 additional per dog, pet, cage or tank per visit


Walks for dogs in combo homes:
If you'd like your dogs walked in addition to cleaning litter boxes, cages, etc.

This fee will replace the above Combo Visit Fee.

REGULAR (20 TO 40 MINUTES) - (Up to 2 dogs) - $25.00/walk

EXTRA (45 MINUTES UP TO ONE HOUR) -
(Up to 2 dogs) - $30.00/walk

Walks are conducted on leash in a safe area. A visit will be substituted for a walk, if feeding time coincides with walking time and not enough time was allotted for the two.

 
*EXTENDED WALKING FEE:  (Up to 2 dogs) -     $50.00 - 2 hours
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-     $60.00 - 3 hours 
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-     $70.00 - 4 hours
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-     $80.00 - 5 hours
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 -     $90.00 - 6 hours 
                                        (3 or more dogs)   
$10.00 additional/dog/walk

ADDITIONAL PETS
(3 or more dogs/visit) - $10.00 additional per dog per walk


*Additional fee for out of my service area may be applied



   LARGE ANIMALS...(horses, ponies, etc)

Visits for homes with large animals only:
LARGE ANIMAL VISIT FEE:
(Up to 2 large animals) - $25.00/visit
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(3 or more....)  - Call for pricing details

Combo - visits for homes with large animals and other animals:
 
Base Fee $25.00 for up to two large animals - call for combo pricing details

VISIT INCLUDES:  Clean stall, apply fresh bedding, fresh hay and other food/treats, fresh water,
fly spray, and other particulars/specifics as outlined from consultation.

*Additional fee for out of my service area
*Additional fee for additional pets - Email or call for details



    OVERNIGHT RATES
Company for your pet(s) throughout the night with visits during the daytime:
OVERNIGHT FEE: (Up to 3 total of dogs/pets/cages/tanks) - *$100.00/night
*(Base rate is $100.00 - additional fee assessed for out of my service area)


Your choice of: 3 visits - approximately 4 hours apart - daily
                            2 visits - approximately 6 hours apart - daily
                            1 mid-day visit - daily

For additional visits needed, visit fees apply
(See above for appropriate pricing category for amount of additional visits needed)

Visit may include: 20 to 40 minutes of playtime, yard break and cuddling. Treats, fresh food, water, medicine, litter boxes, accident clean up, and any other special instructions.

Combo Home, additional pet, and large animal fees will apply - email or call for details.
Package Discounts do not apply.
Holiday Fee does not apply.

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    VACATION STAY/LIVE-IN
Round the clock sitting for your pet. This is an overnight where your pet will be with me at all times, in your home, unless otherwise arranged, allowing for a trip to the store or other necessities.

VACATION STAY FEE: (Up to 3 total of dogs/pets/cages/tanks) - *$125.00/day-night
*(Base rate is $125.00 - additional fee assessed for out of my service area)

Large animal, additional pet, combo home fees apply.
Package Discounts do not apply.
Holiday Fee does not apply.



      WEEKLY PACKAGE DISCOUNT

1 week of 5 or more consecutive days - $5.00 discount off total price

*Does not apply on Overnights or Vacation Stays


        PET TAXI SERVICE
Pet(s) need a ride to the vet, groomer, agility class, other day care? I can help.

Taxi Service to and from location: $35.00 up to 1 hr

$10.00 for every additional 20 minutes over the hour.
*If this involves longer periods of driving, there will be an additional charge for gas, depending
on the distance traveled.


Typically, this involves dropping off and picking up your pet, unless it's a short visit. If you'd like me to wait with your pet, I'll be glad to, but those arrangements will need to be made prior to the appointment, so I can schedule that in.




   HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAY VISIT/WALK FEE: $10.00 Additional fee/holiday added on to total price
Holidays include: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, and Thanksgiving 

*Fee does not apply to vacation stays and overnights



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  CANCELLATIONS/LATE NOTICES

Please allow 24 hours notice of cancellation for all visits and walks.
 
Please allow 72 hours notice of cancellation for vacations, overnights and holidays - longer if possible.
A charge may be assessed for late notice or cancellation, as I may have turned down others to accommodate
you for those dates.



 
  SICK ANIMALS OR OLDER ANIMALS

Rest assured, I will do everything necessary to take care of your special pet in his/her time of need. If it doesn't take an extremely long time to take care of your elderly or sick pet, then no extra fee will be charged. However, depending on the extra care that is needed, and the amount of time I have available, this will remain open, to be determined at the time of our consultation and/or at the time of the occurrence. In other words, an extra fee may be charged.


SERVICE AREA
I cover areas within the following towns in Illinois.
I will go out of my service area for over nights/vacation stays.  Email or call for details.
Depending on the location and my availability, I sometimes provide services out of my area for sitting and walks as well.


Alsip
Beverly
Chicago
Crestwood
Evergreen Park
Merrionette Park
Midlothian
Mt. Greenwood
Oak Forest
Oak Lawn
Orland Hills
Orland Park
Palos Heights
Palos Hills
Palos Park
Tinley Park
Worth




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