SERVICES
Why Choose Pets Are Family as Your Pet Care Professionals?
The care is a step above the rest! Not only is Theresa naturally a pet whisperer, she is a Certified Professional Pet Sitter with the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and is a Fear Free Certified Professional. Additionally, she is Pet CPR and First Aid trained and continues her learning with annual online and in-person seminars and conferences. Theresa is currently studying with CATCH Canine Trainers Academy.
All employees pass a background check prior to hiring. They are trained as certified pet sitters and complete Pet CPR and First Aid training during the first month of employment and receive ongoing professional development in dog and cat body language and safety.
Private Dog Walks
Come home to a relaxed dog!
Make sure your pup gets some much deserved attention and exercise while you’re away or at work. Beyond meeting physical needs, walks and “sniffaris” support a dog’s mental stimulation and health. Come home to a relaxed dog!
Currently accepting new regular monthly dog-walking clients in the following zip codes: 22315, 22310, 22314, 22304
Sections of 22301, 22306, 22307, 22060, 22079 may also be available (inquire with Theresa)
30 min: $32
60 min: $60
$5 per additional dog
15-Minute In-Home Visit
Perfect for shy kitties, quick potty breaks for dogs, or check in visits for small pets such as hamsters and guinea pigs.
short dog walk or potty break/exercise, playtime, feeding, water, litter cleaning, medication administration when required, basic home care needs such as mail pick up, watering flowers and plants.
Perfect for shy kitties, quick potty breaks for dogs, or check in visits for small pets such as hamsters and guinea pigs.
Service can be requested multiple times per day.
$21 per visit
$5 per additional pet
30-Minute In-Home Visit
Perfect for a long day away, vacation care for single or multi-cat homes, and homes with pets with unique care needs such as birds and reptiles.
Dog walk/exercise, playtime, feeding, water, litter cleaning, medication administration when required, basic home care needs such as mail pick up, watering flowers and plants.
Perfect for a long day out of the home, vacation care for single or multi-cat homes, and homes with pets with unique care needs such as birds and reptiles.
Service can be requested multiple times per day.
$32 per visit
$5 per additional pet
45 or 60-Minute In-Home Visit
Perfect for homes with multiple species of pets, high-energy dogs that benefit from longer walks and play, vacation visits for homes with 3-4 or more cats, pets with medical needs that require observation or more complex administration of medicines.
Dog walk/exercise, playtime, feeding, water, litter cleaning, medication administration when required, basic home care needs such as mail pick up, watering flowers and plants.
Perfect for homes with multiple species of pets, high-energy dogs that benefit from longer walks and play, vacation visits for homes with 3-4 or more cats, exotic pet care including/needing enclosure maintenance, pets with medical needs that require observation or more complex administration of medicines.
Service can be requested multiple times per day.
$45 per 45-minute visit
$60 per 60-minute visit
$5 per additional pet
Bed and Breakfast Service
Option 1: Two hour evening visit (7-9pm, 7:30-9:30, or 8-10pm) plus an additional morning 60 minute visit
Option 2: One hour evening visit (8-9pm or 8:30-9:30pm) plus an additional morning 30 minute visit.
Midday visits can be added as a vacation care total package.
Option 1: $150 per day
$5 per additional pet
Option 2: $85 per day
$5 per additional pet
In-home Overnight Care*
7pm- 7am
Perfect for pets who do best at their home base and multi-pet homes.
Theresa stays at your home for 12 continuous hours and cares for your furry family members- includes full attention, enrichment and play, evening and morning walks and potty breaks, feedings and water, medication administration when required, basic home care needs such as mail pick up, watering flowers and plants.
Perfect for pets who do best at their home base and multi-pet homes.
*Subject to availability
$165 per stay
$10 per additional pet
Boarding at Theresa’s home*
Daily rates calculated from midnight to midnight
Your furry family member is lovingly welcomed into Theresa’s home- includes 4 daily walks, playtime, feeding and continuous access to water, and medication administration when required. This is not 24 hour continuous care. Theresa must be able to visit scheduled clients during the day. Dogs accepted for boarding must not be destructive and able to safely co-exist with other dogs when necessary.
**Exclusive board option exists to ensure a dog is boarded without any additional dogs.
Client provides crate (when applicable), food, approved treats and toys, and medications for the duration of the stay. Special bed/ blankets are always welcome.
Cat boarding includes daily brushing, enrichment and playtimes, and any medications (transdermal, oral medications, insulin injections)
Drop off and Pick up is the client’s responsibility. Pet Taxi can be arranged when needed.
Earliest drop off time: 7am
Latest Pickup time: 9pm
*Subject to availability
Canine- $90 per day
Exclusive board: $140 per day
Feline – $75 per day
$10 per additional pet
$40 additional charge per day for puppies (3 – 18 months)
Additional Service Fees
Medication Administration
Prior to administering some medications, such as insulin, prior visits need to be scheduled to develop your pet’s specific plan for proper administration. Note: visit fees apply.
Pet Taxi Service
Short on time? Flight delays? Car trouble? Theresa can pick up and drop off your pets when booking boarding services.
*10 mile radius. Additional mileage beyond is charged per mile at the current federal rate (currently 65.5 cents a mile).
*Based on availability and mileage, additional fees may apply
BASE RATE (ONE WAY): $25*
Last Minute Request Fee
Requests for services with 48 hour notice or less will be assessed this fee.
$25*
Cancellation Fees
Fully described in the PAF Service Agreement- based on time of year and holiday periods. View full cancellation policy.
SAME DAY CANCELLATIONS ARE CHARGED IN FULL
Visits Outside of Business Hours
With the exception of Bed and Breakfast options, any visit requested to start between 6-8am (Early Morning) and/or 8pm or later (Late Evening) are charged an additional service fee.
$10 PER VISIT
Holiday Service Fees
Pets Are Family Pet Sitting Services LLC follows all federal holidays and charges $15 for each service booked on national and cultural/religious holidays and peak holiday booking periods as follows:
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Easter Sunday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth (June 19th)
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Memorial Day Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Independence Holiday Period (July 3-5)
- Labor Day Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Thanksgiving Week (Monday – Sunday)
- Winter Holidays Period (December 23rd – January 2nd)
$15 per scheduled visit or day of boarding
*This schedule is subject to change at the end of the 2024 calendar year. ** Payment is due within 7 days of the conclusion of services rendered each month or on the last day of the month for clients on monthly dog-walking schedules.