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Almita Brown

Almita Brown
Greater Landover, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Keeping the Giggle Meter at Maximum

Pet sitting $17 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $17/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

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 Greater Landover for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Full weekends

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
    • Pet owner references
  • 4 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 23 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hey, my name is Almita and I enjoy working with children. Assisted with setting up a day care center in Surrattsville High School classroom for Child Growth & Development course three times per week. Created lesson plans and monitored playtime. Internship at Waldon Woods Elementary School in Clinton, MD. Worked with 1st and 2nd grade students 4 times per week. Worked with students on various activities and assisted the teacher with planning activities for the students. With children I enjoy painting and coloring, playing video games or board games, and helping with homework. Furry friends are A PLUS. Doggie Washerette (a pet grooming shop) where I helped clean up the shop for 6 months. I vacuumed, swept and mopped the floor, sanitized equipment, washed and brushed several breeds of dogs, and organized paperwork. if you are interested with working with me please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to meeting you soon ☺

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Nature
  • Video

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Lori Patterson

Lori Patterson
Stephens City, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Welcome message:

Hello, my name is Lori and I am looking for babysitting jobs in my area.

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • 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)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Babysitter

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)

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Stephens City 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

My credentials

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

  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have taken a first aid certified class, I have a book for it too. I know how to do cpr on all ages.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Lori For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Riley O'Dell
Keedysville, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Babysitter

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)

My availability

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

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

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Writing

Contact Riley For Free

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Serena Green
Wilmington, NC

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Working with kids I consider it a calling instead of a job

Hi 👋, my name is Serena I am a 21 year old female who's been working with kids for 2+ years who is looking for a party time occasionally babysitting jobs I work with newborns up to 2 year olds if I am someone you are looking for please do dm me.

Dog sitting $30 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog
  • Care for puppies

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 dogs)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter $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:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Car washing

My availability

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

I can travel within Wilmington for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

- - - - -

Arvo

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Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • 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
  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I've worked with kids from 0-2 years old for 2 years. I've graduated high school and I am CPR certified and first aid certified.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Animals
  • Computers
  • Foreign languages

Contact Serena 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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Elizabeth Samuels
Athens, TN

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Pet sitting $12 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking $10 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $12/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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • Part-time daycare

I can do house sitting

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

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within Athens 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

My credentials

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

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

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Cooking
  • Computers

Contact Elizabeth For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Kayden Barrios
Granite City, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2025

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking $15 / 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)

Babysitter $10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Art lessons

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Granite City 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:

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Water safety training
    • Swim coach
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a senior in highschool, I’ve been babysitting for a few years now. I am a certified lifeguard with cpr training first aid training and water safety skills

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Kayden 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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Megan Cooley
Lebanon, TN

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Dog sitting $17 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog
  • 24/7 supervision

Dog walking $5 / 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 dogs)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $15/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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Lebanon 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

My credentials

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

  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I'm vet student
  • 5 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature

Contact Megan For Free

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Childcare

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Alasia Simspon
Louisville, KY

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

Welcome message:

Need someone reliable to not only take care of your pets but take of your home ,I'm the one you should call .

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • 24/7 supervision

Dog walking $20 / hour

  • 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)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Louisville 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
  • Overnight jobs

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
  • 5 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Arts / crafts

Contact Alasia For Free

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Childcare

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Kaylee Denniso
Pleasant Hill, MO

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

Pet sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes

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, Nanny $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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 5 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
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

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, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Pleasant Hill 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:

  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • 6 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing

Contact Kaylee For Free

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Milan Cleveland

Milan Cleveland
Columbia, MO

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Babysitter for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary kids.

Hello! My name is Milan, and I am looking to become a part-time babysitter while I pursue my degree in health sciences for the purpose of becoming a pediatrician. I am also looking for any need of special event sitting or occasional babysitting. I have always enjoyed working with kids and would love to meet with any family who thinks I might be a good fit for them!

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter, Parent helper $15/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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 tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Columbia 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
  • 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
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have worked as a camp counselor CIT volunteer for 2 years and a paid camp counselor for 3-4 years after that. I have also worked as a youth leader at my church for 3 years, as well as currently volunteer at the crossing kids center. I have also done babysitting and house sitting jobs throughout my years in high school. I am currently attending my freshman year at Mizzou and I love to read, play, and engage with kids as well as handle needed task such as laundry and diaper changes. I am also CPR and First Aid trained in adults, elementary kids, and babies.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Cooking

Contact Milan For Free

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Pet Sitting Pay Rates Plainview, NY, United States (Updated 31 Jan 2026)

Plainview pet sitters are paid an average of $15.20 per hour as of February 2026, which is 14.1% lower than the New York average of $17.69, and 2.8% lower than the United States average of $15.64. A fair pay rate depends on pet sitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for pet sitting services in Plainview.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Plainview $15.20
New York $17.69
United States $15.64

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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?