Clear, transparent pet care pricing
Pet Sitting Rates & Pricing in Charlottesville, VA
Straightforward pricing for in-home pet sitting, including care for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets.
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Simple, transparent rates
Pricing Designed to Be Clear Before You Book
Pet sitting visits are billed by the hour so care can be tailored to your pets’ needs, routine, and household setup.
Whether you need cat sitting, dog sitting, small animal care, cage cleaning, holiday visits, or extra household tasks, rates are listed clearly so you know what to expect before scheduling.
Core pet sitting services
Pet Sitting Rates
Cat Sitting
Personalized in-home cat care with feeding, litter care, medication support, companionship, and detailed updates.
Dog Sitting
In-home dog sitting visits including walks, feeding, companionship, routine support, and personalized care.
Small Animal Sitting
Routine-based care for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small companion animals.
Additional services & fees
Add-On Pricing
Key Pickup
Applies when a separate trip is needed to pick up keys before visits begin.
This fee can be avoided by providing a key during the complimentary meet & greet.
Key Drop-Off
Applies when a separate trip is needed to return keys after visits end.
This fee can be avoided by using a lockbox, providing a safe key return option, or allowing keys to be kept securely for future visits.
Cat or Dog + Small Animal
Additional charge for one small animal when care is combined with cat or dog sitting.
Cage Cleaning
Per cage, when cage or habitat cleaning is needed during the visit.
Extended Cleaning Needs
Applies when pet-related cleaning takes 20 minutes or more beyond normal visit care.
Additional Household Tasks
Charged after the first 30 minutes for extra household tasks such as extended plant care or outdoor tasks.
Holiday scheduling
Holiday Visit Pricing
Holiday visits require additional scheduling coordination and availability management during high-demand times of year.
Holiday pricing applies to:
- New Year’s Eve
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day (Fourth of July)
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Flexible payment options
Accepted Payment Methods
Payment can be made using a variety of convenient methods.
Safety & service boundaries
Important Service Notes
To keep visits safe, calm, and manageable for everyone involved, some service limitations apply.
Dog Size Limit
Dog sitting visits are best suited for smaller to medium-sized dogs with safe, manageable leash behavior and moderate energy levels. For safety reasons, services may not be available for very large, highly reactive, or difficult-to-control dogs.
Aggressive Behavior
Services are not provided for pets that exhibit aggressive behaviors such as biting, lunging, or jumping at people with intent to attack.
Care Fit Matters
Each pet’s needs, temperament, and routine are discussed before booking to make sure the service is a safe and appropriate fit.
Pricing questions
Common Pricing Notes
Are meet & greets included?
Yes. Initial meet & greets are complimentary and help ensure everyone feels comfortable before scheduling visits.
Can you administer medication?
Yes. Medication administration may include pills, liquids, insulin injections, inhalers, topical medications, and other routine pet medications.
Are visits billed hourly?
Yes. Pet sitting visits are billed by the hour so care can be adjusted based on your pets, routine, and household needs.
Are additional pets extra?
Additional cats or dogs are billed at +$5/hour per additional pet. Small animals added to cat or dog care may also include an additional hourly charge.
When does extended cleaning apply?
Extended cleaning applies when pet-related cleaning takes 20 minutes or more beyond normal visit care.
Are holiday visits extra?
Yes. Holiday visits include an additional +$10 per visit fee for listed holidays and high-demand travel dates.
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If you’re looking for personalized in-home pet care with transparent pricing, detailed updates, and routine-focused visits, I’d be happy to learn more about your pets and their needs.