Pet/house-sitting
- Thread starter Cowgirl
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cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
$750/week.
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
That's really good. I haven't done any pet-sitting in a while, but I used to charge $20/night. My coworker just gave someone my name because she can't do it any longer. She charged him $50/night, but said I should up it. That just sounds kinda high to me. :shrug:
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
You could have paid me for half that.
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
They live about 20 minutes from my house, but only about 5 minutes from my work.
CRoyal
Infinite Impetus
Yes, you should up it. Overnights I would charge 30 or so, depending on the number of pets and chores involved, and if I knew them personally. 20 is cheap! I mean it's nice but it's too low IMO.
I prefer to go in 3-4 times a day rather than overnight stays, but people like the security of someone in their home.
J
jp2854
Guest
the going rate for overnight stays is 75.00 a night but you have to be licensed and bonded to get that price. 50 to 55 a night isn't bad for someone who isn't licensed or bonded though
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Personally, I'd watch a friend's house/pets for free. If it is someone you're not really close with, you could always charge them a typical kennel fee, which I *think* is about $15-20 per day.
That's crazy!!
I used to do this (when single) for a lady w/ 2horses, 2dogs, 4cats
$25.00 Day to feed in am&pm and stay the night.
She stocked the fridge so that pretty much covered meals too.
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
This person is a total stranger.
I only know who he is because he has a farm (so we deal with him through work) and he ran for County Commissioner.
CRoyal
Infinite Impetus
Locally, boarding ranges from 22.00-25.00 a day.. 30-50.00 a day for 'suites' and other such accomodations. Most places give a bit of a discount for more than one pet.
J
jp2854
Guest
750 a week covers all of cats animals shes has mulitiple cats and dogs. I charge 55.00 for overnights for teh first 2 animals each and after that its 2.00 if I am remembering straight. so if you have 3 dogs and 8 cats that adds up if you see what I mean.
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
Well, I'm very skilled with animals and I actually talk to them.
CG, $1,000/week is my final offer.
We kennel our dog and it's 25 a night.
I would think that 35nt is really reasonable for two dogs and your checking on their house to boot. If you stay the night, I'd do 40, it's still cheaper for them, plus piece of mind.
J
jp2854
Guest
I am the same way cat is (skilled) I also talk to the animals like I am doing my dog right now as shes telling me she doesn't like the fact that we have strangers here working and she really wants to go outside and scare them off with her deep bark.
Skills would be wasted on my mutt.
She's a "don't talk to me, I'm eating" kind of girl.
As long as the food gets near the bowl, she's happy.