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Reviews

  • “Jai was so easy to work with. Very patient and understanding with my dog. My dog was actually sad to leave her!”

    Janee · Sep 2026
    Review for Jai Fontaiyne

  • “She’s amazing and trustworthy. I’ll always have her sitting my fur babies!!”

    Rene · Sep 2026
    Review for Ariana

  • “Did amazing with akari and Adonis ! She super friendly and truly cares about the animals she taking care of. Followed my instructions to a tee, would highly recommend to anyone”

    Cady · Aug 2026
    Review for Janilye

  • “She watched my cat Simba for a couple of weekends and did great!! No complaints :)”

    Jayvion · Aug 2026
    Review for Janilye

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pet sitter cost?

Typical prices on Sittsy: Day and night care: $40 per night, $280 per week for 7 nights, $1,200 per month for 30 nights, Pet Boarding: $40 per night, $280 per week for 7 nights, $1,200 per month for 30 nights, Dog Walking: $16 for 30 minutes or $24 per hour, $120 per week for 5 hours, $528 per month for 22 hours, Home visits: $16 for 30 minutes or $24 per hour, $120 per week for 5 hours, $528 per month for 22 hours, and Day Care: $28 per day, $140 per week for 5 days, $616 per month for 22 days. Each sitter sets their own price.

How many pet sitters are on Sittsy?

2,268 sitters offer pet care on Sittsy: Day and night care: 1,704, Pet Boarding: 658, Dog Walking: 1,997, Home visits: 2,021, and Day Care: 698.

When am I charged?

If you pay by card, the amount is held when you book and charged about 3 days later. PayPal and some local payment methods are charged right away. The checkout screen shows which applies before you pay.

What if I need to cancel?

Every booking has a free cancellation deadline, shown at checkout and in the booking details. If you cancel in the app before it, you can get your payment back or have it added to your Sittsy balance. After the deadline, the payment is not refunded.

What if the sitter cancels?

Sitters can cancel a confirmed booking only in an emergency. If a booking is cancelled because of the sitter, you get a full refund for the care that was not provided, including the Sittsy service fee.

What if something goes wrong during a booking?

Report it in the app or at support@sittsy.com before the sitter is paid, which is normally 24 hours after the booking ends. If the sitter did not provide the care as agreed, Sittsy can refund you in full or in part.

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