“People who care about animals tend to care about people. They don’t care about animals to the exclusion of people. Caring is not a finite resource and, even more than that, it’s like a muscle: the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets.”
Code of Conduct
You will be given a service agreement to read and sign in order to confirm the service requested. Any required fields will have a star (*) next to it. You must read and check the required boxes in order to confirm service. If required boxes & pages are left unchecked/signed, Kiraberi Pet Care cannot fulfill the service and therefore will cancel your booking.
If required statements are not agreed upon, please contact Kiraberi Pet Care immediately.
Otherwise please check any other statements that you agree/consent to.
Please do not write outside of designated fields, there is a dedicated page for additional comments at the end of the package.
We strive to ensure all parties involved are treated with respect and kindness. When an animal is in our care, they are our main priority. We take all measures possible to ensure they are safe, protected and loved. With that being said here are some of the precautions we take;
One (1) dog/large animal per handler (If you have multiple dogs/large animals - we will discuss plan of action)
If there are more than six (6) large animals, we may require two (2) staff present at the job which would incur an additional charge
Recreational drugs, smoking or alcohol is strictly prohibited on client property. Kiraberi Pet Care will not possess or use such substances while on your property.
Kiraberi Pet Care believes & understands that everyone is entitled to their opinion, beliefs, privacy and safety in and of their home. It is not Kiraberi Pet Care employees' place to pass judgement or disrespect to your belongings, beliefs or the home's property. We do not discriminate against our clients based on nationality, appearance, religion, age, disability, sexual and gender identity or marital status. Additionally, KPC seeks to educate and accept owners regardless of training methods or level of knowledge.
With that being said, Kiraberi Pet Care does not tolerate rude or abusive behaviour towards staff members. Bullying, threatening speech, discrimination, hate speech or harassment will result in the discontinuation of KPC cooperating with you as a client.
KPC strives to accommodate our clients' needs to the best of our abilities. In the event of dispute, concern or disagreement you may book an appointment to address such concerns with Richelle Critchley - Owner & Operator of Kiraberi Pet Care who may be accompanied by additional/relevant KPC employees, where the matter will be respectfully discussed and concluded with compromise.
Note: Only under reasonable grounds and/or regardless of previously expressed concern, Kiraberi Pet Care is ethically and morally bound to report any evidence of neglect or abuse of both humans and/or animals in the home. For more info please visit:
Ontario.ca/Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Ontario.ca/page/Intimate Partner Violence
Ontario.ca/Reporting Animal Abuse or Neglect
Your privacy is very important to us. While your home and animals are in our care we will be respectful of your identity, belongings and property. There may be circumstances where an additional or replacement employee may need to care for your animals for a period of time who will report back to Richelle Critchley - Owner & Operator of Kiraberi Pet Care. Such circumstances include emergencies due to weather, sickness, injury or death of Richelle Critchley. This ensures that in the case of an emergency Kiraberi Pet Care will still fulfill the care needed for your pets.
My KPC employees are fully trained, respectful and familiar with the Kiraberi Pet Care Code Of Conduct as well as our Service Agreement. My KPC employees are aware that any rule violation, negligence or breach of privacy will result in immediate termination from employment.
Although we can provide opinions and/or suggestions, we cannot diagnose or prescribe medication for your animals. If you are concerned about the health of your pet, please bring them to your veterinary clinic.
We ask that when requesting nail trims or administration of medication, you disclose the behaviour of the animal so that we can determine how many handlers are needed to safely perform these services
All walks, outdoor play & additional services will be conducted under the following environmental safety procedures both for the safety of KPC
Weather (Celsius)
30-
15-
0-
20+
30+
Duration
High Risk - Proceed with extreme caution and limit exposure
10 Minutes
30 Minutes
Up to 30 Minutes
High Risk - Proceed with extreme caution and limit exposure
Your Trip
Trip Length
1-4 Days
5-10 Days
10-20 Days
20+ Days
Booking Policy
You must book 3 weeks in advance
You must book 4 weeks in advance
You must book 6 weeks in advance
You must book 10 weeks in advance
Cancellation Policy
You must cancel no later than
2 days in advance. Failure to adhere will
result in a 10% cancellation fee from
your final estimate
You must cancel no later than
4 days in advance. Failure to adhere will
result in a 20% cancellation fee from
your final estimate
You must cancel no later than
4 days in advance. Failure to adhere will
result in a 25% cancellation fee from
your final estimate
You must cancel no later than
4 days in advance. Failure to adhere will
result in a 30% cancellation fee from
your final estimate
What to Expect
We will ask you a number of questions about the services you require. Using the information you provided KPC will create an estimate for you to review. If the estimate is agreed upon, we will book an intake meeting before your departure to meet you as well as your pets. During this meeting we ask that you walk us through your pets daily routine. You will be given a service agreement to read and sign in order to confirm the service requested. Any required fields will have a star (*) next to it. You must read and check the required boxes in order to confirm service. If required boxes & pages are left unchecked/signed, Kiraberi Pet Care cannot fulfill the service and therefore will cancel your booking. If required statements are not agreed upon, please contact Kiraberi Pet Care immediately.
Otherwise please check any other statements that you agree/consent to.
Please do not write outside of designated fields, there is a dedicated page for additional comments at the end of the package.
On the last day of your trip, we review the estimate to create an invoice.
Clients Responsibilities
It can be worrisome to have someone enter your home and take care of your pets. We get many questions from our clients that want to ensure our comfort along with their pets. Kiraberi Pet Care staff are reliable, trustworthy and self-sufficient. KPC staff provides their own food, beverages, technology, entertainment, clothing and toiletries in any client's home. There are some necessities that are required for the Kiraberi Pet Care staff to safely and comfortably care for your pets. All Client Requirements (see below) must be agreed to and known safety issues must be disclosed to Kiraberi Pet Care staff before they enter the home. In the event of a home, environmental, contagious, or otherwise harm inducing emergency, KPC staff will take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of your pets. KPC staff are in no way obligated to put their own health before their clients. KPC staff are not responsible for the safe removal of your pets from a property in the event of a catastrophe.
Requirements Clients Must Meet:
- You will be given a service agreement to read and sign in order to confirm the service requested. Any required fields will have a star (*) next to it. You must read and check the required boxes in order to confirm service. If required boxes & pages are left unchecked/signed, Kiraberi Pet Care cannot fulfill the service and therefore will cancel your booking. If required statements are not agreed upon, please contact Kiraberi Pet Care immediately.
Otherwise please check any other statements that you agree/consent to.
Please do not write outside of designated fields, there is a dedicated page for additional comments at the end of the package.
-Proper lead/harness/collar or other walking accessories (no tears, rips or broken clasps that could risk the animal getting loose)
- Running water
- Resource to heat and/or cool the home (furnace, fireplace, A/C or fan)
- Spare Key/Code to home or any additional sheds/garages that we may need to access
- Ability to lock all outer doors
- Basic Appliances (Fridge, Stove, Tub/Shower, Toilet)
- A clean mattress
- Main entrances and exits must be cleared of debris
- Emergency contact for home
- Emergency contact for animals
- Return the signed Service Agreement to the Kiraberi Pet Care staff
- Inform veterinary clinic, landlord or any other necessary parties that the Kiraberi Pet Care staff will be entering your home, caring for your animals for the duration of your trip
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kiraberi Pet Care at:
kiraberipetcare.ca
kiraberipetcare@gmail.com
613-200-4067
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your daily rate?
Answer: We cannot provide a set daily rate without the "New Client Questions" answered first. Each client requires specific needs that we factor into our rate.
Do you board animals?
Answer: No. We do not have a boarding facility at this time. We go to your home for any service you may need.
How much is the mileage fee?
Answer: $0.65/km from Perth, ON to your address.
Why do you need my address?
Answer: We ask for your address to calculate an accurate mileage fee and to get directions in order to attend the intake meeting. As well as for your file that we keep in case of an emergency.
Do you only care for dogs & cats?
Answer: We do not limit our care to specific species. We provide care for canines, felines, reptiles, rodents and livestock.
What is an intake meeting? Why is it necessary?
Answer: We book an intake meeting at least 15 days before the service date in order to meet you as well as the animals. It is important for the animals to meet, observe and learn our scent with their owner present to prevent stress when we enter the home later. It allows the Kiraberi Pet Care staff to be shown in person the routine that the animals go through in a day to prevent any stress and/or confusion for both the staff and animals.
What happens at the intake meeting?
Answer: The intake meeting lasts for approximately 1 hour. We will ask a number of questions about you and your animals. We will then ask you to give us a tour of the house and the animals belongings as well as a summary of the animals routine. We provide a service agreement that must be signed before the service date takes place.