
Home Sweet Home Pet Sitting Service
Caring for your pets in the comfort of your own home.

Caring for your pets in the comfort of your own home.
At Home Sweet Home, we believe that pets are members of the family and deserve the same level of care and attention as their owners. We treat every pet with love, respect, and compassion.
Home Sweet Home's owner Laurie Van Ackeren, has loved and lived with animals all her life. Over the years, Laurie has taken care of many dogs & cats plus hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, hermit crabs, tropical and salt water fish, mice, chinchillas, rabbits, parakeets, cockatiels, a macaw, canary's, finch's, sugar gliders, ferrets, turtles, horses and lizards.
Call or text for more info: (402) 490-8812
or email at LuvHomeSweetHome@gmail.com
Pictures sent to you at each visit, medications administered if needed, mail brought inside, trash cans taken outside, plants watered, lights/lamps rotated, and unlimited TLC!

In-your-own-home cat care is a stress-free alternative to boarding. Daily visits include fresh food & water, litter box cleaning, and play time. We will visit once per day but since every feline friend is different, you can opt for two visits a day if you'd like.
30 Minute Visit = $25.00
60 Minute Visit = $45.00

In-your-own-home dog care is a stress-free alternative to boarding. Daily visits include fresh food & water, potty breaks, and play time. Please plan on three visits per day, or two visits if you have a doggy door.
30 Minute Visit = $25.00
60 Minute Visit = $45.00

We will take care of other pets including small mammals, birds, fish, horses, farm animals, etc. Each visit will be personalized according to the needs of each pet.
30 Minute Visit = $25.00
60 Minute Visit = $45.00
Call or Text: (402) 490-8812 Email: LuvHomeSweetHome@gmail.com
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Please reach us at luvhomesweethome@gmail.com or Call/Text 402-490-8812
"Pet sitting" is defined as "the act of caring for a pet in its own home while the owner is away."
At Home Sweet Home Pet Sitting Service you will have peace of mind knowing that a trustworthy professional is caring for your pets and your home. Each pet will be provided with all the care, love and attention they are accustomed to, while remaining in their familiar surroundings; their own home.
Being able to stay in their own home, sleep in their own bed and play with their own toys can significantly reduce stress and anxiety. Your pet will get one on one attention, and their daily routine will be tailored to their individual needs. You won't need to worry about exposure to illnesses that can spread in kennels, and your pet will be waiting for you when you get home so you won't have to make another stop to pick them up.
Yes! Holidays are very busy for Home Sweet Home so be sure and make your reservation as soon as you can. We require a 50% nonrefundable deposit for Holiday Reservations and a $10.00 per visit holiday fee in addition to regular rates:
New Years Eve and New Years Day
Easter
Memorial Day Weekend (Sat., Sun., & Mon.)
July 3 & 4
Labor Day Weekend (Sat., Sun., & Mon.)
Thanksgiving (Thurs. & Fri.)
Christmas (Dec. 24 & 25)
Yes. Please leave all vaccination records where they can be found easily (desk, counter, etc.) on the first visit. I will make a copy, keep it in your file and return the original to you.
Yes, if needed. All pets must be walked on a leash, no exceptions. I will not walk dogs that cannot be walked safely on a leash due to extreme pulling.
Please contact me asap if you are delayed. I will keep visiting until you advise me you are home. Call or Text 402-490-8812.
A Greet and Meet is a pre-service visit that is complimentary. This will usually take 15-30 minutes and is essential so we can meet each other in person, go over instructions and property details. And most important, your pets can meet me so they can be as comfortable as possible.
Two working keys to your home need to be provided at the time of the Meet and Greet. If keys are not available at that time, a $10 pick up fee will be added to the final bill. If you live in a gated community, you must also provide a gate card, remote, or the needed access codes. Keys will not be mailed, hidden outside or locked in homes on final visits. Keys will be kept secure so they are always prepared to provide future services. All keys will be labeled with only the pet's name for added security. If you would like your keys returned to you after visits, a $10 drop off fee will apply.
Due to liability and insurance, it is required that no others be present in the home during the booked dates and times. This includes but is not limited to friends, neighbors or extended family. Having a 3rd party involved can lead to overfeeding, missed feedings, unlocked doors, open gates, missed medications, lost pets, etc.
Yes. I will make every effort to visit even during bad weather. You will need to list a responsible party as an emergency contact, just in case.
You are responsible for making arrangements for snow removal. Please be sure that driveways, sidewalks and walkways are free of snow and ice.
I still need to stop by at least twice a day for dog sits even if you have a doggy door. This is for their safety to be sure food and water are available. Home Sweet Home cannot be responsible for loss, injury or death to pets or damage to Third Parties if we are not there.
All pets with electronic fences must wear their collars with fresh batteries. Home Sweet home is not responsible for any animals that get out of the electric fence perimeter or for any animals that get inside the perimeter.
After every visit, I'll send updates with photos so you can see how happy and cared for your pets are.
Yes. We wouldn't let just anybody into our homes and don't expect you to either. Home Sweet Home is bonded and insured through The Pet Sitters Association (PetSitLLC.com) and also licensed through the state of Nebraska.
Payment is due 5 days after the last visit. Accepted forms of payment are: cash, check and Venmo (LaurieVanAckeren@Laurie-VanAckeren). Please add 7% sales tax to your total. Mail payments to: Laurie Van Ackeren, 302 Otoe Avenue, NE 68064
We service the LeShara/Valley, NE area.
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