What are the drop-in pet sitting rates near me?

Want to know the drop-in pet sitting rates near you? Stick with us as we crunch the numbers on the rates in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. And if you fancy saving a few dollars (or pennies!) on house sitting payments, scroll to hear about a more cost-effective pet care solution that’ll keep your pets and bank balance happy.

What are the drop-in pet sitting rates in the US?

Below find the average cost of a 30-minute cat and dog drop-in in the United States.

• Dog drop-in visits rates: $35.00
• Cat drop-in visits rates: $23.00

Overnight pet sitting is even more expensive at an average of $80 per night - the check will certainly add up if you’re going on an extended vacation.

What are the drop-in pet sitting rates in the UK?

Drop-in rates don’t come cheap in the UK either - take a look at how much a sitter drop-in for your dog or cat could set you back per 30-minute visit.

• Dog drop-in visits rates: £11.85
• Cat drop-in visits rates: £9.88

And if you’re going away on vacation, you’ll need an overnight, in-home sitter so that your furry friends are properly looked after. In the UK, this will set you back an average of £36.74 per night.

What are the drop-in pet sitting rates in Canada?

The story is very much the same over in Canada - below find the cost for a 30-minute drop in from a cat or dog sitter.

• Dog drop-in visits rates: $26.27
• Cat drop-in visits rates: $26.98

And if you need pet care overnight in Canada, you’ll be spending an average of $61.06 per night.

What are the drop-in pet sitting rates in Australia?

And unfortunately, it doesn’t get any cheaper for Australian pet parents - take a note of the cost of 30-minute cat and dog drop-ins before making your next pet care decision.

• Dog drop-in visits rates: $30.62
• Cat drop-in visits rates: $26.31

At over $15 for a 15-minute dog drop-in visit - yup, that’s $1 per minute, and average of $84.21 overnight  - you might want to think twice about your pet care choices. Stick with us to learn about more cost-effective pet care.

Can I pay someone to check in on my dog or cat?

Yes, you can pay someone to check in on your pet while you’re on vacation, but there are more cost-effective pet care options out there that will reduce your house sitting payments than paid pet sitting services (take a look below to hear more!).

If you’re paying a professional pet sitter for cat or dog sitting while you’re away, individuals decide how much to charge for drop in dog visits, and professional services tend to charge per visit to client homes.

These services offer limited pet care, with a basic drop-in to top up food, and sometimes provide a dog walk. If a client’s dog has specialised needs - like administering medication, there could also be additional charges on top of the basic rate.

Prices can also vary depending on the type of pet you’ve got, with charges for additional pets. Plus, if you need overnight pet sitting services, you could be spending hundreds per vacation. 

In short, hiring a pet sitter means your pet care expenses could be soaring through the roof, and you never quite know how much you’ll be charged next time.

How to reduce your house sitting payments

We can see why you’d consider paying a cat or dog sitter - vets agree pets are happier at home, after all. But did you know that you don’t need to pay a sitter, every single time? 

With TrustedHousesitters, you simply pay an annual membership fee, and you can connect with as many verified sitters as you need throughout the year.

Yup, all of our memberships allow pet owners to find verified sitters keen to care for their pets, all year round. 

And the best part? All of our sitters are here for the love of pets and travel - all that’s exchanged is loving, in-home pet care and a place to stay.

Want to hear more? Click below to find out how it all works.

Cost savings of TrustedHousesitters vs. paid sitters

With TrustedHousesitters, pet parents only pay one house sitting payment per year, and that’s their pet care covered. 

Take a look below for the cost of Basic TrustedHousesitters membership (24/7 in-home pet care) in comparison to paying for one pet sitter drop-in per day in the US, UK, Australia and Canada.

Drop-in pet sitting rates in the US vs. TrustedHousesitters

• Drop-in dog sitting rate for one week in the US: $245 per week.
• Drop-in cat sitting rate for one week in the US: $161 per week.
• Cost of a Basic TrustedHousesitters membership in the US: $149 per year - that’s $2.80 per week.

Drop-in pet sitting rates in the UK vs. TrustedHousesitters

• Drop-in dog sitting rate for one week in the UK: £82.95 per week.
• Drop-in cat sitting rate for one week in the UK: £69.16 per week.
• Cost of a Basic TrustedHousesitters membership in the UK: £119 per year - that’s £2.28 per week.

Drop-in pet sitting rates in Canada vs. TrustedHousesitters

• Drop-in dog sitting rate for one week in Canada: $183.89 per week.
• Drop-in cat sitting rate for one week in Canada: $188.86 per week.
• Cost of a Basic TrustedHousesitters membership in Canada: $199 per year - that’s $3.81 per week!

Drop-in pet sitting rates in Australia vs. TrustedHousesitters

• Drop-in dog sitting rate for one week in Australia: $214.34 per week.
• Drop-in cat sitting rate for one week in Australia: $184.17 per week.
• Cost of a Basic TrustedHousesitters membership in Australia: $119 per year - that’s $2.28 per week.

If you’re interested in finding out how much your current pet care choices are costing you in the US, UK, Australia or Canada, head to our pet care calculator below, and find out if a TrustedHousesitters membership could save you money.

Benefits of a trusted pet sitter

So along with drastically reducing your house sitting payments, what other benefits are there to welcoming a trusted pet sitter? 

• Pets get to stay at home. Vets agree pets are happiest at home, surrounded by all the comforts that make them feel safe and calm.
• Verified, loving sitters.  Find verified, background-checked sitters who are here for the love of pets, not money. Nothing is exchanged between owners and sitters but loving pet care and a place to stay.
• Pay once per year.  You always know where you are with your pet care payments - with one annual membership fee, pet parents welcome as many sitters as they need.
• More pets doesn’t equal more costs. Whether you’ve got one pet or seven, you pay the same annual membership fee. Simply list all of your furry, feathered and scaly friends and you’ll find a sitter who’s up for the task.
• Find sitters for your pet’s needs. With thousands of sitters to choose from, you’ll find somebody right for your animals, whether they’re anxious, reactive, or need medication administering. 
• Your home and pets are looked after. By welcoming an in-home pet sitter, you can relax while you’re away knowing your sitter is caring for your pets, home, plants, and mail. That’s dog walking, feeding, plant watering and post collection all done and dusted.

So, want peace of mind that your pets are happy and your home is being looked after, without breaking the bank? Explore our membership plans below, where you can find out about a range of extra goodies, like our 24/7 Vet Advice Line.

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