HARLEQUIN PET SERVICES
Rates and Services
Summer 2007

512.442.7657 office/reservations
512.945.9816 cell/field

Service	Description	Rate
In-Home Pet Sitting Visits - Dogs and Dogs Plus	The basic rate is $17 for a visit lasting about 1/2 hour. This rate is geared for people who have dogs or dogs plus other small animals, which are included at no extra charge.  The visit may include a walk, plus feeding, love, attention, any meds administered as necessary, plus light housesitting duties, including garbage/recycling out, mail in, easy plant care, and attending to lights and blinds as requested. If you have 3 or more dogs that require walks at each visit, there may be a surcharge. During a multiple day pet-sit, the first two visits of the day are $17 each, but I generally offer a hefty discount for 3rd and 4th visits if they are essentially potty-breaks and of a short duration. I'll work with you to design a schedule that as closely mimics your household's routine as possible, because this tends to make your animals happy and secure and that in turn allows me to do the best possible job for your family.	$17 for a visit lasting about 1/2 hour.
Short In-Home Cat Care Visits -  (or other very small mammals, snakes, and lizards)	The basic rate is $12 for a short visit (usually about 10 - 15 minutes) which includes feeding, cat box maintenance, and attention for your cat if your cat likes and accepts attention.   I love cats and they tend to like me quite well, even if they are generally shy or even hostile to strangers.   I'm quite comfortable with snakes and lizards and am willing to follow most feeding routines. And, I particularly enjoy and am happy to handle pet mice, rats, hamsters, and ferrets.	$12 for a visit lasting about 10 -15 minutes.
Potty Breaks	If you are on my route or in my immediate neighborhood (I'm in 78704), and you need a very short visit, potty breaks start at $10.   If you are booking a multiple day in-home pet sit, this may apply to short visits beyond two per day.	Potty breaks start at $10.
Overnight In-Home Stays	The basic rate is $60 for an 8 hour overnight stay, which includes both morning and evening walks if desired. I arrive no later than 11 pm, and leave no earlier than 7am. Overnights should be reserved well in advance, as they go quickly!	$60 for an 8 hour overnight stay
Quicker Picker Upper - Errand Service	Just in case...If you need me to pick up food, kitty litter, meds or anything else you've forgotten, I'm happy to take care of that for you.	$10 plus cost of item
More Extensive Shopping	If you'd like me to replenish your refrigerator in anticipation of your return home, I'm glad to shop for you before you arrive. No more than 20 items, available in one location, please!	$20 plus cost of items
Dog Park Excursions	I'm happy to take your dog to Redbud Isle and other off-leash parks if your pet meets my criteria for excellent socialization ;)   The cost for an excursion runs between $20 and $30, depending on where you're located in relation to the desired park and how many dogs will be coming along.   Please call to negotiate a specific rate!	$20 - 30
Pet Taxi	Basic rate for animal transportation and escort is $17 per half-hour, $30 per hour.   I can transport your dog in my pleasant air-conditioned vehicle to the vet, the airport, or pretty much any other location in the Austin metro area.	$17 per half-hour, $30 per hour
Daily Dog Walks	I specialize in upbeat dog exercise.  The current rate is $17 for one or two dogs*, for a walk lasting approximately 25 minutes (during which we do about a mile, if your dog is up to it, more if your dog is a game walker).   Although I am not a certified trainer or behaviorist, I assert with confidence that regular walks with me will teach your dog some decent on-leash manners and cut down on any pulling or other difficult behavior.  I subscribe to the theory that when it comes to dogs, exercise is love, and there isn't really any substitute. Particularly if your dog is a working or larger breed, they will show you in many ways that they thank you for very regular, vigorous exercise. * Have 3 or 4 dogs that walk nicely together?  I'm happy to take them as a group - please add $3 per dog per walk for more than 2 dogs together!	$17 for one or two dogs, add $3 for each additional dog.
Dog's Day Out	Is your pooch a little too old for long walks, but still yearning to get out into the world?  I'll pick your dog up and take them on errands with me, stopping on the way for a tasty dog treat and/or a visit to a local coffee shop.  Give your dog a boredom break today!  $25 for a couple of hours out on the town.	$25 for a couple of hours out on the town.

We accept cash, checks, and take credit cards via PayPal.
Payment is due in full before or on the first day of service.

We specialize in custom schedules and services! 
If there's something you need that you don't see listed,
please do not hesitate to ask!

Harlequin Pet Services
512.442.7657 office
512.945.9816 cell/field


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