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    Arrange a meeting or call

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    Book only if everything feels right

Reviews

  • “Rachel was really good looking after my 3 cats while I was away for a week. I have 2 indoor and 1 outdoor cat, which has been a challenge with the instructions for previous cat-sitters but she honestly smashed it. She managed to keep them fed with their different feeds and kept me updated the whole ...”

    Louis · Oct 2026
    Review for Rachel

  • “Rachel was a very caring sitter- she had great communication and asked lots of questions before the booking, so it’s clear she knows her stuff. Unfortunately we’re moving to Bexley in the upcoming months, so won’t be able to use her as our standard sitter which is a shame- we highly recommend her to...”

    Rebecca · Oct 2026
    Review for Rachel

  • “Rachel is a very attentive, reliable and caring sitter.”

    Jamie · Oct 2026
    Review for Rachel

  • “Rachel looked after our two cats while we were on holiday and stayed at our house for the week. Our 17-year-old senior cat needs thyroid medication and a special diet, while our long-haired adult cat needs daily grooming. Rachel managed his medication and encouraged him to eat (which can be challeng...”

    Tanya.E · Sept 2026
    Review for Rachel

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pet sitter cost?

Typical prices on Sittsy: Day Care: £30 per day, £150 per week for 5 days, £660 per month for 22 days, Dog Walking: £15 per walk, Home visits: £15 per visit, Pet Boarding: £35 per night, £245 per week for 7 nights, £1,050 per month for 30 nights and Day and night care: £35 per night, £245 per week for 7 nights, £1,050 per month for 30 nights. Each sitter sets their own price.

How many pet sitters are on Sittsy?

386 sitters offer pet care on Sittsy: Day Care: 146, Dog Walking: 327, Home visits: 332, Pet Boarding: 117 and Day and night care: 279.

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.

Still have a question?

Write to us at support@sittsy.com.

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