Insured & Bonded – Certified Professional Pet Sitter
Fear Free Certified Professional – Trained in Pet First Aid & CPR
Locally Owned and Operated
In 2020, Jeanne Crockett was named the Pet Sitter of The Year, the professional pet-sitting industry’s highest honor.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Service Areas: New Bern, Derby Park, Greenbrier, River Bend, & Trent Woods.
A small additional charge is added for Taberna, Carolina Colours, Brice's Creek, & James City.
Please refer to our Rates & Policies for more detail.
Dog Walking
Exercise, potty break, or playtime...
Pet Sitting
Weekdays and weekends...
Cat Care
Pet sitting keeps your kitty safe…
Special Care
Seniors, youngsters, or infirmed...
Happy Pets, Happy Home!
Jeanne and her crew of critter caretakers make leaving my pet behind much easier. They give me peace of mind knowing my furry friend is in good hands with the photos and updates I get during my time away. They are professional, diligent, and most importantly, loving toward my pet as if it was their own. Overall, some of the best pet care I have received.
Our Rates
Meet & Greet
FREE
To new clients: this one’s on us. We need to get to know each other! You’re entrusting your pet to us and we want everyone to be happy. Click here for details, or to schedule your personal Meet & Greet.
30 Minutes
$20
A walking “sniffari” for your dog - age appropriate and always provided with a generous amount of TLC. A health and safety check for your cat and other pets.
45 Minutes
$28
The extra time is perfect for multi pet households, high energy dogs that need a longer outing, and pets that require observation after medication.
60 Minutes
$36
This is the best option if you have a full collection of indoor and outdoor pets, one with special needs, or a pet that would enjoy a longer outing or playtime.
Walk & Train
Ten 30-min sessions: $300
Ten $45-min sessions: $380
Client in-person updates are the same as the visit price. This gives you an opportunity to learn the skills your pet has acquired so they can be reinforced.
Service Areas: Downtown New Bern, Derby Park, Greenbrier, River Bend, Trent Woods.
Services for Taberna, Carolina Colours, Brice's Creek, and James City are available for a small additional charge.
Every sitting may include …
- Dog walk and or potty break for Rex
- Cat games for Fluffy
- Feed & refresh water
- Scoop, brush, & medicate
- Cage Cleaning for Bunnies and Birds
- Personal attention & playtime
- Brushing & Snuggles
- Mail pick up
- Plant watering
- Blinds and lights managed
- Home Safety check
Other Services and Rates:
- Holiday Charge: $7 additional / visit
Holidays are: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. - Office Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7:00am - 9:00pm
- Pet Visits are from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Clients may request visits for the morning, the afternoon, or the evening. Times are approximate. Pets needing medicine within a certain time frame are given priority.
- Pet Taxi – Transport to Vet or Groomer: $25
- Supply Shuttle: $20
Contact Crockett's Critter Care for your specific needs.
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