Barnyard & Beyond Critter Care
From barnyard buddies to scaly friends
Barnyard & Beyond Critter Care provides dependable, compassionate care for household pets, small farm animals, and exotic companions. From pigs and goats to snakes and tarantulas, we specialize in caring for critters that don’t always fit the “traditional pet” mold.
Whether your pet lives in a crate, coop, terrarium, or pasture, you can travel with confidence knowing your critters are cared for safely, calmly, and exactly as instructed.
Critters We Care For
Household Pets
- Dogs & cats
- Birds & small mammals (rabbits, hamsters, rats, etc.)
- Senior or special-needs pets
Exotic & Specialty Pets
- Snakes & reptiles
- Tarantulas & invertebrates
- Lizards, geckos & amphibians
- Turtles & tortoises
- Tank & terrarium-based animals
Small Farm Animals
- Pigs
- Goats
- Sheep
- Chickens, ducks, geese, & other poultry
If your pet isn’t listed, just ask!
Why Choose Barnyard & Beyond Critter Care?
- Experience with non-traditional pets
- Calm, confident handling
- Clear, instruction-based care
- Respect for enclosure safety & biosecurity
- Judgment-free service (yes, even spiders)
Services Offered
- In-home overnight pet sitting
- Drop-in visits
- Feeding & fresh water
- Medication administration (per instructions)
- Reptile feeding & enclosure checks
- Poultry & small livestock care
- Daily updates with photos
Drop-In / Single Visit Critter Care
Perfect for pets who just need a check-in, feeding, or quick care visit while you’re away.
Drop-in visits are great for:
- Cats and small animals
- Reptiles and invertebrates
- Poultry and small livestock
- Midday dog breaks
What’s Included:
- Feeding and fresh water
- Medication (if needed)
- Litter box or enclosure spot cleaning
- Livestock checks
- Habitat monitoring (lighting, humidity, temperature)
- Photo update per visit
Drop-In Visit Pricing
- $25 — first 30 minutes
$15 — each additional 30 minutes
Extended visit lengths may be recommended for households with multiple animals, small farm animals, exotic pets, or critters with special needs to ensure proper care.
In-Home Overnight Critter Care
Sometimes pets are happiest when they can stay right where they belong — at home. Our in-home overnight pet sitting provides attentive, calm care while keeping your animals in their familiar environment.
This service is ideal for:
- Dogs who don’t do well with boarding
- Cats who prefer their own space
- Small farm animals needing daily routines
- Exotic pets requiring precise care and monitoring
What’s Included:
- Overnight stay in your home (evening to morning)
- Feeding and fresh water
- Medication administration (as instructed)
- Livestock checks and secure enclosure care
- Reptile and exotic habitat checks
- Morning and evening routines
- Daily photo and text updates
Overnight Critter Care Hours
Overnight stays typically begin between 6:00–8:00 PM and conclude between 7:00–9:00 AM.
Arrival and departure times are confirmed at the time of booking. Any early arrival or late departure outside the overnight window will be billed as an additional drop-in visit at the applicable drop-in rate.
Overnight Pricing
Starting at $85 per night
Pricing varies based on:
- Number of animals
- Complexity of care
- Feeding or habitat requirements
Extended stays, holiday rates, and special care needs may be priced separately.
Your home and animals are treated with respect, care, and attention — just like they’re our own.
Exotic & Small Farm Animal Care Policy
- Care for exotic pets and small farm animals is provided based on detailed care instructions supplied by the client.
- Some animals may require extended visit times due to feeding schedules, enclosure maintenance, or safety considerations.
- Venomous or high-risk animals must be disclosed prior to booking.
Extended Visit Policy
- Drop-in visits are billed in 30-minute increments.
- Additional time beyond the initial 30 minutes will be charged at $15 per additional 30 minutes.
- The sitter may recommend longer visits based on the number of animals or care complexity.
- Visit length is determined in advance and agreed upon during booking.
Holiday & Peak Rate Policy
Holiday or peak rates may apply during high-demand periods, including but not limited to:
- Major U.S. holidays
- Spring Break
- Long weekends
- Holiday rates may include a flat surcharge or adjusted nightly rate.
- All holiday pricing will be confirmed before booking.
Booking & Consultations
All new clients require a brief consultation before booking to review care routines and expectations.
- Complimentary Consultation
A simple meet-and-greet with basic care instructions, lasting 30 minutes or less, is free.
This typically applies to households with up to three standard household pets and no exotic or barnyard animals. - Extended or Complex Consultation
Consultations lasting longer than 30 minutes and/or involving complex care instructions, exotic pets, or small farm animals are billed at $50.
Consultation fees are confirmed in advance based on the number of animals and care requirements.