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FAQs
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What are your qualifications?Our founder and primary cat sitter, has a 25 year history in the pet care industry. She is a Certified Professional Pet Sitter, credentialed through Pet Sitters International, where she holds a membership and receives ongoing pet and cat care education. She is also a Fear Free Certified pet professional and is trained in pet CPR and first aid. She has volunteered and fostered for cat rescue groups and currently has five cats of her own.
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Are you bonded and insured?Yes, we are bonded and insured through Pet Care Insurance Company. We are also background checked for your peace of mind.
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Is a meet and greet in my home required?Yes. Meeting ahead of time gives use the opportunity to discuss our services and your needs, meet your cats and learn their routine, and feel comfortable in your home. It also ensure that we are a good match each other.
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Is there a charge for the in-home meet and greet?We do not charge for the initial consultation/meet and greet in your home. This visit allows us to get to know each other, learn about your cats and their routines, plan for an upcoming visit while you are away, and pick up any keys. While there's no pressure to make any decisions or commitments during this visit, if we need to return for a second consultation or to pick up keys, a $25 fee will apply.
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What is included in a daily visit?Feeding (wet/dry food, treats) Cleaning bowls/fountains and refreshing water Basic medication administration, if necessary Cleaning the litter box Tidying the cats' living area LOVE: Playtime, cuddling, brushing General home tasks (mail, plants, trash, etc.) Visit updates with photos/videos
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What are your available time slots for cat sitting visits?We currently offer 15, 30, 45 and 60 minute visits during the following time frames: Morning: 7:00am - 10:00am Mid Day: 10:00am - 1:00pm Afternoon: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Evening: 4:00pm - 7:00pm If your cats needs specific times for medications or special diets, please let us know, so we can try to accommodate. Please allow a 30-minute window +/- when booking specific times.
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Can you administer medications?Yes, we can administer medications to your cats, as long as they are generally cooperative. There is no extra charge for this service. If your cat needs an insulin injection, we charge an extra $5 per visit. If you require other injectable medications and Sub-Q fluids, lets us know and we will see if we can help.
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Can you board my cat at your home?We generally don't offer boarding services. However, in case of an emergency, we can discuss the possibility. If we are able to accommodate you, the boarding fee would be $50 per day.
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What methods of payment do you accept?We accept payment by cash, check, credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Do you charge additional fees on holidays?Starting in 2025, we will charge a $5 per visit additional fee on the the follow holidays: Easter Sunday Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Years Eve
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Do you charge extra to pick-up and drop off keys, passes or fobs to access our home?If we need to make an extra trip to pick up or drop off a parking pass, fob or key prior to or after service, there will be a $20 fee. This fee applies whether the trip is to your home or another location. We will agree upon any fees before starting service to ensure there are no surprises.
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Do you charge a fee for last minute bookings?While we may not always be available on short notice, we will do our best to accommodate your request. We do not charge a fee for last-minute bookings unless it is an after hours visit. Please note that this policy could change in the future.
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Do you charge a fee if I have to cancel a scheduled service?If you cancel with us verbally or in writing by email/text and we acknowledge receipt of the cancellation at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled service, there are no cancellation fees. If cancellations are made less than 2 hours before the scheduled service, we charge the full price of that visit only. Any subsequent scheduled visits will be canceled without any fees.
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What other additional fees do you have?We charge additional fees for the following services: Insulin or other injections: $5 extra per visit Holiday fees: $5 extra per visit Before/after hours visits: $10 extra Emergency/on demand visits: $10 extra Additional trips to pick-up/drop off keys, fobs, parking passes - $20 per trip Parking fees when free parking is not available - TBD Valet charges and tips - TBD Pet transportation - TBD Shopping/errands - TBD
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What if I live in an apartment/condo that does not offer free guest parking?If free guest parking is not available at your building, we will charge additional fees to cover the cost of parking fees and any valet tips. Accessible parking must be available in the immediate vicinity.
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Can you care for other pets, as well?Yes, we have years of experience caring for all types of animals. If you have other pets in your home in addition to cats, we should be able to accommodate you. We charge a flat rate fee based on the visit time, so there would not be an additional charge unless you have a dog that requires walking. We do not care for large birds or reptiles as they are not our area of expertise.
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