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Reviews

  • “Sarah has been wonderful with our dog! She takes the time to make sure our dog enjoys every walk and gets plenty of attention. She’s reliable, friendly, and genuinely loves animals. We really appreciate her help!”

    Klynn · Oct 2026
    Review for Sarah May

  • “Having Sarah is such a massive help while we’re away for holiday. She sends updates and a lot of photos which is very nice.”

    Mon · Oct 2026
    Review for Sarah May

  • “My daughter Sarah May is very loving and caring towards our pets, Rain, Max, and our cat Snow. She takes the dogs for daily walks, gives them baths, feeds them, and makes sure they are always clean, happy, and well cared for. She is patient, responsible, and truly loves animals. I would highly recom...”

    Shirley · Oct 2026
    Review for Sarah May

  • “We love having Sarah take care of our dog! She’s friendly, patient, and attentive. Our dog always enjoys spending time with her. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter.”

    Lawrence · Oct 2026
    Review for Sarah May

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pet sitter cost?

Typical prices on Sittsy: Day Care: $36 per day, $180 per week for 5 days, $792 per month for 22 days, Dog Walking: $20 for 30 minutes or $30 per hour, $150 per week for 5 hours, $660 per month for 22 hours, Home visits: $24 for 30 minutes or $36 per hour, $180 per week for 5 hours, $792 per month for 22 hours, Pet Boarding: $40 per night, $280 per week for 7 nights, $1,200 per month for 30 nights and Day and night care: $40 per night, $280 per week for 7 nights, $1,200 per month for 30 nights. Each sitter sets their own price.

How many pet sitters are on Sittsy?

323 sitters offer pet care on Sittsy: Day Care: 92, Dog Walking: 262, Home visits: 246, Pet Boarding: 73 and Day and night care: 266.

When am I charged?

If you pay by card, the amount is held when you book and charged about 3 days later. PayPal and some local payment methods are charged right away. The checkout screen shows which applies before you pay.

What if I need to cancel?

Every booking has a free cancellation deadline, shown at checkout and in the booking details. If you cancel in the app before it, you can get your payment back or have it added to your Sittsy balance. After the deadline, the payment is not refunded.

What if the sitter cancels?

Sitters can cancel a confirmed booking only in an emergency. If a booking is cancelled because of the sitter, you get a full refund for the care that was not provided, including the Sittsy service fee.

What if something goes wrong during a booking?

Report it in the app or at support@sittsy.com before the sitter is paid, which is normally 24 hours after the booking ends. If the sitter did not provide the care as agreed, Sittsy can refund you in full or in part.

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