FAQs
Are you Insured?
We are insured through Business Insurers of the Carolinas &
Century
Insurance Group. Our policies protect the property and pets of our
clients.
What are your
dog walking
hours
?
Our
d
og walking
hours are
Monday-Friday
and
occur within one of three
assigned time ranges:
11am-1pm, 12-
2pm, or 1-3pm
.
Pets on
time sensitive
medications or
with health
conditions will
receive
priority
scheduling.
What should I expect at the initial consultation?
Expect to meet with us for approximately 30 minutes. During the initial
consultation
we will obtain information about your pet
and
the type of care
your
pet
requires
.
We will
also
leave
you with a New Client Packet which
provides you with business cards and
other pertinent information.
What will you need from me at the consultation?
We will need two tested copies of your house key
and your
veterinary
information
.
Why do you need two copies of my house key?
When we are
d
og walking
for you, we will leave one key in our lock box and
bring
one
with us for the
w
alk
. This ensures that we always have a way into
your
home in
case of loss or damage to the original key.
What
is your holiday schedule
?
Dog walks will not take place on the following holidays: New Years Day,
Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day
after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
H
ow
do I pay for my dog walking service
?
We
accept cash, check, or credit card through PayPal. Payment is due on
the first walk of each week.
H
ow
a
re cancellations handled?
For unplanned cancellations, credit will be issued the following week provided
cancellations are made by 9am on the day of the scheduled walk. For
planned days off (vacations, work holidays, etc.) or changes to the regular
dog walk schedule, we ask that you inform the office via phone or email the
month prior
.
What happens if my pet becomes ill wh
i
le I am away?
We closely monitor pets during our visits for any signs of illness or injury. In
the event of an emergency, we will
contact you and can
immediately
t
ransport
your pet to
y
our
veterinarian
or local emergency clinic.
Are there
dog walks
that you will not accept?
While we love all pets, we will not
w
alk
unaltered dogs (except for those that
are
not
yet
old enough for
s
paying/neutering
)
, and we will not care for
pets
that have bitten or
shown
aggression
.
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