
The Loyal Companion Petsitting A loyal friend who's there when you can't be...
Services & Rates
Service Area - Southwest Durham
We provide pet sitting services within a 5-mile radius of our home (zip code 27713).
You're welcome to email us to check if you're within our service area — we'd be happy to confirm
Dog Sitting Services
30 minute visit
Rate: $30-$35+
Add $5+ for extended dog walks
We do not care for aggressive dogs or walk dogs with reactivity issues
Each visit includes (as requested):
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Feeding and refreshing water
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Potty breaks and short walks
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Play and cuddle time
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Bringing in mail and packages
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Opening/closing blinds
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Rolling garbage bins to/from the curb
Let us know your preferences, and we’ll tailor each visit to your pet’s needs
Cat Sitting Services
30 minute visit
Rate $30-$35+
Each visit includes
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Fresh food and water
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Litter box cleaning
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Play and cuddle time
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Bringing in mail and packages
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Opening and closing blinds
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Rolling garbage bins to/from the curb
All tasks are performed as requested to ensure your cat—and your home—are well cared for in your absence
Other Critters
$25+
Price varies depending on time required and level of care needed.
Includes feeding, fresh water, enclosure cleaning, light social interaction (as appropriate), and other care as requested
Longer Visits
Add $10 for every additional 15 minutes beyond the standard visit length.
Shorter Visits
15 minute visit
$25- $30
Perfect for a quick bathroom break or a bedtime check-in
Overnight Pet Care
$125+
Pet sitter arrives between 6-8 PM and leaves between between 7-9 PM
Guaranteed 12 hours of attentive care
This special service is evaluated on a case-by-case basis
New Clients - Onboarding Fee
$25
Includes all onboarding procedures and a meet and greet
Reacquaintance Fee
$20
This fee applies if it's been awhile since we've cared for your pets, if you've added a new pet to your family, or if you have different pet-care instructions that would benefit from an in-person visit to ensure proper care
Key Pick Up or Return
$15
If you prefer that we do not hold onto your key, a service fee applies for both picking up and returning your key
Late Notice Booking Fees
An additional $20 fee applies to:
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Bookings made within 48 hours of the requested pet care start time
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Bookings made with less than one week's notice prior to peak holidays
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Requests to add visits to the end of an existing booking
Holiday Fees
An additional $10 per day fee applies for major holidays and their surrounding days, including:
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New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
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Easter Weekend (Friday–Sunday)
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Mother’s Day Weekend
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Father’s Day Weekend
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Memorial Day Weekend (Friday–Monday)
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Labor Day Weekend (Friday–Monday)
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July 4th Weekend
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Thanksgiving Weekend (Thursday–Sunday)
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Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
This fee helps ensure we can provide reliable, quality care during high-demand holiday periods
Cancellation Fee
A $100 fee applies to any cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled pet care start time.
No refunds are issued for early returns
Additional Fees May Apply
Additional fees may be assessed based on the level of care required or individual circumstances. These may include, but are not limited to:
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Administering medications
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Caring for difficult or aggressive pets
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Dog training support
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Cleaning up after sick or incontinent pets
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Emergency pet supply runs
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Veterinary emergencies
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Watering large outdoor gardens
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Providing services outside of our standard service area
Please contact us to discuss any special care needs or unique situations.
Hours of Operation
7:30am-8:00pm
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