FUR SURE!
Pet Sitting Service
Leominster, MA 01453
Phone: 978-840-8578
E-Mail: Info@fursure.net



          PET SERVICE POLICIES
1. VISITS:  All dogs must be seen a minimum of twice       
    per day when you are away.  All cats must be seen a   
    minimum of once per day.  I cannot provide every        
    other day care when you are away.

2.
"IGNORING" a pet.  If you own both a dog and a cat,  
    please do not ask the sitter to "ignore" the cat (s).       
    i.e.(not charge) during a visit. I would not allow the       
    oversight of a cat in need of food, medical care or       
    human attention.

3.
HOUSE KEYS:  I will keep your house key until after    
     your return unless otherwise instructed.  If you are      
     delayed returning home I can continue to feed your    
     pets. If you would like me to leave your keys on my     
     last visit  prior to your return home, I must be              
     informed of this in advance.

4.
WALKING PETS: I will walk all pets who enjoy walking.
    This is true for cats on leashes, as well as dogs.          
    Unfortunately some pets just don't know how to go for  
    a walk.  If a pet fights the leash, chokes themselves,    
    or does not know how to walk properly, I cannot           
    continue to walk that pet.  Each visit includes a walk     
    unless one of these conditions makes it impossible.
5.  VISITING HOURS:  I provide early a.m., mid-day (after 3p.m.) and evening service up to 9 p.m.
 
   CALL BACKS:  My business hours for phone and e-mail inquiries are Monday - Friday from 3-8 p.m.
6.  
LENGTH OF VISIT:  On all regular calls my visitation lasts 30 - 45 minutes.
7.
 PET CARE:  My service may include brushing on a routine basis, I do not provide grooming.  If your pet requires   
     a trip to the groomers while you are away, I can accommodate you if arrangements are made
in advance of        
     your departure.  A transportation charge will be added for this service.
8.  
ADEQUATE FOOD SUPPLIES:  I will ask at the preliminary interview that you have enough food on hand for the   
     pets to eat during your absence. If you miscalculate and run out of food, a shopping charge of ($20.00) will be      
     added to your bill if I have to purchase food. This is in addition to the actual cost of the food and/or supplies.
9.  
INTERVIEW AND INSTRUCTIONS:  I will allow 30-45 minutes for the preliminary, courtesy interview. During this    
     interview I normally get all necessary instruction on the care of your pets.  If you feel that additional time is
  
  needed, I can provide time, but it will be chargeable for an additional fee of $15 - $18.00, depending on location.
10.
DESTRUCTION BY PETS:  As a rule, most damage to property, furniture, and carpets is done by pets who get    
      lonely and bored.  Most owners don't know in advance what will provoke their pets to such action.  I make all        
      attempts to limit any destruction by pets of household goods.  I cannot be responsible for damage done by your  
      pets to your home.  I use common sense and attempt to limit and restrict bad behavior by pets.
11.
CANCELLATION POLICY:  There is no charge for a cancellation made with adequate notice of four (4) days      
       or more. If  you cancel
under four (4) days of the assignment, I will need to charge an amount  of 1/2, (50%)     
       of the total Pet Sitting amount that was contracted for.
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.  EARLY RETURN:  If you decide to come back a day or two early, there is no credit for an early return          
       home. I can not replace the open time frame at that point and all charges apply that you had booked me for.
13.
OUTDOOR CATS:  If you have a cat who remains outdoors all day and comes in only at night, I can not assure    
       that I will be able to have your cat indoors at the exact time for my visit.  If you want the cat to play outside all       
       day and it does not return for the nightly containment, I will put the food and water outside to assure it eats         
       properly.  I cannot, however, wait for the cat to come home.
14.
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY:  Many people like to include neighbors, relatives, and friends in the pet sitting          
      duties. These well-intentioned actions may cause confusion during a shared responsibility sitting assignment.      
      Most common among problems is overfeeding, unlocked doors, lost keys, or missing some feedings altogether.   
      I absolutely cannot be responsible for any sitting assignment where "others" are going to share the workload.  I    
      advise only ONE person, myself, be responsible for the entire assignment.
15.
SICK PETS:  I will not knowingly accept sitting assignments with sick pets.  However, if you have aged, infirm        
      or medicated pets, this is not a problem if you discuss with me the special needs of the pet.  I never take any       
      chances with sickness.  Any pet showing signs of illness will be taken immediately to your vet, or, if unavailable    
      at the time, my veterinarian for treatment.