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The following services are offered by The Happy Pet Sitting Service Ltd.

SERVICE SUMMARY AND FEE STRUCTURE

Service offered

Number of pets covered

Cost

What is involved

Initial client consultation

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FREE

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Dog home boarding

Per dog

£18.50 for the first dog per calendar day or part calendar day plus £10 per calendar day or part calendar day for each extra dog.

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Dog walking

Up to, and including, 3 small/medium dogs or 2 large ones maximum.

£8.50 - £12.50/walk depending on length of walk.

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Dog/puppy day visits Up to 3 dogs/puppies £8.50 per visit (each extra animal charged at £2.50/day). Click here for more details

Cat Sitting

Up to 3 cats

£8.50 per visit (each extra animal charged at £2.50/day).

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Small animal/fish/bird sitting

Up to, and including, 3 hutches/cages/tanks

£8.50 per visit (£2.50 per day if taken in conjunction with dog/cat sitting).  Each additional hutch/cage/tank charged at £1.25/day .

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Pet2Vet / Pet taxi service

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P.O.A

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Home check (security) service

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FREE

- if taken in conjunction with sitting service otherwise £8.50 per visit

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Key holder service

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FREE

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PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR YOUR REQUIREMENTS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE COVERED IN THE ABOVE TABLE - WE WILL DO OUR UTMOST TO HELP YOU!

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR DOG WALKING AND PET SITTING WE DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA FOR TRAVELLING - THE PRICE YOU SEE IS THE PRICE YOU PAY! NO MESSING ABOUT WITH QUOTATIONS, NO HIDDEN EXTRAS, NO MILEAGE CHARGES!

(Prices correct as of 31 May 2010.  Please note that charges are subject to review and prices shown on this website may be amended without notice.)


DOG HOME BOARDING

Why have bed and breakfast when you can have the full 5 star treatment!  The dog home boarding service is regarded as simply the next best thing to your dog (or dogs) living in its (their) own home!  Staying with one of our host families, your dog lives within the home and is treated as "one of the family" - no outside runs or pens here! Dogs from one family only are boarded at any one time and we carefully check to ensure compatibility with any of the host family's own pets.  

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All of our host families have been carefully vetted, police checked and licensed by their local authority.

This is a premium service and early booking is advisable especially for busy holiday periods.

1 dog (per calendar day or part calendar day)      £18.50

2 dogs (per calendar day or part calendar day)    £28.50

3 dogs (per calendar day or part calendar day)    £38.50

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DOG WALKING

Dogs require plenty of exercise and stimulation!  There is evidence to suggest that bad behaviour such as ripping sofas, barking and chewing are very common problems in dogs that are bored and lonely. Physical and mental stimulation is probably one of the best ways to prevent this problem.

The dog walking service that we offer is designed to fit around your routine - whether you are absent from home for the day or simply working long hours.  This service is also greatly appreciated by the elderly or those who find it difficult to regularly walk their energetic dogs!

30 minute walk                   £8.50

45 minute walk                   £10.50

1 hour walk                         £12.50

  • We will happily walk your dogs either as a “one off” or as part of a regular arrangement.

  • Your dog (or dogs) will not be walked with dogs from other families – up to 3 well behaved small/medium dogs (or 2 larger ones) from the same family can be walked together.

  • Dogs will not be allowed off the lead (extending leads are available to use in safe areas).

  • We cannot walk bitches on heat.

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Dog / Puppy Day VISITS

Doggy day care at its best! This works on a visit basis and is particularly beneficial if you have a small puppy or a dog that just needs to be entertained during the day.

Good organisation of the early stages of a puppy’s life is essential in order to encourage it to grow into a sociable and confident dog.  Puppies that are exposed to a variety of sights, sounds and people tend to mature into well adjusted and well behaved dogs.  We can regularly visit your puppy to play and feed them and also aid in the toilet training process.

Each visit                    £8.50

  • Up to 3 visits per day, more by special agreement.
  • Your dog(s) will be fed the normal everyday food that they are used to including any special diets.
  • Feeding utensils will be washed after each meal, water bowls refreshed on each visit.
  • Exercise shall be at owners request within the time allowed (extra time at dog walking rate).
  • Areas where the dog is confined will be cleaned and disinfected should soiling occur.
  • We shall where possible amuse and play with your dog if he / she, appears lonely.
  • We will encourage your dog should it refuse to eat in your absence.
  • We will administer any medication that may be needed.
  • We will remove all dog – related rubbish to your outside bin.
  • Dog walking 1/2 price if taken in conjunction with dog/puppy sitting (during the same visit).

 

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CAT SITTING

Cats can be very territorial and tend to suffer less stress if they are able to remain in their own familiar environment.  At home cat feeding and care is an ideal alternative to putting your cat in a cattery or imposing on friends and neighbours.  We recommend at least 1 visit each day.

Each visit                    £8.50

  • Up to 3 visits per day, more by special agreement.
  • Your cat(s) will be fed the normal everyday food that they are used to including any special diets.
  • Feeding utensils will be washed after every meal, water bowls refreshed on each visit.
  • Litter trays will be cleaned and topped up on each visit.
  • Any spills tidied and disinfected.
  • We shall where possible, pamper and play with the cat if he / she appears lonely.
  • We will encourage your cat should it refuse to eat in your absence.
  • We will administer any medication that may be needed.
  • If your cat is willing to pose for us we will take a picture which can be emailed to you wherever you are (and assuming that you have internet access!) showing your happy, healthy cat!
  • We will remove all cat – related rubbish (including hunting trophies!) to your outside bin.

 

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Small animal / fish / bird SITTING

We care for smaller animals such as Gerbils, Hamsters, Mice, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Rats and other caged animals as well as fish and birds.

£2.50 per day for up to 3 hutches/cages/tanks if also visiting cats and/or dogs. Otherwise rates as for cat/dog sitting.

  • Cost effective, when small animals / fish / birds are visited in conjunction with dogs / cats.
  • Your pets will be fed the normal everyday food that they are used to including any special diets.
  • Hutches / cages will be cleaned as and when necessary.
  • Feeding bowls, water bottles etc washed or topped on every visit when necessary and where access to your house or indoor facilities is made available.
  • We will administer any medication that may be needed.
  • If your pet is willing to pose for us we will take a picture which can be emailed to you wherever you are (and assuming that you have internet access!) showing your happy, healthy rat, rabbit, budgie, piranha, etc.
  • We will remove all pet – related rubbish to your outside bin.

 

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HOME CHECK (SECURITY) SERVICE

We act as a basic home check (security) service whilst you are on holiday or if you have to stay late at the office.

  • On each visit to your house mail and circulars will be removed from the letterbox and placed out of sight from nearby windows.
  • Having someone check on your pet throughout the day means your property will still appear lived in. Due to workload, visiting times will un-avoidably vary; therefore arrival and departure cannot consistently be predicted.
  • Lights, radios etc. can be switched on or off as required.
  • Curtains will be drawn and opened at appropriate times where two visits are requested.
  • Any refuse/recycling will be put outside ready for collection where bin bags and collection dates are made available.
  • If you have houseplants, we will be happy to water them if they are left together in one area (greenhouses / garden tubs watered time permitting, at additional rate).
  • As a special service we will shop for basic items (milk, bread, eggs) so that you have something to eat and make a hot drink with on your return!  Please note that there is an additional charge for items purchased

This service is free if we are visiting your home for pet sitting. Otherwise rates as for cat/dog sitting.

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PET2VET / PET TAXI SERVICE

This service is temporarily unavailable.

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KEY HOLDER SERVICE

House keys are collected at the time of your consultation visit.  Should you decide you would like to use our services on a regular basis your keys can be held by us to avoid the inconvenience of having to drop it off to each time you need pet care.  By becoming a regular client and allowing us to hold your keys means that we can fast track your appointments at short notice.

Your security is assured as all keys are kept securely and never bear an address, only ever a reference number.

Should you not require this service; keys will be returned to you once you are safely home.

This service is FREE (if, however, on a second or subsequent booking, if you are unable to get the keys to us, we can collect the keys but this visit is chargeable at our basic dog / cat visit rate).

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PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR YOUR REQUIREMENTS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE COVERED IN THE ABOVE TABLE - WE WILL DO OUR UTMOST TO HELP YOU!

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR DOG WALKING AND PET SITTING WE DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA FOR TRAVELLING - THE PRICE YOU SEE IS THE PRICE YOU PAY! NO MESSING ABOUT WITH QUOTATIONS, NO HIDDEN EXTRAS, NO MILEAGE CHARGES!

 

Please note that there is no surcharge payable for Bank Holidays.

Last minute cancellations.

Please note that cancellations of dog home boarding bookings less than 7 days before the commencement of boarding will result in a fee of 25% of the total cost of the booking becoming payable.

 For all other services a £10 charge will be payable if less than 48 hours notice is given.