Pet Sitters in Johannesburg

Barbara

Barbara and Andrew were fantastic house sitters. Communication from the beginning was easy and all plans that were made were adhered to. We spent a very happy evening with them before our trip and we knew that we had left both the animals and house in very good hands. They loved taking Wiggins for walks, exploring the local area, and they were intrigued by Totty the Tortoise. They had never looked after a tortoise before but embraced the challenge! The house was left in an immaculate state, the garden was well tended to and a delicious supper was waiting for us on our return. Not only that, but there were flowers around the house and a clean car in the drive. You would be lucky to have Barbara and Andrew as your house sitters and we highly recommend them. We wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future.

Marie & Dirk

Marie-Jean and Dirk were wonderful, tidy sitters who looked after our house and two dogs for two weeks with so much love and care. They sent us regular texts and photos of Roxy and Lilly who were extremely well looked after. We can highly recommend them!

Sean

Sean and Tammi were very nice and were self sufficient. We had a bit of miscommunication which I feel was probably me being unclear and ot specific enough. They had an issue with Molly running off and they remained calm and did everything right. I feel both of us could have communicated better but I feel that it is a learning curve. The most important thing was that our pets were happy and chilled on our return. Thank you Sean and Tammi

Natasha & Martina

Natasha (Bianca's sister) and Martina were AMAZING! This is the first time I have had a dog sitter and I was a little apprehensive. However, Natasha sent almost daily photos and videos of our precious bundle, which we really appreciated. Rigby received LOTS of playing and walks, they have a genuine love of dogs. I know Rigby will miss them. In addition, they were excellent at sorting out house issues. They were very calm and efficient at arranging repairs when our washing machine and electric gate decided to break down! After a review, I would normally say, I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again "... however, I am going to pre-book them for next summer! We were very grateful for their high level of professionalism and kindness. Lovely people. Thank you!

Bentzion

Bentzy looked after our furry family for us from October 17 to November 8th. All were in good shape when we got home, which is what is most important to us when we have a house sitter. He kept us well supplied with pictures and videos. The house was well looked after. Bentzy also tolerated the idiosyncrasies of our Defender with an open mind.

Monica Springfield

Dear Monica, you can pet sit anytime or just visit anytime. Thank you so much John & Wendy.

Nolly

I had several enquiries, but I had a video call with Nolly and immediately realised that here was a Professional woman, who has her own home and who is a responsible woman. Well, I hit the jackpot with Nolly! She was Amazing! She is a beautiful person. I was away for a month in Europe and e everyone who met her in Plett and all my neighbour's took to her and spoke highly of her, on my return. She insisted on getting a Char in to clean while I was away and paid for the Char. My house was immaculate and spotless on my return and Nolly had even left a bread for me and some Biscotti's. She kept in contact with me and when my dogs wouldn't eat, she went and bought some Mince from Woolies and cooked them some Mince. What can I say, She is the Most Professional, .most Amazing woman and Best Pet/House sitter that I have Ever had and I have had many! The next time I go away, she will be the First person that I will contact Before I even consider anyone else! Hopefully she will say Yes and arrive in her beautiful Mercedes, which just fitted into my garage! Thanks Nolly! You have so much Integrity and I loved having you and YaYa look after Fendi and Gucci! Xxx

Adre & Branko

Branko was looking after the animals and the house while we were away. He was excellent at sending kind photos and videos of the animals throughout our time away. Nothing was too much trouble and our staff who were on site for some of the time enjoyed having him around. Branko had to cope with some pretty difficult situations regarding our new alarm system which was playing up and some inclement weather that brought in some big storms and brought down power cables. Unexpected power outages on top of loadshedding in South Africa are an added trial to content with. We were able to go away and not worry about anything really and it was so gratefully appreciated.

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Lizabeth

Lauren is wonderful. This is the second time she came back to watch my very active Siamese cat. Like the first time, I received updates with adorable photos and videos and also came home to a very clean home and a happy cat. I've already booked her for a third visit and she is my go-to sitter when available! Highly recommend her to anyone.

Ann-Marie

Dumbledore is a sweet cat who was easy to take care of, and I had a lovely stay in Balham.  Ann Marie was very friendly and welcoming and gave nice suggestions for the area.  Many  nice places can be found in and around Balham.  I'm delighted it worked out so well.

Soryah

I had a lovely sit for Soraya and Will! Communication was a breeze, their home was clean and comfortable in a really fun neighbourhood, and most of all Greg and Ron were delightful, easy-going, and very friendly companions.

Alistair

My mom and I had a wonderful time with Morty in the appartment of Ali and Bianca! 😊

Morty is super cute and sweet. 🥰 He likes to be cuddled and it’s very funny to see him get all excited about playing with a chopstick. 

Ali and Bianca were very friendly and the communication was smooth! I could always contact them whenever I had a question. 

Finally, the appartment itself is beautiful, clean and located in one of the nicest areas of Vienna. You can also easily reach other areas by public transport. 

In short, I can definitely recommend to come over for a catsit! 😊

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Johannesburg, South Africa?

From to for the cat sitting and from 35050 to 350150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 35040 for the cat sitting and 350 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Do pet sitters come to your house?

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

How often should a pet sitter visit?

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Johannesburg, South Africa ?

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

What are the red flags in a pet sitter?

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Do pet sitters stay all day?

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.