Renée's Couch Potatoe Xpress

Business Description

You don?t have to have a pet to use the professional services of Renee?s Couch Potatoe Xpress. We provide both pet and house sitting along with many other services. Our goal is to provide our clients with excellent service and peace of mind. We will treat your pet as an important member of our own family, providing tender loving care and the attention they deserve. Why Renee?s Couch Potatoe Xpress? · We love animals. We are pet owners. Our own pets have included cats, dogs, horses, birds, turtles, fish, rabbits and ducks. We have always been the ?animal lovers? that friends, family and neighbors have come to for pet advice and sitting needs. · We belong to PSI (Pet Sitters International). In keeping with our membership, you are guaranteed that we abide by ethical conduct in the operation of our service. · We maintain client keys and alarm codes in a lockbox in our office. · We are fully licensed, bonded and insured for your protection. And we offer a free consultation! When could you possibly need our services? Anytime! Holidays, business trips, vacation, weekend getaways, overnight stays, weddings, honeymoon, while moving, while you?re away for a sports event or just long hours at the office. Have you or your pet recently had surgery? Do you have the flu, or are you recuperating from an injury? Illness or injury could make it difficult to care for your pet. House and pet sitting can provide the best possible deterrent to burglary and vandalism -- a live-in, 24 hour presence in the home (water plants and yards, take care of mail, papers, phone and deliveries) Interested in our Service? · Call today to schedule an appointment! · We will meet with you to discuss your pet's requirements · We will also get to know your pet · Together we will develop a schedule that fits your pet's needs · The first consultation is free!

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
What are your rates?
Do you offer discounts for multiple pets?
Are your kennels indoors or outdoors? If they are indoors, are they climate controlled?
How large is your kennel?
Do you have an outdoor play area for dogs? Do you charge extra for play time?
Why should we board our pet(s) with you?

Pet Sitting

What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
What are your rates? What services do these rates include?
Do you offer overnight service where you stay in my home?
Do you charge extra for giving medication?
How many times a day do you come to visit my pets? How long is each visit?
Will you come and meet with me and my pet(s) before I travel?
Do I pay before or after my return? Is there a deposit?
Will I need to show a proof of vaccination?
What will you do if my pet becomes sick while I am away?
Are you bonded and insured?
Do you have pets of your own?
What are the advantages to using a pet sitter versus a kennel or a neighbor?
What makes you different from other pet sitters?

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• Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
  Yes
• What are your rates?
  Basic rate is $20 for 1/2 hour visit. Multiple visits and longer visit(s) are available. Please call or email since the rate will depend upon your needs.
• Do you offer discounts for multiple pets?
  Yes, for pet parents with more than 3 pets.
• Are your kennels indoors or outdoors? If they are indoors, are they climate controlled?
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• How large is your kennel?
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• Do you have an outdoor play area for dogs? Do you charge extra for play time?
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• Why should we board our pet(s) with you?
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• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  Petsitting since 2000 Member PSI We've been pet sitting for at least ten years prior to starting the business.
• What are your rates? What services do these rates include?
  Pricing depends on how long and how many visits each day. Our basic $20 service is a 1/2 hour visit with feeding, fresh water, play time or dog walk. Any other services you require will be determined during our consultation.
• Do you offer overnight service where you stay in my home?
  Yes
• Do you charge extra for giving medication?
  No
• How many times a day do you come to visit my pets? How long is each visit?
  This depends upon what you and your pet are used to. You choose once, twice, three times-a-day or overnight. We like to keep your pets on their regular schedule as much as possible to reduce any anxiety and loneliness. Our basic sit is 1/2 hour, but you can choose longer as well.
• Will you come and meet with me and my pet(s) before I travel?
  Definitely. This is important to be sure that you are comfortable with us coming into your home and for your pets to get acquainted.
• Do I pay before or after my return? Is there a deposit?
  We prefer pre-payment, but are open to other arrangements if need be.
• Will I need to show a proof of vaccination?
  Yes
• What will you do if my pet becomes sick while I am away?
  If required, we will administer first aid. Also, we have a vet authorization card for you to sign before leaving that authorizes your pet sitter and vet to care for your pets in your absence. We have several vets and animal hospitals in the area that we work with.
• Are you bonded and insured?
  Yes, bonded, insured and licensed.
• Do you have pets of your own?
  I personally have 5 cats and have grown up with horses, dogs, rabbits, ducks, birds and turtle.
• What are the advantages to using a pet sitter versus a kennel or a neighbor?
  There are many advantages. Your pets are able to stay in their own comfortable environment. Your home looks lived-in. Newspapers and mail won't accumulate outside.
• What makes you different from other pet sitters?
  We offer lots of TLC and make sure that everything is done just right.

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