Keeping Pets Happy at Home

Avoid the emotional trauma pets may experience when staying in a strange location. Assure that your pets receive personal attention, exercise, food, fresh water, and best of all, loving companionship. Avoid transportation costs and times for pick up and drop off. Have your pets already home and happy to see you when you walk in the door. Avoid all of the the routine hassles of...

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Pet Sitting

In addition to making sure your pets have fresh food, water, and any necessary medications, we will play with them, walk the dogs or just play catch in the yard, cuddle with the kitties, give them tons of TLC and attention, and will accommodate their normal schedules as much as possible. We will also complete the “Home Care” duties (see below). Visiting hours are between 7am-9pm (except around holidays).

Visit Length Options

Value
 $19 (15 min)
Short can be used as a quick turnout or potty break, litter box cleaning, or even a 3rd feeding.
Regular
 $24 (30 min)
Our most popular choice. Good for many multiple pet homes, supervised feedings, walks, and play.
Extended
 $29 (45 min)
Best for long walks, multiple pet homes, and pets with special diets or special needs.
Hourly
 $34 1st hour
$24/hour for the next 3 hours
$18/hour for every hour after that
Best for those who need extra attention and for multi-pet households.

Overnight Stays
$70/10 hr stay
(arriving between 8:30-9:30pm)
$80/12 hr stay
(arriving between 7-9pm)
$84/14 hr stay
(arriving between 4:30-6:30pm) 		 Not available during the following dates:
-Easter (Sat, Sun)
-Memorial Day (Sat, Sun, Mon)
-4th of July
-Labor Day (Sat, Sun, Mon)
-Thanksgiving (Tues through Mon)
-December Holidays/New Years (12/21-1/3)

Dogs

2x/day dog visits
  • 1st visit is between 7-9am
  • 2nd visit is between 7-9pm

*Visit every 12 hrs – most dogs will need more visits (puppies, elderly dogs) if you’ll be out of town longer than 5-6 days.
3x/day dog visits
  • 1st visit is between 6-9am
  • 2nd visit between 12-3pm OR 4-6pm
  • 3rd visit is between 7-10pm
4x/day dog visits
  • 1st visit is between 6-8am
  • 2nd visit between 11am-1pm
  • 3rd visit between 4-6pm
  • 4th visit btween 8:30-10:30pm

We can shorten the visit window from 3 hours to 1.5 hours (example: instead of 6-9, we could do 6-7:30, 7-8:30, etc.) for an additional $5/visit.

Puppies

Puppies require more frequent visits. As a common rule, they can wait to potty the same number of hours as the number of months old they are. ie – 3 month old can wait no longer than 3 hours to potty. We will shorten our required visit window depending on your pup’s needs.

Pet Outings

Pet Taxi
  

$25 one way or $35 round trip ($5 for each additional 15 min after the 1st hour)
Grooming appointments, veterinary visits, canine massage appointments, kennel drop off/pick up, airport pickup/drop-off, etc.
-Out of Service Area rates & gas surcharges may apply should you need us to transport your pet outside of our service area.

Cats

1x/day cat visits

are scheduled geographically* according to the other visits we have each day (unless they are on time-sensitive medication), so the visits may be any time during the day.

If we’re visiting on the day you’re leaving/returning, we’ll of course schedule the visits accordingly.

2x/day cat visits
  • 1st visit: between 6-11am
  • 2nd visit: 8-12 hours later

Mid-day visits: between 11:30-3:30pm | Evening visits: between 5-10pm

*We can customize our 1x/day cat visits & visit @ a certain time of day for an additional $5/visit.
**Please schedule adequate time to complete all services requested. If your pet or home needs more time than scheduled (ex.: accident clean up), it will be added as needed and billed to you.

Other Services

Home Care

For those who don’t need pet care, but would like the comfort of knowing their home is safe and secure while they’re away. Visit can include the following: bringing in mail and newspapers, alternating lights, security checks (walking through your home assessing entry points, drains, faucets, furnace, electrical), and making your home look “lived in”. These services are free during regular pet care visits.

Wedding Chaperone
 $40/hr with a 4 hour min
For those who are getting married in Austin, we will escort your pooch(es) (must be well-behaved, leash-trained,& potty trained) to your wedding and watch over him the whole time, so that your little one can join in on your special day!
Errand-Running
 $35/ 1st hr + $5/each addtl 15 min
Return videos; drop off dry cleaning; get groceries, pet food, treats, litter, etc. (practically anything legal!)
Bridge of Light Service
When the time comes and you can not be there to make your pet’s final journey to the veterinarians office, we can be there to make that last trip for you. We will be there to hold and comfort your beloved pet so that they can be in familiar arms when they peacefully say good-bye one last time. There is NO charge for this service and you must make all the necessary arrangements with your veterinarian. This service is for established customers only.

Apple A Day Personal Pet Care provides Professional Pet Care in your home with love and one-on-one attention so that you can rest assured that your fur-kids are receiving the best of care! Insured and Bonded for your protection.

Registration

 • First, check the right side bar to make sure we are accepting new clients in your area. We may consider those outside of our area for an additional fee.
• We need at least 2 weeks notice in order to meet with you before the first visit. We may be able to accommodate a request with less notice for an additional charge.
• We only offer pet care services in the pet’s home. We are not a boarding/daycare facility.

Contact
Make sure to check your spam folder for our reply emails. You may need to add these email addresses to your address book to ensure you receive our emails
• info@appleadaypets.com
• hilary@appleadaypets.com
• system1@professionalpetsitter.com (this address does not accept incoming emails)

Click Here for contact information

Client Sign-up

*Electronic signature will be required throughout this document. The Electronic Signatures Act (Public Law No: 106-229) went into effect on October 1, 2000 and gives electronic contracts the same weight as those executed on paper.

Please fill out the form completely.

Client Information
Client Name:
Email:
Address
Apt #: Bldg #: Gate Code:
City, State Zip:
Housing Subdivision / Apt. Complex Name:
Where would you prefer us to park our cars? (Driveway, street, garage, your reserved spot, etc.):
Major Cross-streets/Directions:
Home#:
Work#:
Cell#:
On your cell phone, do you receive...
 Text Email
Alternate email Address:
How did you hear about us?:
How can you be reached (2+ options preferred. Email especially preferred when you’re out of the country/on a cruise) while you’re away:  Main Email Alt. Email Work Phone Cell Phone

Pet Information
Pet Name Type of Pet Breed Sex Age
Pet 1
Feeding Instructions Medication Instructions Notes

Spay/Neutered: Yes No
Pet Name Type of Pet Breed Sex Age
Pet 2
Feeding Instructions Medication Instructions Notes

Spay/Neutered: Yes No
Pet Name Type of Pet Breed Sex Age
Pet 3
Feeding Instructions Medication Instructions Notes

Spay/Neutered: Yes No
Pet Name Type of Pet Breed Sex Age
Pet 4
Feeding Instructions Medication Instructions Notes

Spay/Neutered: Yes No
Pet Name Type of Pet Breed Sex Age
Pet 5
Feeding Instructions Medication Instructions Notes

Spay/Neutered: Yes No

Emergencies
Person that has access to your home while you're gone: Name:
Relationship:
Phone#:
Emergency Contact
(2+ preferred):		 Name: Phone#:
 has a key to home
Name: Phone#:
 has a key to home
Inclement Weather Contact: Who should we contact if the roads are not drivable? If you don’t have someone within walking distance, most will just tell us to make the visit whenever the roads are safe again.
Name: | Phone#:
Is there a security system?  Yes No
Alarm Company:
Phone:
Alarm password:
Alarm instructions/code:
Problems with home that we should know about:

Overnights
Arrangements for Pet Sitter (for overnight stays): Location of bed & linens – location, specific items, & what to do with them at end of reservation (wash & dry, on bed, bundle up) --*Often we bring our own bedding, but sometimes we don’t have time.

Items your Pet Sitter may use (check which apply and specify more info if needed)
 TV: location/directions

 Wireless Internet: security code

 Refrigerator/Microwave
 Pool, Jacuzzi
Notes about home / pets for overnight stays:

Location of Pet Supplies
Leash, collar:
Food, treats, water:
Food/water dishes:
Watering pitcher:
Meds, vitamins:
Cat carrier:
Trash/poop bags:
Litter box:
Extra Litter, scoop:
Towels for paws:
Cleaning products:
Broom, vacuum, brushes:

Services
I request that Apple a Day Pet Care provide the following services  Mail #: |  Newspaper
 Alternate Lights/Curtains daily |  Turn on TV/Radio
 Water Plants

Which plants, how much water & how often:
Additional Instructions (check pool levels, adjust thermostat, etc):
Service Requested Dates of service
Mid-day visits for dogs potty breaks/walks (ongoing or one-time?)
Vacation visits - # per day
Overnight Stays
Dog Park Outing
Pet Taxi Service
Other
Additional Notes that may be beneficial for us to know:

Keys
Please check one of the 2 options:  Apple A Day will retain your 2 keys for future services (no charge). All keys are labeled only with 1 of your pets’ names & the first initial of your last name, & are kept locked up when not in use.
 Apple A Day will mail your key back through certified mail ($6 charge)

Payment Information
If you wish to make payments easier & have them charged to your card so it’s one less thing for you to worry about, please fill out the following information. I will be making payment by personal check, but understand I can call in my credit card information at any time.

Initial | Date:

Apple a Day Pet Care is authorized to charge my invoices to the following credit card each billing period:
Credit Card #:
Expiration Date:
3 Digit Security code:
Name as it appears on card Billing Address if different from home:
Electronic Signature: (type name)
Date:

Veterinary Agreement
I ask the Pet Sitter to inform the attending clinic or veterinarian of my requested total diagnosis and treatment limit of $ per pet / all pets (most common values are $200, $1000, or unlimited).
Emergency Care: *Placing Credit Card on file at vet’s office is recommended
Vet Name:
Address:
Phone:
Pet Allergies:
Rabies up to date:  Yes No
On Flea/Tick/Heartworm Preventative:  Yes No
Does your pet have a contagious illness?  Yes No
Emergency Vet Name:
Address:
Phone:
Pet Medical History: (ongoing or reoccurring known illnesses/injuries, treatments & medications, any bumps, growths, etc. on pets’ bodies, etc)
This agreement is valid from the date below and grants permission for future veterinary care without the need for additional authorization each time the Pet Sitter cares for one or more of my pets. I understand that this agreement applies to all of the pets and large animals within the Pet Sitter’s care. In signing this contract, I agree that I have the sole authority to make health, medical, and financial decisions regarding the animals that will be scheduled to receive service.
Electronic Signature: (type name)
Date:

Service Agreement
The owner states that he/she as read the Service Policies and Agreement documents in their entirety and fully understands and accepts the terms and conditions. (click here to open it in a new window)
Electronic Signature: (type name)
Date:

Helpful Tips

  • • Tell us about all minor and major health problems your pet may have.
  • • Please be totally honest to help us better serve you.
  • • Make sure the collar fits so your dog will not slip out while being walked. Choke Chains should never be worn unless while being walked.
  • • If your dog is prone to chew, please leave “chew toys” and take proper precautions to guard you personal items and home furnishings form his teeth while you’re away.
  • • If your dog is not accustomed to walking on a leash, please practice with him before you leave or provide a place where he can be allowed to go outside.
  • • Have appropriate size water and food bowls for your pet according to weight and size. It never hurts to add extra water bowls.
  • • Leave an item of clothing you’ve recently worn where your pet sleeps to provide a “security blanket” for him.
  • • Make a list of your pet’s favorite hiding places. This will prevent APPLE A DAY from having a panic attack when your pet is not where expected.
  • • It’s important that we’re aware of any unusual habits your pets have, i.e., destructive behavior when left alone, change in bowel or eating habits, etc.
  • • Please clean food and water dishes before leaving town.
  • • Put the spoon you want us to use for the canned food out with the food.
  • • If your dog growls and snaps at us during a get acquainted visit, please understand when we ask that you make other arrangements for this care during your absence.
  • • Please provide a means of flea control. Fleas multiply rapidly.
  • • During the initial consultation, please try not to “force” your pet(s) to like us. Some pets are shy and can’t be expected to warm up to a stranger immediately. With time and patience trust will build and a friendly relationship will be established.
  • • If you own both dog(s) and cat(s), please do not ask us to “ignore” the cats (i.e., not charge) during our visits. It is impossible for us because our conscience would not allow us to overlook a cat in need of food, medical care, or human attention.

Make a Reservation

Click Here to log in and make a reservation
Email: hilary@appleadaypets.com

*If you do not receive a response within 36 hours, please call us.

When pet parents are away from the home for more than 24 hours:
  • We do a minimum of 2 Regular visits/day for adult dogs & 1 Regular visit/day for adult cats
  • Kittens and puppies require more frequent visits (depending upon their age and living habits/confinement).
  • These requirements allow us to keep the best track of your pets and help us all ensure their safety and health while you are away.
  • Maximum 4 visits/day
  • ***For multiple pet houses, it’s best to schedule longer visits to ensure all pets receive adequate attention.
  • For homes with more than 2 dogs or more than 4 cats, additional fees will be added & will just vary based on your situation. Please inquire.

Holidays

addtl $5/visit on the following days:

  • Easter (Sat, Sun)
  • Memorial Day (Sat, Sun, Mon)
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day (Sat, Sun, Mon)
  • Thanksgiving (Wed-Sun)
  • December Holidays (23rd-27th)
  • New Years (Dec 31-Jan 2)

Holidays book fast, so get your reservations in early, (up to a year in advance)

Policies

• Please note: 2+ week’s notice is preferred for service requests (6+ weeks for major holidays). With less than 1 week notice, please understand there may be a small last minute fee added to your bill to rearrange our schedules.

• If you do have a last minute request, please still make the request via the online form, regardless of how soon you need service.

Contact

Phone: (512)799-2091 *Leave a voice mail 24 hours a day/7 days a week. More than likely, you will reach our voicemail because we’re probably out on a sit or walk. Please leave us a message, and your call will be returned within one business day. Please make sure to leave your name, contact #, dates you are requesting service, and your zip code. Our phone hours usually run from 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday.