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Loving

I am a true animal lover with over 30 years of experience and understand the love you have of your pets. I take that to heart while caring for them and I will care for your pet like they are my very own.

Trusted

Creating a long and trusting relationship with clients is very important to me at The Lucky Pup! I stand by my commitment to my clients and their pets to provide top notch service on a consistent basis.  

Dependable

The Lucky Pup is professional and locally owned and operated and our clients know that when they leave their pets in my care, that I have the knowledge, experience and capability to handle their needs and show up when as scheduled.

As a Pet Care Professional, I am Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and Pet First Aid / CPR Certified in case of emergency.  

Being away from your best friend(s) is never easy. The Lucky Pup makes life easier for pet parents with busy work schedules like you. The Lucky Pup is like having your most trusted friend/professional to call and check-in on your pet when you’re in a jam.

I know you have many choices in Pet Care, which further drives me to be the very best that I can be! Whether you choose to hire The Lucky Pup or another pet service provider we are dedicated to providing consistent, reliable care to all types of pets/a and will always thrive to exceed your expectations.  You and your pet’s personal satisfaction is guaranteed.

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It is a studied fact that your best friend(s) are happiest and feel the safest when they are cared for in their own home.  A professional Pet Sitter/Dog Walker allows your pet family to stay in the comfort and security of their own environment, without exposure to disease or parasites often associated with boarding or kenneling.  It is important for your best friend(s) to remain without stress and anxiety.  Some pets feel abandoned when left alone for long periods of time. Research shows that loneliness is the biggest cause of canine depression according to the vet charity PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals).

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Hiring The Lucky Pup while you are away is the ideal solution for you and your best friend. Let us give you peace of mind knowing you don’t have to stress or worry about getting your best friend(s) out for a much-needed potty break, or them getting into the trash or chewing up your furniture. Help ease your best friend’s loneliness with a visit today while you’re away! 

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I am a proud members of Pet Sitters Associates. I have full liability insurance that covers your pets/animals in my care, my own personal liability, plus a bond to cover the safety of your home.

Yes! The safety of your pet is extremely important to us. We have carefully reviewed the procedures for Pet First Aid from the American Red Cross.  If your pet becomes sick during our care, we will immediately contact you and then your designated veterinarian or the 24-hour animal emergency hospital in North Kitsap.

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RrWƒhen your pet has an emergency, being prepared is very important.  Before an emergency strikes, be sure you know how your veterinarian handles emergencies or where you should go if you have one. 

Yes. I am happy to provide references upon request from clients who agree to release their information.

  • Pets are happier and experience less stress at home in their familiar environment
  • Diet and exercise routines are uninterrupted
  • Travel trauma for both owner and pet is eliminated
  • Pet’s exposure to illness is minimized
  • No travel for you to pick-up or drop off

Pet sitting” is defined as “the act of caring for a pet in its own home while the owner is away.” Dog walking is also a form of Pet Sitting since it involves coming to the pet’s home to provide exercise and companionship. Caring for pets in the client’s home is what separates The Lucky Pup from other pet care options. 

Pet owners often use Pet Sitters when they go on vacation, travel for business, work long hours or when they are too sick or injured to care for their pets. During the pet-sitting visits, Pet Sitters perform a variety of tasks, including: 

  • Feeding and changing their water bowls
  • Providing exercise and play time, which may include walking the dog
  • Cleaning litter boxes and cleaning up any other pet messes
  • Administering pet medications, if needed
  • Providing lots of TLC!

Often times, pet owners, and even news outlets, use the term “Pet Sitter” carelessly, referring to anyone – from a family friend to the neighborhood teenager asked to walk a dog – as a “pet sitter.” Pet sitting is a professional career and professional Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers offer peace of mind that other pet-care options cannot. 

A professional pet-sitting or dog-walking service should be able to answer “YES” to the following questions: 

  • Is the Pet Sitter Insured and Bonded?
  • Can the Pet Sitter provide proof of clear criminal history?
  • Does the Pet Sitter provide client references if requested?
  • Will the Pet Sitter use a pet-sitting services agreement or contract?
  • Is the Pet Sitter certified in Pet First Aid and CPR?

A well exercised dog is a happy dog and is less likely to display destructive behavior in your home.  It also provides a stimulating break during the day and can help prevent or alleviate separation anxiety and other common problems. Dogs crave human companionship, and if you’re gone most of the day that means your best friend is all alone. PET CARE DOG SITTERS CAT CARE

Research shows that loneliness is the biggest cause of canine depression according to the vet charity PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals). They surveyed 31,500 pet owners and found that 2.3 million dogs are regularly left at home alone for over five hours. Dog parents are starting to realize the impact that long periods of loneliness can have on their pets and are looking for new adventures for their dogs to help prevent depression.

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Schedule a complimentary Consultation by reaching out via our Contact page. This enables us to get to know you and your pet. We will document as much information as we can so we can be sure that we are fully aware of your pet’s likes/dislikes, any special needs they have, anything we need to be aware of when we care for them, etc. If you decide to move forward with The Lucky Pup, we will discuss our pricing and service options to make sure we create a care plan that best fits your needs. We will ask you to sign a service agreement and request a copy of your house key or other home access.

Kingston and immediate surrounding areas. Please contact us for actual availability.

*We reserve the right to impose a small travel fee depending on actual mileage and driving time.

Availability is limited, Contact us today!

Our core hours are 9am –5pm, Monday – Friday.  Limited weekend and evening availability. Contact us today for your FREE Meet & Greet Consultation.

We reserve the right to impose a fee for nights after 6pm and weekend care. Please contact us for more information. PE

Our special “Vacation Care” service is ideal for pet parents who must be away overnight, but don’t need or want someone to stay with their pets all night. We visit first thing in the morning to help your pet get started off on the right paw, visit them again mid-day and then return again to tuck your pets in at bedtime. Ideal for pets who aren’t that social and love to stay home in their own comfortable surroundings. PET CARE DOG SITTERS CAT CARE

We lock your house every time we enter and leave to ensure the security of your home at all times. We can also provide crime-deterrent measures such as rotating your lights and blinds to provide a lived-in look, pick up mail, move trash cans, set alarm systems, and more. We are happy to discuss security and safety options at your meet and greet.

Yes!  It is imperative for the safety of all animals associated with The Lucky Pup that we have as much information as possible. We will gather this at the meet and greet and via our service agreement. Your own printed or written instructions are always welcomed too! It is also very important that you have a collar/harness, leash, and poop bags handy. Treats are a nice addition if your pet is training or treat motivated to ensure good walking behavior. Providing your own treats also ensures allergy reaction/prevention.

Yes, if needed. For Dog Walking we recommend at least once a day for a more well balanced behaved, healthier and happier best friend.  

For Pet Sitting we need to see your best friend each day to make sure they are healthy and secure, typically two or more times a day for dogs and at least once a day for cats. Contact us today for our discounted packages. 

We will try our best to use your preferred vet in an emergency situation and ask at the meet and greet that you put a release on file with your vet so that we may authorize care. Many veterinarians are within a few miles within our service area and they have a very good relationship with us. In emergency situations after hours, we use the Poulsbo Emergency Animal Hospital or the VCA in Silverdale.

Yes. Out of respect for the time commitment that The Lucky Pup reserves for your pet(s), it is important that we know ahead of time if you may need to cancel a scheduled visit (a $15 fee will apply with less than 12 hours notice). We do not offer refunds. However, in the event you prepaid, we will offer a credit towards your next visit(s) if there is a credit balance. If we come to your house and the visit is cancelled upon arrival, you will be charged in full for the scheduled visit.ET CARE DOG SITTERS CAT CARE

There is a holiday surcharge of $10 per visit for the following holidays:

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day – December 31–January 1

Easter Day

Memorial Day Weekend – May (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)

4th of July – July 4

Labor Day Weekend – September (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)

Thanksgiving Weekend – November (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – December 24, 25

Holiday priority is given to existing clients, please Contact us today and book in advance.

Keys should be given to The Lucky Pup during the initial consultation and authorizes The Lucky Pup to keep at least one set of house keys on file for purposes of entry to the home during scheduled service. Most clients have us keep their keys on file so we are always ready for future service at a moment’s notice.  All keys have a tag with the pets name on them (not your personal name or address). If for whatever reason The Lucky Pup is unable to gain access upon our visit, please refer to our cancellation policy. 

Key Drop Off/Collection/Storage:

  • The client acknowledges that The Lucky Pup will keep all keys on file in a secured location for future use.
  • If a client prefers not to keep keys on file with us, it will be the client’s responsibility to deliver or hide the key(s) prior to the first day of future service. We will no longer collect/drop keys off due to time/travel constraints.
  • If the client moves, they have the option to pick up their keys or request that we dispose of them.

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Two weeks for new clients to set-up the initial consultation and three weeks (at least) during holidays and peak vacation times. Initial consultations are free and generally last between 30 and 45 minutes.   Additional “reintroductions” are $30.00 if we have not seen your pet in a consecutive 6-month period. ET CARE DOG SITTERS CAT CARE

Yes, we understand how important it is for you to know your pets are doing well. We are happy to respond to emails or texts to give updates. Phone calls will be made in emergency situations only. CARE DOG SITTERS CAT CARE

We are happy to administer medications per your instructions and follow your pet’s special diet. It is our priority to keep your pets as close to their normal routines as possible.

If an emergency delays a sitter, depending on length of delay, a backup or other arrangements will be made available. We will always communicate any changes with you as soon as we can.

Some dogs experience separation anxiety. In extreme cases medication is needed, but in most cases, exercise is a good alleviator. When dogs are left alone, they may bark constantly, destroy furniture, chew belongings, become very stressed out and even have accidents. A walk and break in the day can provide the stress relief animals need. If you have never left your dog alone before, we would need to do some daily visits before you leave on any vacation to see how your dog handles being alone (and letting someone in the house). PET CARE DOG SITTERS CAT CARE

We hate turning down clients, however it happens from time to time. We would only turn down those that are overly aggressive, not current on vaccinations, or need a significant amount of behavior training. We reserve the right to turn down or stop service with any client if we deem their dog(s) or other pet(s) are not suitable for our services. PET CARE DOG SITTERS CAT CARE

In the event that we have to purchase appropriate supplies (food, litter, cleaning) while you’re away, we will furnish receipts and add the amount to invoicing. Unexpected vet visits will be discussed in detail at the consultation meeting. PET CARE DOG SITTERS CAT CARE

In an emergency, owners are notified immediately. If required, Veterinary services are sought.

We gladly accept cash, personal checks, and ACH/credit/debit cards via Venmo.

Clients should understand that a commitment to service dates is a commitment to pay for services in full at the time service commences or once invoiced depending on the agreed service. The client takes full responsibility for PROMPT payment and fees upon completion of services contracted.  A finance charge of 3% per month will be added to unpaid balance after 30 days.  A handling fee of $30 will be charged on all returned checks.

A 50% deposit will be required on lengthy assignments and first-time clients. Those clients with a history of late payments will be required to pay in advance before services are rendered. In the event it is necessary to initiate collection proceedings on the account, client will be responsible for all attorney’s fees and costs of collection.

 

We welcome your feedback and suggestions.  Please Contact to tell us what we’re doing right or what we can improve on to better your experience.

Thank you for your support!

 

Kingston’s Most Trusted Pet Care

Dog Walker | Pet Sitter | Farm Care

Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and Pet First Aid | CPR Certified

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