Extended In-Home Care
Private, long-stay engagements (referral-only)
Provides extended (1–4 month) in-home comprehensive pet and home care for households requiring continuity, reliability, and a steady, respectful presence.This is a private, limited-availability service. It is structured around clear scope, defined duration, and written agreement.
What this service includes:
This service provides routine, non-medical, non-emergency care and in-home presence designed to maintain continuity, calm, and oversight during extended absences.Routine pet care (feeding, walks, litter, hydration, play, companionship)
Support for recovery routines as directed (e.g., administering pre-prescribed medications, monitoring comfort, maintaining calm environments)
Emotional attunement and consistent presence
Maintaining daily household pet-activity continuity during extended absences
**Light home presence (plants, mail, basic oversight)
Consistent schedules and familiar routines
Limited coordination with designated contact, as agreedThis service does not include medical diagnosis, emergency response, or clinical decision-making.
What this service does not include
To avoid misunderstandings, the following are out of scope:* Care of adults, or dependents
* Deep cleaning, repairs, renovations, or maintenance work
* Financial handling, bill payment, or cash management
* Emergency or 24/7 on-call services
* Continuous reporting or surveillance
* Veterinary diagnosis/treatment or medical professional-level care
* Behavioural modificationRequests outside scope are declined or require a separate written agreement.
Who this is for
This may be a fit if you are:• Seeking 4–16 consecutive weeks of trusted continuity and peace of mind
• Looking for one responsible person, not rotating sitters
• Value clear communication and worry free travel
• Value discretion, calm presence, trusted care and reliability
• Comfortable with boundaries, written terms, and quiet executionIf you are seeking shorter stays, frequent renegotiation, or open-ended support, this is not a fit.
Structure and Commitment
• Minimum engagement: 4 consecutive weeks
• Fixed start/end dates
• Pricing is weekly and confirmed in 4-week blocks
• Payment is due in advance
• Limited availability by design
• This is not an on-call service.Communication is periodic, regular and purposeful.All tiers include extended in-home care with overnight, in-person presence, offering continuity, stability, and trusted care for pets and the home during owner travel or absence.
Pricing (weekly, long-stay only)
Tier 1 — Pet Care & Light Home Continuity (Basic)$250 CAD / week · minimum 4 weeksRoutine pet care with light home presence to maintain continuity during absences.Includes:
Feeding, walks, litter, hydration, play, and companionship
Light home presence (mail, indoor plants, routine oversight)
Communication: daily pet updates and one weekly home update
Coordination: none, or a single notification to a pre-designated contact if an issue arisesThis tier is designed for stable households requiring dependable presence without active coordination.Tier 2 — In-Home Care & Light Coordination (Standard)$500 CAD / week · minimum 4 weeksFor households with 1–3 animals, layered routines, or modest coordination needs.
Includes everything in Tier 1, plus:Care for 1–3 animals or more complex routines
Increased in-home presence, as required
Coordination: limited coordination with up to 1–2 pre-authorized external parties (e.g., municipal services, veterinarian, cleaner, superintendent, or scheduled trades), limited to basic communication and scheduling
Communication: more frequent home or pet updates, as appropriate to contextThis tier supports households that require continuity and limited external coordination during longer absences.Tier 3 — In-Home Stay & Multi-Party Coordination (Premium)$750 CAD / week · minimum 4 weeksFor arrangements requiring sustained, layered in-home presence, reliability, and multi-party coordination. Includes everything in Tiers 1 and 2, plus:Ongoing presence during extended travel, renovations, or transitional periods
Coordination: up to 3–4 designated external parties, including scheduling and follow-up, with client authorization
Higher-touch communication and observational oversightThis tier is suited to layered situations where continuity, presence, and coordination must be actively maintained.Tier confirmation: Final tier placement is confirmed following intake to ensure scope, expectations, and capacity are aligned.
Responsibilities and Limits
• Care is provided with diligence and good faith, based on intake information.
• Service provider not responsible for pre-existing conditions, undisclosed issues, or outcomes outside reasonable control.
• Clients retain responsibility for the condition of the home and animals, insurance coverage, and authorization for third-party work.
• When coordination occurs, I act as a point of contact only; and avisor and communicator: responsibility and decision-making remain with the client.
Agreement (required)
A one-page agreement is provided and must be accepted before dates are confirmed.
Process
• Request availability (intake form)
• Confirmation of fit + tier + dates
• Agreement accepted + first payment
• Engagement beginsIf not a fit, this will be determined and communicated clearly and early.