Connect the fee to lost capacity
Consider how much time was reserved, how close the cancellation is and whether the slot can realistically be sold again.
FEE POLICY
Pet Sitting Cancellation Fee Guide
Choose and explain a pet sitting cancellation fee based on notice, booking size, peak demand and the likelihood of replacing reserved time.
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Use a simple schedule
A small number of notice bands is easier to communicate than a complicated formula. State how deposits and partial service changes are handled.
Build in a documented exception process
If you allow case-by-case credits or emergencies, define who decides and how the exception is recorded so the base policy remains meaningful.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Practical answers.
Should every cancellation have a fee?
Your policy can vary by notice and booking type, but it should be disclosed and applied consistently.
Is a deposit the same as a cancellation fee?
Not always. Explain whether the deposit is refundable, applied to the balance or retained under specific conditions.
What about shortened trips?
State whether unused visits are refunded, credited or charged after service has begun.
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