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How do I know if Drop-in Visits or Overnight House Sittings is right for me?

• My pets get stressed easily in new environments
• My pets are low maintenance
• I have a senior pet who prefers to stay at home
• I have caged pocket pets such as fishes, tortoises, rabbits and birds
• I'm looking for long term bookings
• While I'm away, I want someone to help in small house tasks like watering the plants and picking newspapers
• While I'm away, I want someone to drop by daily to check on my home

When you have to go away or work long hours, don’t worry about leaving your pet alone at home. Have you ever wondered “Is there a pet sitter near me in that can help?”.

Luckily, with PetBacker, you can easily find local and trusted pet sitters from to do drop in visits. This means a pet sitter will come and visit your pet at a time you both agree on and provide lots of love and personal attention. This can be in the form of playtime in the backyard, a walk to the local park, or just some loving cuddle time. Our pet carers can also help to administer medication, give food, and refresh the water bowl.

Home visits are a great way to break up the day and make it more enriching for your pet. PetBacker pet sitters have extensive experience caring for a range of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and more. If you have multiple pets, home visits are also a great option to ensure that they all get a visit and lots of attention during the day.

These drop in visits are the least stressful option for your pet because your pet will get to stay in the best environment – their own home in . Their surroundings will be familiar to them and our loving and passionate PetBacker sitter will arrive to spoil them each day. Our sitters will ensure they treat your home with respect and are flexible with timings, requests and durations. All this can be discussed before you make a home visit booking.

So whether you need just one day, a whole week or even a month, you’ll be able to find an experienced pet carer to accommodate you and your pet’s needs in . The best part is that your PetBacker pet sitter is someone from your local neighbourhood, so they will be familiar with the area.

Our pet carers also have a range of experiences which include puppies, seniors, reserved pets and dog training. So if your pet has any special requirements, you’ll be sure to find a pet sitter that is a good match for you.

Your pet’s safety and welfare is a big priority for us and that is why all of our PetBacker pet sitters go through a strict vetting process by our trust and safety team. At PetBacker, we understand that you might feel a little uneasy allowing a pet sitter to enter your home. This is why PetBacker pet sitters also have reviews from other pet parents that are publicly available on their profile for you to read.

Each pet sitting home visit booking made through PetBacker is also covered by our premium insurance and 24-hour customer support team for pet parents and pet sitters. You can rest easy knowing that your pets will be well looked after by one of our expert pet carers in when you are not home.