Amari Pet Sitting

Services, Rates & Every Kind of Pet

Overnight house sitting, drop-in visits and 30+ minute walks across Fort Smith and the surrounding towns — tailored to your pet's routine, whatever species they are.

Pet Sitting Services & Rates in Fort Smith

House sitting, drop-in visits and dog walking for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets of all ages — including senior pets, puppies and pets needing oral or injected medication.

House Sitting

$95 per night

I stay overnight in your home, keeping your pet's routine, feeding times and house rules exactly as they are. You get photo updates, and you come home to a clean house and a relaxed pet.

  • Overnight stays
  • Routine kept to the minute
  • Photo & video updates

5% off the nightly rate starting on night 4+ for extended stays.

Drop-In Visits

$28 per 30-min visit

Quick, thorough check-ins for feeding, fresh water, litter boxes, potty breaks and playtime — ideal for cats and independent dogs while you're at work or away for the day.

  • Feeding & fresh water
  • Litter & potty breaks
  • Play and cuddle time

Dog Walking

$28 per 30+ min walk

30+ minute walks paced for your dog — brisk loops for high-energy pups, gentle sniff-walks and stretching for seniors and special-needs dogs.

  • 30+ minute walks
  • Senior-friendly pacing
  • Leash & recall practice

Bird, Reptile & Small Pet Care

$35 per visit

Feathers, scales and fur all welcome. I follow your care sheet exactly: cage and enclosure cleaning, heat lamps and UVB timing, misting and humidity checks, hay and fresh greens, water bottles, tank top-offs and safe out-of-cage time.

  • Birds & parrots
  • Reptiles & amphibians
  • Rabbits, guinea pigs & more

Enrichment Add-Ons

Free with every service

Included with every service: puzzle feeders, frozen bone broth bowls, hide-and-seek, training games with high-value treats, foraging toys for birds, and my trusty cat fishing pole.

  • Puzzle & scent games
  • Foraging & forage toys
  • Training with treats

Pricing Add-Ons

  • Additional pet+$10 per visit/night
  • Holiday surcharge (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)+$20 per night
  • Last-minute booking (within 24–48 hrs)+$15 flat fee

Every Pet Welcome — Not Just Dogs and Cats

Birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, fish and backyard flocks are all part of the family too. If your pet has feathers, scales, fur or fins, I'll follow their care sheet exactly and send photo updates while you're away.

Green cockatiel perched on a hand during a bird sitting visit in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Birds & parrots

Cage cleaning, fresh food and water, covered nights, and out-of-cage time or talk-and-whistle sessions when your bird is used to company.

Bearded dragon basking under a heat lamp during a reptile sitting visit in Fort Smith, AR

Reptiles & amphibians

Heat lamps and UVB on schedule, temperature and humidity checks, live or prepped feeding, misting, and spot-cleaned enclosures.

Rabbit and guinea pig in a hay-filled home pen during a small pet sitting visit in Fort Smith

Rabbits, guinea pigs & small pets

Hay and fresh greens daily, water bottles refilled, bedding spot-cleaned, and safe supervised floor time for the ones who love to explore.

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Reptiles
  • Rabbits
  • Guinea pigs
  • Hamsters & gerbils
  • Ferrets
  • Fish & aquariums
  • Chickens & backyard flocks
  • Farm & barn animals

Have a pet not on this list? Ask me — I'm happy to learn your routine.

Clear expectations, no surprises

Service FAQ & Policies

Everything below is what I'd tell you at the meet-and-greet anyway — feeding, medication, holidays, last-minute requests and what happens when plans change.

How do feeding instructions work?+

You write them down once and I follow them exactly. At the meet-and-greet we go over brand, portion size, feeding times, treats, food storage, water bowls and any allergies or food sensitivities. I never switch food or add treats without your okay, and I send a photo after each meal so you can see the bowl.

Can you handle medication?+

Yes. I'm trained in oral, topical and injected medication, including insulin and subcutaneous fluids, and I'm First Aid and CPR certified for cats and dogs. Bring meds in their original labelled containers with written dosage and timing. I log every dose with the time it was given, and I'll text you if a pet refuses or spits out a dose.

What happens in a veterinary emergency?+

I call you first. If you're unreachable and it's urgent, I take your pet to the vet you list on your care sheet (or the nearest emergency clinic) and keep calling until we connect. You'll be asked at the meet-and-greet to leave your vet's name, an emergency contact and a spending limit so nothing waits on paperwork.

What are your holiday rules?+

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day carry a $20/night surcharge. Holiday dates fill early, so I ask for holiday bookings at least three weeks ahead and confirm them with a signed care sheet.

Do you take last-minute bookings?+

When my calendar allows, yes. Anything booked within 24–48 hours of the start date carries a $15 flat last-minute fee. New clients booked last-minute still need a quick meet-and-greet, even a short one, before I take the keys.

What if my plans change?+

Just tell me as early as you can. Cancel or reschedule more than 7 days out and there's no charge at all. Inside 7 days, I hold your deposit as credit toward a future booking. Inside 48 hours, or an early return once a stay has begun, is billed at 50% of the remaining visits — that time was held for you and turned away from other clients. Extending a trip is free if I'm still open; if I'm not, I'll help you find cover.

Do I need a meet-and-greet first?+

Yes, and it's free. It takes 20–30 minutes at your home so your pet meets me on their own turf, and we cover keys or codes, feeding, medication, house rules, alarm systems and where everything lives. Book one on the meet-and-greet page.

How do keys, codes and house access work?+

Codes, lockboxes and garage keypads are preferred. If you hand over a physical key, I sign for it, keep it tagged with a code (never your name or address) and return it at the end of the stay or hold it for repeat bookings if you ask me to.

When and how do I pay?+

I invoice after the stay ends, payable by Venmo, Cash App or Zelle within 3 days. Holiday and week-plus bookings take a 25% deposit to hold the dates. Booking direct means no app service fees on top of the rate you see.

What if you get sick or your car breaks down?+

I'll tell you immediately and arrange a vetted backup sitter you've approved, or help you find boarding if you'd rather. Your pets are never left without a plan.

Policy quick reference

  • • Free meet-and-greet required before the first booking
  • • Medication logged and photographed at every dose
  • • Holiday surcharge: +$20/night on major holidays
  • • Last-minute (within 24–48 hrs): +$15 flat
  • • Additional pet: +$10 per visit or night
  • • Free cancellation more than 7 days out
  • • Inside 7 days: deposit held as credit
  • • Inside 48 hrs or early return: 50% of remaining visits

Where I Sit — Northwest Arkansas

I cover Fort Smith and the surrounding cities and towns. Not sure if you're in range? Send an inquiry — I usually reply in under an hour.

  • 📍 Fort Smith
  • 📍 Barling
  • 📍 Fayetteville
  • 📍 Bentonville
  • 📍 Rogers
  • 📍 Springfield

Ready to lock in your dates?

Pick your days and times on the booking page — I usually reply in under an hour.

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