I have the most experience with cats and dogs, as well as some experience with guinea pigs, sugar gliders, hamsters, rabbits and fish. However I am always interested in learning to work with new species.
Additional Pet Fee updated 5/19/25. Any bookings made prior to this date will be honnored at the previous rate.
These will be archived the first week of each month. I have created and Archived Announcements Tab with yearly subsections for your reference.
Services Offered
Please note I have updated the new client form so that you can schedule a meet n greet along with your booking. You do not have to fill out the meet n greet form separately. I offer it separately to allow clients to take a more step by step approach if they desire.
$25 Meet and Greet
A pre booking request meeting at which you can meet me and introduce me your pet(s) prior to booking my services. Payment will be collected prior to the meeting, if you elect to book with me this will subtracted from your total invoice for the first booking made with in the same year of the meet n greet. After the meeting you will need to fill out the New Client Request Form if you elect to book with me.
The Meet and Greet Request form is linked below.
$25 Acclamation Meeting
Additional prebooking meetings if you have nervous pet that you would like to get more accustomed to me prior to booking services. This is non-refundable.
$35(per Night) In Home Booking
I would stay at your home and care for your pet(s)
$40 (per day) Check-In Booking
checking on your pet 2-3 times a day. $15 more per day per trip if more than 3 check ins are required. A $10 gas fee will apply to a standard check in booking 7-10 miles away , additional trips will have a gas fee of $4. Additional pet fee over base rate applies.
$25 Single Check-in Booking
This booking type is subject to a $30 non-refundable booking fee if booked in advance ( at least one week prior) or $55 booking fee if last minute ( less than a week prior). Long term arrangements can be requested, if accepted the booking fee is a one time fee. If long term arrangements are made and there is lapse of service for one month then another booking fee would be due to restart the reoccurring service.
If you selecting this because you will be out of town and it will only be for a day or two then it would be due per booking, as that is a short term traditional booking arrangement. In this case a 24 hour tentative hold would apply to pay the booking fee and secure your date(s).
This booking is for up to a 30 minute booking, if your pet(s) require more than 30 minutes additional cost may apply.
I service a ten mile radius from my home. If a request is accepted outside this radius there is an additional charge of $1 per mile per day.
Deposits and Fees ( Updated 2/4/24)
Booking Fee - This is a non-refundable fee to guarantee your dates, it is not a deposit to applied to your account.
30% for bookings made in advance ( minimum 1 week ahead)
30% plus $25 for bookings made last minute ( less than 1 week ahead)
The base rates for each booking type are for households with a max of 3 pets.
Over Pet Base Amount
See price list at the top of this page.
Puppy Fee $15 per day per dog under 1 year
Ambulatory Assistance Fee $10-20 per pet per day depending on needs and size.
Last Minute Change Request $25 ( changes made less than a week prior to your start date, or end date.)
Holiday Cancellation Fee 50% of the remaining balance due post booking fee payment.
Applicable to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Fourth of July
Applies to cancellations made up to 2 months prior to the holiday month or with in the holiday month.
If you live in the downtown area additional fees may apply
If transportation services are part of your booking such as dropping off at a relatives , groomers etc. There will be a .58 cent per mile additional cost. If returning to your residence the cost will be both ways. If just dropping off at the end of the booking charge is one way.
Your booking is not confirmed until the booking fee has been paid. You will have a 24 hour tentative hold period to complete the transaction and reserve your dates. Meaning if you do not pay during the tentative hold, your booking is not automatically cancelled, but does put you at risk for loosing the booking.
Payment is due on the start date of your booking, additional fees will be collected at the end of your booking if applicable.
New and Existing Client Request Forms are listed below the availability calendar, if you submit a form please add my email jwpsitting@gmail.com to your contacts to limit the risk of correspondence going to SPAM. If you have any questions you can reach me via email using the button in margin to the left.
Booking fees must be paid electronically through Venmo, Zelle or Cash App.
If you do not use computers, email etc. or use them in a limited capacity. You can reach me by phone at 540-268-0343
If you are unable to provide information or payment electronically please call to make arrangements, and an in person meeting can be arranged close to my home for no additional cost.
This would be applicable if you booked a Meet and Greet and did not elect to book at the end of the meeting and can not pay electronically OR if you need to fill out the New Client Request form on paper vs electronically.
Please note if no email is provided paperwork such as invoices and Aftercare Summaries will be mailed out. If this applies to you please keep mailing times in mind, as it could delay confirmation of your booking, and request your dates as early as possible.
6/23/22 Please note the blocked off time on Friday Saturday and Sunday is my "day job" shifts. Please keep this in mind when booking. I have found that the majority of owners are fine booking regardless of this as it is when they would normally be sleeping, but everyone is different as are their pet's needs. Thank you.
Calendar Key
Booked + Booking type= reserved dates
Tentative +Booking type= requested dates
Unavailable = a personal appointment or event, or "day job" shift
Booking Turnover No In Home = no in home books on those days.
Holiday Cancellation Fee applies to Christmas/Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, and Fourth of July.
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