Keeping Your Pets Safe at Home While You're Away - Palo Alto, CA

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I care for cats and dogs in their own home with overnight stays, long term and short term as well as drop in daily visits for cats with feeding, play and poop scooping. I focus on keeping your pet calm and happy while you're away by sticking with thier daily routine.

For overnight stays I spend most of the day with your pet while i work on my laptop. I will leave for an hour or two at a time to check on other pets once or twice a day. Other than that your pet has my full attention.

I have experience giving medications including insulin shots. I also offer dog drop in visits for walks, play and feeding.I am a one person business so you will only have me in your home. no employees!
And I am a real grown up (not the flakey neighbor kid)!

I provide bonding and pet sitting insurance, a simple pet sitting contract, background check and references before the first pet sit.

I serve the Palo Alto area and beyond Palo Alto and include:
Menlo Park
Atherton
Los Altos
Mountain View
Redwood City
Woodside
Portola Valley

You can learn more about me at https://mellifluousmeow.com/pet-sitting-palo-alto/
And read reviews by local pet sitting clients at

YOUR HOME PRIVACY
I have managed BnB properties and I am familiar with setting house alarms. I do not drink, smoke, or take any recreational drugs, (except chocolate, of course) nor do I bring guests into your home. I am aware that your home is sacred and respect your privacy and do my utmost to keep your home and beloved furbabies safe and secure.

Meet and greet and collecting keys or lockbox location and combination is free.
Daily cat visits and dog walking while you’re away: half hour visits start at $35 per visit, include feeding, kitty litter, watering plants, taking out trash bins, and other house-sitting tasks.

Base rate for overnight stay/ live in $80 per day
Extras that may require $5 to $10 extra per visit: administering medications, taking care of pets with disabilities, new moms, kittens, hand feeding etc.

PAYMENT POLICY
Payment requests are sent out weekly just before your pet sitting services begin, using the online system at PetWorks, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal,/ Cash is also accepted. Payment is required in full before the assignment begins.


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Pricing Packages

2 Drop In Visits
$ 70.00 Per 60 minutes

Drop in visits for cats and dogs, includes feeding, walking, meds litterbox care, house care such as plants, garbage etc

Overnight bookding
$ 80.00 Per Day

Overnight stays for dogs and cats

How do you serve precious pets?

  • In Home Pet Sitting
  • Pet Meds Administration
  • Dog Walking

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Gerbils
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Mice
  • Rabbits

Pet Certifications

  • PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Santa Clara County CA, San Jose, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Redwood City, Fremont, Cupertino, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, California

What year did you begin serving pets?

2017

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

• Cancellations made 7 days or more before the scheduled service will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations made 72 hours to 6 days before the scheduled service will receive a 50% refund.
• Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled service will not receive a refund.

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BASED IN: Palo Alto, CA
SERVICE AREA: Within 25 miles, including Santa Clara County CA, San Jose, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Redwood City, Fremont, Cupertino, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, California

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How do you serve precious pets?

  • In Home Pet Sitting
  • Pet Meds Administration
  • Dog Walking

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Gerbils
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Mice
  • Rabbits

Pet Certifications

  • PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Santa Clara County CA, San Jose, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Redwood City, Fremont, Cupertino, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, California

What year did you begin serving pets?

2017

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

• Cancellations made 7 days or more before the scheduled service will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations made 72 hours to 6 days before the scheduled service will receive a 50% refund.
• Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled service will not receive a refund.

🌟 Zoe Zuniga: Your Premier In-Home Pet Sitting Expert in Palo Alto


❤️ In-Home Care


Zoe Zuniga provides specialized in-home pet sitting and care throughout Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, and surrounding areas including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Cupertino, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Newark, East Palo Alto. By bringing professional care directly to your front door, Zoe ensures your pets stay in their safest, most familiar environment while you are away.


🌿 Benefits of In-Home Care


Zero Travel Stress: Your pet avoids the anxiety of car rides and the sensory overload of a boarding facility.
Health & Safety: In-home pet sitting eliminates exposure to kennel cough and other communal pet illnesses.
Customized Home Visits: One-on-one attention from Zoe tailored to your pet’s specific home routine.
Home Security: Regular visits to your California residence provide an added layer of security and a lived-in appearance.
Medication Management: Professional administration of supplements or medications in the comfort of your pet’s own bed.


🩺 In-Home Service Types


Daily Check-Ins: Scheduled in-home pet sitting visits for feeding, walking, and play.
Overnight Stays: Comprehensive overnight care within your Palo Alto home for maximum comfort and companionship.
Cat & Small Animal Care: Specialized in-home visits designed for the unique needs of feline and exotic companions.


📌 In-Home Quick Tips


✅ Home Access: Ensure Zoe has tested key or keypad access before your trip.
✅ Supply Staging: Keep all food, leashes, and cleaning supplies in one visible “In-Home Care Station.”
✅ Emergency Contact: Leave a list of local Santa Clara County emergency contacts and your preferred veterinarian on the counter.


Experience the difference of professional in-home pet sitting with Zoe Zuniga in Palo Alto, CA, and throughout San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Cupertino, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Newark, East Palo Alto. Book Zoe today for the gold standard in localized, stress-free pet sitting care.