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Cat Daddy Rates & Services, 2009.   Phone (510) 434-6294 
Phone hours 9:00 to 8:30 Mon. - Sat.  Leave a message after hours or no answer. I check for messages regularly and will return your call asap. Please take the time to read this entire page.

 VISIT TYPE

RATE (PER VISIT)

Consultation

FREE After intitial phone contact, I will send you a contract and info forms I'll need filled out. Later, we'll meet, I'll collect forms, get tour, meet pet and check the key. About 30 minutes, usually. Keep in mind, Cat Daddy is a "value added" sitting service. No one else offers all that I offer to my clients, that's why I have so many satisfied repeat customers.

Initial Visit

Regular-
45 min. visit/walk/Pet Taxi to vet or groomer. $3.00 extra to Berk or Oak.

$18

Average rate in a poll of 3,000 sitters in U.S. is $18.50 for 38 mins. (7/08). Source, Pet Sitters Inc.

2nd Visit 

Drop In- 

30 -35 mins

2nd, 3rd visits/walks and emergency calls.

$9

RE: TIPPING-

As part of the service industry, gratuities for exellent service are very much appreciated!

Overnights

Not available

Day Care

Not available

ADDITIONAL FEES

RATE (PER VISIT)

Travel Charges

 

We use Google.com, to gage average travel time.

 

Mins

 

Price

0-10

Free

11-14

$1

15-20 

$2

16-18
Pet taxi to Oak.-Berk.
extra $3.00

$3

Late Payment

$2.00

Major Holidays

$5 extra for initial visit.

No extra charges for multiple pets.


Please schedule adequate time to provide the services requested
.  If your pet or home needs more time then scheduled, it will be added as needed and billed to you. Dog walking, litter box cleaning, trash bins to curb, yard pickup, mail/newspaper collection, houseplant watering and other average tasks are included in base price.  More difficult tasks are $6.00 extra per 15 minutes.

 


Specials

 $5.00 Off Your First Service!

New customers only, with 3 or more visits booked.

PLEASE REFER TO "NEW CUSTOMER" SPECIAL WHEN BOOKING TO RECEIVE THIS DISCOUNT.

Collect A $5 Credit For Every Referral! 

Every referral that books service with us earns $5 to your account for next service. 


Initial Booking Consultation                 30-40 minutes

At this visit we collect the necessary paperwork, answer questions, transfer and try keys, meet the pet(s) and tour your home while discussing detailed instructions on how to care for your pets. This required meeting should be scheduled at least 48 hours prior to service beginning.

 

Regular (Initial) Visit     Minimum 45 Minutes

Our most popular choice. Good for many multiple pet homes, supervised feedings, walks, and play. Most dogs will require 2-4 Regular visits per day. Cats can manage with 1 visit per day, but if fed wet food only, two are required. No charge for multiple pets. 

 

Drop In (2nd visit)      Minimum 30 Minutes

Short drop-by visit can be used as a quick turnout or potty break, litter box cleaning, easy keeper care, or even a 3rd feeding. 


Important Terms

 

Payment is due at end of service, please. For long sits of 6 days or more, I require 50% prepayment of bill, with balance upon return. Prepayment for entire visit is very much appreciated!

 A separate signed & completed Service Request is also due for each service, before each service start, except regular clients.

 With permission you may leave a check in full and the completed Service Request for the first visit.  However, your pet sitter must leave your home without providing any service if you forget either item. 

Certain situations may be reason for service to be declined, as they do not meet the criteria that I maintain for my service.

It's against my ethics to sit for a dog that is kept outside all the time. I prefer sitting for people who consider the pet a family member and treat them accordingly.

I will not accept an assignment where the owner only wants a visit every other day (cats mainly). If I'm responsible for the care and feeding of a pet, I believe that it (and the house) needs at least one visit daily. I will not compromise my quality standards and must decline the job. I hope that everyone can understand why I must insist on these policies.

 

Refunds & Cancellations 

Holiday

Payment in full is charged (no refunds)

0-48 Hrs

Payment in full is charged (no refunds)

2-7 Days

20% of Service total is due (80% refund)

8+ Days



No charge, refund in full




 SECURITY PRECAUTIONS

  The main part of the job is to help keep your house, pets and property safe and secure in your absence. All keys collected from clients are coded, so if lost, they can NOT be tracked to the house that they belong to. A separate listing of clients and codes are kept in a secure place, as are the keys when not being used. I will return the keys to you upon completion of the assignment and your return unless you prefer that I keep a set in my possession for future visits. (All of your paperwork and info is kept filed, so you don't have to fill it out again.)  I use confidentiality regarding our clients absence. Part of my service is to check that the property is secure at each visit. The door is locked behind after entering and I will consult with you regarding any measures that you require, like having lights turned on and off, shades or curtains opened and closed, etc. I strongly suggest the purchase of at least two timers for lights in different rooms. Many break-ins in Alameda are through unsecured sliding doors. I urge home owners to use a long dowel rod or broom handle to lay in door track to prevent door from being forced open. I'll be happy to call you every day, if desired, or leave a message on your answering machine to let you know that everything is all right. 

For the safety of your dog as well as other dogs and dog owners, I DO NOT DO OFF-LEASH EXERCISES like at the Dog Park or anywhere other than a fenced-in private yard. Also, if a dog has a history of biting, they will need to wear a muzzle strap while out. I do not accept jobs with Pit Bulls or Rottweilers. Also, I will not accept jobs if a client cannot be reached while away.  Thank you for understanding.


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