You are welcome to call us with any questions! 

Our phone number is 813-874-7387  (813-Up-4-Pets).

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Services, Fees and Policies

Initial Consultation Visit:  Complimentary 

Your Initial Consultation Visit is free.  Taking the time to meet with you and win your confidence is part of doing business, and there is no obligation. We encourage you to meet with more than one company to find the perfect fit for your pets and home.  If we are not the pet sitter for you, we will be happy to refer you to other professional pet care givers with whom we have good relationships and trust.  Your pet's best care is simply what's best for all of us!

Additional client-requested meetings/trips to your home may be charged at our regular visit rates. This includes extra visits to pick up and return keys. We can maintain your keys securely in our safe, ready for your next service, at no charge.   

Regular Visits:  Approximately 45 minutes.  

One Visit per day:  $20

Two Visits in one day:  $38 ($19 each visit)

Three or Four Visits in one day:  $54 or $72 ($18 each visit)

Extended Visit:  Add 15 minutes to a regular visit for $5, or 30 minutes to a regular visit for $10.

Potty Break Program:  Ongoing - Weekly

Monday through Friday between 10 am and 3 pm.

One or two 30-minute Visits per day.

Five Visits in one week:  $70  ($14 each visit)

Four Visits in one week:  $60  ($15 each visit)

Three Visits in one week:  $48  ($16 each visit)

One or Two Visits in one week:  $18 each visit

If your dog(s) need a longer walk during the weekday, we can provide Extended Potty Break Visits, which are 45 minute visits for $18 each.   

Potty Break Program "Pack-Walking"  (Condo-Apartment Residents Only)

If your near-by neighbor also needs dog-walking services and your dogs get along well, we can extend the Potty Break Visit time to 45 minutes and walk them together.  Both you and your neighbor receive a 25% discount on your fee for that day's visit! 

Attention Harbour Island residents:  We are seeking walk-mates for doggies in the Parkcrest Condominiums, and in Post Apartments.   

Overnight Stay:  $65 - $80*

Overnight stays begin at 9pm and end at 7am; includes at least 2 walks.

Overnight Long Stay:  $70 - $85*

Overnight long stays begin at 7pm and end at 8am, includes at least 3 walks. 

Overnight Stay Plus one Afternoon Visit:  $75 - $90*

Overnight stay as described above, plus one Regular visit in the middle of the day.

Overnight Long Stay Plus one Afternoon Visit:  $80 - $95*

Overnight stay as described above, plus one Regular visit in the middle of the day.

Round the Clock Care:  $90 - $110*  

RTCC is similar to “Housesitting”, but our focus is on your pets. We are at your home at least 18 hours out of each 24 hour period.  There are two scheduled breaks for your pet caregiver, each approximately three hours long.  They are scheduled between 8 am and 7 pm.  The Sit begins when we arrive, a new day begins every 24 hour period. Additional hours or  partial days are prorated depending on the additional hours needed. 

Occasionally a client may need 24-hour uninterrupted care for their pets at their home, due to the pet's health issues or behavior issues, or other situations having to do with security or custody situations.  We are happy to provide 24-hour uninterrupted care if needed.  For one of our well trained Associates, the fee is $150 per 24 hour period and additional hours or partial days are prorated at $12 per hour.   If, due to security or custody situations, you request Anthony Campione, a retired deputy sheriff, for uninterrupted care at your home, the fee is $240 per 24 hour period and additional hours or partial days are prorated at $20 per hour.  Obviously, Mr. Campione's availability is limited and should be requested as far in advance as possible.

 We may accept Round The Clock Care clients in areas outside our normal service area, however, there is an additional charge each day.

* If you have a multiple pet household, or we assume responsibilities in addition to pet care (overseeing other personnel such as home repairpersons, etc.) additional charges may apply.  Please ask for your specific rate.

Tentative Visits  (Holding time open for you):

There is a $5 charge to hold a specific time slot open for you "in case" you need us.

Doubling Up  (When pets owned by more than one client are cared for together in one home)

When you travel, if there are other pets besides your own at your home and in our care, we must have on file a complete set of paperwork for the other pets, signed by their owner.  There may be an additional charge of 35% to 50% of the Sit Fee, depending on the number of pets and situation. 

Dog Park Visits: Starting at $35

Includes transportation to and from the nearst Dog Park and at least one hour playtime at the park.  Your dog(s) must be wearing current Rabies Tags, Hillsborough County Registration tags, and an ID tag with your correct phone number.  One Associate can take two dogs to the Park - if you have more than two dogs, there will be an additional $20 charge for a second Associate to accompany them.   The dogs will be at the Park AT LEAST one whole hour.   

Taking Your Pet(s) to the Vet:   $35 (5 mile radius from your home, travel time and one hour at Vet's Office)

This includes a short walk before travel,  staying with your pet at the Vet's office, communication with you during the Vet Visit, and another short walk on returning home.  Additional time at the Vet's office is billed at $6 per 15 minutes.  

Pet Taxi:  One Way - $15,    To and From:  $20 (5 mile radius from your home)

Taking or picking up your Pet(s) at the Groomer, a Kennel, Grandma's, etc.  

Grooming in South Tampa:  You-Handsome-Dog Grooming

 South Tampa clients, we welcome you to use our Associate, Billie Zebold of Your-Handsome-Dog Grooming for your pet's grooming needs.  We will pick up your pets and take them to Billie's groomery (in her South Tampa home) where she will provide full service bathing and grooming, and then return your pet home.  Please call for services and prices. 

Bring your Pet(s) out to the Mobile Groomer  $20

We are happy to stop by and use our key to bring your pets out to your Mobile Groomer, and then come back when they have completed the groom and put them safely back inside, and lock up your home.  A short potty break walk is included on each end. 

Waiting for Delivery/Repair:  (7 am till 6 pm) 

$25 first hour, $20 per hour afterwards, billed in 15 minute increments.

We will do the waiting for you, while keeping your pets happy and out of the repairman’s way!  Walks and outdoor playtime included.  

Lock-Out Service:  Lost your key?  Locked out of home or car?

Call us - we'll bring your key to you!  A mileage surcharge may be added for trips away from your home. 

8am - 10pm:  $25            10 pm - 8 am:  $50

Shopping for Pet Supplies (or Human Supplies)

We are happy to shop at Petco, PetSmart, Pet-supermarket, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Publix, Publix Greenwise, Whole Foods and Rolling Oats for your pet food and supplies and your grocery and sundry items. This service includes delivery to your home and putting away the purchased items.  We can also pick up your dry cleaning, as well as items from stores in the Westshore or International Mall, or a South Tampa shopping center.   Please ask about services in other areas.  Grocery Shopping Fees begin at $15 for the first store and $5 to $10 for each additional store (plus the cost of the purchased items).  Other types of shopping services begin at $10 and go up, depending on the nature of the trip.  Short in-and-out pick-ups cost less than stand-around-and-wait services.  Please call for details and pricing.

Home Security Checks:  $12.50 - $15.00 per visit (no pets other than fish)

When you travel with your pets, it's nice to have someone you trust to bring in your mail, water the plants, check the water level in the pool, and make sure that everything is okay in and around your home while you're away.  We recommend allowing us to visit at least every other day during your absence, to maintain the appearance of your home being occupied.  By the way, we will feed the fish and keep our eye on their water level.

Emergency Situations:

Not often, but from time to time, an emergency situation can arise while your home and pets are in our care.  Our first responsibility will always be to the safety of your pets.  Additional fees will apply for transporting your pet to the Veterinarian, calls to Poison Control, calls to your emergency contacts, or additional time spent at your home to arrange for or wait for professional services such as plumbers or electricians and to assist with clean-up.  Every effort will be made to contact you or your emergency contacts for instructions, however, if your pets or home are in danger, we will first act to control or contain the situation and minimize danger or damage to your pets or home. 

In addition to the regular service fee, holidays incur an additional charge of $5 to $10 per visit.  Please ask for specific details when you make your holiday reservations.

Discounts and Reduced Pricing Requests

We are professionals and provide a professional service to our clients.  Please understand that our fees are competitive and fair.  We are a fully licensed, insured, bonded company whose employees are well trained, responsible persons who genuinely care about your pets.  We are also ethical and will not under-cut another Pet Sitting Company in order to win your business.  We won't "dicker" on our service fees OR give a lower quality of service for a lesser fee.  Your pets deserve the best, and that's what we have to offer.   

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Services, Fees and Policies