Services & Pricing

Pet Sitting:

Animal Au Pair believes pets are much more comfortable and secure in their own familiar surroundings. That is why we come to your home and care for your pet(s) so they never have to be taken to an impersonal kennel. We also keep your home in order by bringing in your mail and newspaper, watering your plants, cleaning and refreshing pet food and water bowls, brushing out your pet's coat, walking your pet(s) or cleaning the litter, and switching lights on and off to fool potential burglars.

Pricing

*Other pets means small pets, such as birds, gerbils, fish, turtles, etc...If you have other small pets in addition to your dogs and/or cats, there is no extra charge!  Price for other pets may be adjusted for an excessive number of small pets.

We also serve farm customers within our service area. Call for pricing.

Pet Exercising:

If you work long hours and worry about your pet having to wait for you to get home, have an active breed dog who needs a diversion during the day, or have a small breed who can't "hold it" all day, Animal Au Pair offers mid-day potty/exercise breaks. We will take your dog for a walk, or play ball/frisbee in the yard. This 20-30 minute visit is perfect for busy working "parents".

Pricing

(1) Dog - $11;  (2) Dogs - $13;   (3) Dogs - $15;   (4) Dogs - $18

Pet Grooming:

We offer some grooming services, such as bathing, nail trimming, ear flushing, or tooth brushing. Grooming is only available in combination with a pet sitting or exercising visit. A basic brush/detangle is always included with your full service pet sitting visit. We will make every effort to accommodate your pet, however, if he is too squirmy for us to complete the service, we will not charge you.

Flush and clean ears - $5

Clip nails - $5

Brush teeth - $5

Bathe and dry - $10 (Small), $15 (Medium), $25 (Large), $35 (X-Large) *

*Animal Au Pair does not have mobile grooming equipment. We supply dog shampoo and towels, but we must use your water.

Overnight Stays:

We offer overnight stays for special pets, such as older dogs in need of frequent bathroom breaks, dogs who get into trouble if not supervised, dogs who have separation anxiety, or any pet who needs extra loving and spoiling! This service is based upon availability, so please call ahead.

Non holidays - $75 per night

Holidays - $100 per night

(Holiday are New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.)

Home Security Checks:

If you don't have a pet, but travel often and worry about leaving your home unattended, Animal Au Pair can come by your home to bring in the mail and paper, alternate the lights, confirm doors and windows are locked, water plants, and generally make the home look occupied.

This service is $15 per visit.

Vendor Sitting:

Do you have to take a vacation day to wait for the cable company, furniture delivery, plumber/electrician, or other repairs? If you need the AC fixed,  but have an important meeting at the office, just call Animal Au Pair! We can wait at your home for the vendor to arrive and complete the task. This  service is based on availability so please call ahead.

This service is $20 per hour with a 1 hour minimum.

Light Housekeeping:

No one wants to come home to a mess after being out of town. But we don't  always have time to tidy up before traveling, due to all the arrangements and packing we have to take care of. Let Animal Au Pair do it for you!

While we are caring for your pet, we will do a general tidy up of the small stuff you couldn't finish before you left.  This service is customized to each home based on size and layout, and is not intended to be a full-service, detailed cleaning of the entire home. 

Because Animal Au Pair is not a full time cleaning service, we use your cleaning supplies. Please be sure to leave them on hand if you request this service. Available only in combination with a pet sitting service, for an additional $15.

Key Return:

Once you become our customer, we will keep your key so that we will have it ready each time you need us. If you would like us to return your key after you come home, there is a $10 fee.