Our Services
Providing pet-parent-level care, when pet-parents can't
Daytime


Drop-in visits - Choose between 30 & 60 min. stay. Staff, at your direction can provide bathroom breaks, feeding, play, cuddle, etc.
30 min. walk - In your neigborhood
Dog park visit - Staff will bring your pup to the local dog park
Pet Taxi - We can take your pup from point A to Point B.




Overnight
Overnight sitting - A staff will stay in your home with your pet(s) from 7PM until 7AM. Consecutive overnights require a day-time drop-in for a bathroom break.
Bed & Breakfast - Staff will spend 60 min. in the evening to feed, play & cuddle before bed time. They will return in the AM and repeat.
Wedding day/pics - We can handle your pup during pictures, the ceremony, etc. & allow you to focus on your special day.
Doggy taxi - We can chauffer to the vet, a friends house or anywhere else you need.
Doggy relocation - If your moving or taking an extended trip by plane. A staff member can transport your pet by car to your destination.
Additional Services
Our Services
Daytime
30 min walk
Nightime
30 min
60 min
1st Dog
Sleepover
Additional Services
Oral Meds
Cologne
Full-service Bath
Small dog (>25 Lbs)
Medium dog(25-50)
Large dog (50-75)
XLrg. dog (<75)
Teeth brushing
Drop-in visit
Pet Taxi
Up to 30 min & <10 mi
31 to 60 min & <15 mi
>60 min - 1 yr
Park visit (60 min tot)
Reservation Policy -
50% due at time reservation is made
Balance due prior tp, or on day 1 of engagement
Cancellation > 3 days prior to service date = 50% credit
Cancellations < 3days = No refund
No-shows = No refund
Stays longer than 7 nights will receive 10% discount
Overnights include 12 hours begining at 7PM
Bed & Breakfast inludes 60 min stay for dinner and play along with 30 min in the AM for breakfast and bathroom
Holiday Reservation Policy -
Min. 3 nights for overnight bookings - Holiday premium +20/dog
Holiday period considered actual day, along with 3 days post & prior
Cancellations prior to 7 days of service = full refund of deposit
>7 days cancellation notice forfeits 50% of deposit
>48 hours cancellation notice forfeits 100% of deposit
$50
$30
$30
$20
$60
$140
3 Pack
5 Pack
Addt'l dog/cat
$80
$230
$140
$35
$110
$175
$30
Play time - local dog park
$60
$170
$275
$40
Bed N Breakfast
1st Dog
3 Pack
5 Pack
Addt'l dog/cat
$90
$375
$250
$70
$75
$210
$425
$27
$32
$40
$47
$10
$25
$50
negotiable
SPP Acitivity Details-
Pet activity preferences should be included in notes section
Staff will walk a maximum of 2 dogs with a combined weight <100 Lbs. - If weight <100Lbs., dogs will be walked seperately.
30 min walks are to occur within your neigborhood
Park visits are 60 min including transportation time
Prior to our team going solo to the park, one of us will meet you there to observe his/her temperment. Mandatory pre-requisite for paek visit.
$60
Backyard pickup
(Every 2 weeks)
$25
Customer Deposits - SPP property
Substitute Pet Parents will assess a $25 deposit for a SPP supplied key lockbox.
$50
SPP Promise
Substitute Pet Parents promises to operate with a high level of professionalism, expertise & integrity. We promise to love and care for your furry family members as if they were one of our own. We promise to be accessible, transparent and authentic.
We promise:
All SPP team members have passed a third party background screening.
All team members are rated by our customers. All ratings and comments are available for review.
Customers always recieve a post-visit report card and a pic(s) of your pet during our watch.
SPP will coverxxxx of any vet bills arising from emergency an under our supervision
24/7 emergency help is available. We've got your back.
FAQs
What is "home boarding"?
What are the benefits of "home-boarding"?
How much input can I provide with regard to my dog's daily schedule?
Is your staff trained in case there is an emergency??
How can I book a service with SPP?
Hit the make a reservation button below or send us an email: info@substiyutepetparents.com
Pets, much like people, don't like change. Familiarity breeds contentment. When boarding at home, there is only one variable - new people. In comparison, outside kenneling dramatically alters ALL daily elements of life for your pet,
Yes, All staff are Red Cross certified in CPR and hold a current NAPPS pet sitting certification. a Red Cross pet sitter certification.
Additionally, SPP staff have an on-call veterinarian available on-demand for emergencies.
As much as you ould like.
Do you offer dog training?
Currently, no. That said, we can help reinforce existing training during our shifts.
Can you help with dog socialization
Yes. We can bring a non-aggressive dog to your house or a neutral location for socialization or play.
Do you offer longer-term house/pet sitting?
We would likely be able to occomdate an extended term need. Our ability to accomodate such requests improves with advance notice.
Do you store my house key safely when between visits?
Your key never leaves your property. A lockbox will be used to allw secure access.
Do you offer promotions? Discounts?
Yes, SPP occassionally will offer special terms. We are always honoring new pet parent referrals. For each new customer that you bring us - we will offer a free walk
Is SPP affiliated with Rover?
No. Substitute Pet Parents is a family business that is local to Horry County. A Place for Rover is a software company owned by a headge fund.
info@substitutepetparents.com
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