INITIAL VISIT
    There is no charge for our initial visit.  It is important for all of us to become acquainted, share information about pet personalities, preference, maybe a quirk or two (we all have them!), and complete the forms which give me your authority to care for your pets or obtain emergency medical care for them in your absence.  Our visit may last thirty minutes ... or an hour.  If you're worried about the clock you might forget to mention something that will help me give your cherished pet the best care possible.

    SERVICES
    Love 'Em All Pet Care's service is limited to small pets (under thirty pounds).  I love the big guys, too, but spinal surgery and the doctor's warning convinced me to downsize.

    During my visits (a minimum of thirty minutes) I will bring in your mail and paper, rotate lights and curtains, adjust the radio, prepare meals, tidy litter boxes and/or the yard for up to five pets.  I do sometimes assist parents in administering sub-cutaneous fluid therapy since, for the pets' comfort and distress levels, I have found it ideally requires two people. Because I so respect owners who go the extra mile for their pets and appreciate the expense of vet therapy visits, I usually only charge $10.00 per therapy visit.  If you have a very large ‘family’ or extensive, unusual needs we can talk about special pricing...

    My daily Pet Diary provides a sneak peek - you can follow the progress, activities, antics and foibles of your pets when you return.  In my diary entries I'll also remind you to call and let me know you're at home and that your pets are safe.  Please, don't call from the airport, train station, bus depot or next-to-last off ramp. Anything could happen - even around the corner.  And, don't worry if you can't return as scheduled.  I will keep visiting until you call from your living room.  And, you can call around the clock to schedule visits, advise of your return, tell me of an emergency trip, or share a special concern and not worry about the hour.  The telephone doesn't ring after 11:00 p.m. but I check messages the first thing in the morning and throughout the day.

    Also, I will water a reasonable number of plants as long as they don't take too much time away from the attention your pets need in your absence. After all, your pets will miss you but your plants probably won't.

    SCHEDULING
    My morning priority is always to visit first with pets who have medical needs, then pups who do not have outdoor access and aren't paper-trained.  The evening visits are similarly prioritized to keep medication and ‘relief’ needs timely.

    DAILY CARE
    Our fees range from $17.00 to $23.00 per visit depending on where you live.  They are subject to change - especially if the gasoline prices continue to rise.

    SPECIAL REQUESTS
    In addition to daily care there are other services available such as transport to the veterinarian, groomer, play-dates, or shopping for Fluffy or Fido if you can't or haven't had time before departure.  I also have clients who have lost their pets but still request house/mail/plant care and some who don't have personal pets but need care for the wildlife who will still visit their properties and require feeding in their absences.  The variables are myriad and gasoline prices are unpredictable so we'll need to discuss your needs as they arise.

    HOLIDAYS
    Reservations for the most popular holidays usually begin many months in advance.  There is no daily surcharge for holidays.  But, because they are very busy and everyone want to celebrate, once made, reservations for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are sacrosanct.  For the above holidays, cancellations made after the first day of the respective months still incur charges for the time previously reserved.

    If you have questions, special pet-needs, or would like references, please, call me at 512/835-5550. You can leave a message twenty-four hours a day and I will return your call as soon as possible.