Cherry City Pet Pals

30/09/2022

I may only have 3 legs, but that doesn’t stop me! I still convince my pet sitter that I need all the treats.

29/09/2022

Let me out! Let me out now! There’s birdies to chase out there!

28/09/2022

No, I’m not sticking my tongue out at you, why do you ask?

27/09/2022

The best spot in the house. I get to supervise everything.

25/09/2022

I sit real still when the pet sitter tells me to. See, I am picture perfect. 💜

17/08/2022

What kinda kitty jail is this….
Let me out!

27/05/2022

Soooo, this happened. Your very own Cherry City Pet Pals was featured and Interviewed by the staff at Time to Pet. Read the interview here!

This Client Spotlight features Cherry City Pet Pals in Salem, OR! Jessica and Don run an amazing, compassionate pet care business!

17/05/2022

Cherry City Pet Pals is officially hiring. Ever wanted to get paid to work with pets? Now you can.
What we bring:
* Flexible time off (unpaid)
*Fun working enviornment
*Veteran owned and operated.
*$13.50/hour for the first 90 days (probationary period)
*Tips, holiday pay and after hours rates
*Mileage reimbursement
*Currently hiring for Friday-Monday from 3 pm-8:30 pm.
*Ideal second job
What you need:
* Prior experience with pets (personally owned counts)
*Must be able to administer medication
*Must be comfortable with all animals, including large dog breeds, snakes, birds etc.
*Reliable transportation
*Must be able to work independently
*No felonies, theft convictions, drug charges or animal abuse charges
To apply email your resume to [email protected]

15/05/2022

Welcome to the family sweet girl!
What else can I say about this picture? There are no words.💜💜💜

14/05/2022

These two sweet lovable fur faces joined our Cherry City Pet Pals family recently. The fur face on the left helped me realize a dream of working with this specific breed, what breed is she? Any guesses?
Hint: they are a rather LARGE breed, not well known, but truly are gentle giants.

13/05/2022

“Oh good, you do see me. I was afraid you couldn’t see me. Here, let me get a little closer, I’ll crawl up in your lap, that way I know you’ll see me!”

12/05/2022

“Shhhh, don’t tell. I’m not supposed to be on the table. By the way, you don’t really see me here, on this table, where I’m not supposed to be.”

11/05/2022

“Excuse me, you don’t mind if I lay down right here do you? While you’re there, would you rub my belly please?”

10/05/2022

Got to spend time with these two furry faces today. It’s been awhile since we’ve had the pleasure of spending time with them. They haven’t lost a step, recognized me right away. Not even a bark when I walked in the door. Here they are showing off their “stay” so I could snap this picture.
Happiness sure is being a pet sitter!

17/02/2022

We love you too sweet boy! I call him my little love bug. He meets us at the door and follows us around until we give him all the loves he wants!

16/02/2022

This sweet old man has been with the Cherry City Pet Pals family for about a year. He’s had some increasing medical issues but doesn’t let that stop him from getting all the love. He takes his medication like a champ, both before and after his meals.
We’re here to help give your babies all the unconditional love they could need when you can’t be home with them. We have dog walking services and pet sitting options available in both 30 and 60 minute visits. Contact us today for a complimentary meet and greet and learn about our exciting pet sitting software designed for the busy pet parent. It’s never to early to find quality care for your pets.

20/01/2022

Yes, we love you too! This handsome love joined our family recently - how could you not fall in love with that face?!? 💜

19/01/2022

Regalness abounds with this boy! He just joined our family, we fell hard for this regal little guy. 💜🤩

08/11/2021

This handsome boy recently joined our Cherry City Pet Pals family. He was a little skittish at first but warmed up to his new pals very quickly. He has a water fountain, but prefers water from the faucet. He also stole our 💜.

03/11/2021

This handsome boy just joined our Cherry City Pet Pals family. We’re happy to have him. He loves his belly rubs, and we think he has the best upside down smile.

28/10/2021

It’s .
Huge shout out and thank you to all our first responders. Raise your 🙋‍♀️ if you’re a first responder! Did you know all first responders active duty or retired always get a 10% discount at Cherry City Pet Pals? Let us honor you, not just today, but every day.

24/10/2021

We’ve been taking care of this sweet guy for a year now. He’s always been on team pet sitter. Now, he’s created a new game called “hide from the pet sitter.”
Found him!

05/10/2021

Oh no! Your flight was delayed, now what do you do?

Question: What do I do if my travel plans have changed?

Answer: Plans change, we understand that. We respectfully ask that you notify us as soon as possible of the change in your plans. All changes and cancelations should be made in Time to Pet, provided it is not a same day cancelation or request.
Please ensure that you are familiar with our cancelation policy, as a cancelation fee could apply.

04/10/2021

We've talked a lot about security of your residence, so we should answer this question.

Question: Do you allow anyone else into my home when I'm gone?

Answer: No, not unless that person is a Cherry City Pet Pals employee. If the doorbell rings while we are at your residence, we do not answer. The caveat to this is first responders. If the doorbell rings and a first responder is at the door, we answer.

03/10/2021

Ever wondered who would check your mail or water plants while you're gone?

Question: Can you check my mail while I'm gone?

Answer: Yes, we can check mail, water plants, bring garbage cans to the front of the house on garbage day, and bring them back. These services are included in the service fee, provided that those services can be completed during the time frame that you booked. If you need us to check the mail, make sure to provide us with a mail box key and that we know what mail box number is yours.
We also provide a security check of your residence at every visit. This includes checking all ingress and egress spots in your residence, checking all windows and making sure water hasn't been left running. We like to be thorough.

02/10/2021

That word liability again. We've talked about job sharing and the liability factor. Soooo....

Question: Ok, but have you actually seen that happen?

Answer: Yes, yes we have. During one service visit we found water left on in a back bathroom. During a separate service we found a backdoor unsecured. Enter the Cherry City Pet Pals security check.

That's right, we've seen this happen. We know worse can happen, and has happened. That is why we do a security check of your house at EVERY visit. We will ensure all doors are locked, windows are closed and secured (unless you tell us that you want windows left open) and that water is off.

01/10/2021

As it relates to job sharing, the question always comes up about liability. So here is the answer.

Question: Why is there so much liability with job sharing?

Answer: Accidents, or accidental oversights to answer simply. Say a door is inadvertently left open and your pet gets out, or worse items get stolen from your residence?
What happens if water is left on accidently at your residence and causes a flood with damage?
Those questions all equal liability.

30/09/2021

We've added more frequently asked questions to our list. Check out our latest additions here or on our website.

We have received a lot of questions about job sharing, so we want to clarify exactly what job sharing is to a pet sitter.

Job sharing is the practice of employing a Professional Pet Sitter to care for your pets on certain dates/times during one block of time and asking a neighbor or friend to care for your pets on other dates/times during the same block of time. This practice greatly increases liability on the business. That is why many pet sitting companies do not and cannot job share.

We love your pets and want the best for them.

15/09/2021

Pet lovers,

We are now accepting new dog walk clients and vacation get away clients. Just in time for going back to work and school. So, if you know someone that needs their dog walked while they are at work, we can help! Ask us about our fall referral program!
Drop us a line, we miss those furry faces!

11/09/2021

Hi! I’m here! Do you see me?!? Wait, I’ll crawl up on your lap, that way I know you’ll see me!

11/09/2021

Pet Lovers,

Meet Cathy. Cathy is the newest addition to the Cherry City Pet Pals family and we are so lucky to have her.

Cathy comes to us with a wide variety of experience in the customer service industry and caring for pets.

She has experience caring for a wide variety of animals, including Dogs, Cats, Koi fish, Sheep and Llamas, including our feathered friends: Lovebirds, Canaries, Cockatiels, Parakeets, Quails and Parrots.

Cathy loves caring for all animals and we are happy to have her.

So, pet lovers, say hi to Cathy!

10/09/2021

This old lady just joined our Cherry City Pet Pals family. She has spirit that just doesn’t quit. She has a little trouble seeing, but doesn’t let that stop her. And just look at the tongue! It’s too big for her mouth. We are in LOVE!

31/08/2021

Look at those eyes! This love bug spent all 30 minutes of our visit purring and getting lots of chin rubs.

30/08/2021

Happiness is taking care of this big love bug of a Boxer. He is goofy, loveable and quirky. Just look at that upside down smile! Happiness is being a pet sitter.

28/08/2021

At Cherry City Pet Pals, we are completely dedicated to your pets! Caring for your pets isn’t a side hustle for us.
Check out this article. It’s a good read. After all, you want the best for your fur babies. So do we!

A look into why hiring a local, reliable, professional pet care business is better for you and for your pets.

27/08/2021

This sweetie took awhile to warm up to me. Now…. Now he sings when I arrive and dances when I sing to him.

22/08/2021

Day 8 and the last of our frequently asked questions segment. What did you learn about pet sitters?

Question: What is Time to Pet and how do I create an account?

Answer: Time to Pet is an interactive software designed for pet sitters and their clients. Time to Pet allows for online booking, changes to existing reservations and you can even pay and tip your sitter right from Time to Pet. You will receive a visit report card with photos after every visit (that means you'll get lots of emails if you have multiple visits in a day). After the initial meet and greet, if you decide that Cherry City Pet Pals is your sitter of choice, you'll receive an activation link to set up your account. There's even an app for that!

21/08/2021

Day 7 of our frequently asked questions segment. Ask those questions pet lovers.

Question: What do I need to do to ensure I've booked a reservation?

Answer: Great Question! Log into your Time to Pet account, request the services you want. Make sure you include your anticipated departure/arrival times in the notes field this helps us to make sure we're scheduling your service at the right time. It also helps us so we don't walk in on you. Awkward!
Requests are generally reviewed within 24 hours or the first business day if submitted on a weekend. Once a request is approved or rejected (we only reject requests if we are booked) you will receive a confirmation email which includes your visit dates and time blocks and the total amount due.

20/08/2021

Day 6 of our frequently asked questions segment. What answer to any question surprised you the most?

Question: Will I have to sign a pet sitting agreement or contract:

Answer: Yes. You will need to e-sign a client agreement/contract, a vet waiver and the cancellation policy when you create your account in Time to Pet. If at anytime these policies get updated you will be prompted to resign the policies the next time you log into Time to Pet. You can view all policies you have signed by logging into your Time to Pet account and clicking on "agreements" at the footer of the page. It's important to know that e-signatures are legal and the agreements you sign are legally binding. They protect you and the employees of Cherry City Pet Pals. We encourage you to ask questions about the agreements if there is anything you would like clarification on.

19/08/2021

Day 5 of our frequently asked questions segment. What questions do you have?

Question: Can I mix and match services?

Answer: Yes! You can absolutely mix and match services. For example, if you're traveling and would like your dog to have 4 visits per day, with a one hour visit morning and evening and two 30 minute visits in the middle of the day. You can do that!