Pricing Transparency
Know your bill before it arrives.
Your base rate, any holiday add-on, and the few situations that can cost extra, laid out in plain tables.
Base rate
The service you book
Holiday add-on
Only on listed holidays
Potential charges
Only if a situation applies
Part 01
Base rates, all eight services
This is the starting point of every bill.
| Service | Base rate | Billed | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Walking | $35 | per 30-minute walk | Solo neighborhood walks with GPS tracking and photo reports. |
| Homebody Hangtime | From $35 | per 30-minute visit | In-home drop-in care for puppies, senior dogs, and exotic pets. |
| Cat Sitting | From $35 | per 30-minute visit | In-home visits for your cat's feeding, litter, and companionship routine. |
| Stroller Rides | From $35 | per 30-minute ride | Outdoor stroller outings for pets who need a gentler pace. |
| Travel Adventures | From $66 | per hour | Guided park hikes with transport to and from the trail. |
| Matchmaking | From $66 | per hour | Thoughtful introductions and supervised playdates for compatible dogs. |
| Almost Overnights | $150 | per day | Vacation pet care: one-hour evening and morning visits plus two daytime visits. Your sitter does not sleep over. |
| Staycations | $235 | per day | Vacation pet care with a sitter staying overnight in your home. |
Part 02
Holiday add-ons
Added on top of the base rate, only on the holidays listed.
| Holiday |
|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Presidents' Day |
| Easter |
| Memorial Day |
| Juneteenth |
| Independence Day |
| Labor Day |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Veterans Day |
| Thanksgiving |
| Christmas Eve & Christmas Day |
| New Year's Eve & New Year's Day |
| Holiday |
|---|
| Easter (Saturday & Sunday) |
| Memorial Day (Sunday & Monday) |
| Independence Day |
| Labor Day (Sunday & Monday) |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Veterans Day |
| Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday) |
| Christmas Eve & Christmas Day |
| New Year's Eve & New Year's Day |
Ask us to confirm whether your booking is regular visits or vacation pet care. Holiday charges are listed above; the Client Agreement excerpts below cover the other financial terms.
Part 03
Potential additional charges
Check the amount and circumstances for each charge.
| Charge | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Last-minute Walking & Daycation booking | $20 per instance | Requests made within 48 hours. These are the service categories named in the Client Agreement. |
| Last-minute Boarding & Staycation booking | $50–$200 one time | Requests made within two weeks. The amount depends on the length of the request and how close it is to the dates needed. |
| Unforeseen, unscheduled extra time | $100 per hour | Additional time necessary because of unforeseen circumstances, such as unexpected cleanup. |
| Distance outside the service range | Varies: ask to confirm | An additional charge may apply. Ask us to confirm the amount for your address. |
| Service length or type | Varies: ask to confirm | Additional charges may apply based on the length or type of service requested. |
| Outside normal operating hours | Varies: ask to confirm | An additional charge may apply based on the time of service. Ask us about your requested schedule. |
| Veterinary medical bills | Client pays medical bills | If medical care is necessary for your pet, you are responsible for all medical bills. Insurance reimbursement is not guaranteed; it is at the insurer's discretion. |
Deposits: new clients pay an initial deposit applied toward future services, and Boarding and Staycation reservations require a deposit. The agreement does not specify a deposit amount; please ask us to confirm yours.
Booking-fee categories: the last-minute fees use the service names in the Client Agreement (Walking, Daycation, Boarding, Staycation). For a service not named there, ask us to confirm whether a last-minute fee applies.
Part 04
Client Agreement wording
Relevant financial excerpts. Omissions are marked […].
“I will agree to a select billing cycle between the following options: Daily, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, 1st and 15th, or Monthly. New clients will be subject to an initial deposit applied towards future services. Reservations for Boarding & Staycations will also require a deposit. Pre-payments of any amount will remain in your account and will be applied to future services.”
“I acknowledge that fees may apply for last minute appointments. Requests for Walking & Daycation services made within 48 hours will incur a last minute booking fee of $20 per instance. Requests for Boarding & Staycation services made within two weeks will also incur a last minute booking fee of a one time $50-200 depending upon length of request and proximity to dates in need.”
“In the event of unforeseen circumstances wherein additional unscheduled time is necessary, a rate of $100 per hour will be charged.”
“I acknowledge that additional charges may also occur in other circumstances based on distance outside of services range, and/or service length, and/or type, and/or time of service if outside of normal operating hours. These are listed and updated as necessary on www.ShaggyChicPetServices.com.”
“If we determine it is in your pet's best interest to seek medical care, you agree to be solely responsible for the payment of all medical bills. […] We are insured through Business Insurers of the Carolinas and the policy is available to view upon request. Depending upon the severity of an incident, a claim may be submitted. Acceptance and potential for partial or full reimbursement thereafter will be at the sole discretion of Business Insurers of the Carolinas.”
“Instances where services are unable to be provided due to weather, sickness or other will constitute the client's choice of either a full reimbursement or credit towards service.”
This page is a summary, not your contract.
It supplements your signed Client Agreement and does not replace it. Questions about a specific charge? Call 832-868-8430 or send us a note.
