Pet Sitter

A pet sitter provides in-home care, feeding, exercise, and companionship for pets while owners are away, serving as an alternative to kennels. Key responsibilities include administering medication, cleaning litter boxes/cages, ensuring pet safety, and providing regular updates. They must be reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable about animal behavior, and often handle light home maintenance like bringing in mail.

Key Responsibilities

Pet Care: Feeding, providing fresh water, and walking dogs.
Hygiene: Cleaning litter boxes, cages, and aquariums.
Companionship: Playing with and exercising pets to ensure mental/physical stimulation.
Health Monitoring: Administering medication and recognizing signs of stress or illness.
Home Security: Bringing in mail, adjusting blinds, and turning on/off lights.
Communication: Providing regular updates and photos to pet owners.

Requirements & Qualifications

Reliability: Trustworthy, dependable, and capable of working without supervision.
Experience: Previous experience caring for animals is preferred.
Skills: Knowledge of animal behavior and safety practices.
Physical Ability: Must be able to walk dogs and work on feet for long periods.
Certification: Pet CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.

Typical Working Conditions

Visits usually occur at the pet owner's home.
May include daily visits, drop-ins, or overnight stays.
Often requires working weekends and holidays