Question 1

Why hire a professional pet sitter?

Accepted Answer

Allowing your pets to stay in their own comfortable home reduces the stress your pets may have while you're away. Maintaining their schedule also reduces stress. Boarding facilities tend to be loud, overcrowded and impersonal which can all lead to overstimulation with your pet. Most boarding facilities keep pets in separate kennels so your pets won't be able to sleep next to each other. Also, keeping your pet in your home alleviates the risk of illnesses spreading. In a facility, your pet may not get the attention they need. In addition to caring for your pets, I will take care of the home, bring in any mail, rotate curtains and lights and notify you of any issues with your pets or home. You will have peace of mind the entire time you're gone. Your pet will be safe and happy the entire time and will be happy & ready to cuddle when you return home.

Question 2

What animals do you care for?

Accepted Answer

My clients include dogs and cats of all ages, breeds & sizes, as well as lizards, geckos, bearded dragons, sugar gliders, rabbits, gerbils, and fish.

Question 3

What are your specialties?

Accepted Answer

I specialize in senior animals, special needs/amputees, pets with seizures and other medical issues, blind/deaf pets, and administering all oral and injectable medications. I personally have 4 senior pets, one of which is 16, fully blind and partially deaf, and another with Alzheimer’s.

I am also skilled in recognizing signs of illness and distress. In an emergency, I'll contact your vet, administer first aid, and keep your pet comfortable until medical help is provided.

Additionally, I am the only Fear Free certified pet sitter in Wichita!

Question 4

Which locations in Wichita do you serve?

Accepted Answer

I typically service West Wichita & Northwest Wichita.

Question 5

What hours are you available?

Accepted Answer

My hours are 6am-9pm every day of the week. I am available outside of those hours, but an additional fee may be charged at my discretion.

Question 6

What are your prices?

Accepted Answer

For routine pet sitting visits, my starting fee is $25.

For "Potty Breaks," my fee starts at $22.

For "Bedtime Tuck-Ins," my fee is $1/minute and usually lasts ~10 minutes, for a total of $10.

The price for "Pet Care 911" is dependent on the needs of the client.

Please keep in mind that for all of my services, an additional fee will be charged for each additional animal. However, the full service fee will only be applied to the first animal.

Question 7

Is Shannon's Safe at Home Petsitting Insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I am insured and bonded through Pet Care Insurance LLC.

Any harm done to me due to the pets or the home will be paid for through the client's homeowners insurance. My insurance will only cover my negligence to the home or pet.

Question 8

Are you available to watch my pets during holidays?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! However, I tend to book holidays several months in advance, so if you are planning a trip, please book as soon as you have your travel plans. There are no fees for booking, modifying, or cancelling, so there’s no reason to wait!

Question 9

Do you charge extra for visits around the holidays?

Accepted Answer

Due to high demand, holiday fees are added to each day services are rendered during holidays. Holidays are considered New Years Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Depending on how the holidays fall, the increased rate could apply for the few days before or after each holiday at my discretion.

Question 10

Do you give back to your community?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I do! I have always been passionate about giving back to my community, and I do so in several different ways. 
 
​Pet Pals
I am honored to sponsor Pet Pals, a Wichita Senior Meals on Wheels program that provides pet food and supplies to Meals on Wheels recipients. The program was created because many recipients were either sharing their food with their pets or asking for additional human food to feed their pets. I now provide all of the cat and dog food for Wichita recipients on a monthly basis.
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Morris Animal Foundation
I make a generous donation to the Morris Animal Foundation every time one of my pet clients pass away, in honor of the love they shared with us during their life.
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Wichita Animal Action League (WAAL)
I purchase many items from the WAAL angel tree every Christmas, with my goal this year being to invite my clients to help me purchase every single item from their angel trees in the Wichita area.

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