Sitting Services
Providing pet-parent-level care, when pet-parents can't
Daytime
Drop-in visits - Choose between 1-2 (or more) hours for SPP to feed, provide a potty break, play & just hang out. You select the activities your pup will love - we do the rest!.
All Day Sitting - We will stay the entire workday (8 hrs).
30 min. walk - In your neigborhood
Dog park visit - Staff will bring your pup to the local dog park for some play time.*
Pet Taxi - SPP will safely transport your pet(s) to where they need to be at the time they need to be there..
Overnight
Overnight sitting/sleepover- A caring staff member 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.
Round-the-clock Sitting - We will stay at your home, with pets all day/night. Sitter will have 3 hrs/day away from your home.
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.
Pet taxi - We can chauffer to the vet, a friends house or anywhere else you need.
Pet road trip - If your pet is at point A, and is needed to be at point B, we can help. Whether moving or taking an extended trip, we can transport your pet by car to the desired location.
Yard cleanup - SSP can regularly patrol your yard to reove the accumulated dog paddys. SPP offers a weekly pick-up program to keep the yard somewhat waste free.
Additional Services
Service Pricing
Daytime
30 min walk
Overnight Services
60 min
2 Hr.
1st Dog
Sleepover
House Call
Pet Taxi
Reservation/Payment Policies -
Minimum advance booking notice recommended -
2 days - Stop-in visits, walks
2 days - Pet taxi
2 days - grooming
5 days - Overnight sitting
A deposit of 50% of bill is due at the time services is booked
Balance due (remaining 50%) prior to, or at the scheduled service.
SPP accepts cash, credit card, debit card, venmo, paypal & Zelle as payment. Personal checks are not accepted.
Promotional discount codes, if applicable must be entered at the time of booking.
Cancellation > 48 hours prior to service date = 50% of deposit returned
Cancellations < 48 hours = Deposit not refunded
No-shows = No refund
Sitting stays longer than 7 nights will receive 10% discount
Overnight sitting includes 12 consecutive hours, at your home begining at 7PM
In betweeen consecutive nights of sitting sevices, a mid-day drop-in or walk is mandatory to provide relief.
Bed & Breakfast inludes 60 min stay for dinner and play along with 30 min in the AM for breakfast and bathroom
Park visits require SPP observation of pup socializing with dogs in accompanyment of SPP staff prior to booking service
Holiday Reservation Policy -
During a holiday week, a min. of 3 nights are req. for overnight booking - 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
Grooming services are unavailable on holidays.
$50
$30
$30
$20
$60
$145
3 Pack
5 Pack
Addt'l dog/cat
$80
$240
$160
$30
$85
$140
Play time - local dog park*
$65
$170
$275
$40
Bed N Breakfast
1st Dog
3 Pack
5 Pack
+1 (each)
$90
$255
$350
$70
$75
$210
$425
Customer Deposits - SPP property
Lockbox
Substitute Pet Parents will assess a $25 deposit for an SPP supplied lockbox for house key security. When customer returns lockbox, their account will be credited $25 accordingly.
SPP will charge $5/month for use of the box while in their posession.
Poop sccop - Rake, sccop, bucket & bags will be provided to (& stored by customer) for weekly use by SPP staff. SPP will charge a refundable $40 deposit. Deposit credited to customer account when equipment is returned.
$25
$33
$60
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Backyard Biscuit Pickup
30 min & >10mi
60 min & >15mi
Pet Roadtrip
Small yard
Large yard
Weekly yard cleanup
$30
$50
$95
Small yard
Large yard
$50
1st Dog
+1 (each)
$18
$34
$25
$50
$15
$30
All-day - 8 hrs
$100
Activity direction to staff member is available vis notes on intake form.
Activities can include bathroom (always), feeding, oral meds, tug, fetch, etc.
$60
Round-the-Clock
$200
$150
$525
$275
$450
$900
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.
All SPP team members have passed a third party background screening & staff interview.
Ratings/comments rom SPP customers are posted on spp.com, available for review.
SPP customers always recieve a post-visit report card and a pic(s) of your pet during our watch.
SPP's policy will cover vet bills of $5k for pet injury on SPP's watch
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.
Homeboarding is having a trusted non-family member stay with your pets in your home while your away.
info@substitutepetparents.com
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