Services The Parrot Nanny

LOVING CARE FROM A BIRD LOVER

The Parrot Nanny specializes in professional companion parrot and pet sitting services. The Parrot Nanny comes to your home in Northern Virginia to care for your companion parrot(s) and pet(s) in your absence. The Parrot Nanny also offers dog walking, puppy care and pet sitting in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge and Lorton, Virginia. Some boarding services are also available.

Why come to your home? Many pets can become infected with diseases from other animals while being boarded at the vet or other boarding facilities. The Veterinary hospital is where sick animals go. It's like spending your vacation at a hospital! This can cost you even more money for treatment, not to mention the pain and suffering of your precious pet. As you know, companion parrots are very sensitive to changes in their environment. If furniture is moved around or if you bring something new into the parrot's "space" they can react suspiciously and with caution. Some parrots are even afraid of new toys.

Parrot can be especially susceptible to infection and diseases from other birds, so boarding your precious companion at a vet or with another bird owner can be dangerous. The Parrot Nanny takes precautions to minimize the risk that diseases are passed to your bird(s) from another and so that she will not bring any diseases home to her birds. You can enjoy your vacation, focus on your business trip, etc. and feel secure that your precious angel(s) are cared for and safe.

Companion parrots are social animals needing personal attention and interaction with their flock. Without social interaction, parrots can actually go "mad" and begin self-destructive behaviors such as feather plucking. The Parrot Nanny is experienced with communicating with parrots so that they feel comforted. The Parrot Nanny will spend time with you bird(s). The Parrot Nanny knows how to avoid fear reactions which can scar you bird for life. The Parrot Nanny's professional services can also identify any potential health problems your bird may experience in your absence. As you know, a parrot's instinct is to hide any health problems from the flock as they will not be abandoned. The average pet sitter may not be aware of these signs.

Initial Consultation Fee: $25.00 (A one time only fee that applies regardless if you choose not to hire The Parrot Nanny)

Meet and greet

Complete necessary paperwork

Provide a key to sitter

Pay for requested services

Fees are due at the time of The Initial Consultation and prior to each booking. You may pay by cash or check. There is a $32.00 fee for returned checks.

Repeat Customers may leave a check on the kitchen counter for new service dates.

Any additional services provided not included at the time of The Initial Consultation or booking (such as emergency fee or purchase of more food) will be billed. Fees are due at the time service is rendered. Late payments for billed items (over 10 days) will be charged an additional $5.00.

Menu of Services:

The Parrot Nanny offers a wide range of services from which you can choose. Some customers may prefer to "mix and match" services.

Companion Parrot Sitting:*

Basic Services: $25.00 per visit.

change their papers or clean other medium below their cage
clean and fill food and water bowls or bottles
clean the floor around the cage
chat with your bird(s) and play with them if they allow it
provide them with any special treats you may request
bring in your paper and/or mail
open/close your drapes
turn lights on/off, if desired
survey the premises each visit to watch for any problems, if desired
walk, clean up after, feed and water your dog
scoop out litter box daily, feed and water your cat
provide other creatures needs as necessary
provide a log of pertinent information about your bird/pet
water plants indoors or out (extra charge for outdoor watering)

Additional services are also available. If you also have a dog (some services for dogs are limited in some areas), cat or other pets (fish, reptiles, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc.) The Parrot Nanny will provide for their care and exercise.

Companionship/ Vacation Visits: $32.00 per visit.

All the basic services

Additional 30 minutes direct attention: talking, cuddling and playing with him/her.

Overnight Companionship: $55.00 from 7PM - 9AM

Companion parrots require 10-12 hours of sleep per night so The Parrot Nanny schedules a 14 hour overnight visit rather than a 12 hour overnight visit as most pet sitters schedule. This also allows for personal interaction time with your bird.

All the services for Companionship/ Vacation Visits
Includes dog/cat/other pet services:

Evening walks for dog(s)
Dinner feeding
Morning walk
Morning feeding
Scoop litter boxes, etc.

*Some areas may qualify for proximity discounts. These will be discussed during the initial consultation.

Overnight/Vacation Parrot Boarding: $25.00/night

Includes all Companionship/Vacation Sitting Services

Overnight/ Vacation Dog Boarding: $45.00 per night*

Three walks per day including 45 minute walk in the park.
Feeding
Personal attention for play, brushing, etc.
No cages
The Parrot Nanny only cares for only one dog (or one customer's dogs) at a time so that your pet receives exclusive attention
Fenced backyard for additional time outside

* Owner must provide documentation of rabies and dystemper vaccinations as well as heart worm and flea and tick prevention treatment.

Dog Walking Services in Woodbridge, Lake Ridge and Lorton, Virginia:

Week-day Mid-day walks: $17.00 per visit (20 - 30 minute walk). This service is great for new puppies while you are at work.

Vacation/ Companionship Visit: $25.00 per visit

45 minute visit with your pet
Back yard play(if applicable)
Petting/brushing

Cat and Other Pet Sitting Services in Woodbridge, Lake Ridge and Lorton, Virginia:

Vacation/ Companionship Visit: $25.00 per visit (up to 2 cats)

Feeding
Scooping Litter Box(es)
Petting, playing and brushing

Pet Taxi: Transportation to vet (emergency only) or to my home and back to yours.

$35.00 (NOTE: Roundtrip should not exceed 2 hours. $15.00 per 30 minutes after the first two hours.)

Extra Pet:

$5.00 per dog
$3.00 per cat
$5.00 per bird
*Others vary

Holiday Surcharge:

$5.00 per visit the day of, day before and day after the holiday (see holiday schedule below)

Out Of Area:

Extra $15.00 per visit. Call to see if service is available.

The Parrot Nanny prefers to keep a key on file, however, there are three ways to return the key should you choose:

The Parrot Nanny can leave it at your home on the last visit;
The Parrot Nanny can mail it to you through the U.S. Postal Service in a padded envelop at a charge of $6.00;
The Parrot Nanny can return it to your home after you return for a fee of $10.00.

Off hours Service Requests: If you would like The Parrot Nanny to provide services before 8 AM or after 8 PM there will be an additional charge of $15.00 per visit.

Consultations/Meetings with client: $25.00 per visit.

Medication Administration: $5.00 per dose.

The Customer agrees to provide all food and treats. If The Parrot Nanny needs to purchase more food, the cost of the food and a $15.00 shopping fee will be applied.

The Parrot Nanny requests that the client provide 24 hours notice for Basic Services cancellations. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be assessed the regular Basic Fee charge. Cancellations with less than 72 hours for Vacation/ Companionship Visits will be assessed a $40.00 fee.

For Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day The Parrot Nanny requests advanced booking for services and at least 10 days notice of cancellation unless there is a verifiable, extreme emergency. Without 10 days notice there will be a $50.00 cancellation fee.

The Parrot Nanny reserves the right to refer or refuse refuse services.

Holiday Schedule for 2005:

January 1 ..................................................New Year's Day

May 30 .........................................................Memorial Day

July 4 ........................................................Independence Day

September 5 ..................................................Labor Day

November 24 -----------------------------------Thanksgiving Day

December 24 and 25 ...................Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The above holidays are charged at an additional rate of $5.00 per visit the day of, day before and day after each holiday.

Licensed, Bonded and Insured

Member Pet Sitters International and

Northern Virginia Professional Pet Sitters Association

Thank you for considering The Parrot Nanny