Rates
We offer professional services while doing our best to keep prices affordable for you.
Because no two jobs are alike we do not have a firm flat fee for every service.
We start off with a basic fee for service which is adjusted based on:
Because no two jobs are alike we do not have a firm flat fee for every service.
We start off with a basic fee for service which is adjusted based on:
- The Task
- How much time and skill is involved
- Distance traveled
THE BASICS
Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Richmond,
Alameda and East Bay vicinity:
- Initial Consultation is $30 *Consultation fee is applied to your first service booked within 30 days
- Drop in visit starts at $35 for one dog, cat or small animal
- House-sitting / Overnight Care starts at $65 per night
- Extended drop in visit (3-5 hours) starts at $50 for one dog, cat or small animal
- All day visit (6 - 10 hours) starts at $65 for one dog, cat or small animal
San Francisco, Peninsula, East Bay Hayward
and beyond, South Bay, Marin and North Bay:
- Initial Consultation is $35 *Consultation fee is applied to your first service booked within 30 days
- Drop in visit $45-$55 and up for one dog, cat or small animal
- *House-sitting / Overnight Care starts at $75 per night
- Extended drop in visit (3-5 hours) starts at $60 for one dog, cat or small animal.
- All day visit (6 - 10 hours) starts at $75 for one dog, cat or small animal
Additional Costs:
- Adding Additional Pets - This fee varies from a few dollars for pocket pets to around $10 per additional dog.
- Administering Medication - $5 and up. This fee varies depending on type of treatment, amount, and how cooperative your animal is.
- Nail Trimming - $15 and up. This fee varies depending on size/type of animal and how cooperative they are.
- Pick up or drop off of animals is $30 each way
- Pick up or drop off of keys is $20 each way
- Pick up of food, supplies or vet visits without prior arrangement $35 minimum fee.
- Long Distance Clients: If we travel more than 15 miles or 20 minutes each way or have to pay a bridge toll we will usually add additional fees. We do go further than the areas mentioned above on occasion.
- No additional fees for visits at odd hours
- Initial consultation and Therapeutic Touch-Healing Energy Treatment $45
- Therapeutic Touch-Healing Energy session $60 for 30 minutes
Price may go up (or on the rare occasion, down) based on distance traveled, details of the job, number of animals, administration of treatment or medication, etc. If you are an existing long-time client checking out this list, you may be surprised by how many things we aren't charging you for. We really appreciate loyalty!
Payment in FULL is due at or before the time of service unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
*House-sitting or overnight visits usually begin between 5-7PM, may include dinner feeding and also include morning feeding, exercise, medication, etc, before 9 am. If additional time or visits are required during the day that can be arranged, usually at a slightly discounted rate from a stand-alone drop in visit rate.
*note we are not offering boarding services on a regular basis anymore
*Absolutely NO refunds or credits unless arrangements have been made in advance.
*Keep in mind that when we reserve service dates for you we will often turn down other work that may be more financially rewarding and may not be able to recoup the loss if you cancel your reservation.
*Keep in mind that when we reserve service dates for you we will often turn down other work that may be more financially rewarding and may not be able to recoup the loss if you cancel your reservation.
More information on TT-HET, a supportive alternative therapy for pets HERE!
*We are open to barter or trade and may be willing to negotiate on rates occasionally. It never hurts to ask.
