My biggest questions are behavioral: I’d like to know if they are fear-aggressive, leash-trained, and if they get along well with cats and other dogs. Anticipating their behavior will help me make them more comfortable and keep everyone safe - my top priority! Before you leave town I usually schedule a visit (free) where they can meet me with you there to establish me as a safe, calm, and friendly person. I also require you leave their veterinarian information before you leave town in case there is an emergency and I am unable to reach you immediately.

WHAT YOU’RE PAYING FOR: I believe transparency is important, so first and foremost my rates are priced as they are because Rover takes 20% of my fee. That said, I am willing to adjust the pricing (higher or lower) given your unique situation as detailed below. All of the amounts of time I discuss below are time spent with your pet, excluding my travel which is on my own dime. Boarding: This is my most expensive service because of the considerable effort it takes to make sure your pet is comfortable in a new environment and to minimize the stress of new animals to my cats. This pricing reflects an overnight stay from dinner time until breakfast, and I can pick up and drop off your pet. I do have the ability to keep them separate from my cats. I prefer only to take crate trained dogs (or exceptionally calm dogs) for overnight stays. Pricing can be adjusted to include a full day and night for a modest increase. I am primarily WFH so can give them breaks/walks as my work schedule allows. House-sitting: the given rate is for me to stay at your home from dinner time until breakfast with your pet. It also allows for me to come back to the home around lunch to give them a break/quick walk. If your pet requires more intensive effort on my part (e.g., cannot be left alone for more than a couple hours), the rate will be higher. We can definitely discuss your unique situation and I am pretty flexible in this regard. Drop-in: I will come to your home and spend 30 minutes with your pet, changing their food/water, potty breaks/scooping litter, and playing with them. The price can be adjusted if you only require a quick visit and no prolonged attention (e.g., some cats are utterly uninterested in me and the visit is more like 15 minutes). Dog-walking: I will gladly walk your dog for 30 minutes - 1 hour around your neighborhood provided there is a sidewalk or wide shoulder to keep both of us safe. I am also happy to jog with your dog although I am not very good at it. Barring outdoor activities, I am also happy to play with your pets indoors or whatever suits their needs given the weather or their behavioral preferences.