Here at Forpawz Pet Care, we have a variety of services for you and your furry companion(s). Please take a moment to look over all that we offer and I’m sure you’ll discover that our commitment to and passion for pets is the right match for you!

Dog Walking and Play Sessions

We offer the following dog walking and exercise schedules (currently only for homes within 15 minutes of the Mueller shopping district). Walks generally last 30 minutes. Poop scooping during the walk is included in the price. Prefer to have your pet stay at home but still want them to get outside time during your work day? No problem! We’ll gladly play with your pooch in the comforts of your own fenced-in yard!

$15.00 per walk or play session for one dog
$5.00 extra for second dog
$68.00 for five walks (one work week) paid in advance
$255.00 for twenty walks (four work weeks) paid in advance
*More than 2 dogs per walk may be negotiated – contact for details*

$10 per 15 minute “potty break” in fenced yard for one dog (great for crated dogs during the work week!)
$2 extra per “potty break” per extra dog.

Petsitting

For those pets who need some companionship while their owners are away, we offer in-home petsitting for the Austin and surrounding area.

One Visit Daily: $18
Ideal for cats or caged animals
Visits will occur around the same time each day

Two Visits Daily: $35
Minimum number for dogs
Visits will occur close to 12 hours apart (early morning and evening)

Three Visits Daily: $50
Ideal for dogs and multiple pet households
Visits will occur in early morning, midday, and evening

Each additional visit beyond three will be at a $10 charge each.
A short walk may be added to any of the visits for $5 extra, or a long one may be added for $10
Standard rates apply for one to three animals.
Extra pets incur a charge of $5 per pet (small animals in cages are counted per cage).
Normal working hours: 8 am to 8 pm.
Outside hours visits incurs a $5 charge.
An additional fee may apply if the drive between our homes exceeds 10 miles.
50% of the fee is due before service begins and the rest is to be paid upon completion.

Services included with each visit: giving love and attention to each pet, providing them with fresh food and water, letting dogs out in the yard, cleaning litter as needed, administering any medications, cleaning any messes, turning on and off lights and/or opening and closing shutters as requested, watering any inside houseplants, bringing in mail and taking out trash on trash days.

Overnight Pet & House-sitting

If you want your pet to have someone close by through the night, we offer overnight pet & house-sitting for Austin and surrounding area!

Standard rate is $60 per night.
Usual overnight hours: 10 pm to 8 am.
A short (15 minute) morning walk is included in the price.
50% of the fee is due before service begins and the rest is to be paid upon completion of the service.
An additional fee may apply if the drive between our homes exceeds 10 miles.

Services included with Overnight Petsitting: giving love and attention to each pet, providing them with fresh food and water, letting dogs out in the yard as needed, cleaning litter as needed, administering any medications, cleaning any messes, turning on and off lights and otherwise making the house looked lived in as requested, watering any inside houseplants, bringing in mail and taking out trash on trash days.

Pet Taxi Service

For Austin and surrounding area.

$25 per hour of service required, rounded up to the nearest half hour
Services included in pet taxi service: Picking up and taking your pet(s) to their appointments, staying with them if necessary, then returning them home. Will relay any information regarding the appointment to you. Examples of appointments we can take pets to include the vet, groomer and training sessions.

Puppy Proofing Homes

For Austin and surrounding area.

$30 for a visit (around an hour).
Services included in Puppy proofing: Finding and suggesting solutions for potential hazards, discussing possible locations for gates and puppy pads (if wanted).

Adoption Counseling

For Austin and surrounding area.

Fee Negotiable
Services included in Counseling: talking with potential owners about what they want in a new pet, preparing the house for a new arrival (see Puppy Proofing), offering advice on accessories (toys, leashes, crates) for the new arrival, even going with the owners to help them decide on a new pet and to buy accessories if wanted.

Poop Scooping A Yard

Weekly scooping of your puppy pal’s waste is currently offered only within 15 minutes of the Mueller shopping district.

$35 for one time removal
$22 each for twice a month removal
$10 each for once a week removal
Above rates apply to one dog yards – each extra dog adds a $2 charge.
Oversized yards may incur an extra charge to be negotiated.