Fall & Winter 2026 Holiday Pricing & Policies
Our schedule fills quickly during the fall and winter holiday season. Our team is committed to making sure pets feel safe and loved.
Why We Have Holiday Policies
Because our sitters spend time away from their own families to care for yours, and to keep schedules running smoothly during peak demand, the following holiday policies apply.
Holiday Surcharges
A holiday surcharge applies per visit (walks, drop-ins, and cat & small animal visits) on the dates below.
Labor Day 2026
September 7, 2026
| Date | Surcharge per Visit |
|---|---|
| Monday, September 7 | $10 |
Thanksgiving 2026
November 25 – 29, 2026
| Date | Surcharge per Visit |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 25 | $10 |
| Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) | $15 |
| Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29 | $10 each |
Christmas 2026
December 24 – 30, 2026
| Date | Surcharge per Visit |
|---|---|
| Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) | $15 |
| Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day) | $15 |
| Saturday, December 26 – Wednesday, December 30 | $10 each |
New Year's 2026–27
December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027
| Date | Surcharge per Visit |
|---|---|
| Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) | $15 |
| Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day) | $15 |
Overnight, Almost Overnight & Private Boarding
Surcharge applies per night
| Dates | Surcharge per Night |
|---|---|
| All listed holiday dates | $25 |
| Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day | $40 |
Additional pet and extra walk fees still apply during holidays.
100% of holiday surcharges go directly to your sitter.
Halloween is not a surcharge date. We'll be sharing pet safety tips for the holiday instead, so keep an eye out!
Deposit & Payment
Initial Deposit
A 50% deposit is required at booking for holiday reservations.
Final Payment
The remaining balance is due 14 days before your service begins.
Cancellation Policy
Please review our holiday cancellation terms carefully
More than 30 days before service
Deposit is applied as credit toward future services (valid 12 months). Nothing further is owed.
15–30 days before service
Deposit is forfeited. The remaining balance is not owed. You are only out your deposit.
14 days or less before service
No refunds or credits. Your deposit is forfeited and the remaining balance is due in full, just as if the service had taken place.
Sitter Pay on Cancellation
Because your sitter reserves this time specifically for your pets, and turns down other opportunities to do so, we protect their pay when a client cancels close to the holidays.
- 15–30 days before service: Your sitter receives 50% of their regular pay from the forfeited deposit, even though the service isn't happening.
- 14 days or less before service: Your sitter receives 100% of their regular pay, just as if they had worked the service.
- If services go forward as scheduled: Your sitter receives their regular pay plus any applicable holiday surcharges and add-on fees.
As a veteran-owned business that hires W-2 employees, not gig-app contractors, we guarantee our team is paid for the time they reserve for your pets, even if plans change.
We appreciate your understanding and support in keeping this process fair for both our sitters and clients. Holiday surcharges help us fairly compensate our sitters for working peak days and ensure we have enough team members available when demand is highest. Please reach out if you have any questions before booking your holiday services.
Thank you for trusting us with your pets, and we wish you a wonderful fall and winter holiday season!
Looking for our standard rates? See our full pricing page.
Ready to Book Holiday Pet Care?
Contact us today to discuss your holiday pet care needs and secure your reservation