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Here are the answers to some of the questions
we are asked most frequently. Click on the question to get the
answer below.
Do you provide service
in the cities of Northfield or Owatonna?
Do you provide service a few miles outside
of Faribault?
Do you board pets at your home?
Does our pet come to your house or do you
come to our house?
How much does it cost to have you pet sit?
Will you care for pets that are diabetic?
Will you care for elderly pets?
Do you care for hobby farm animals such
as horses, sheep, or chickens?
Will you perform overnight visits
in my home?
Do
you provide service in the cities of Northfield or Owatonna?
Unfortunately no, I do not currently provide
service in Northfield or Owatonna. I've tried to keep my travel
times short and since I live in Faribault driving back and forth
to Northfield or Owatonna two to three times per day doesn't seem
feasible right now. Maybe someday I will hire another pet sitter
to cover the Northfield or Owatonna areas but for now it's just
me.
Do
you provide service a few miles outside of Faribault?
Most of my pet sitting coverage area is within
Faribault city limits, however there are a few areas outside the
boundaries of Faribault that I will cover without addition charge.
Generally, if you live within a mile of city limits, you may live
in my service area. If you live more than one mile from city limits,
it is likely that I either don't cover your area or will charge
an extra $10 per visit to come to your home. Please give me a
call or send me an e-mail if you would like to know where you
fall in my service area. For more details, please see our Services
& Rates page.
Do
you board pets at your home?
I am unable to board your pets at my home at
this time. Due to the size of my home (small) and the number of
pets I already have we're really all full.
Does our pet
come to your house or do you come to our house?
I come to your house! That way your pet gets
to stay in their own familiar environment which is comfortable
and less stressful for them than changing surroundings. Also,
due to the number of pets I already have in my small house I can't
fit any more!
How
much does it cost to have you pet sit?
The amount you pay depends on a number of factors
like the type of pet or pets that you have, the number of pets
that you have, and how many times each day you need me to visit.
For instance:
If you have,
3 cats = $15 per visit for first 2 cats + $2 per visit for the
third cat
If the cats need one visit per day, your total would be $17 per
day.
If the cats need two visits per day, your total would be $34 per
day.
If you have,
1 dog = $15 per visit
If your dog needs two visits per day, your total would be $30
per day.
If your dog needs three visits per day, your total would be $45
per day.
I do also charge sales tax which would be in
addition to the charges listed above. For more details on my pricing
please see my Services & Rates
page.
Will you care
for pets that are diabetic?
First, you should know that I have no current
experience with diabetic animals. I've done my homework and know
what is involved in their care and am always willing to learn.
I will not, however, care for diabetic cats as they are generally
much more sensative to their insulin shots and need to be monitored
very closely.
I will consider on a case-by-case basis caring
for diabetic dogs. Your dog can not be recently diagnosed (within
the last year) and must be able to have their shots between 8am
and 9pm (these are my business hours). Your dog must be able to
sit calmly for their injections.
For diabetic dog care, I ask that we schedule
a few extra visits before you leave town: one visit so you can
demonstrate giving the insulin shot and I can watch; a second
visit so I can give the insulin shot while you are present; and
at least one more visit where you leave the house and I visit
and give the shot without you home but with you still nearby.
I will charge for these visits even if I don't end up caring for
your pet. In addition to these visits, I may ask that you pay
for 45 minute visits when shots are to be given as opposed to
the standard 30 minute visits. This will allow me to have the
extra time to give your pet their shot and still have time for
the standard exercise, food, and affection given at each visit.
Visits that are 45 minutes long will be charged at a rate of $22.50
per visit.
Will you care
for elderly pets?
Absolutely! I am always willing to consider
caring for elderly pets or pets with special physical needs. This
will ultimately be decided by you and me after discussing the
pet's needs and determining if my services are a good fit for
your pet's particular situation.
Do
you care for hobby farm animals such as horses, sheep, or chickens?
No, I do not currently care for farm animals
of any kind. I have very limited experience with farm animals
and so do not feel confident that I could give them the care they
deserve to have while you are away.
Will
you perform overnight visits in my home?
No, I do not currently perform overnight visits.
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