By hiring an experienced and professional pet sitter, your pet will be able to suffer much less stress by staying in their own home and sleeping in their own bed. Additionally, there will be no exposure to dangerous illness from other animals, and I will provide the extra TLC they'll need while you're away. You can trust me, and feel confident your pet is in capable, caring hands while you're away from home. I offer "Meet & Greet" interviews for first time clients (within 15 miles from Middleton, TN), because I want you to feel comfortable with the whole process, and with me. My goal is to give you the peace of mind you'll need when you are away, and to make your return convenient, easy, and hassle-free. (Meet & Greets over 15 miles away from Middleton will incur a $1/mile travel fee for each mile over the first 15.) My rates are very reasonable. Rather than charging by the hour, I charge by the day, which makes it much more affordable for my clients. I can provide references of past customers upon request. I am also available to watch your pet in my home (my dogs are very socialized with both dogs and cats), but I have found that it's more convenient for me, and far less stressful for your pet if they're allowed to stay in the comfort of their own home. Depending on your distance from me, I can visit your pets 2 - 3 times each day, for 30 - 45 minute intervals, or I can stay at your home for as long as you'd like me to, including overnights, if that's what you prefer. I am very flexible and will work with you to set up a schedule and system that works best for you and your pet. You can also rest easy knowing that I am insured while in your home. I have experience administering medications for both cats and dogs. I will also walk them, play with them (of course!), snuggle and love them like my own, and do whatever other activities you'd like me to do. I have taken care of as many as 5 dogs at one time for a week or more, so no pet sitting job is too difficult for me, because when you love animals like I do, it never seems like work! :) Please contact me today to discuss your needs so I may provide you with a quote, and thank you for considering me for the care of your precious pets! ~ Lolly Winne LollyPup Pet Sitting F.A.Q. 1. How many visits are there per day? The number of visits is determined by you, the pet owner. Normally, cats require only one or two visits per day, unless medications need to be given. Dogs usually have two to three visits per day at morning, midday and evening, but the number of visits and time of visits are at the client's discretion. 2. How long are the visits? The length of each visit depends on the client's needs. The average visit lasts 30-45 minutes, but longer visits may be requested and the price would be adjusted accordingly. 3. Will you provide services other than animal care? I can also bring in the mail, open/close blinds as needed, take out the trash, clean litter boxes as needed, turn lights on or off, etc. to provide your house the security it needs while you're away. 4. What will happen if my pet becomes ill while I am away? You will sign a vet release form at the time of the first visit. If you're pet becomes ill while you are away, I will contact you first, unless I deem it to be an emergency. In the case of an emergency, I will take your pet to the vet you indicated on the vet release form. If their office is closed, I will take your pet to the emergency vet clinic. 5. Will you spend the night? I am available to do overnight stays on most occasions. This type of visit usually requires more advance notice so that I can mark those dates on my calendar. 6. What if you are ill and can't take care of my pets? If I have an emergency or become ill, my fiancé and my cousin are my backups. They both love dogs just as much as I do and are both very experienced, and will make sure your pet receives the same love and attention as well as the specific services you requested. BASIC SERVICES LIST: - Fresh water each visit - Fresh food each visit or as instructed - Medications/treatments given as required - Litter box scooped each visit and changed weekly - Fenced yard exercise/play time - Dog walking (Additional fees apply) - One-on-one personal attention and love - Light brushing/combing (if desired) - Clean up as needed in pet areas - Cage "bedding" changes as needed - Take pictures and/or video of your pet(s) and forward to you while you're away - Check on welfare following severe storms (as needed) - Play radio or TV - BASIC SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR YOU AND YOUR HOME: - Bring in mail, packages, and newspaper - Watering houseplants/garden (small fee depending on size/number of plants) - Daily pet sit journal notes and/or calls - Turning lights on/off indoors and outdoors - Open/close blinds or drapes - Trash disposal - Checking home/yard for discrepancies each visit - Checking for storm damage - Checking for power outages and water leaks - Phone number available to call care provider as desired FOR THE WORKING CLIENTS WHO CAN'T GET HOME: - Noonday walks/potty visits - Medication visits - Checking on elderly or sick pets - Assist with puppy potty training - Feeding PET SITTING CHECKLIST: - ALWAYS confirm your pet sit dates with me prior to your departure date. If you send an email or leave a voice message ALWAYS be sure you get a reply from me. If you have not received a confirmation reply from me before you leave, please be sure to call me again. THINGS WE NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU LEAVE TOWN: - Departure date and approximate time - Return date and approximate time - A phone number where I can reach you - Updates on all pets: changes in diets, feeding amounts or routines, medications with dosage and times given*, a new pet, a pet that has passed away, treat restrictions, etc. - Are you giving the medication on the day of departure or the first feeding? - Will the pets be in the house or out in the yard? - Did you change locks, the alarm? company or code, the password, the garage door code? - Did you change veterinarian? - Veterinarian address and phone # - Closest animal ER address and phone # - Does anyone else have access to the house? - Close friend/neighbor phone # in case of emergency THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE YOU LEAVE: - Notify the alarm company of the dates I will have access to your home. - Notify your veterinarian of the dates I will be caring for your pets. Make arrangements at this time to pay in advance for any services that may be required. - Have ample supplies for pet care: food, treats, meds, litter, puppy pads, toys, etc. - Have ample cleaning supplies available. - Notify your neighbors and the neighborhood watch group that I will be caring for your pets. Please give them my phone number. - Leave my name and phone number with others who will also be coming into your home while you are away. - Have timers on lamps throughout the house that will come on and go off as close to your routine as possible. - Leave an outside and an inside light on for me if our first visit will be after dark. - Be sure you have my cell phone number and email address with you at all times. PLEASE CONSIDER: - If my only access to your home is by using the garage door code and the power goes out, how will I get in to care for your pets? I really will need a house key. - If you have given me limited access to your pets by only giving me access to the garage or the yard, how will I be able to properly care for your pet in an emergency? How will I know for sure that all things are fine within the home i.e. no break in, water leaks, etc.? ALWAYS: - Be sure your pet sit dates have been confirmed with me. Call me when: - Your departure day or time has changed. - Your arrival day or time has changed. - You have arrived home. - If you have an emergency and must leave town immediately, please be sure to call and leave me a message. Be sure to give me a number where I can reach you to confirm that I have received the message and let you know that your pets will be taken care of. Please also email me as well. *NOTE: If your pet has been diagnosed with a contagious illness/infection I need to be aware of this. I DO NOT want to carry any contagious diseases to other client's pets or to my own, and I will need to contact your veterinarian for specifics. PLEASE be responsible pet owners and notify me immediately if you have a pet sit coming up and one of your pets is ill. Thank you for your assistance, my clients and their pets appreciate your thoughtfulness. THANK YOU! :) About this sitter: Anyone who knows me would say I'm a HUGE animal lover. I have a special place in my heart for dogs. If I pass by someone walking their dog, I've been known to turn around, go back, and ask the owner if I can pet them. Yes, this typically results in the weirdest expressions, but hey, their dogs totally love me! LOL A little about me... I'm 50 years young and live in Middleton, TN with my wonderful husband and our 3 small sweet fur babies (2 shih tzus and a bichon/poodle mix). I have 2 grown children and an 8 year old Pit Bull named Jax who lives with them in Murfreesboro, TN. I'm originally from upstate NY (born & raised 4 hours north of NYC, in cow country!) but moved to the south to be with the love of my life. :) I worked in a kennel years ago, so I've handled virtually every type of dog there is, and there was never a time when my family didn't have a dog or two in the house growing up. I've been jokingly called "The Dog Whisperer", as I'm known for befriending dogs that are normally unapproachable. The bottom line? I LOVE DOGS! Honestly? I think I must've been a dog in a past life... LOL ;) I will happily watch your pet in my home, however I much prefer to travel to your home to take care of them, where they are happiest and the least stressed. I'm willing to travel anywhere, as long as my travel expenses are covered. Please contact me today for a quote. :) I have been pet sitting for about 15 years now. Please read the testimonials provided by several of my past clients. :) About my yard: I have a large, fenced in back yard where the dogs can run free and get plenty of exercise. There's plenty of room for multiple dogs. My experience administering medication: I've done this countless times. This has never been an issue for me.