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Pricing

Clear rates. No surprise line items.

You pay per visit, the first pet is included, and add-ons are always optional. Rates sit with other professional Pioneer Valley sitters — not the gig-app floor.

Visit rates

What each visit costs.

Pick the length that matches your pet's needs. Longer visits cost less per minute.

Dog Walking

from $25/visit

  • 20 min$25
  • 30 min$32
  • 45 min$42
  • 1 hr$52

Additional pet +$8 per visit

Pet Sitting

from $34/visit

  • 30 min$34
  • 45 min$44
  • 1 hr$54
  • 1 hr 30 min$74

Additional pet +$10 per visit

Drop-In Visits

from $25/visit

  • 20 min$25
  • 30 min$30
  • 45 min$40

Additional pet +$8 per visit

Overnight Care

from $145/night

Per night · 12 hours$145

Additional pet +$20 per night

Puppy Care

from $28/visit

  • 20 min$28
  • 30 min$36
  • 45 min$46

Additional pet +$10 per visit

Cat Care

from $25/visit

  • 20 min$25
  • 30 min$30
  • 45 min$38
  • 1 hr$46

Additional pet +$7 per visit

Grooming

from $45/visit

  • 30 min$45
  • 45 min$65
  • 1 hr$80
  • 1 hr 30 min$105

Additional pet +$25 per visit

Pet Transportation

from $35/visit

  • 30 min$35
  • 45 min$48
  • 1 hr$62

Additional pet +$10 per visit

Adventure Outings

from $58/visit

  • 1 hr$58
  • 1 hr 30 min$78
  • 2 hr$98

Additional pet +$15 per visit

The only other charges

Booking fee
$5

One-time visits only. Waived for members.

Holiday surcharge
$18

Major holidays. Reduced or waived for members.

Short notice
10%

Requests inside 12 hours.

Recurring discount
−8%

Multiple days a week, applied automatically.

Build your visit

Build the perfect visit.

Mix and match until it matches your pet's day. Prices update as you go — no account needed to look.

Type of service
Duration
Number of pets

Add-ons — optional, and only what applies to dog walking

Estimated total

Sample pricing
$37per visit
  • Dog Walking30 minutes$32
  • Booking feeWaived for Pawside+ members$5

Pawside+ would save $6.60 on this visit

Booking two or more visits a week? The membership usually pays for itself.

Continue to Booking

Estimate only — nothing is charged until you review and confirm.

Pawside+

For pets who need us regularly.

If we're already part of your week, membership makes it cheaper and easier — priority scheduling, member pricing, and a wider window to change plans.

Pay as you go

Book whenever you need us.

Free
  • Standard visit pricing
  • Book one-time or recurring visits
  • Photo updates and visit summaries
  • Free meet & greet
Book a single visit

Pawside+

Most popular

For pets who need us regularly.

$29/month
  • 5% off every visit
  • Priority scheduling before open booking
  • No booking fees
  • Half-price holiday surcharge
  • Reschedule free up to 12 hours ahead
  • Birthday visit treat for your pet
Join Pawside+

Pawside+ Premium

Best value

For households booking us most weeks.

$59/month
  • 10% off every visit
  • One 30-minute walk included monthly
  • First priority on holidays and school breaks
  • No booking fees, no holiday surcharge
  • Free cancellation up to 4 hours ahead
  • Member-only add-ons at cost
  • Dedicated caregiver whenever scheduling allows
Join Pawside+ Premium

Does it pay for itself?

Book two or more visits a week and Pawside+ usually pays for itself.

Slide to your normal week. Math is based on a 30-minute walk at $32 and includes waived booking fees.

About 9 visits a month

Pawside+$29/mo

+$30.40

Saves about $30.40 a month at this pace.

Pawside+ Premium$59/mo

+$46.80

Saves about $46.80 a month at this pace.

Pawside+ Premium is the better deal at your pace.

Other ways to pay

Prepay, gift it, or share it.

Alternatives to a monthly membership, for people who'd rather not subscribe to anything.

Prepaid bundles

Buy visits up front at a lower rate and use them whenever you need.

  • 10-Walk Bundle

    $288

    Ten 30-minute walks to use whenever you need them. Expires in 6 months.

  • 20-Visit Bundle

    $540

    Twenty 30-minute drop-ins for regular weekly coverage. Expires in 9 months.

Ask about bundles

Gift cards

A genuinely useful gift for a new puppy owner, a new parent, or anyone with a full calendar.

  • $50
  • $100
  • $150
  • $250
Request a gift card

Referrals

Most of our clients come from a neighbor mentioning us. That deserves something back.

You get $25 in credit.

They get $25 off their first booking.

Code REFERAFRIEND at checkout.

Share Pawside

Add-ons

Make their visit even better.

Small upgrades that make a real difference on a specific day. Add them while booking, or ask us mid-trip.

Care

More time, more attention, more of what they need.

  • Extra Walk

    +$15

    A second 20-minute walk during the same visit.

  • Extended Playtime

    +$10

    15 extra minutes of fetch, tug, or puzzle work.

  • Medication Assistance

    +$8

    Pills, drops, topicals, or injections on schedule.

  • Fresh Food Prep

    +$8

    Portioned raw, fresh, or home-cooked meals prepared to your instructions.

  • Litter Deep Clean

    +$10

    Full box change, wipe-down, and fresh litter.

  • Additional Pet

    +$8

    Care for another pet in the same household.

Comfort

Small touches that make a visit feel better.

  • Bath & Paw Cleaning

    +$28

    A rinse and towel dry after a muddy day out.

  • Brush-Out

    +$12

    10 minutes of brushing to cut down shedding and mats.

Home

The little things that keep a house looking lived-in.

  • Plant Watering

    +$5

    Indoor plants watered while you're away.

  • Mail & Package Pickup

    +$5

    Mail brought in and packages moved out of sight.

  • Home Check

    +$7

    Lights, blinds, thermostat, and a quick look for leaks.

Extras

Occasion visits and richer updates.

  • Photo & Video Package

    +$5

    A short video and extra photos with every visit summary.

  • Special Occasion Visit

    +$20

    Birthday or homecoming visit with a treat and a few photos.

  • Holiday Visit

    +$15

    Care on a major holiday, when schedules fill up first.

  • Pet Transportation

    +$35

    A ride to the vet, groomer, or daycare with door-to-door updates.

Suggestions, not pressure

At checkout you might see something like “Max has a 60-minute visit — add a 15-minute walk for $12?” Relevant to what you picked, never pre-selected, and always one tap to ignore.

Build Your Visit

FAQ

Pricing questions

Cancellations, extra pets, and recurring schedules — the things that actually affect what you pay.

Still deciding?

Ask anything — including the awkward questions about keys, cameras, or a dog who doesn't love strangers. Most messages answered within a few hours.

No commitment

Try one visit.
Decide after that.

There's no contract and no minimum. Book a single walk, see the visit report, and go from there.

  • Same familiar caregiver
  • Personalized care plans
  • Photo updates every visit
  • Flexible scheduling
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