Pearl’s Pet Care Services

Hello there! I’m Pearl and I’m the sole person running the pet care services you see on this page—every interaction that you have will be directly with me.

Background: Dog-walking and pet sitting is a part-time gig of mine that I started in 2020. I’ve previously lived with a yappy rescue chiweenie (chihuahua daschund) and older shepherd mix, and have potty training experience for puppies as young as 10 weeks. I will always walk your dog on a leash, pick up after them, and treat them like they’re my own. Based in East Boston. References from current clients available upon request.

Insurance: I am insured by Pet Care Insurance. Policy number and proof of insurance available upon request.

Mandatory, free 20 minute Meet & Greet before every first booking with me to gauge personality & fit. We’ll cover any allergies and behaviors to be on the lookout for, as well as gear I’ll use during our walks. Rates below are subject to change based on your dog’s age, physical activity, and proximity to my service area; every booking is tailored on a case by case basis.

DOG WALKING

Private Dog Walks - Timed GPS route & report card sent after walk; visit time includes feeding and cleanup of any messes. Timer starts when I unlock the door and ends when I leave. Whether it’s 9am or 9pm, there is no additional fee for last-minute walk requests (pending my availability). The American Kennel Club recommends dogs spend no more than 6-8 hours alone without a chance to relieve themselves.

  • 30 minute visit: $30

  • 60 minute visit: $50 - available on weekends for dogs that are loose-leash trained

Extras (per walk): Holiday Weekends & Peak Days (see below): +$10/visit• Additional dogs: <50lb +$10/walk, >50lb +$15/walk

DOG Sitting

“Move-in” style, where I make your place my home base and your pup stays in the stress-free comfort of their familiar surroundings. Your dog must be able to be left at home for 5-6 hours.

  • Approximately $80 per full day of walks (9am-9pm), +$40 for me to stay with your pup overnight—includes walks, play time, meals, medication administration, and house-sitting tasks when agreed upon (e.g., bringing in packages, watering plants, etc). Partial days on your day of return are pro-rated according to number of walks needed.

  • Hourly rate for separation anxious pets: $35 for the first hour, +$10/additional hour, up to 6 hours. Not available for full days or overnights, as I have other clients to service.

Extras: Holiday Weekends & Peak Days (see below): +$20/day • Each additional dog: +$20/day • Puppies under 1 year: +$20/day • Sitting requests made within 7 days and/or outside Eastie service area: +$50/booking

50% NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED IN ADVANCE OF SITTINGS TO Reserve YOUR DATES. Remainder of payment due in full in advance of first scheduled visit. Care info template must be filled out in advance of your booking.

Cat Care / Small Pets

Drop-in visits for small pets and cats - includes playtime, feeding, water, litter scoop + top-off, medication

  • 20 minute visit: $20

  • 30 minute visit: $25

Extras: Holidays and Peak Days (see below): +$10/visit, Each additional cat beyond 1 cat: +$5/visit; Litter box cleaning and replacement: +$30. Sitting requests made within 7 days and/or outside Eastie service area: +$50/booking

Cancellation Policy

  • 50% non-refundable deposit required in advance of sittings to reserve your dates. Remainder of payment due in full in advance of first scheduled visit. Sitting requests made within 7 days and/or outside Eastie service area: +$50/booking

HOLIDAY WEEKENDS & PEAK DAYS – visits and walks on the following weekends (Fri-Sun), as well as weekday holidays, incur a per-visit surcharge:

  • Martin Luther King, President’s Day, Patriots’ Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Veterans Day or Veterans Day observed, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day

Visit times and rates are subject to change based on needs of pets under my care for the requested time. Walks during temperatures below 40°F and above 80°F may be shortened to reduce risk of hypothermia or heat stroke.

Pearl LeeComment