Services

The following is a brief description of our services and their related costs.  Other services may be available as needed and requested by our clients.  Please contact us for details.

Daily Dog Walking 20 - 30 minute visit, including walk in neighborhood or play in yard, fresh water and lots of hugs and kisses.  Discounts available for weekly or monthly bookings.  Call for details.	$ 20.00 per visit * * up to two dogs $ 3.00 each addl. dog
Power Dog Walks For dogs with a high energy level.  We collect your dog and transport him/her to a local park with walking trails.  Your dog is given a 30 - 40 minute walk and play session.  Afterward, he/she is transported, tired and happy, to your home.  If your dog is an 'only dog' and would like the company, another non-related but friendly dog may accompany him/her during the outing.	$ 32.00 per walk * * up to two dogs $ 3.00 each addl. dog
Pet Sitting - Visit Plan If you are going to be away from home, whether overnight or for several weeks, your pets will need care and feeding.  They will be much more comfortable in their own home than dealing with the stress of a kennel environment.  This plan includes three visits per day: one in the morning, one mid-afternoon and one in the evening.  The first two visits provide the same services as the daily dog walk (see above).  The evening visit is 45 minutes and, in addition to the services listed under the daily dog walk, this visit includes the following basic home security measures:  bringing in the mail and paper, turning on/off lights, checking the home inside and out for maintenance or security emergencies (leaking water, faulty heat/cooling, signs of unwanted trespassing, etc.) and watering indoor plants.  Further services are available for an additional cost.	$ 65.00 per day * * up to FIVE dogs/cats $ 3.00 each addl pet
Dog Sitting - Overnight Plan - Standard This is a great solution for those travelling away from home.  Not only does it provide the most care and companionship for your pets, it also provides a high level of home security - your home will be occupied every night you are away, thus drastically decreasing the risk of unwanted home intruders, who often prey on unoccupied homes.  This plan includes an overnight stay by one of our pet sitters, who will arrive at your home each evening between 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. and remain in the home until 8:00 a.m. the following morning.  During their overnight stays, the pet sitters will provide as many potty breaks and exercise opportunities as your pets need, both in the evening and the following morning.  They will feed your pets according to their normal schedule and provide fresh water morning and evening.  This plan also includes the following basic home security measures:  bringing in the mail and paper, turning on/off lights, checking the home inside and out for maintenance or security emergencies (leaking water, faulty heat/cooling, signs of unwanted trespassing, etc.) and watering indoor plants.  Further services (such as watering outdoor plants and other light yard care are available at an additional cost. This plan includes one Daily Dog Walk (see above), which will occur mid-afternoon each day.	$ 90.00 per day * * up to FIVE dogs/cats $ 3.00 each addl pet
Dog Sitting - Overnight Plan - Deluxe This plan includes everything in the Standard Overnight Plan (see above) PLUS one additional Daily Dog Walk visit.	$ 106.00 per day * * up to FIVE dogs/cats $ 3.00 each addl pet
Cat Sitting Cats are much more independent creatures than dogs and, thus, need a different kind of care.  Our cat sitting plan is suitable for those who will be away from home two or more nights.  It includes one 45-minute visit per day, during which the pet sitter will interact with your cat, provide fresh food and water, and empty the litter box.  This plan also includes the following basic home security measures:  bringing in the mail and paper, turning on/off lights, checking the home inside and out for maintenance or security emergencies (leaking water, faulty heat/cooling, signs of unwanted trespassing, etc.) and watering indoor plants.  Further services are available at an additional cost.	$ 30.00 per day * *  up to FIVE cats $ 3.00 each addl cat
Pet Transportation If your pet needs regular trips to the vet or groomer and you either can't take the time off of work to take him/her or don't have transportation, we can help.  We will collect your pet from your home and transport him/her in a suitable pet carrier to his/her appointment.  If the visit will take 35 minutes or less, we will wait with the pet and transport him/her back to your home.  If the visit will take more than 30 minutes, we will leave the pet and collect him/her at the appointed time.	$ 20.00 one-way $ 35.00 two-way with or without stay
Avian Boarding Boarding for birds of all sizes is available by the day or week.  We have an experienced bird handler on staff, who is knowledgeable about all aspects of avian behavior.  Lori-Ann Locke has done rescue work with Amazon parrots for over 25 years.  She has worked fostering, taming, socializing and training these birds.  She also has experience with other large parrots, including Macaws and Cockatoos, as well as with smaller birds, such as Budgies and Canaries.  Your avian is boarded in its own cage at our avian specialist's bird-friendly home.  Pick-up and delivery of the bird and its cage can also be arranged (for an additional fee).	$ 30.00 per day * *  Pick-up and delivery available for an extra fee
Other Services We can provide a range of other services, both for dogs and cats and for other small domestic animals, to suit our client's needs: Some of the additional services are:    -  Brushing/Bathing (dogs only)    -  Administering Medication    -  Light yard work	Call for details
Gas Surcharge Unfortunately, due to the drastic increase in the cost of gas over the past six months, it has become necessary to institute a surcharge for services provided to clients who  live at a further distance than our average client base.  Our average client base resides within a 6 mile radius of Shelton City Hall and includes all of Shelton and Derby, most of Ansonia and parts of Stratford, Trumbull and Seymour.  The gas surcharge does NOT apply to clients who live within our average client base service area.  Please call for details.	Determined by additional distance travelled (over 6 miles). Additional distance charged at .50 per mile.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss your individual needs.

Prices are subject to change.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for answers to the most commonly-asked questions.

Please note:  We reserve the right to refuse services or bookings that we feel would not be in the best interests of either your pets or our pet sitters.

 

Services We Provide

• Daily Dog Walks
• Pet Hikes
• Pet Sitting Visits
• Overnight Pet and House Sitting
• Pet Transportation

Customized Services Available

Services can be tailored to your individual needs.
We can care for your pets in a way that fits your lifestyle and provides your pets with 'all the comforts of home'.

Free In-Home Consultation

Please feel free to call us to arrange a free, no obligation, in-home consultation in order to meet us and to discuss you and your pet's individual needs.

On-Line Booking Available

(Coming in February 2008.) Clients will be able to utilize our secure on-line booking service to access their account, view and update their personal information and to make or change service reservations. Clients will
receive their own unique username and password to access their account.

Phone-In Bookings Welcome

We are always happy to speak with our clients.  Please calls us during office hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) to book reservations and/or to speak with us about your pet care needs.

We Will Keep in Touch

We will send you e-mail confirmation of all reservations, along with your invoice.  Please check your confirmation notification carefully to ensure we have the correct dates, times and other information.

Occasionally, we will e-mail you with special offers on services or changes to our pet care policies.  Please note:  We value your privacy and WILL NOT sell, transfer or release your e-mail address or other personal information to third parties.

Quarterly Newsletter

Clients will receive a free copy of our quarterly newsletter, which is chock-full of interesting articles and tips on caring for your furry family members.

Bark!

My name is Gizmo and I am the 'Office Manager' for Paws and Kisses Pet Sitting Service.  My mom and dad say that I am the 'star' of the operation - and I must say that I agree . . .  I keep everybody here (both furry and human) in line.  I personally 'paw test' all of the pet care services that we provide to ensure that they meet my high quality standards.  I'm not shy about barking to my mom and dad about improvements to their services!  If you would like to arrange your free in-home consultation, please don't hesitate to call me (or my mom or dad).

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