How to find a small animal pet sitter near me

A small animal pet sitter is an in-home carer for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, and basically any animal that falls into the pocket pet family. If you’re a pet parent who’s planning to be away from home, there are people out there who specialize in small pet sitting to care for your compact creatures. So, how do you find them?

Well, you need not fall down a rabbit hole when trying to find a small animal pet sitter near you, in fact, it can only take a few clicks of a mouse. Here’s how to small pet sitters in your area to keep your pint-sized pets safe and cared for while you’re away from home.

What does a small animal pet sitter do?

A small pet sitter can be a great alternative to rabbit boarding, guinea pig, and hamster hotels (yes, those exist). If you decide to connect with one of our trusted sitters, they’ll expect to have a list of daily chores to complete and prioritize your pet’s wellbeing. These to-do lists can, of course, include cuddle time.

A TrustedHousesitters sitter will be based in your home and can maintain your fur family’s routine until you’re back home. They can keep your home safe while offering round-the-clock love to your precious pets.

How do I find a small animal pet sitter near me?

Through TrustedHousesitters it’s easy! You don’t even need to pay for a membership to start searching for small pet sitters in your area. All you do is sign up for free and begin browsing. All of our sitters are verified with a profile detailing their experience and whether they specialize in handling and caring for pocket pets.

Alternatively, on your pet parent profile, you can specify your preference to find a sitter who knows their chinchillas from their guinea pigs and is based near you. These potential sitters can then send their applications to you for a review and the possibility of having a more detailed chat.

Small pet sitting prices

If you’re still on the fence about TrustedHousesitters, there are a couple of other options. A quick search of the internet will bring up a good selection of pet sitting services or those providing small pet sitting jobs. Paid sitters will charge a daily rate to visit your home to check on your pets, make sure they’re fed and watered, and also provide cleaning and cuddling services for a few extra bucks. Small pet sitting rates can vary from $5-$10 (£7-10 or €4-10) a day, plus a bit extra for other chores like hutch cleaning.

Small pet sitting facilities or boarding sites provide 24/7 care, shelter, and security for your pets while you’re away. You can settle them into a temporary cage and collect them after your trip. These places are run by small animal experts who will be able to keep a close eye on your fur family. The average cost for small pet boarding is about $10-20 (£10-15 or €10-15) a day, plus additional expenses for enrichment or special dietary requirements.

Are you keen to find a pet person for your pocket pet? Check all the small animal pet sitters available in your area, and find the perfect paw-positive person to care for your compact creatures. Still undecided on whether using a small animal sitter is right for you? Head to our Community Forum to connect with other pocket pet parents to learn more about their experiences with small pet sitters.