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		<title>How to be an Ideal Client&#8230;</title>
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<p>The following tips  					come from talking with pet sitters, dog walkers, and dog  					daycare owners over the years, and hearing about situations  					that they have faced with their clients. This may seem like  					a lengthy list of things to remember, but if you keep these  					things in mind you&#8217;ll be helping your pet sitter, dog  					walker, or dog daycare personnel provide the very best care  					possible for your pets. And rest assured, the person caring  					for your pets has a much longer list of things to do than  				  you do!</p>
<h4>Be prepared  					for your initial meeting</h4>
<p>When you meet with your  					pet care provider for the first time, be sure to have the  					information available that may have been requested. This  					will probably include paperwork that was sent to in advance,  					keys, a garage door opener if necessary, a gate, alarm  					codes, or key cards. You may also be asked to show proof of  					vaccination.<br />
If your pet care provider sends you paperwork to complete in  					advance, it&#8217;s a good idea to highlight information you&#8217;re  					unsure about, or simply make a list to refer to when you  					meet the pet sitter for the first time. And of course, if  					there&#8217;s something not on the paperwork that you have  					questions about, be sure to make a note of that also.  					Completing the paperwork ahead of time will enable you and  					your pet care professional to go over things in a more  					leisurely way when you meet for the first time.<br />
Being prepared will make a good first impression on the  					person you ask to care for your pets. And let&#8217;s face it;  					people enjoy doing business with people who are  					prepared…it&#8217;ll make things go more smoothly for everybody  					involved!</p>
<h4>Be sure to  					provide contact and emergency information</h4>
<p>Give  					your pet sitter or dog walker the phone number, email  					address, or other contact information where you&#8217;ll be while  					away so they will be able to get in touch with you in case  					of emergency. Ideally this should be in your pet care  					providers&#8217; hands before you ever leave home.</p>
<h4>Be honest  					about your pets&#8217; health and behavior</h4>
<p>When you meet  					with a pet sitter, dog walker, or dog daycare for the first  					time, be honest about your pets&#8217; health and behavior. If  					your dog tends to be aggressive, withdrawn, afraid of  					storms, or has other characteristics that are worrisome,  					your pet care professional will need to know these things.  					It&#8217;s understandable that as a pet owner, you may be hesitant  					to mention these things but many pet care providers have  					dealt with issues like these and will be able to work with  					your pet. If not, they may be able to suggest alternatives  					that will be more suited to you and your pet.</p>
<h4>Book services  					at least 2 weeks in advance</h4>
<p>Whenever possible,  					contact your pet sitter at least 2 weeks prior to the time  					you&#8217;ll need their services. For pet sitting services during  					the holidays, even more notice is advisable since most pet  					sitters end up turning clients away at this time of year.  					Please don&#8217;t assume that because you&#8217;ve used a particular  					pet sitter in the past that she&#8217;ll have room for you if you  					call at the last minute.</p>
<h4>Cancel  					services as far in advance as possible</h4>
<p>Everyone  					knows that things happen and that plans change at the last  					minute, but whenever possible be sure to cancel with your  					pet sitter or dog walker as soon as you know you won&#8217;t need  					their services. In essence, you have reserved a certain  					amount of time with your pet care provider; time they cannot  					spend with someone else&#8217;s pets. The courtesy of canceling  					early allows them to book someone else at that time. Keep in  					mind, that many dog walkers and pet sitters will charge a  					fee if cancellation is made within a certain number of days  					of the scheduled service, so be sure to ask about their  					cancellation policy.</p>
<h4>Be flexible  					with your requests</h4>
<p>While your pet care  					professional&#8217;s goal may very likely be to give you and your  					pets such wonderful service that you&#8217;ll feel like you&#8217;re her  					only client, chances are she has many others. When you speak  					with her, let your preferences be known but know that  					flexibility is the key. Her goal is to give you and your  					pets the best possible care. Although it may be your  					preference to have someone visit your pets at 7 a.m. sharp  					every morning during your absence, she may have five or six  					other morning clients and will need to schedule her visits  					according to route, pets&#8217; needs, and time. And at any time,  					unforeseen circumstances may arise that would prevent your  					pet sitter or dog walker from arriving at the exact  					specified time. Rest assured though, they will do their best  					to see to it that your needs and preferences are met.</p>
<h4>Understand  					that extra services require extra time</h4>
<p>Pet sitters  					and dog walkers are constantly budgeting their time and  					readjusting their schedule to accommodate things that come  					up unexpectedly. And while many will offer to do extras to  					make your home look lived in, their main focus is on your  					pets. Unless you&#8217;ve spoken with your pet sitter in advance  					about additional services, don&#8217;t assume she&#8217;ll be available  					to do them if you leave a laundry list of items without  					asking first. It puts her in an uncomfortable position, and  					because of time involved, could compromise the time she  					spends with your pets.<br />
While most pet sitters are more than happy to do extra  					services on occasion, keep in mind that there may be extra  					charges involved. It&#8217;s not that your pet sitter is trying to  					nickel and dime you, but some tasks that take you no time at  					all, may take more time for her simply because they&#8217;re not  					routine tasks for her.</p>
<h4>Inform your  					pet sitter or dog walker of any houseguests</h4>
<p>If  					anyone will be in your home while you&#8217;re away, discuss it  					with your pet sitter or dog walker. Many will not enter a  					home if they see someone is at your home that they don&#8217;t  					know or aren&#8217;t expecting. At first this may seem  					unreasonable but there are some very good reasons why pet  					sitters have this policy.<br />
The number one issue is safety, for the pet sitter and for  					your pets. If your pet sitter or dog walker were to walk  					into a home that&#8217;s being robbed it could prove deadly. He or  					she may also walk in on someone who is at the home for  					legitimate reasons, creating at best an awkward encounter,  					requiring an explanation by both parties. In addition to the  					safety reasons for not wanting to enter a home when someone  					is there, it puts your pet sitter in an uncomfortable  					position if your houseguest says they&#8217;ll care for your pets.  					They may mean well, but keep in mind that you&#8217;ve contracted  					service with your pet sitter or dog walker, and the decision  					to cancel that service can only come from you unless you&#8217;ve  					made other arrangements with your pet care provider.</p>
<h4>Confirm your  					travel plans and pet sitting services</h4>
<p>Confirm with  					your pet sitter before you leave town as one last  					confirmation that your trip is going as scheduled. There  					have been cases involving pet owners booking the wrong dates  					by mistake, or the pet care business adding them to their  					calendar on the incorrect dates. That confirmation just  					before you leave will ensure that you both have the correct  					dates.</p>
<h4>Be sure your  					pet sitter or dog walker has the necessities</h4>
<p>Make  					sure you leave enough food, medications, treats, or other  					food items your pet will need while you&#8217;re away. Other  					supplies that your pet sitter may need might include paper  					towels, leashes, carrying cases or other items. See our Pet  					Owner&#8217;s Checklist to help jog your memory.</p>
<h4>Keep your pet  					sitter, dog walker, or dog daycare informed of any changes</h4>
<p>If you call on the services of a professional pet care  					business repeatedly, you&#8217;ll want to be sure they are aware  					of any changes in your pets&#8217; health, feeding instructions,  					or behavior. It&#8217;s also important to inform them of any  					changes in your home such as a new alarm system, new keys,  					lighting, etc.</p>
<h4>Pay your pet  					care bill as agreed</h4>
<p>Many pet sitting businesses  					will require payment to be left for them to pick up on their  					first visit with your pets. Dog walkers and dog daycares  					often request payment in advance. Find out what the policy  					is for the pet care business that will be caring for your  					pets and be sure to pay your bill as requested. If it  					becomes necessary to contract last minute or extra services,  					be sure to check what the payment method will be for those  					as well, as they may be handled differently than regularly  					scheduled services.</p>
<h4>If you have  					concerns, contact your pet care provider as soon as  					possible</h4>
<p><strong> </strong>Whether you return home after a two-week  					vacation or a long day at work and notice something that  					concerns you, call your pet care professional immediately.  					You and the person caring for your pets will be better able  					to help resolve any issues or misunderstandings if you&#8217;re  					able to talk about it while it&#8217;s fresh in your minds.</p>
<p>Chances are pretty good that your pets have already won the  					hearts of the person who&#8217;ll be taking care of them. With a  					little bit of planning and understanding you can do the  					same!</p>
<p>© <a href="http://www.petsitusa.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PetSitUsa</span></a>.  				  Used with permission</p>
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		<title>Leave-Out Checklist</title>
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Can Opener &#38; Spoon
Treats
Favorite Toys, Kongs
Leashes &#38; Harnesses
Medicines
Name tags &#38; Amount  					  tags on feeding bins
Brushes &#38; Clippers
Muddy Paw Towels or  					Rags
Paper Towels – 2 rolls
Broom, Dustpan &#38; Vacuum
Carpet Spot Cleaner or Cleaning Machine
General Cleaner
Garbage / Litter bags
Extra Litter, Litter Scoop, Pooper Scooper
Watering Can, Plants (waterproof surface)
Reminders &#38; Changes
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<li>Favorite Toys, Kongs</li>
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<li>Medicines</li>
<li>Name tags &amp; Amount  					  tags on feeding bins</li>
<li>Brushes &amp; Clippers</li>
<li>Muddy Paw Towels or  					Rags</li>
<li>Paper Towels – 2 rolls</li>
<li>Broom, Dustpan &amp; Vacuum</li>
<li>Carpet Spot Cleaner or Cleaning Machine</li>
<li>General Cleaner</li>
<li>Garbage / Litter bags</li>
<li>Extra Litter, Litter Scoop, Pooper Scooper</li>
<li>Watering Can, Plants (waterproof surface)</li>
<li>Reminders &amp; Changes</li>
<li>Remote Controls for TV or Stereo</li>
<li>Additional Contact #’s (Hotel)</li>
<li>Pencil or Pen</li>
<li>Notes</li>
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 Make sure garage  					door is locked or secured. Secure sliding glass doors Use  					timers on interior lights to go on at dusk and off at  					bedtime. Use motion sensors on exterior lights.
Continue mail and newspaper delivery. We can bring them  					inside.
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<li> Make sure garage  					door is locked or secured. Secure sliding glass doors Use  					timers on interior lights to go on at dusk and off at  					bedtime. Use motion sensors on exterior lights.</li>
<li>Continue mail and newspaper delivery. We can bring them  					inside.</li>
<li>Don&#8217;t discuss travel plans or absences from home in public  					places.</li>
<li>Mow the lawn before  					you leave and arrange for exterior maintenance (lawn mowing,  					snow shoveling) as necessary during your absence from home.</li>
<li>Put bicycles, outdoor toys, lawn furniture and garden  					tools away as they can easily be stolen.</li>
<li>Ask us to adjust blinds or draperies and alter the  					lighting in your home.</li>
<li>Place valuables in a safety deposit box and maintain an up  					to date list (along with photographs) of your possessions.</li>
<li>Notify police of your absence and ask them to periodically  					check your home. Be sure and tell them APPLE A DAY will be  					visiting!</li>
<li>Advise gate security that APPLE A DAY will be visiting  					your home and authorize entry.</li>
<li>Inform your neighbors of your absence and use of a pet  					sitter. In order to protect your privacy, we will not  					disclose any information regarding your whereabouts or when  					you’re planning to be home, even if they’re your friends!</li>
<li>If you have an alarm system, use it! If not, consider  					purchasing decals that say the home is protected by an alarm  					system and offer a reward for information on the theft of  					the home. Spotting the decal posted on a window or door may  					deter a burglar.</li>
<li>Place a &#8220;Beware of Dog&#8221; sign on your property in a visible  					location. Whether you have a dog or not, this sign may deter  					a burglar. If you do have a dog, you have an automatic  					alarm.</li>
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		<title>Safety is a Primary Concern</title>
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 Count heads right  					before you leave. You wouldn&#8217;t want to lock anyone in a  					closet.
Advise us of anyone who may be on your premises or  					entering your home during the same time we are.
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<li> Count heads right  					before you leave. You wouldn&#8217;t want to lock anyone in a  					closet.</li>
<li>Advise us of anyone who may be on your premises or  					entering your home during the same time we are.</li>
<li>Instruct anyone else coming or going while you&#8217;re away to  					make sure all outside gates are properly secured.</li>
<li>Make sure all doors and windows are locked before leaving.  					If outside doors have panes of glass near the push button  					lock, consider installing a deadbolt lock as well.</li>
<li>Consider leaving a television or radio on while you are  					away. The noise can be a crime deterrent as well as provide  					companionship for your pet.</li>
<li>Unplug any unnecessary appliances before you leave. This  					will prevent damage from electrical storms or injuries to  					mischievous pets who paw or chew on cords.</li>
<li>Don&#8217;t hide your house key outside the door, under doormats  					or flowerpots.</li>
<li>Trim limbs from trees that could help a burglar climb into  					your house. Prune any bushes or trees near doors or windows.  					These may be used as hiding places by burglars.</li>
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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. Otherwise, your dog may slip  					out of a too large collar while being walked. Choke Chains  					should never be worn unless while being walked.
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<li>Tell us about all minor and major health problems your pet  					may have.</li>
<li>Please be totally honest to help us better serve you.</li>
<li>Make sure the collar fits. Otherwise, your dog may slip  					out of a too large collar while being walked. Choke Chains  					should never be worn unless while being walked.</li>
<li>If you dog is prone to chew, please leave &#8220;chew toys&#8221; and  					take proper precautions to guard you personal items and home  					furnishings form his teeth while you&#8217;re away.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Have appropriate size water and food bowls for your pet  					according to weight and size. It never hurts to add extra  					water bowls. We don&#8217;t want him to get hungry or thirsty.</li>
<li>Leave an item of clothing you&#8217;ve recently worn where your  					pet sleeps to provide a &#8220;security blanket&#8221; for him.</li>
<li>Make a list of your pet&#8217;s favorite hiding places. This  					will prevent APPLE A DAY from having a panic attack when  					your pet is not where expected.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s important that we&#8217;re aware of any unusual habits your  					pets have, i.e., destructive behavior when left alone,  					change in bowel or eating habits, etc.</li>
<li>Clean food and water dishes before leaving town. We&#8217;re  					concerned about proper hygiene for the pets under our care.</li>
<li>Put the spoon you want us to use for the canned food out  					with the food.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Please provide a means of flea control. Fleas multiply  					rapidly.</li>
<li>During the initial consultation, please try not to &#8220;force&#8221;  					you pet(s) to like us. Some pets are shy and can&#8217;t be  					expected to warm up to a stranger immediately. With time and  					patience trust will build and a friendly relationship will  					be established.</li>
<li>If you own both dog(s) and cat(s), please do not ask us to  					&#8220;ignore&#8221; 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.</li>
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		<title>Other Pet Services</title>
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Wedding Chaperone

$35/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,&#38; 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

$33/ 1st hr + $5/each addtl 15 min


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<td colspan="2">For those who are getting married in Austin, we will escort your pooch(es) (must be well-behaved, leash-trained,&amp; potty trained) to your wedding and watch over him the whole time, so that your little one can join in on your special day!</td>
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<h4>Errand-Running</h4>
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<td><strong>$33/ 1st hr + $5/each addtl 15 min</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2">Return videos; drop off dry cleaning; get groceries, pet food, treats, litter, etc. (practically anything legal!)</td>
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<h4>Bridge of Light Service</h4>
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<td colspan="2">When the time comes and you can not be there to make your pet&#8217;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.</td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em></em><strong><span style="color: #800000;">Now accepting new clients in the following<br />
specific neighborhoods: </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #800000;">78703: Clarksville, Tarreytown, Pemberton Heights<br />
78723: Mueller neighborhood<br />
78731: Cat Mountain, Great Hills, Northwest Hills<br />
78733/78738: various parts *inquire about rates<br />
78751: Hyde Park<br />
78757: Brentwood, Crestview</span></strong></p>
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Doggy Field Trips

$34/visit


We will pick your dog up from home, take him on a 60 minute outing at a nearby park (on leash), &#38; drop him back off at home with a fresh bowl of water, treat (if allowed), &#38; hug! Your pup will love you for it!



Doggy “About the Town Excursion”

$62/visit


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<td width="40%"><strong>$34/visit</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2">We will pick your dog up from home, take him on a 60 minute outing at a nearby park (on leash), &amp; drop him back off at home with a fresh bowl of water, treat (if allowed), &amp; hug! Your pup will love you for it!</td>
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<h4>Doggy “About the Town Excursion”</h4>
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<td><strong>$62/visit</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2">A DOGGIE &#8220;ABOUT THE TOWN&#8221; EXCURSION includes pick-up of your dog and going out &#8220;on the town&#8221; with your faithful companion.</p>
<p>Your canine buddy will get to ride in the car (fun in itself for most dogs), take a trip to a local dog bakery for a special treat provided by us; have a nice walk and a trip to a local park/dog park. This is a two-hour treat for your best friend.</td>
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<h4>Pet Taxi</h4>
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<td><strong>$33/1st hr + $5 each addtl 15 min.</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2">Grooming appointments, veterinary visits, canine massage appointments, kennel drop off/pick up, airport  		  pickup/drop-off, etc.</td>
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<td colspan="2">-Out of Service Area rates &amp; gas surcharges may apply should you need us to transport your pet outside of our service area.</td>
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Visit Length Options




Value

$17 (15 min)


Short can be used as a quick turnout or potty break, litter box cleaning, or even a 3rd feeding. This can also be used as a full visit for the less social kitties.



Regular

$22 (30 min)


Our most popular choice. Good for many multiple pet homes, supervised feedings, walks, and play.



Extended

$27 (45 min)


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<td><strong>$17 (15 min)</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2">Short can be used as a quick turnout or potty break, litter box cleaning, or even a 3rd feeding. This can also be used as a full visit for the less social kitties.</td>
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<h4>Regular</h4>
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<td><strong>$22 (30 min)</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2">Our most popular choice. Good for many multiple pet homes, supervised feedings, walks, and play.</td>
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<h4>Extended</h4>
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<td><strong>$27 (45 min)</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2">Best for long walks, multiple pet homes, and pets with special diets or special needs.</td>
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<h4><strong>Hourly </strong></h4>
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<td><strong>$32 1st hour</strong><br />
<strong>$22/hour for the next 3 hours</strong><br />
<strong>$16/hour for every hour after that</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2">Best for those who need extra attention and for our out-of-town hotel clients.</td>
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<td colspan="2"><em>If you arrive back to your hotel room in the middle of an hour, we will round up to the nearest quarter-hour @ $3.75/quarter-hour</em></td>
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<h4>Overnight Stays</h4>
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<td><strong>$68/10hr stay<br />
$78/12 hr stay<br />
$84/14 hr stay</strong></td>
<td>Not available during the following dates:-Easter (Sat, Sun)<br />
-Memorial Day (Sat, Sun, Mon)<br />
-4th of July<br />
-Labor Day (Sat, Sun, Mon)<br />
-Thanksgiving (Tues through Mon)<br />
-December Holidays/New Years (12/21-1/3)</td>
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<h4>Hotel Visits</h4>
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<td><strong>$32/1st hour<br />
$22/hr for next 3 hrs<br />
$16/hr every hr after that<br />
+ parking fees</strong></td>
<td>Would you like to visit Austin with your pet? There are many pet friendly hotels in Austin, but most require that you do not leave your pet unattended. We will stay in the hotel room and give your pet walks (on leash; around the hotel property), feeding, meds (if needed), fresh water, cuddles and lots of love and attention. All of this while you are enjoying the Live Music Capitol!(Minimum of 2 hrs)Payment methods accepted: • Cash • Room Charge.<em>If you arrive back to your hotel room in the middle of an hour, we will round up to the nearest quarter-hour @ $3.75/quarter-hour</em></td>
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<h4>When pet parents are away from the home for more than 24 hours:</h4>
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<li>We do a minimum of 2 Regular visits/day for adult dogs &amp; 1 Regular visit/day for adult cats</li>
<li>Kittens and puppies require more frequent visits (depending upon their age and living habits/confinement).</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Maximum 4 visits/day</li>
<li><em>***For multiple pet houses, it&#8217;s best to schedule longer visits to ensure all pets receive adequate attention.</em></li>
<li><em><strong>For homes with more than 2 dogs or more than 4 cats, additional fees will be added &amp; will just vary based on your situation. Please inquire. </strong></em></li>
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<h4>2x/day dog visits</h4>
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<li>1st visit is btwn 7-9am</li>
<li>2nd visit is btwn 7-9pm</li>
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<p><em>*Keep in mind that means your dog will only be let out every 12 hrs. Most dogs will need more visits (puppies, elderly dogs, if you&#8217;ll be out of town longer than 5-6 days)</em></p>
<p>*We plan our routes to be fuel and time efficient, so we can spend more time with your pets and less time on the road.</p>
<p>If we&#8217;re in one neighborhood, go to another neighborhood 10 miles away to only come back to the first neighborhood again to have the visit at a specific time, that wastes fuel and time.</p>
<p>We also need to allow some wiggle room in case things don&#8217;t go as planned (accidents to clean up, pet needs to be rushed to the vet, pipes burst, etc.).</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<h4>3x/day dog visits</h4>
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<li>1st visit is btwn 6-9am</li>
<li>2nd visit can either be btwn 12-3pm OR 4-6pm (when many pets are used to being fed)</li>
<li>3rd visit is btwn7-10pm</li>
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<h4>4x/day dog visits</h4>
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<li>1st visit is between 6-8am</li>
<li>2nd visit btwn 11am-1pm</li>
<li>3rd visit between 4-6pm</li>
<li>4th visit btwn 8:30-10:30pm</li>
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<h4>1x/day cat visits</h4>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If we&#8217;re visiting on the day you&#8217;re leaving/returning, we&#8217;ll of course schedule the visits accordingly.</p>
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<h4>2x/day cat visits</h4>
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<li>the 1st visit is between 6-11am</li>
<li>the 2nd visit is 8-12 hours later</li>
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<p>*We can customize our 1x/day cat visits &amp; visit @a certain time of day for an additional $5/visit.</p>
<p>Ex: If you have a morning preference, the visit will be made by 11:30am.</p>
<p>Mid-day visits will be made between 11:30-3:30</p>
<p>Evening visits will be made between 5-10pm).</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<h4>Puppies</h4>
<p>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 &#8211; 3 month old can wait no longer than 3 hours to potty. We will shorten our required visit window depending on your pup&#8217;s needs.</p>
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<h4>Holidays</h4>
<p>addtl $5/visit on the following days:</p>
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<li>Easter (Sat, Sun)</li>
<li>Memorial Day (Sat, Sun, Mon)</li>
<li>4th of July</li>
<li>Labor Day (Sat, Sun, Mon)</li>
<li>Thanksgiving (Wed-Sun)</li>
<li>December Holidays (23rd-27th)</li>
<li>New Years (Dec 31-Jan 2)</li>
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<div><strong><em>Holidays book fast, so get your reservations in early, (up to a year in advance)</em></strong></div>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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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.
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<li>Avoid the emotional trauma pets may experience when staying in a strange location.</li>
<li>Assure that your pets receive personal attention, exercise, food, fresh water, and best of all, loving companionship.</li>
<li>Avoid transportation costs and times for pick up and drop off.</li>
<li>Have your pets already home and happy to see you when you walk in the door.</li>
<li>Avoid all of the the routine hassles of leaving home&#8211;we&#8217;ll bring in your mail &amp; newspapers, water your plants, and perform routine security checks on each visit.</li>
<li>Assure that your dogs get a daily walk or potty break when you work late hours and are unable to do so.</li>
<li>We are an award-winning, insured and bonded, Pet First Aid/CPR certified business who has been serving the Austin, TX area since 2002.</li>
<li>Once we confirm services with you, we will never cancel on you! This is our full time job, not a hobby.</li>
<li>We work holidays &amp; weekends!</li>
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