pet-sitting
Watching others' animals
Pet-sitting is the care of someone's pets while they're away, typically in the owner's home rather than a boarding facility.
A pet-sitter may visit daily to feed and walk animals, or stay overnight: We hired a neighbor for pet-sitting while we were on vacation.
The term follows the pattern of babysitting.
Giving food to
- wateringSupplying with moisture
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- exerciseActivity for fitness
playtime · medication · brushing · treats · companionship · cuddles · routine · schedule
Exercising a canine outdoors
- boardingEntering a vehicle
- daycareChild supervision facility
- kennelEnclosure for hounds
- catteryFeline breeding establishment
caregiver · booking · rates · reviews · references · insurance · bonded · licensed
Leisure time away
- travelMovement between locations
- holidayDay of rest
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
short-term · overnight · emergency · last-minute · respite · interim · substitute · fill-in
Domesticated barking mammals
rabbits · guinea-pigs · parrots · goldfish · reptiles · ferrets · birds · fish
Consistent, predictable performance
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
- referencesSources cited for verification
- bondingForming close connections
rapport · communication · updates · check-ins · confidence · credentials · experience · reputation
feeding
Giving food to
exercise · playtime · medication · brushing · treats · companionship · cuddles · routine · schedule · instructions
dog-walking
Exercising a canine outdoors
cattery · caregiver · booking · rates · reviews · references · insurance · bonded · licensed · Rover
vacation
Leisure time away
getaway · short-term · overnight · emergency · last-minute · respite · interim · substitute · fill-in · on-call
dogs
Domesticated barking mammals
hamsters · rabbits · guinea-pigs · parrots · goldfish · reptiles · ferrets · birds · fish · turtles
reliability
Consistent, predictable performance
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
- referencesSources cited for verification
bonding · rapport · communication · updates · check-ins · confidence · credentials · experience · reputation · recommendations
- temporary rolestemp, temp worker, internship, substitute, interim
pet-sittingpet ownership
Having a domestic animal
pet adoption · animal neglect · permanent custody · rehoming · pet fostering