Prices
Prices
Every price is listed. Nothing is quoted only on request, and I confirm the exact figure at your free consultation before you commit to anything.
Dog walking
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Dog walk, one hour, Monday to Friday | From £12.50 an hour |
| Dog walk, one hour, Saturday morning | From £16 an hour |
| Sunday dog walk, by special request only | Double rate, from £25 an hour |
| Second dog from the same home | From £6 extra per walk |
| Doggy day excursion, 8am – 2pm | £35 a day |
| Bank holidays | Double rate |
Every walk is an hour. Sunday walks are by special request only.
Cat sitting and visits for all other animals
Pop-in visits for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, ferrets, birds, fish and reptiles are priced the same as cat visits.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 minute visit | From £12.50 |
| 60 minute visit | From £17.50 |
| Each extra cat, above two | £3 per visit |
| Diabetic insulin injection visit | £17 per visit |
| All other medication | £5 per visit |
| Bank holidays | Double rate |
One visit covers up to two cats.
Sitting and day care
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Day care in your home, 9am – 7pm | £22 an hour |
| Outside 9am – 7pm | Add 50% |
| Overnight house sitting, in your home | £70 – £100 a night |
| Bank holidays | Double rate |
Overnight is priced by how many pets there are and what the stay involves.
Puppy and elderly visits
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Puppy visit | From £17 |
| Elderly dog care visit | From £17 |
| Bank holidays | Double rate |
Keys
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Key collection or drop off | £10 |
| Bank holidays | Double rate |
| Keys handed over at your free consultation | Free |
| Keys dropped at my address at an agreed time | Free |
What is free
- The consultation. Always, with no obligation.
- Taking a key, if you hand it over at that consultation.
- Messages and photos after every visit.
What changes the price
How many pets. A visit covers up to two cats. Above that it is £3 per extra cat per visit.
Medication. A diabetic insulin injection visit is £17 per visit, all in. Any other medication is £5 per visit, not per animal: two pets medicated in the same visit is one £5.
Weekends. Saturday morning walks are from £16 an hour. Sunday walks are by special request only and charged at double the weekday rate.
A second dog. From £6 extra per walk for a second dog from the same home.
Bank holidays. Everything is charged at double: walks, visits, day care, overnight sitting and keys.
Hours. Day care is £22 an hour between 9am and 7pm. Outside those hours it is 50% more.
What the stay involves. Overnight sits between £70 and £100. Two settled cats sits at the bottom. A house with several animals, medication and an early start sits nearer the top.
How much do dog walkers charge in Liverpool?
Most dog walkers in Liverpool charge between £14 and £20 for an hour. My walks are always an hour and start at £12.50 on a weekday, or £16 on a Saturday morning. Prices vary with travel distance, how many dogs are walked together, and whether the walker is insured and DBS checked — which not all of them are.
How much does a cat sitter cost?
Home cat sitting in the UK is usually priced per visit rather than per day, typically between £10 and £20 depending on the length of visit and the number of cats. Mine start at £12.50 for thirty minutes and £17.50 for an hour, covering up to two cats, with £3 for each extra cat. Medication adds £5 a visit.
How much is a dog walker for one hour?
An hour’s dog walking in the UK generally costs between £14 and £20. I charge from £12.50 an hour on weekdays and from £16 on a Saturday. Every walk I do is a full hour: it suits larger dogs, younger dogs, and dogs whose owners are out for a full working day, and it is enough for most dogs as a midday break.
What customers say about the price
We have used this service several times and have been very pleased. Catie is very professional, caring, and her prices are very reasonable. I feel comfortable and at ease when I travel, knowing that my cats are being taken care of. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a pet sitter.
Catie took care of my fifteen year old cat Darby over Christmas and New Year. I have never left him with a pet sitter before so I was really worried about him. Catie was great, she took great care of him and sent me pictures and updates so that I could see that he was ok. Her prices are reasonable and well worth the peace of mind. I will not hesitate to use her service again.
How do I pay?
Cash or bank transfer, whichever suits you. For overnight bookings I take the first night at the consultation to hold the dates, and the rest is settled at the start of the stay.
Cancellation policy
If you have paid in advance and need to cancel, this is what comes back to you, based on how much notice you give. Where the table shows an account credit, you can take that against a future booking instead of a refund if you would rather.
| Cancellation notice | Refund | Account credit instead |
|---|---|---|
| More than 14 days | 100% | 100% |
| 7 to 14 days | 75% | 100% |
| 48 hours to 7 days | 50% | 75% |
| Less than 48 hours | None | None automatically |
| After care begins, or an early return | None | None automatically |
| Cancellation notice | Refund | Account credit instead |
|---|---|---|
| More than 28 days | 100% | 100% |
| 14 to 28 days | 75% | 100% |
| 7 to 14 days | 50% | 75% |
| Less than 7 days | None | None automatically |
| After care begins, or an early return | None | None automatically |
| Cancellation notice | Refund | Account credit instead |
|---|---|---|
| More than 28 days | 100% | 100% |
| 14 to 28 days | 50% | 75% |
| Less than 14 days | None | None automatically |
| After care begins, or an early return | None | None automatically |
If I have to cancel because of illness or an emergency, you owe nothing and I will tell you as soon as I know.
I cover Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens. Not the Wirral. Full list of postcodes.
Questions about prices
Do you charge for travel?
Not within the areas I cover. If you are right on the edge of my patch I will tell you at the consultation rather than adding something later.
Do you charge more for a second dog?
For walks, yes: a second dog from the same home is from £6 extra per walk, and they go out together. For visits, the extra-animal rule applies from the third cat.
Is there a minimum booking?
No. One visit is fine, though most people settle into a weekly pattern.
What happens if I cancel?
It depends on how much notice you give. With more than 14 days’ notice (more than 28 days for a first booking, or over Christmas, New Year and other peak periods) anything you have paid comes back in full. The full tables are on this page under Cancellation policy.
Do prices go up?
They are reviewed once a year. Existing customers hear from me before anything changes.
Free consultation before you book
I come to you, meet your pet, and answer everything you want to ask. Then you decide.
The fastest way to reach me is a text.