Holiday & Peak Day Policies 

At PAWsome Companions, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care for your beloved pets, even during the busiest times of the year. Our Holiday & Peak Days Policy ensures that we can maintain our high standards of safety, quality, and personalized attention when demand is highest. Explore how we manage these periods to keep your furry family members happy and well-cared for.

Key Date's & What to Expect 

To ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality care during the busiest and most demanding times, PAWsome Companions implements special policies. These are designed to balance pet safety, caregiver well-being, and service reliability, allowing us to continue offering professional, dependable care year-round.

What holidays and peak periods have special policies?

PAWsome Companions’ special Holiday & Peak Demand policies apply during the following holidays and high-volume periods, when demand, staffing needs, and safety considerations are elevated.

Major Holidays (Often Limited or Essential Care Only)

  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Observed Holidays with Limited Availability

  • New Year’s Eve
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Presidents’ Day
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Sunday
  • Juneteenth
  • Veterans Day
  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve

High-Risk / High-Stress Pet Dates

Due to fireworks, gatherings, travel, or noise, additional safety rules may apply:

  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • New Year’s Eve
  • Thanksgiving Eve
  • Christmas Eve

On these dates, services may be modified (such as drop-ins only or walk restrictions).

Seasonal Peak Demand Periods

Special policies may also apply during:

  • Spring Break (March–April)
  • Summer Travel Season (June–August)
  • Thanksgiving Travel Week
  • Winter Holidays (mid-December through early January)
  • Long holiday weekends

What This Means for Clients

During the above periods, clients may experience:

  • Limited availability
  • Holiday or peak-demand rates
  • Minimum visit requirements
  • Modified services for safety
  • Earlier booking deadlines
  • Stricter cancellation policies

Holiday and peak services are not guaranteed and must be approved in advance.

What's the most important booking tip for busy times?

Book early — and don’t assume availability.

Holiday and peak-demand periods fill quickly, and services are scheduled on a first-approved basis, not first-requested. Submitting a request does not guarantee availability.

To help us care for your pets safely and reliably, clients should:

  • Request services as early as possible
  • Confirm bookings promptly once approved
  • Be flexible with visit times when needed
  • Review holiday policies and rates in advance
  • Have up-to-date care instructions and emergency contacts on file

During busy times, last-minute requests, changes, or cancellations are harder to accommodate and may be subject to stricter policies.

Why do these special policies and rates apply?

Holiday and peak-demand policies exist to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality care during the busiest and most demanding times of the year.

1. Demand Is Significantly Higher

More families travel at the same time, which means:

  • Limited availability
  • Higher scheduling complexity
  • Longer service days for caregivers

Holiday policies help us manage demand fairly while maintaining service quality.

2. Staffing Requires Extra Planning & Compensation

Holidays require:

  • Additional staffing coverage
  • Schedule adjustments
  • Fair compensation for caregivers working during traditionally off-time

Holiday rates ensure we can properly staff services without compromising care.

3. Pet Safety Risks Increase

Certain holidays involve:

  • Fireworks and loud gatherings
  • Increased escape risk
  • Changes to normal routines
  • Heightened anxiety for pets

Extra policies allow us to limit or modify services (such as walk restrictions) to protect pets and caregivers.

4. Logistics & Liability Are More Complex

During peak periods:

  • Traffic and travel delays are common
  • Emergency veterinary access may be limited
  • Weather conditions may be unpredictable

Holiday policies help us plan responsibly and reduce unnecessary risk.

5. Sustainability & Service Quality

These policies ensure:

  • Caregivers are not overextended
  • Pets receive attentive, unrushed care
  • Services remain reliable long-term

Simply put, they allow us to continue offering professional, dependable care — even during the busiest times of the year.

In Short

Holiday and peak-day policies exist to balance pet safety, caregiver well-being, and service reliability during high-demand periods.

Plan your pet's care with pawsome companions

At My PAWsome Companions, LLC., we treat your pets as our own. Understanding our holiday and peak day policies helps us ensure seamless, loving care for them year-round. Don't wait until the last minute – secure your pet's spot for holidays and busy seasons to guarantee they receive the best possible attention.