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Fairmount Pet Service

Pet Related Services

Dog Walking Services and Rates:

I offer mid-day walks for people who work long hours, and also morning or late afternoon \ early evening walks to accommodate your schedule. Crated dogs especially need walks throughout the day, because a lack of exercise can result in a hyperactive dog in need of socialization. I offer 20, 30, 45 or 60-minute walks which provide regular exercise and companionship. I also can visit 2x's a day or more for puppies who need more than 1 visit per day. My rates are competitive with, if not better than, other dog walking companies. My $10-20 minute walk is for a limited time only (next 3 clients). My main service area is zip 19130 and bordering zips 19102 & 19103 (from Arch St and above).
Dog Walking Rates
Description 20 min 30 min 45 min 60 min1
Standard Rate
 $10 $15 $22 $25
Recurring walks 2 $10 $12 $18 $20
Puppies (or 2 or more visits\day)
 $10 $12 $18 $20
Variable, random times\days
 $10 $15 $22 $25
Holidays, nights & weekends
 $10 $15 $22 $25
Fee for 2nd dog
 $2 $3 $4 $5

1 Assuming your preferred time slot is available
2 Recurring walks means the same time for 4-5 days per week, every week. Up to a $60 saving per month.

Pet Sitting Services and Rates:

I also offer pet sitting. This is a better option for dogs than staying at a dog kennel, or moving your cats to new surroundings or leaving them alone for a long period of time. Your pets stay where they are most comfortable with familiar sights and smells. I can visit up to 4 x’s a day for dogs. I can also make your place looked lived-in by leaving lights on, taking out trash, getting mail, or turning on the TV for those pets who are TV-viewing "floor potatoes". My service area is all of zips 19102, 19103, & 19130, and the Poplar section of 19123 East to 10th St., 19107 East to 10th St., and 19146 south to Christian St.
Pet Sitting Rates (cat, dog, other)
Description 20 min 30 min 45 min 60 min
Standard Rate
 $10 1 $12-15 2 $22 $25
Recurring visits 3
 $10 $12 $18 $20
2 or more visits same day
 $10 $12 $18 $20
Variable, random times\days
 $10 $15 $22 $25
Holidays, nights & weekends
 $10 $15 $22 $25
Fee for 2nd dog or more than 3 cats
 $2 $3 $4 $5

1 It's $12 for 20 minutes outside of Fairmount 19130 (e.g., Northen Libs, Univ. City, Ritt. Sq. or South Philly)
2 For 30 minute visits, it's $12 for cats and other small pets, $15 for dogs
3 Recurring pet sit visits means the same time every day (or every-other day for cats) for 4 or more days

* Pet sitting includes a dog walk (if applicable), filling food\water bowls, cleaning litter box, bringing in mail, taking out trash, turning on\off lights, etc.

Boarding & House-sitting Services and Rates:

Since I own cats, I CANNOT board dogs, but I do offer cat boarding (unless your "small" dog gets along with cats). I do hope to provide dog boarding in the future. Your cats will receive personal attention, and if my kitties and yours do not get along, I have a separate room that my cats can stay in. I do request that you provide food and treats, unless it is a single night. Feeding and litter cleaning included.
Overnight house stays and boarding
In-house overnight 12 hrs
 $50
Boarding (cats or small cat-friendly dogs)*
 $30-40
Puppy Boarding
 $40
Additional charge for 2nd dog or more than 3 cats
 $5

* Overnight stays and boarding for dogs includes an afternoon, evening and morning walk. It's $30 for cats, $40 for dogs.

Pet Portrait Photography Rates:

JFK-Photo.com. I also offer professional quality Pet Portraits (I am a former portrait photographer). See the Pet Portraits page for examples or visit my Photography site at

* Free for clients
* $50 for a half hour - digital processing included
* $90 for 1 hour of shooting - digital processing included

Notes:

1. Receive 1-5 free dog walks when you refer a new client who needs a dog walker! (The number of free walks depends on the referred clients weekly walks schedule.)

2. Forms of payment: cash or check (PayPal and Credit Card options coming in 2010).

3. No additional fees for mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, key pickup\drop-off, or last-minute changes. I do charge $2 for each key if I need to make a copy of your key(s).

4. I leave a business card after every visit detailing how the walk\visit went, and I will alert you by phone or text if your pet is acting different and may be sick.

5. Also coming in 2010, I will offer online scheduling and daily visit\walk updates.

6. HOURS OF SERVICE: I can walk\visit your pet as early as 7:00 am and as late as 10:00 pm.

Definition of terms:

Dog Walking:
Typically, this is for walks in the afternoon during the workweek.

Pet Sitting:
Involves food, water, administering medication, cleaning litter, playtime, and for dogs, a walk as well. This is when the owner is away one whole day or more.

Boarding:
Is when your pet stays at a pet sitters home for some period of time. Includes all the same as for pet sitting, and additional walks for dogs.

In-house Sitting:
Same as boarding but is when the pet sitter stays at your place.