RATES AND SERVICES:

Initial Consultation (30 min.): Free!
Includes meeting pets, filling out a client info sheet, key pick-up and payment for first visit.

Get Acquainted In Person Consultation (30 min.): $25.00, deducted from your fee if you decided to hire me within 30 days of our meeting.

Phone consultations are free.

Services include:
Fresh water and food, treats if allowed.
Litter clean-up or poop disposal.
Giving medications as required.
Playtime, socialization and exercise.
Light brushing or combing.
Watering indoor plants.
Collecting mail and newspapers.
Lights and drapes/blinds rotation to make home appear occupied.
Trash and recycling bins taken to curb and returned after emptying.

I accept only bookings for daily visits so that I may best assure your pet's safety and comfort.

In-home Pet Care (30-45 min. visit) $25-$30, based on location.
(Up to two pets, $5.00 per each additional pet.)

Private Dog Walks (30-45 min. visit) $25-$30, based on location.
I also offer mid-day "potty break" services for older animals who need to be let out into the back yard but not walked.
(Up to two dogs, $5.00 per each additional dog.)
Potty Break Visit (15 min. visit) $15.
At this time I work only with dogs weighing 50 pounds or less.

Subcutaneous Fluids Injection $10.00
(Insulin and other simple injections are free, as are medications given by mouth.)

Transport to Vet/Groomers (within San Mateo County)
Cats or dogs under 25 pounds only; must fit in a small carrier.
One way $15.00
Round trip $25.00
Wait service is $35.00 per hour with a $35.00 minimum.
(Pet taxi service is not available on major holidays.)

Food or Litter Run: $25.00

Key Pickup/Return: $10.00

Same-day booking: $10.00

Please note: I do not board animals. I am not available for overnight stays. I am not a pet groomer.

If you must cancel a confirmed pet visit, I require 24 hours advance notice or you will be charged one visit fee. For major holidays and holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve through New Year's) I require 48 hours cancellation notice.

Payment is always due at the time of service. Checks should be made out to Lucy Huntzinger.

I am taking new clients in Brisbane, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame and San Mateo. Please email me at creaturesofhabitpetsitting@gmail.com to set up a consultation.


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Prices effective September 1st, 2009 and subject to change.

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