Rates for drop ins for multiple pets?
I am booking a drop in visit with a client who has 6 pets (2 dogs, 4 cats). It’s a one time, 30 minute visit. I charge $20 for 1st dog, $10 for second dog, and $5 per cat. Her total is $50 ($55 with her Rover fee). I gave her my discount code since she’s a new Rover customer so she only paid $35 this upcoming visit.
At the end of our meet and greet today she asked if the cost will be $55 every time going forward. I was thinking about it and $55 does seem like a lot for 30 minutes so I don’t know if I should reduce my rate for next time to try to keep her as a client. While I was there she mentioned all her past pet sitters so part of me feels like she is just looking for a cheap option and doesn’t stick with one person.
Her two dogs were very high maintenance/bark-y/need meds and her cats were MIA. I am expected to walk the two dogs, feed them, give one dog a medication, and feed the cats. With fees and taxes I only take home about $28 from this visit. I don’t want to sell myself short but I also do think $55 for 30 minutes sounds high. Is there a point where you don’t charge per animal? Should I adjust the rate for her in the future?