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Baneen

Baneen
Portland, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2026

Someone you can count on!

Hi! I’m someone who loves being myself, meeting new people, and making every day a little more fun. I enjoy getting to know people, trying new things, and helping out wherever I’m needed. I’m easy to talk to, responsible, and always bring a positive attitude. I’d love the chance to get to know your family, make your kids feel comfortable, and make sure they have a fun and enjoyable time while you’re away!!! If my rate is an issue I'm happy to discuss it and work sum out!!

Pet sitting $15 / 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
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $12 / hour

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

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $17/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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 9 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Care for sick children

I'm available for events

  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within Portland for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

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
  • 10 years experience working with children
    • Asthma training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have experience helping with children and enjoy being around and getting to know new people. I am responsible, caring, and willing to help with everyday tasks. I am also interested in design, computers, and writing, and I am always open to learning new things!! 🌟🌟

My skills and interests:

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

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Porsha Lakin-King

Porsha Lakin-King
Portland, OR

Activity summary

Last seen: 3 days ago Member since: Sep 2026

Pet sitting $18 / 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
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $20 / hour

  • 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)
  • Pet grooming

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Portland 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

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
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

Contact Porsha For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Amy
McMinnville, OR

Activity summary

Last seen: 10 hours ago Member since: Sep 2026

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $20 / hour

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

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Babysitter $15/hour

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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of McMinnville 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

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

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Animals

Contact Amy For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Jaquelin Vieyra Herrera

Jaquelin Vieyra Herrera
Salem, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2026

Welcome message:

Hello everyone,

I am a graduate student pursuing a master's in teaching and am currently on summer vacation from now to September 25th. I have a love for wokring for children of all ages and am looking for temporary babysitting jobs!

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $16/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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • After school care
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Salem 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

Hello, my name is Jaquelin. I recently graduated from undergraduate school with a bachelor's in English. Currently I am a graduate student pursuing a master's in teaching. I am off for summer vacation from now to September 25th and am looking for babysitting jobs.

In the past I have worked at a Head Start for 4 consecutive summers, serving children from 6 months old to 5 years old. Here I provided potty training services and created fun and engaging activities, while maintaing a safe environment for all children.

During my senior year of undergraduate school, I worked at a college access program serving students from 7th to 12th grade. I directly worked with families to make higher education a possibility for their students.

I enjoy working with children of all ages who have varying personalities and am eager to hear from you.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Animals
  • Writing

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Childcare

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Euri Oh

Euri Oh
Portland, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

How can I make your life easier?

I would love to prepare meals, help you clean, and care for your loved ones!

Pet sitting $22 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding

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 grooming

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $25/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
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing school lunches
  • Help with homework

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Computers / coding
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

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

  • 15 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 3 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 30 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Korean

I am a stay at home mom of one affectionate 1 year old and one lively Pomeranian. Previously an art director at Nike, I strive to incorporate smart design into my life. With everything from meal planning and cooking to organizing and cleaning for a stress free life. I believe in natural methods and a mother's intuition while also being resourceful and responsible. I value education starting in the home, manners, and good habits.

While I don't have an extensive background in babysitting, I am willing to pour my love and care into your children and pets while maintaining a professional and respectful relationship. I am very comfortable with children as I have helped raise and lived with my nephews from birth to toddlerhood. I have also had both cats and dogs all my life. I cook and clean daily, and know how important both are for a healthy life where children can truly thrive!

I would love to chat with you on how I can provide care for your family's needs.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Fitness
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers

Contact Euri For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Kali Shearer

Kali Shearer
Portland, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2026

Welcome message:

Hello! my name is Kali :) I have been in childcare for six years, between working in a daycare to being a sitter/nanny I absolutely adore teaching and caring for children it is one of my strong passions. A little about me: I graduated from Tigard High school in 2023 and while i was attending i was taking their early childhood development course as well as their child practicum course which had me in their daycare. I loved working with the kids so much that i started working after school until i graduated, and took some college courses in early childhood development. I am CPR certified for adults/infants and toddlers. Housework, laundry, extra tasks around the house while watching the baby(s) i am all up for. As of now; I am working in a licensed daycare but looking to branch out/go back to doing my own thing.

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)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Babysitter, Nanny $25/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Avaya carter

Avaya carter
Tigard, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Welcome message:

Hiii I absolutely love kids and I adore being around them! I am sweet, talkative, and very responsible. To add,I don’t have a certificate in babysitting although,I I did work at my aunts daycare where I would help watch/feed and take care of up to 8 kids at a time I also have been babysitting my siblings for years so I feel I have enough experience Also, I’m first aid certificate as well as CPR certificate. Even though I am only 16 does not make me any less capable I promise I can give your child the most loving,safe and fun care out there!

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $20 / hour

  • 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)
  • Pet grooming

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper $20/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)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions 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, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Tigard 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Avaya For Free

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Childcare

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Leilani Canon
Salem, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2026

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Transporting pets
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $25 / 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)

Babysitter $15.50/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 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Salem 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 Leilani For Free

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Childcare

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Other pet services you need:

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Pet Sitting Pay Rates McMinnville, OR, United States (Updated 18 Aug 2026)

McMinnville pet sitters are paid an average of $19.00 per hour as of September 2026, which is 15.2% higher than the Oregon average of $16.50, and 20.6% higher than the United States average of $15.75. A fair pay rate depends on pet sitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for pet sitting services in McMinnville.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
McMinnville $19.00
Oregon $16.50
United States $15.75

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in United States dollars (USD). 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?