Drop-in services are provided in Watauga County. Communication is key! We come to your house and follow your instructions of your cat or dog’s routine for eating and care. Every drop-in we make, a picture of each pet is taken and short report is made, and/or questions are asked. If needed, for more clarity or of coarse in an emergency, we will call rather than text. The drop-in lasts 30 minutes, so after care routines are provided the play and/or walk begins.
Each individual is different of course, so we listen to the individual cat or dog. Communication is key! Whenever we take a dog outside for a walk or potty break, s/he is on a leash. Just like children, pets act different when parents are away, so we don’t take any risks with safety. Elders move slower than puppies, who move more chaotically than adolescents and adults. Small dogs may not take the distance as larger dogs. Herding breeds need to use more energy than toy breeds.
Cats take extra care to listen to their preferences (but can be obvious at times). Communication is key! Cats like to hide at times and not be disturbed. Or when they are ready to eat, they make themselves known, loudly at times. Just like dogs, we provide the care routines first and then move to play mode.
Here the listening becomes more subtle. Communication is key! We let them go where they will. If a cat reacts to a toy we try, the game is on. If that doesn’t catch hold, we move on to another or wait to see. If the cat comes closer and wants to be petted, communication becomes more subtle. Cats get overstimulated easily so we take care and watch the body language. When the tail twitches or we a purr begins, we adjust accordingly.
***In the town of Boone, a 30 minute drop-in is $25. Outside of Boone, through the mountain miles, the price is $30. For extended drop-ins, or 60 minutes, $15 is added.
***Overnight service is available but prices vary according to the number of hours spent at your home each day/evening.
***For a Free meet & greet: email - cradleboard@gmail.com. Or text 828.406.3264
