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Martha Robinson
Sydney, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sydney for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

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Childcare

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Melanie McAleese
Sydney, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Babysitter, Parent helper

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sydney for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Melanie For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Sophie Jollow

Sophie Jollow
Pyrmont, NSW

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Member since: Mar 2025

Experienced pet sitter in Sydney CBD

Hi there! My name is Sophie, and I’m a dedicated animal lover with hands-on experience in pet care. With a background in veterinary clinics, the RSPCA, and pet sitting, I have the skills and knowledge to ensure your pets receive the best care possible. Whether it’s feeding, walking, cuddling, or administering basic care, I’m here to make sure your pets feel safe, loved, and happy while you're away. I have completed my Certificate II in Animal Care and am currently studying Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, so you can rest assured your pets are in expert hands.

Let’s chat about how I can help care for your pets! ???

Pet sitting $30 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Nanny $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Pyrmont for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I'm vet student
    • Pet first aid training
    • Have a pet carrier
  • 1 month experience working with children
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have a strong background in animal care, backed by both formal education and hands-on experience in veterinary clinics and pet care services. My qualifications include:

Certificate II in Animal Care – Completed, providing foundational knowledge in animal handling, health, and welfare.

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing – Currently studying, gaining advanced skills in pet health, medical care, and animal behavior.

Veterinary Clinic Experience – Worked at Pyrmont Vet and Jersey Road Vet, assisting with animal handling, observing procedures, and learning clinical care.

RSPCA Volunteer Experience – Helped with feeding, enrichment, and general care for a variety of animals.

Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Experience – Hands-on care for pets, including feeding, walking, and ensuring their comfort.

Previous Pet Ownership – Experience caring for my own cat and fish, giving me personal insight into pet care needs.

I am passionate about animal welfare and committed to providing the best care possible for pets! ?

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Video
  • Writing

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Finley Rodgers

Finley Rodgers
Maroubra, NSW

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Member since: Mar 2025

Passionate and Adaptable Student Ready to Contribute

Hi! my name's Finley Rodgers and I am a 15 year old high school student at Brigidine College, Randwick. I have 3 dogs and have had pets for most of my life, I am interning at a vet clinic, so I also have experience administering medication and handling animals. I am mostly comfortable with cats and dogs, but am willing to care for other animals. I have had 3 years of experience with children, mostly with my cousins who are 6 and 3-4 y/o (3 and 1 y/o) but I have also had experience with older children between the ages of 6-10 y/o, i am comfortable taking them on small outings and walking them home (if absolutely necessary) from school and helping them with some homework. I can spend the night over if i absolutely needed to, but if not I will leave at 530pm (730pm at latest) I can also cook small or full meals and do simple errands if needed.(laundry, grocery shopping, cleaning etc) If wanted I can bring small toys/games for them to play with, aswell as bathing them.(if wanted or needed)

Hope to be seeing you soon!

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $18 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter $25/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Maroubra for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 3 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a dedicated and responsible Year 9 student at Brigidine College, Randwick, with a strong passion for childcare, pet care, and creative activities. With one year of experience working with children and ten years of experience caring for pets, I have developed essential skills in responsibility, patience, and adaptability.

I am a non-smoker and a permanent resident, fluent in English, and have a wide range of interests, including singing, dance, reading, arts and crafts, gardening, cooking, and foreign languages. My hands-on experience in babysitting, selling products, and labeling items has equipped me with strong communication and organizational skills.

I am eager to continue developing my skills and gaining valuable experience in customer service, childcare, and retail. My ability to quickly adapt to new environments, work efficiently, and engage with people makes me a great candidate for various roles.

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Alyrah Jean Harriott

Alyrah Jean Harriott
Kingsford, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Determined dog sitter and a helping hand in Kingsford,2032

Hi I’m Alyrah I’m 18 years old and I’m wanting to become a dog sitter because I think it’s easy and it’s a way to do something in my spare time because I have a lot of it so I need to do something to fill that up, I’ve been a dog lover since the day I was born, I provide dogs with showing them love, affection and kindness and also making sure they are happy with me and I also help with anything I possibly can.

Dog sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Dog playtime
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking $10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)
  • Dog daycare (at my place during the day)

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kingsford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have no training but I had a dog when I was younger and we did everything thing together, I graduated middle secondary school 9-10, I absolutely love dogs, I connect with them more than humans.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Swimming
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Malen Ferrada
Liverpool, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

Babysitter $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Liverpool for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • Childcare credentials:
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 23 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

Contact Malen For Free

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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Ashleigh Swanson

Ashleigh Swanson
Balmain, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Welcome message:

Hi! My name is Ashleigh and I am a year 12 student in Sydney. I am looking for some casual work as a pet sitter and dog walker to assist me in saving up for my gap year, once I graduate, where I want to backpack Europe.

My family own a 4, almost 5 year old American Cocker Spaniel. He frequently has ear infections. I am responsible for cleaning his ears and administering his ear-related medications. I also share the responsibility of giving him his medications (3 tablets) every day. So I am experianced with giving dogs their medications that are very reluctant to take it. I also completed a week of work experience at a veterinary hospital in 2023, so I am familiar with working in animal environments.

I do currently have a casual job that I work at most Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays so for jobs on those days I would need at least 2 weeks notice. But Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays I don't need that much notice!

Pet sitting $22 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $19 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Balmain for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My family own a 4, almost 5 year old American Cocker Spaniel. He frequently has ear infections. I am responsible for cleaning his ears and administering his ear-related medications. I also share the responsibility of giving him his medications (3 tablets) every day. So I am experianced with giving dogs their medications that are very reluctant to take it. I also completed a week of work experience at a veterinary hospital in 2023, so I am familiar with working in animal environments.

My skills and interests:

  • Cooking

Contact Ashleigh For Free

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Childcare

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Victoria Batty
Parramatta, NSW

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Member since: Apr 2025

17 Year Old Babysitter With Extensive Experience

Hi! My name is Victoria, and I’m a responsible and caring 17-year-old babysitter with experience looking after children of all ages, from newborns to older teenagers. I have a natural ability to connect with kids and create a fun, safe, and engaging environment.

I also have experience working with children with special needs, particularly autism, through my family connections. This has given me valuable skills in patience, communication, and adaptability to ensure every child feels comfortable and supported.

I am available for babysitting in and around the Parramatta area and can help with activities, homework, meal prep, bedtime routines, and more. If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy babysitter, I’d love to help!

Feel free to reach out to discuss availability. I look forward to meeting your family!

Pet sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $40 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Parent helper $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Parramatta for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Pet owner references
  • 4 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Arabic

My credentials include;

?Current Private High School Year 11 Student, ?Casual Job in Hospitality Industry, ?Prior experience with working with children through family and family connections, ?Prior experience with special needs children (autism), ?Prior experience with pet sitting/pet walking ?Fluent in English, ?Basic Arabic

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

Contact Victoria For Free

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Laylah Ní Bhradaigh
Moorebank, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Moorebank for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

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Nikkita Windebank-Bozac
Sydney, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sydney for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Nikkita For Free

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Pet Sitting Pay Rates Auburn, NSW, Australia (Updated 29 Sep 2025)

Auburn pet sitters are paid an average of $26.98 per hour as of October 2025, which is 1.9% higher than the New South Wales average of $26.48, and 5.6% higher than the Australian average of $25.55. A fair pay rate depends on pet sitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for pet sitting services in Auburn.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Auburn $26.98
New South Wales $26.48
Australia $25.55

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊



Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Pet Sitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a pet sitter to ensure your furry family members are safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away.

1. Check Experience

Ask how long they’ve been pet sitting and what types of pets they’ve cared for. Experience with your specific type or breed is a big plus.

2. Verify Credentials

Look for pet CPR/first aid certification, pet care training, or memberships in professional pet-sitting associations.

3. Ask for References

Speak with past clients to confirm reliability, trustworthiness, and quality of care.

4. Meet in Person

Schedule a meet-and-greet to see how your pet reacts to the sitter and ensure a comfortable connection.

5. Discuss Duties Clearly

Define whether they’ll walk, feed, administer medication, groom, or provide other services. Be specific about expectations.

6. Check Availability

Ensure the sitter can meet your schedule, including holidays, weekends, or overnight needs.

7. Understand Rates & Payment

Clarify fees, overtime charges, and any additional costs (like travel, supplies, or emergency care).

8. Review Emergency Plans

Ask how they handle medical issues, accidents, or other emergencies, including access to your vet.

9. Communication Style

Confirm how often and in what form they’ll provide updates—texts, photos, or reports.

10. Start with a Trial

Consider a short test visit or day before leaving for an extended period to see how your pet responds and assess the sitter’s reliability.


Pet Sitter Interview Questions

Here’s a comprehensive list of interview questions to ask a pet sitter candidate to ensure your pets are safe, happy, and well cared for.

Experience & Background

  • How long have you been a pet sitter?
  • What types of pets have you cared for (dogs, cats, exotics, etc.)?
  • Have you ever cared for pets with special needs, medical conditions, or behavioral issues?
  • How many pets do you usually care for at one time?

Daily Care & Duties

  • What tasks are you comfortable performing (feeding, walking, administering medication, grooming)?
  • How do you structure a typical day for pets in your care?
  • Are you comfortable giving multiple pets individual attention if needed?
  • How do you handle exercise and playtime for high-energy pets?

Health & Safety

  • Are you certified in pet CPR or first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency or injury?
  • How do you prevent accidents during walks, playtime, or interactions with other pets?
  • Are you comfortable administering medications or special treatments?

Communication

  • How do you usually update owners while pet sitting (texts, photos, videos)?
  • How do you handle special requests or instructions from owners?
  • Are you available for immediate contact in case of emergencies?

Rates & Policies

  • What is your standard rate, and do you charge extra for holidays or overnight stays?
  • Do you have a cancellation or refund policy?
  • Are there additional fees for administering medication, multiple pets, or travel?
  • Do you offer trial visits before committing to long-term or recurring care?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about pet sitting?
  • How do you handle pets that are shy, anxious, or aggressive?
  • Why do you think you would be a good fit for my pet(s) and our household?