Pricing and Service
Pet sitting visits start at $45, and dog walks start at $40. Exact pricing depends on visit length, number of pets, and time of year. Holiday rates may apply. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your pets’ needs.
We proudly serve Foster City and the surrounding Peninsula communities of San Mateo, Belmont, Burlingame, San Carlos, Redwood City, Redwood Shores, and Emerald Hills.
What to Expect
Pet sitting visits include a house security check, feeding and fresh water, litter box scooping, and playtime. We can also bring in your mail and put your garbage out on garbage day. Daily updates with photos of your pet are sent to you after every visit.
In-your-home pet sitting lets your pet stay in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. This is especially valuable for cats who often experience stress from boarding.
Yes. Every visit, your sitter sends you a daily update with photos so you know exactly how your pet is doing while you’re away.
While cats make up the majority of our clients, we also offer midday dog walks. We also care for small birds, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, iguanas, bearded dragons, chinchillas and even silkworms!
Trust and Credentials
Yes. Jan’s Pet Sitting is bonded and insured, and all staff are covered by workers’ compensation insurance.
All of our pet sitters are employees, not independent contractors. This allows us to hold every sitter to Jan’s Pet Sitting’s specific guidelines and standards. Prior to hiring all prospective applicants are background checked which is conducted by an independent company.
Yes. All employees receive ongoing training and education, including Fear Free® training, Pet First Aid/CPR training, dog training seminars, cat behavior seminars, reptile and amphibian seminars, and Pet Sitters International and Texas Pet Sitters conferences.
There is no formal licensing for pet sitters, but Jan’s Pet Sitting holds a business licensed. Jan is also a Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS) through Pet Sitters International (PSI).
Booking and Getting Started
We recommend booking as early as you can, but we understand pet care needs come up quickly. Contact us even on short notice and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. For new clients, we typically like at least two weeks to schedule an initial meet-and-greet and set up your lockbox, but don’t hesitate to reach out regardless of your timeline.
Getting started is easy. Contact us and we can chat for a few minutes to make sure we are a good fit and are able to help you with your pet sitting needs. We will then set up a time to come meet with you and your pet.
Yes, we accept all credit cards, however we do not accept American Express.
We care for many pets who need insulin. As long as your pet isn’t aggressive or prone to hiding, we can administer injections. Please talk with us first. If your pet was recently diagnosed, boarding at your vet may be a better option initially.
Key and Lockbox Access
Jan’s Pet Sitting uses a lockbox system for key access, so you always keep control of your own keys. At our initial meeting we will set the lockbox to a code known only to you and Jan’s Pet Sitting. We require two sets of keys (a backup in case one key malfunctions). We will agree on a convenient place for you to leave the lockbox each time you travel. There is a one-time $40 for the lockbox.
We know many condos and townhomes do not allow lockboxes. If this is your situation, please let us know and we will try to work out an alternative for you.
If the lockbox isn’t out, we’ll try to reach you or your emergency contact for a key. If we can’t get one, we’ll call a locksmith so your pet is still cared for. You’ll be responsible for the locksmith charge and any additional time this takes us. We recommend not sharing your lockbox code with anyone else, since a missing key will also result in an extra charge.
If you have any questions, please contact us
Professional Pet Care
Pet owners trust us to look after the needs of their beloved companions. We are specialists committed to delivering the very highest of care and affection.