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**We are no longer accepting new clients that need overnight stays in their home.
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Apple A Day Personal Pet Care – Rates and Services as of 8/12/2007
***Rates are not negotiable!!***

Please take time to read this as many questions you may have will probably be answered here!

 VISIT TYPE

RATE (PER VISIT)

Initial Consultation

At this required visit we review the previously completed paperwork (found here), answer questions, get to know one another, obtain 2 working house keys, receive payment for the 1st booking to secure the dates, and tour your home. .

This also gives us a chance to get to know one another and make sure we're a good match. The first visit to your home is free. If you feel we need to make extra visits, they will be charged our normal visit charges, depending on length of the visit.

30-60 minutes

Hourly
Best for those who need extra attention and for our out-of-town hotel clients.  

$30 1st hour
$22 each addtl hr

Extended
Best for long walks, multiple pet homes, and pets with special diets or special needs.

$25 (45 min)

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

$20 (30 min)

Value
Short can be used as a quick turnout or potty break, litter box cleaning, easy keeper care, or even a 3rd feeding.  

$15 (15 min)

Drop In
Short drop in to pick up keys, check iron/stove, turn off sprinkler system, close windows, etc.

$9 (5-10 min)

Overnights

$65/10hr stay
$75/12 hr stay

No longer offered for new clients. Only for existing clients during our off-peak times.

 

 

Doggy Field Trips

We will pick your dog up from home, take him dog on a 60 minute outing at a nearby park (on leash), and drop him back off at home!

$30/visit

Doggy “About the Town Excursion”

Schedule an excursion or purchase a gift certificate for someone special to treat their pets.  A DOGGIE "ABOUT THE TOWN "EXCURSION includes pick-up of your dog and going out "on the town" with your faithful companion. 

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.

$60

Pet Taxi

Grooming appointments, veterinary visits, canine massage appointments, airport pickup/drop-off, etc.

$30 for the 1st hr & $5 for each
addtl 15 min.

Hotel Visits

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 dog or cat lots of love and attention.

We will also walk your pooch around the property for potty breaks while you are enjoying the Live Music Capitol of the World!

 



$30 1st hour
$22 each addtl hr

Wedding Chaperone

For those who are getting married in Austin , we will escort your pooch to your wedding and watch over him the whole time, so that your little one can join in on your special day!

$25/hr

Errand-Running

Return videos; drop off dry cleaning; light home organizing; get groceries, pet food, treats, litter, etc. (practically anything legal!)

$30/hr + $5/each addtl 15 min

“Get Reacquainted”

If it has been quite some time since we have cared for your pets and home and you think your pets need to re-familiarize with us.

This service is generally only needed if you think your pets may not respond to us well when we see them again. Any changes can usually just be left in a note.

$12/20 min visit

 




Specials!!

1.
DISCOUNTED WALKS/POTTY BREAKS**

(Monthly Contract Only)

Value visit; Mon-Fri: Regularly $15/visit
Special Rate: $260/month (normally $300/month)
(only $13 per visit!
)

Regular visit; Mon-Fri: Regularly $20/visit. 
Special Rate: $340/month (normally $400/month)
(only $17 per visit!)

Extended visit; Mon-Fri Regularly $25/visit
Special Rate: $440/month (normally $500/month)
(only $22 per visit!
)

2. *$5 Off Your First Service
( New customers only; with 3 or more visits paid. )

3. If you love our services, tell a friend! Make sure they tell us you referred them and once we've cared for their pets, your pet's next regular (30 min) visit is free! No limits.

*Only one discount per booking


Vacation Pet Care Visiting Policies:

We do a minimum of 2 "regular" (30 min) visits per day for dogs (up to 4 visits a day). There are no additional pet charges, but for multiple pet house holds, it's best to do longer (see left side for options) &/or more visits per day in order for the pets to all have adequate attention.

If your pet or home needs more time then scheduled, it will be added as needed and billed to you, since we charge for our time.


*For the safety of your cats, we do no less than one 30 min visit per day (up to 2).


For our 2x/day dog visits, our visiting hours are between 6-9am/pm (we start before/after those times during our peak periods), spaced 12 hours apart & we schedule our visits according to location so we're not driving back and forth.

For our 3x/day dog visits, the 1st visit is between 6-9, then the 2nd visit can either be a mid-day visit between 12-3 (3rd visit would be between 7-10pm) or an early evening visit between 4-6 (3rd visit would be between 8:30-10:30pm).

For our 4x/day dog visits, the 1stvisit is between 6a-8, 2nd visit between 11-1p, 3rd visit between 4-6p, 4th visit between 8:30-10:30pm.

For our 1x/day cat visits, the visits are scheduled according to location. So some days, our visits will be in the morning, some days in the afternoon, etc. We've never had any kitty complain!

For our 2x/day cat visits, our am visit is done between 6a-11a & the evening visit is 8-12 hours later.

We charge strictly for our time. Please schedule adequate time to provide the services requested.If your pet or home needs more time then scheduled, it will be added as needed and billed to you. Yard pickup, watering and other average tasks are included in base price. More difficult tasks are $5 per each additional 15 minutes.



In Town Pet Care Visiting Policies:

For our clients that are in town, but need us while they're at work, we need at least a 2 hour window (preferably longer, if possible for the visit (11-1 & 12-2 is fully booked). We will make exceptions for pups under 1 year old & go with a 1 hr window for the visit.


PUPPIES!

* Puppies will require more frequent visits; a common rule is: a puppy can usually wait to potty as many hours as months old he is, i.e. if a puppy is 3 months old, he can generally wait no longer than 3 hours at a time to potty.


Holidays: (addtl $5/visit)

Easter Weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)
4th of July
Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)
Thanksgiving (Wednesday through Sunday)
Dec. Holidays (December 23-27)
New Years (December 31-January 2)

Our holiday availability is limited so book early (we start getting reservations a year in advance!).


Pet Sitting

In addition to making sure your pets have fresh food, water, and any necessary medications, we will play with them, walk the dogs or just play catch in the yard, cuddle with the kitties, give them tons of TLC and attention, and will accommodate their normal schedules as much as possible. We will also bring in mail and newspapers, flyers, packages, alternate lights/curtains, turn on/off the tv/radio for the pets' comfort, perform security checks (walking through your home assessing entry points, drains, faucets, furnace, electrical), and make your home look "lived in." Visiting hours are between 7am-9pm (hours are increased during our busy holiday times).

Dog Walking

Perfect for dog parents who work all day, who are physically unable, or just don't have enough time. Dogs tend to get bored, restless, and even sometimes destructive when left alone all day. We can break up your dog's day by taking him on a nice neighborhood walk. When finished, we will give him a fresh bowl of water, treat, and a hug and kiss. You will always come home to a happy pup!

Home Care/House Sitting

For those who don't need pet care, but would like the comfort of knowing their home is safe and secure while they're away. Visit can include the following: bringing in mail and newspapers, alternating lights, security checks (walking through your home assessing entry points, drains, faucets, furnace, electrical), and making your home look "lived in". These services are free during regular pet care visits.


Bridge of Light Service
When the time comes and you can not be there to make your pet'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.

Bartering
Do you have a unique product, service or special skill to offer? If so we may be able to offer our services in trade for yours. Some things that may interest us include: Manicure/Pedicures//Personal Training, Yoga Instruction, Advertising; Gift cards to restaurants, shopping centers (all services must be performed by a professional)

Gift Certificates
Great gift for your friends and co-workers!

Looking for the perfect gift? The Apple a Day Pet Care gift certificate is a great holiday gift! It comes in all denominations and can be personalized with a message from you and sent directly to your special someone. Remember, we can only help the animals that live in our service area.



   


 
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