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Rate EstimatorWant to know how much your petsitter should be charging? Use this rate estimator to get a good idea of how the fees are structured and what you can expect to pay.
Pet Care Cheat Sheet
Use this interactive form to make sure your petsitter has all of the important information she could need on the job.
Articles
Benefits of Petsitting - to You AND Your PetIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a... happier pet!
Petsitting Definitions: From Pet Taxis to Doggy Hotels
Need a little help figuring out what these pet terms really mean? The signs aren't always so clear.
Petsitting Myths Dispelled
Think your being away from home will have your pets feeling sad or lonely? Think again.
Pet-Proof Your Home (Pre-Petsitter)
Closing toilet lids, hiding dangling wires - it's all in the name of pet-proofing. Read this room-by-room guide to help make your home as safe as possible while you're away.
Checking Petsitter References
How do you find out what are other people saying about your potential petsitter? References! We'll walk you through the phone call and provide a list of questions to ask references to make sure it goes smoothly.
Interview Questions
When it comes time to interview potential petsitters, do you know where to begin? Look at our list of interview questions to get started.
Red Flags in the Petsitting Hiring Process
If a potential sitter pulls any of these stunts, she'll be skating on thin ice rather than filling her calendar with petsitting jobs.
Preparing for Your Petsitter
Don't leave your pet or sitter looking at each other with those confused "now what?" eyes. Here are some things you should take care of before you leave.
When to Hire a Petsitter
Petsitting isn't just for a week-long summer vacation anymore. It's a year-round indulgence. Learn about non-vacation circumstances when a petsitter can help you out.
How (and What) Petsitters Charge
When it comes to hiring a petsitter, you might find it a mystery as to what they charge. We'll reveal the average rates for petsitters, dog walkers, overnight petsitters and pet taxis so you can be more savvy than stumped.
