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    Pet Sitter Finder

    Travel without leaving pet alone.

    Rover

    $25-50/visit

    Largest network. Background-checked.

    Best big.

    Wag

    $20-40/walk

    Walk-focused. App-driven.

    Best walks.

    Care.com

    $15-25/hour

    Local sitters + caregivers.

    Best local.

    Trusted Housesitters

    $130/yr

    Free sitter for free stay.

    Best free.

    Nextdoor

    FREE

    Local neighbors who pet sit.

    Best community.

    Senior pick: Rover

    • Largest network nationwide.
    • Background-checked sitters.
    • Reviews + photos.
    • $25-50/visit.
    • Insurance + payment built-in.
    • Easier than Care.com.

    Sitter screening

    • Read 10+ reviews.
    • Look for repeat customers.
    • Meet-and-greet first.
    • Watch how pet reacts.
    • Verify ID + photos match.
    • Trust gut feeling.

    Before you leave

    • Vet contact info.
    • Medication schedule.
    • Emergency contact.
    • Feeding instructions.
    • Vet authorization signed.
    • Pet camera live to phone.
    • Daily photo updates.

    In-home vs boarding

    • In-home — less stress for pet.
    • Daily routines kept.
    • Less risk of illness.
    • Boarding — social if dog.
    • 24-hour supervision.
    • Senior pets prefer in-home.

    Save money

    • Trade with neighbors / friends.
    • Family for big trips.
    • Trusted Housesitters — free.
    • Buy sitter dinner — value.
    • Same sitter every time — discount.
    • Local college students.

    Trust your camera

    Pet camera ($50-150) — Furbo, Petcube. Watch sitter visits. Photo + audio updates. Phone app. Brings peace of mind. See pet thriving while gone. Travel without guilt. Pet stays in routine while you have peace.