pet sitting
Watching someone's dog
Pet sitting is caring for someone's pet while they're away, typically in the owner's home rather than a boarding facility.
A pet sitter feeds, walks, and keeps company with animals whose owners are traveling: We hired someone for pet sitting while we're on vacation.
The arrangement suits pets that do better in familiar surroundings.
Giving food to
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- playtimeRecreation period for children
- medicatingAdministering therapeutic substances
watering · litter · brushing · exercise · cleaning · hydration · companionship · supervision
Domesticated barking mammals
- catsSmall domesticated felines
- rabbitsBurrowing lagomorphs with long ears
- hamstersSmall burrowing pet rodents
- guinea pigsSmall domesticated rodent pets
fish · birds · reptiles · ferrets · turtles · parrots · geckos · snakes
Advance arrangement secured
- overnightSpanning evening to morning
- drop-inUnscheduled brief visit
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- vacationLeisure time away
holiday · short-term · visits · check-ins · scheduling · daily visits · emergency care · last-minute
Consistent, predictable performance
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- bondingForming close connections
confidence · keys · access · home security · references · reputation · experience · credentials
Located at residence
- in-houseWithin the organization
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- residentialRelating to housing
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
routine · territory · safe space · indoor · backyard · crate · stress-free
feeding
Giving food to
medicating · watering · litter · brushing · exercise · cleaning · hydration · companionship · supervision · routine
dogs
Domesticated barking mammals
- catsSmall domesticated felines
- rabbitsBurrowing lagomorphs with long ears
- hamstersSmall burrowing pet rodents
guinea pigs · fish · birds · reptiles · ferrets · turtles · parrots · geckos · snakes · chinchillas
booking
Advance arrangement secured
vacation · holiday · short-term · visits · check-ins · scheduling · daily visits · emergency care · last-minute · recurring
reliability
Consistent, predictable performance
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
bonding · confidence · keys · access · home security · references · reputation · experience · credentials · communication
home-based
Located at residence
- in-houseWithin the organization
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- residentialRelating to housing
neighborhood · routine · territory · safe space · indoor · backyard · crate · stress-free
professional
Credentialed in one's field
contract · clientele · referrals · reviews · insurance · bonded · certified · self-employed · freelance · agency
- animal hobbiesdog training, bird watching, horse riding, dog breeding, dog walking
- extra incomeside hustle, side job, freelancing, gig work, moonlighting
- Side Hustlesfreelance, small business, self-employment, consulting, dropshipping
- mutual aidteamwork, helping, sharing, lending, cooperation
- servicescleaning services, streaming, delivery services, salon, bellhop
- animal activitiespetting, feeding, training, grooming, riding
pet sittingpet adoption
Acquiring a homeless animal
pet ownership · pet fostering · permanent custody · fostering