Find a trusted fish sitter near me

Pet sitters typically charge anywhere between £10-15 per hour in the UK and $10-20 in the US, but this can vary greatly depending on the type of pet care required. On TrustedHousesitters, our sitters don’t charge by the hour or have any hidden costs, in fact, members enjoy a whole year of unlimited pet care for the price of an annual membership. Rather than doing it for the money, our sitters exchange loving pet care for a place to stay - it’s that simple! 

Perhaps you could invent an impressive fish-feeding device that sprinkles the perfect amount of food into the tank at intervals throughout the day… or you could get a caring, in-home pet sitter to do it for you! While it’s not yet possible to feed your fish with the click of a button when you’re halfway across the world, our loving pet sitters are your answer to vacation fish care. 

Transporting your family of fish around isn’t the most practical way to handle vacation fish care; you’re much better off getting a dedicated pet sitter to take care of your bubbly buddies at home.   

Fish sitters complete a variety of tasks depending on what pet parents want, including feeding the fish, cleaning out their tanks, and keeping an eye out for signs of injury or disease. They may also be happy to take on some non-fish-related tasks like bringing in the mail, taking out the trash, and watering the plants, all of which should be agreed on before beginning the sit.

We're called TrustedHousesitters for a reason! We've been connecting animal lovers with happy home owners (and their pets) for more than ten years now.  All sitters in our network go through a verification process, and this is highlighted on their profile. This includes phone/email verification, as well as external references and thorough ID checks through our partners, Evident ID. That being said, it's still important to follow your gut - that's why we recommend conducting video interviews and getting to know potential sitters before agreeing to anything.

Find out more in our blog post on the topic.

Once you’ve compiled a list of potential fish sitters, it’s time to narrow it down to one. The following can help you make that all-important decision. 

Arrange a phone call

Arranging a phone call can help test the waters and give you and your potential sitters a chance to get to know each other a little better. Ask about their experience with fish care and if they’re comfortable handling any unique needs your aquatic companions may have. It’s essential to ensure they’re the right fit for your fishy family, so it’s fine to go back to the drawing board if need be.

Meet your fish sitter

Many pet parents choose to meet their pet sitters in person before they go away. The benefit of choosing a fish sitter near you is that you can ask them to pop in at some point before your trip, but it’s also possible to ask them to arrive at your home the night before you go away so you can walk through things in person.