AUGUST 24, 2019:
!!!ATTENTION!!!
Apologies but due to severe technical difficulties, I am currently unreachable by calling or texting. It will be a few days until I can be contacted by phone again but I will be checking my email as often as possible! So you can try emailing me with the address listed below. Despite being temporarily out of touch, I will be conducting business and caring for pets, as usual.
Thank you in advance for your understanding And again, I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
!!!ATTENTION!!!
Apologies but due to severe technical difficulties, I am currently unreachable by calling or texting. It will be a few days until I can be contacted by phone again but I will be checking my email as often as possible! So you can try emailing me with the address listed below. Despite being temporarily out of touch, I will be conducting business and caring for pets, as usual.
Thank you in advance for your understanding And again, I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Welcome to Healthy Pets pet-sitting service!
[email protected]
443-695-6147
Phone/text hours are between 7:30 am & 9:00 pm for non-emergency calls. E-mail any time!
I believe that pets are happier and healthier when allowed to stay within their own home than when packed into a crowded kennel. Staying in a familiar environment while you're at work or on vacation can decrease your pet's anxiety, allow them more opportunity to exercise and reduce their exposure to contagious diseases like kennel cough. As a fellow pet owner, I also believe that this kind of quality care should be affordable!
Hello pet-parents I will be out of the office for large periods of time during the weekend of 2/28/17. I will return messages as able. Thank you for your understanding.
A note about retractable leashes- while these are certainly popular they are, in my experience, not a good choice! Please click here to see why!
Are you getting a new puppy or moving an old friend to the area and are afraid to "ship" him or her? Try www.pettransportservice.com or preciouspetstransportservices.com
About me:
Professionally, I have years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant, a Humane Officer for the city of Washington DC, and as an adoption coordinator for the Humane Society. Previously, I have volunteered for the Humane Society, Defenders of Animal Rights. I currently volunteer as the adoption coordinator as well as foster mom for The Pekingese Rescue Network, Inc and for a Pot Belly pig sanctuary. This has allowed me to become comfortable with a wide variety of animals including reptiles, cats, horses, birds, hedgehogs, newts, ferrets and well...if I went on the list would be endless!
Personally, I have a lifelong love and respect for all types of animals. I live with my husband of seven years and our wonderful rescue dogs in our home in Baltimore county. Check out some photos of our family below!
Personally, I have a lifelong love and respect for all types of animals. I live with my husband of seven years and our wonderful rescue dogs in our home in Baltimore county. Check out some photos of our family below!
This sweet fellow we refer to (with affection:) as Ferd the nerd!
Sadly, despite our best efforts our beloved Ferd passed 12/2016 due to congenital kidney failure. He will be missed by his family but also the many, many canine friends he visited while riding with mommy. He truly spread joy among so many!
Sadly, despite our best efforts our beloved Ferd passed 12/2016 due to congenital kidney failure. He will be missed by his family but also the many, many canine friends he visited while riding with mommy. He truly spread joy among so many!
Gus- always willing to pose for a photo op!
Tater has passed away. He gave us 17 WONDERFUL years!
Our beloved Fezzik has passed after a valiant fight against osteosarcoma.
New Clients
My services begin with a short visit to your home (at your convenience) so that you can get to know me and I can become familiar with your pet/s and their needs. This is a complimentary consultation and I love meeting new clients and their furry (scaly or feathered) friends- so please don't hesitate to call: 443-695-6147 or e-mail: [email protected]
I do not have employees. So the person you meet (me) is the person your dog will see again while you are away!
Our regular service area for midday weekly walks includes: Lutherville, Timonium, Mays Chapel, Stevenson, most of Cockeysville, Towson (North of circle only) & other areas within Baltimore County.
Vacation care is also available t0: Hunt Valley, Pikesville, all of Towson and Parkville. Don't see your area? Call and ask- it may still be possible!
Phone hours: 7:30-9:00pm, M-Sat
8:30am- 6:30pm, Sun
All non-emergency phone calls/texts/e-mails received outside these hours, will be returned the following day.
Your pet will receive individual attention and be walked within their own neighborhood! I do not combine clients when walking dogs unless requested and agreed upon by owners in the same neighborhood.
*Area's outside of our regular service area are serviceable but for an additional fee. Usually, $1.00-$5.00 per visit depending on proximity.
*References available!
* Healthy Pets is insured by State Farm for your peace of mind!
I do not have employees. So the person you meet (me) is the person your dog will see again while you are away!
Our regular service area for midday weekly walks includes: Lutherville, Timonium, Mays Chapel, Stevenson, most of Cockeysville, Towson (North of circle only) & other areas within Baltimore County.
Vacation care is also available t0: Hunt Valley, Pikesville, all of Towson and Parkville. Don't see your area? Call and ask- it may still be possible!
Phone hours: 7:30-9:00pm, M-Sat
8:30am- 6:30pm, Sun
All non-emergency phone calls/texts/e-mails received outside these hours, will be returned the following day.
Your pet will receive individual attention and be walked within their own neighborhood! I do not combine clients when walking dogs unless requested and agreed upon by owners in the same neighborhood.
*Area's outside of our regular service area are serviceable but for an additional fee. Usually, $1.00-$5.00 per visit depending on proximity.
*References available!
* Healthy Pets is insured by State Farm for your peace of mind!
Rates & Services
Single visits start at $13.00 per visit within our regular service area. Single visits include: one walk , as well as feeding, watering, & administering of medication if requested. A *floating* schedule may cause a slight increase in price.
Do you reside in or nearby HISTORIC LUTHERVILLE? GOOD NEWS! This means your are a neighbor and just couldn't be closer! Since I am able to save on time and gas costs in this area, your fee could be lower than the listing! Just CALL and ask about the GOOD NEIGHBOR DISCOUNT!
Day-long care (within regular service area) is a flat fee of $40.00 per day and includes up to three walks (for dogs), feeding, watering, necessary medication, litter box scooping, brushing (if requested), mail collection (if requested) and plant watering (if requested).
Payment is due prior to the start of services via cash or personal check (Please make checks out to Healthy Pets by Sara Silver). If you are leaving town imminently, you may want to have payment & a copy of your key ready for our consultation appointment. This way, should you decide to use Healthy Pets, you will not be struggling to find time to take care of these things before you leave. However if you have more time, you may send payment via mail. There will be a $3.00 charge for a return visit to pick up/return a key unless other arrangements have been made.
*Longer visits are available for a small additional fee.
*Over-night visits may be available for existing clients with serious medical concerns.
*Some fees are negotiable.
*No additional charge for multiple dog/cats (within reason) or any combination of the two.
*Care for fish, small mammals, small reptiles (no live feedings) or birds is complimentary (within reason) IF I am already visiting the house to care for a cat or dog. Otherwise, standard rates apply.
*Got a special request? Just ask & I'll do what I can to help!
Both Single visits and Day long care include tlc and play time!
No Holiday rate hike!
It's something that's always bothered me about this business... boarding facilities or pet-sitters that pile on extra charges during certain times of year. Aren't the Holidays expensive enough? At Healthy Pets we don't take advantage of the Holidays to over charge you!
*We do, however, require two weeks notice for cancellations for pet-care taking place during Holiday periods to be eligible for a refund. For checks already deposited, refund will be in the form of HP credit. This applies to last minute bookings also.
*We do, however, require two weeks notice for cancellations for pet-care taking place during Holiday periods to be eligible for a refund. For checks already deposited, refund will be in the form of HP credit. This applies to last minute bookings also.
Check-ins
If requested, we will try (as technology allows!) to text or e-mail you updates or photos of your pet while your away! And you are ALWAYS welcome to call, e-mail or text to check in. However, please understand that non-emergency messages will not be answered between the hours of 8:30pm & 8:30am. Additionally, if calling/texting please do not panic if it takes me a few hours to get back to you. There are many NON emergency reasons I may not be able to respond right away such as: having my hands full with someone else's playful pet, driving, or no cell/data signal.
Cancellations
Vacations: I understand that sometimes things change and you may no longer require services. If this happens, we would sincerely appreciate as much notice as possible so that we can make that time available to someone else. There is no penalty for cancellations during NON-Holiday time periods but during weeks that include any Holiday, we require ten days notice of cancellation to be eligible for a refund. This is due to the fact that Holiday periods are our busiest time and I receive a higher volume of calls than usual. When I hold a Holiday slot for you, it's likely we have or will have to turn away someone else. For checks already deposited, a refund (for services not yet rendered) can be issued in the form of a Healthy Pets credit. Holiday periods will be defined as the week leading up to, including and following any Holiday.
Weekly services: Everyone is sick, or has a schedule change once in a while! There is no charge for occasional cancellations. However, if cancellations or missed appointments occur on a frequent basis, we may need to re-evaluate your service plan. I do offer summer suspensions. If interested, please request a service suspension form! A "suspension" cannot be honored without turning in the suspension form!
Weekly services: Everyone is sick, or has a schedule change once in a while! There is no charge for occasional cancellations. However, if cancellations or missed appointments occur on a frequent basis, we may need to re-evaluate your service plan. I do offer summer suspensions. If interested, please request a service suspension form! A "suspension" cannot be honored without turning in the suspension form!
Reminder!
Hot weather is fast approaching! We will soon be moving playgroup times to early morning and late evening as to take advantage of the coolest times of day. On days that are extremely hot or stormy, playgroup may be cancelled entirely for the benefit of the animals.
Wet weather will occur from time to time- if your pet loves to tromp through the mud, just leave a towel by the door and I'll be happy to give them a post-walk rub down!
Wet weather will occur from time to time- if your pet loves to tromp through the mud, just leave a towel by the door and I'll be happy to give them a post-walk rub down!