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Add your pet care details and dates, then invite as many sitters as you’d like.
Pick a sitter and confirm the sit. Relax knowing your pets are at home instead of in a kennel.
Your sitter will send updates while you’re away. After the sit, write a review for your sitter.
Linda and Tony have sat for Boris, Oscar and the hens 5 times.. need I say more! They are kind, helpful, considerate, conscientious, tidy, respectful and just an all round amazing couple who we are thrilled to now call friends as well as Housesitters. Having just waved them off we will be busy sorting dates for their return next year. Don’t hesitate to snap them up should they apply to Housesit for your home and pets, they will be cared for as if they were Linda and Tony’s own. Happy travels guys…
I had a lovely long relaxing weekend with Jasmin in the Wye Valley. She’s definitely the least demanding dog I’ve ever met - just very calm and contented, snoozing a lot of the time. She happily walks on the lead… until she decides it’s time to go home! After we had a morning walk I then had time on different days to check out Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, and to do a circular walk from Goodrich Castle - it’s a beautiful area to explore. Gaynor and Jack were hospitable, welcoming and easy to communicate with. The guest room is well set up with everything you need, and the rest of the house and garden are lovely. I particularly enjoyed being in the kitchen / dining room which is full of plants and has big windows looking out into the garden.
The housesit with Kristel was totally pleasant. Kristel is a really great and warm-hearted person who makes you feel immediately welcome. The communication was flawless and she tried to answer questions directly. The little zoo took my heart by storm. The two dogs Athena and Artemis definitely have a mind of their own, but they are just so cute. They are really uncomplicated. The cats Apollo and Bella complete the quartet and if you let them, they both lie in bed all night and purr you to sleep. They all love a cuddle, so it can happen that both dogs and one cat try to find a place on your lap. The dynamic between them is exciting to watch and makes the sit a relaxing stay.
Shauna and Shanna were amazing hosts and great communicators! Their kitties are super loving and sweet!
What a lovely sunny week in London! Fred + Oscar were the best cat pals, we got on great. Thank you Elisa and Barry for trusting me with your beautiful home!
It was a pleasure to stay in Anastasia’s home to care for Enzo (dog)& Dax(cat) while she was away. The apartment had great views & the area was convenient and walkable. Anastasia sent me thorough instructions via a PDF. We kept in constant contact. Whenever I had a question or concern she promptly responded. I enjoyed Enzo’s companionship so much I would have loved to take him with me. I received kisses from Dax. I would sit for these loving pets anytime.
We had a great time staying at Carrie's home. All the pets were great and we had lots of fun with Maeve the new puppy. Carrie gave lots of information and made us feel very comfortable throughout the stay.
What do most pet sitters charge per day in River Forest, Illinois?
From $40/week to $90/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 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 River Forest, Illinois ?
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.
