FAQs & Policies
FAQs & Policies
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to commonly asked questions. Feel free to contact us directly for additional information.
Are you insured?
What forms of payment do you accept?
How do you handle homeowner keys? Do you have a key policy?
What if I have a key fob and/or my home uses key-less entry?
Do you offer late-night services?
How will I know if my sitter completed their visit?
Will I have the same Pet Sitter every time I request services?
My dog/cat is diabetic. Do you feel comfortable giving them injections?
Do you have any breed restrictions?
What should I bring for boarding?
Can I board my cat?
Company Policies
We take pride in offering high-quality, reliable pet care services to our clients. Please read the policies below to ensure your experience with our Pet Sitters is a seamless as possible.
General Policies
1. Pet care reservations
2. Rates
3. Payment
Payment is due within 24 hours of client’s return / pick-up. We accept ApplePay, Paypal, Zelle, personal checks, and credit/debit cards. Tips can be paid in cash. Please make all checks payable to The Village Pets, Pet Sitting and Pet Care, LLC unless otherwise specified. We do not accept cash as a form of payment. Please do not make any online payments or checks payable to Pet Sitters unless you receive prior approval from management.
4. New client payments
5. Package purchases
Please note that payment for pet care packages will be required in full prior to scheduling services. Package rates are for one pet only and covered services cannot be changed or refunded. Rates for multiple pets are available upon request. Packages are non-refundable and must be used within one year from the date of purchase.
6. Late service fees
7. Cancellations
8. Emergencies
Boarding & Daycare Policies
1. Spay / neuter policy
All female pets must be spayed by 7 months of age and all male pets must be neutered by 8 months of age before attending daycare or boarding with The Village Pets, Pet Sitting and Pet Care, LLC.
2. Vaccinations and flea prevention
For boarding and daycare, all pets must be up-to-date on their vaccinations and monthly flea prevention. Owners must submit proof of three specific vaccinations – rabies, distemper, and bordetella – prior to temperament tests and daycare/boarding services.
Home Drop-in Visits & Dog Walk Policies
1. Leash policy
2. Outdoor policy
3. Key return fees
4. Key fobs and key-less entries
5. Pre-existing conditions
6. House plants and other household items
7. Job-sharing and visitors
We strongly discourage job-sharing / allowing other people to enter your home while we are scheduled for services. However, if you have other visitors or people enter your home during our service delivery period, wether or not they are caring for your pets, The Village Pets, Pet Sitting and Pet Care will not be responsible for any issues, harm, or damage that takes place.