Pet sitter near me

Leaving your pet in the care of a sitter is the perfect solution when you can’t take it with you on vacation or your business trip. Pet sitting services like Holidog give pet owners all over the world access to reliable and trustworthy pet sitters near them.

What is a pet sitter?

The term "pet sitter" is a derivative of the term “babysitter”. The pet sitter looks temporarily after a pet in the absence of its owner. You might also find similar terms such as "dog sitter" or "cat sitter".

Before you become a pet sitter, you need to make sure you have the right motives. If you’re just looking at an easy way to make money, you may want to look elsewhere. Pet sitting truly requires genuine love for animals. Contrary to what some may think, looking after pets is not an easy job. On top of being careful and patient, you have to ensure the pet’s safety, cater to its needs and provides enough distractions for it to deal with its owner’s absence as well as possible.

Finding a pet sitter near me

Our online tool allows you to find the perfect sitter for your pet in just a few clicks. Enter your postal code and browse the list of exclusive pet sitters in your area. Find all the information you need on their profile and select the perfect person that fits your individual needs.

A pet sitter in your own home

Pet sitting in your home is the easiest way for your pet to support your absence and for you to leave on a relaxing trip. The sitter will visit your pet at home and keep it company, feed it and give it its medicine if necessary. Booking a pet sitter near you who visits your pet at home is especially recommended for cats who have a natural aversion towards moving around a lot.

With a host family

Booking a host family for the duration of your stay is a great alternative if you can’t or don’t want a stranger in your home. Browse the list of our registered pet sitters to find someone near you and make the necessary preparations for your pet such as packing their favourite toys and pet food.

Please have a look at our complete pet sitter guide for more information.

Costs of a pet sitter near you

The average price for a pet sitter near you is about 11 $ per day. Pet sitter costs, however, can vary greatly from region to region, the type of animal and the experience of the pet sitter, amongst others.

Having a sitter look after small pets, such as rabbits, is much cheaper than keeping a cat or a dog: usually about 6 dollars versus 11-20 dollars for dogs or cats. Conversely, for animals with very high maintenance requirements, such as horses, fees can be as high as 200 dollars per day.

Please note that prices in big cities are generally higher than in other parts of the country. Last but not least, the most important thing to remember: always choose a person you trust to look after your pet. If a price seems too low to you, it's probably too good to be true. Don't forget that your pet's health and well-being depend on your choice!