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Pet sitters often charge about $100 per day
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Paws At Home reports that professional pet sisters for dogs often charge between $23 to $28 for a mere 15-minute visit. And if you’d like them to stay for an hour, it’s probably going to cost closer to $45. For the entire day, you might have to pay $85 to $90, and if you want them to check-in with your pets four times a day, you could easily spend over $100 each day.
The responsibilities of a pet sitter are going to be similar to those of a babysitter watching a child. It’s important to ensure that the animal is safe and well cared for, has plenty of food and water, has playtime, has someone to clean up after them and has someone around to keep them company. And just like with your children, you’re not going to want just anyone watching your pets.
When it comes to choosing the right pet sitter for your beloved animals, Pet Harmony recommends first considering their experience, specifically with the type of pet that you have. If they’ve watched a hundred cats before but have never had to look after a puppy, they might not be the right fit for your 4-month old beagle.
It’s also wise to have them over for a supervised visit with your pet before you hand over the keys. Watch their behavior, and allow your pet the opportunity to get comfortable with them while you’re around.
It’s important to find a trusted pet sitter that makes you and your furry friend feel comfortable
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As far as why it’s so important for your beloved pets to be looked after by a trusted sitter, the pet sitting platform Scout explains on their site that reliability is key when finding someone to watch our furry family members. You and your pet should both feel comfortable knowing that your sitter will always be there when you need them and provide the love and care that your pet needs.
