Description of Services


Introduction Home Visit/Consultation
$0 – No Charge
  • My chance to meet your fur baby (babies)!
  • Pet Profile Forms filled and discussed as well as special requests/instructions and home entry and feeding  logistics.
  • Veterinarian information acquired.
  • Service agreement acquired along with discussion of schedule.
  • Approximately 30 minutes.
DOG WALKS
Up to 30-Minute Walk/Visit - $20** ( $5 each additional dog)
  • Up to 30-minute walk/visit directly from your home. (Any amount of time up to 30 minutes.)
  • Typically on-leash or off-leash play time in your enclosed yard.
  • Water and treats (when permitted).
  • Lots of love, TLC and fun.
60-90 Minute Adventure Trips $28** (price per dog)
  • 60-90 minute walk off property. Trips can include local dog parks, beaches and forest hikes.
  • These are off-leash trips where lots of roaming and exploration is allowed. Running, ball throwing and games of fetch are all to be expected on these trips.
  • Water and treats (when permitted).
  • Lots of love, TLC and fun.
Overnight Dog Sitting - Away From Home
$65 per overnight**
  • Overnight at SPPS House
  •  No crates unless provided and requested.
  • Adventure walks included (when applicable).
  • Homemade treats!
  • *Specific details are arranged including timing and multiple nights. Pricing is subject to change and to holiday add-ons.
  • Overnights are considered to cover 4:00pm until 9:00am. Half day charges may apply depending on timing.
  • **Overnights on Holidays - $80 per night.


CAT VISITS
(or other small animal/house pets)
Up to 30-Minute Visit $20** 
  • Visit includes litter box / cage care.
  • Fresh water and snacks (if allowed) and food/meal if needed.
  • Lots of love, TLC and fun.
Transportation / Pet Related Errand Services
$30/hour with a $20 minimum**
Transportation of pets to and/or from the veterinarian, doggie day care or groomer.
Any pet related errands such as food pick up, medication pick up, etc.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT! An initial home introduction and consultation must take place before any services are scheduled.
All dog vaccinations MUST be current, Bordatella (kennel cough) and DHLLP (distemper). Copies of current vaccinations may be provided during the home visit or before services commence.
  • Dogs MUST be registered in your current town of residence.
  • Dogs MUST have town/city license and rabies tags attached to their collar.
  • Dogs over seven months of age MUST be spayed or neutered.
  • SPPS will not provide walking/sitting services for dogs in heat.
  • SPPS reserves the right to refuse services to any animal that is aggressive or deemed unsafe.
**ADDITIONAL FEES
VISITS/WALKS
  • More than 10 miles from SPPS Home Office (Portsmouth) $5 per.
  • Saturday and Sunday walks and visits $5 per.
  • Before 7:00am $5 per.
  • After 6:00pm $5 per.
  • Holidays add: $10 for walks, visits and adventures.
HOLIDAYS:
  • New Year’s Eve
  • New Year’s Day
  • Easter Weekend
  • Memorial Day Weekend
  • Independence Day Weekend
  • Labor Day Weekend
  • Columbus Day Weekend
  • Thanksgiving Day Weekend (Thursday - Sunday)
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
Note: SPPS Holiday availability is not guaranteed and will be scheduled one month in advance.