Connections Reiki ~ Pet Sitting

Going to be away for a day, a weekend, or a week? We would be happy to keep an eye on your beloved pets, as if they were our own. No house pets are off limits; dogs, cats, birds, snakes, lizards, turtles, fish, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, chinchillas, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, you name it. If you have any questions, please e-mail

Rates depend on distance from my home and number of visits. For now, I'd like to concentrate on the Northern Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties area, however I can travel to you if you are willing to pay the mileage. Due to the ridiculous and rising price of gas, a distance surcharge may be added if your home is a great distance from my residence. Multiple clients may split the charge if I am only traveling to one or close places.

We charge by the visit, no add-on charges for multiple pets. This can result in substantial savings in many cases. However, if you have a great number if pets that require care, half-hour visits may not be possible (multiple litter boxes or cage cleanings for example). This will be discussed at our initial consultation.

All services include a no-charge initial visit. We will get to know you and your pet, specify services to be done, review paperwork, complete info and contact sheets, and give you a firm quote. Reservations require a 50% deposit, and the balance is due before you leave. Incidental expenses are due upon your return.

All your pet's supplies should be kept on hand in appropriate quantities (food, litter, medications, etc.). If I have to purchase supplies, you will be billed.

Basic Services

Vacation Services

Feed, water, and clean litter box/pooperscoop after your pet.
Walk, exercise, and play with your pet. Light Grooming if appropriate and the pet enjoys it.
Provide love and affection when you're not there.
Will also water indoor plants, collect mail and newspapers, and turn off and on lights, take out the trash.

Work-Day Services (especially for puppies or convalescing pets)

Mid-Day check-in; medications for convalescing pets, walking for puppies when you are working long hours.
Feed, water, and pooperscoop after your pet.
Walk, exercise, and play with your pet. Light Grooming if appropriate and the pet enjoys it.
Provide love and affection when you're not there.

Extended Services (added to Vacation or Work-Day Services)

Healing

Healing sessions can be included with any visit for an additional fee.

Pet Taxi Service - If your pet is scheduled for a visit to the Vet or groomer while you are away, we will happily shuttle her.

Your carrier/crate. Does not include other services. For a small fee we will provide a size/breed appropriate carrier. Additional Pet Taxi rates apply.

Other Services (available à la carte)

Helping Hand - Especially for older clients and expectant moms (who shouldn't handle cat litter), just a little helping hand to let you keep your animal companion happy, healthy, and in your home.

Feed, water, and clean litter box/pooperscoop after your pet.
Walk, exercise, and play with your pet. Light Grooming if appropriate and the pet enjoys it.
Pet Supplies & Groceries can be delivered to you at no additional charge above the actual cost of supplies.

Healing

Healing sessions can be included with any visit for an additional fee.

Pet Taxi Service - Car on the fritz? Kids a hassle to load up and deal with at the vet or groomer? Hate driving in the snow? We'll happily transport your pet to/from the vet/groomer.

Your carrier/crate. Does not include other services. For a small fee we will provide a size/breed appropriate carrier.

Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates are available at the same rates as On-Demand Sessions. Purchase Gift Certificates HERE.

Rates

Basic Services

Vacation Services

Standard Visit (up to 1 hour) $30 between 9am and 9pm. 2 Visits per day: $45 (minimum required for dogs).
After-Hours Visit (30 minutes) $45 per visit.
Overnight Pet/House sitting $60 per night {includes 2 'visits', morning and evening, if your pet requires a third afternoon visit standard charges apply}.
Mileage Surcharge $.50/mile for each mile over 25 miles one way, as determined by Google Maps.

Work-Day Services (especially for puppies or convalescing pets)

Standard Visit (30 minutes) $20 between 9am and 9pm. 2 Visits per day: $30.
Extended Visit (up to 1 hour) $30 per visit between 9am and 9pm. 2 Visits per day: $45.
After-Hours Visit (30 minutes) $45 per visit.
Mileage Surcharge: $.50/mile for each mile over 25 miles one way, as determined by Google Maps.
Special discounts for 5 or more visits per week.

Extended Services (added to Vacation or Work-Day Services)

Healing

At the rates posted on the Healing pages.

Pet Taxi Service

$30 per hour plus mileage ($.50/mile).
Carrier/Crate rental depending on size of pet or pets.

Other Services (available à la carte)

Helping Hand

Standard Visit (up to 1 hour) $30 between 9am and 9pm. 2 Visits per day: $45
After-Hours Visit (30 minutes) $45 per visit.
Mileage Surcharge $.50/mile for each mile over 25 miles one way, as determined by Google Maps

Healing

At the rates posted on the Healing pages.

Pet Taxi Service

$30 per hour plus mileage ($.50/mile)
Carrier/Crate rental depending on size of pet or pets.

Payment

Payment is accepted through PayPal, Check, Money Order, or Cash, and is expected before Services begin.

PayPal:

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Credit Cards:

I accept all major Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) through PayPal, NO ACCOUNT NECESSARY! Just click where it says: "Don't have a PayPal account?" on the payment page!

Checks or Money orders

Can be made out to Cristine Cook-Fireheart and sent to .
There will be a $25 Returned Check Fee for Checks returned NSF.

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