Services and Rates (effective August 10, 2010)

Services and Rates*
(Effective August 10, 2010***)

Initial Visit/Key Pick-Up
· I visit your home so we can meet and I can learn about your pet’s normal routine.
· If you choose to hire me, you complete an information form, sign a service agreement and provide a key or other access to your home (such as a garage code, location of hidden key, etc.).
No charge

Cat Visit
· Food and fresh water
· Clean litter box, any accidents and food/water area
· Play/cuddle, pet, brush, talk to and LOVE the kitties
· Treats, if permitted
· Medication administration, as needed
· Any/all bonus services! (see below)
· At least 45 minutes, but may be longer
$20 per visit(for any number of cats, unless otherwise agreed);
Additional brief visit(s) (10-15 minutes) may be provided (subject to approval based on location and time of day desired) on same day as standard cat visit for an additional $12 each

Dog Visit
· Food and fresh water
· Clean any accidents and food/water area
· Walk or other active play for at least 25 minutes
· Play/cuddle, pet, brush, talk to and LOVE your doggies
· Treats, if permitted
· Medication administration, as needed
· Any/all bonus services! (see below)
· At least 45 minutes total, but may be longer
$22 for 1 dog;
$25 for 2 or more dogs;
Additional brief midday visit(s) (10-15 minutes) may be provided (subject to approval based on location and time of day desired) on same day as standard dog visit for an additional $12 each (intended as a quick “potty break” visit)

Midday Dog Walk (Or Other Midday Visit) [These visits are being provided only on a very limited basis at this time. Please ask.]
· 25-30 minute walk or other active play (or a “potty break” visit plus loving for the remainder of the time if doggie does not need a walk or if a “potty break” visit is requested on a day without a standard visit or overnight visit)
· Fresh water
· Clean accidents (not a full house check)
· About 35 minutes total, but may be longer
$18 per visit

Overnight Stay [These visits are being provided only on a very limited basis at this time. Please ask.]
· Companionship from at least 9PM until at least 7AM (but, depending on my schedule, I will try to arrive earlier and stay later than this)
· At least ONE 25-30 minute walk or other active play (in the evening or morning) and additional short potty breaks or outside time, as needed
· Dinner and breakfast, fresh water
· Clean litter boxes, accidents and food/water areas
· Play/cuddle, pet, brush, talk to and LOVE your pets
· Any/all bonus services! (see below)
$70 per night;
Brief midday visit(s) (10-15 minutes) may be provided (subject to approval based on location and time desired) on the day before or day after an overnight visit for an additional $12 each (intended as a quick “potty break” visit).

Additional Pets (of a different type)
· When more than one type of pet (e.g. dog and cat, cat and guinea pig, dog and iguana, etc.)
$5 each additional TYPE of pet
(per visit or overnight stay)
(No extra charge for simple fish feeding or filling outdoor bird feeders)

Other Small Animal Visit
· For other small animals (such as hamsters, guinea pigs, iguanas, birds, snakes)
· Cleaning, feeding, watering, playing and other care needed
Priced on an individual basis, but typically $20 per visit. May be more or less depending on the needs of the pet and the time and effort necessary to fulfill those needs.

Bonus Services!
· Bring in mail, packages and newspapers
· Water indoor or outdoor plants
· Fill outside bird feeders
· Move trash cans for pick-up
· Alter lights and blinds
· Other tasks, as discussed – please ask!
· Pictures or videos of your pet added to website, if you consent and time-permitting!** [Not being provided at this time :(]
· E-mail or text updates as requested
· Peace of mind!
No charge

Key Return
· I would like to retain your key on file in my office so that I will have it available for future (or emergency) visits.
· If you prefer that I return the key to you, I will gladly do so at no charge. However, if I have to pick up your key again in order to provide visits at a later date, there will be a charge of at least $10 (depending on location) for my time to do so.
No charge, but see above regarding subsequent key pick-up

Holiday Fee
Additional $15 for any visits on specified days
(Applies on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Easter, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve)

* Rates assume that client’s home is within typical service area of Crozet, Ivy, Batesville, White Hall, other areas of Western Albemarle, and parts of Charlottesville easily accessible from Western Albemarle. I will consider servicing other areas, but may charge an additional fee to do so (usually $3-$8 per visit, depending on additional distance).

** I will attempt to make updates each day, at the end of the day (or earlier, if possible). However, when I am particularly busy, I may not be able to provide this additional service at all. [Unfortunately, this service is not currently being provided.]

***Note that rates were increased effective July 15, 2010. However, effective August 10, 2010, the rate for the short visits is decreasing slightly because I feel that I increased it too much in July!

I hope you will give me the opportunity to provide love and care to your pets! If I can answer any questions or if you would like additional information, please contact me!

Buggledoo Pet Sitting, LLC
Melissa Woodruff, 434-409-6548, buggledoopetsitting@gmail.com