Are you someone who enjoys working with pets? Have you thought about opening a pet sitting business? Do you hesitate because you don’t know how or where to start?
This post will introduce you to five pet sitting sites to help you promote and market your services.
What Are These Five Pet Sitting Sites?
Actually, there are more sites than just the five mentioned below; however, this post will only summarize five of them.
You should always do your own research before setting up on any site you consider and ensure you understand the general requirements, payment, etc.
1 – Rover
This one might sound familiar, especially if you have been following this blog for any length of time. Here is the review.
Rover is a site which allows pet sitters to create profiles and collect feedback. In turn, Rover will provide the tools and marketing materials for pet sitters to thrive in their businesses.
The company additionally offers pet insurance at no charge. The reason there is no charge is because this insurance is underwritten by a third party. A 24/7 emergency service is also offered for pets by Rover.
If you are ready to sign up to be a pet sitter for Rover, just go here.
2 – Wag!
Wag! is another well-known name if you want to work with pets. Sitters and walkers can create a profile, set their availability, and accept jobs for dog walking, pet sitting, or even overnight boarding.
Wag! runs background checks on all caregivers before approving them. Caregivers are also covered by insurance through Wag! when completing jobs booked through the platform.
Wag! also provides a 24/7 support team, plus GPS tracking and updates that pet owners can view in real time. Payments are made directly through the app after the service is completed.
If you love the idea of spending your days with dogs (and sometimes cats), Wag! could be a fun side hustle.
3 – PetSitters.Org
NAPPS or the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters operates this site.
NAPPS offers a certification program which teaches business management, animal care, and recognizing pet health issues. NAPPA maintains a Members Directory with contact information on every NAPPS member.
Members are encouraged to network as well as participate in the forum and chats. NAPPS also has a presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube.
This is a “members only” website where you’re able to place their certifications on a website and then and network for potential referrals.
4 – Fetch.com
Fetch is another place for cat or dog lovers to sit and connect with those needing the service. However, Fetch basically takes on the role of a matchmaker matching the pet owner with the most qualified pet sitter in the owner’s area.
Fetch does allow for the pet owner and sitter to meet prior to the pet sitting just to make certain that the pet will feel comfortable with the sitter. Pet sitters do go through a background check, and when pet sitters apply they are added to a database.
The pet will be insured based on the amount that the owner agrees upon. During the pet sitting process, the owner will receive frequent texts, emails, and photos via cell phone on how the pet is doing.
5 – Care.com
Care.com is a large platform that connects people with all kinds of caregiving services, including pet sitting, senior care, child care, and housekeeping. It’s a good option if you want to offer a mix of services or if you want to specialize in pet sitting while keeping other options open.
When you create a profile on Care.com, pet owners can find you by searching in their area. Care.com now encourages background checks for caregivers and even offers different levels of screening, including basic checks and enhanced ones you can choose to complete.
These extra safety measures help give families peace of mind when selecting someone to care for their pets or homes.
Care.com guarantees that caregivers will respond to service requests within three days, helping to keep communication smooth and timely.
As with all pet sitting platforms, it’s important to keep your profile up to date with accurate pricing, services, and contact information to attract more clients.
In Conclusion
One of the biggest mistakes that individuals make when signing up at sites like these is failing to keep their profiles updated. Regularly check your profile to ensure your information is up to date, and be sure to stay on top of responding to any new messages you receive so you don’t miss out on any potential work.
This includes contact information, pricing, services, and any new photos you might have. In addition, be sure to check often for customer feedback just in case any events arise requiring help from the site moderators.
Other than that, you may find that by adding these sites along with possibly creating your own website can greatly increase the visibility of your business.
Good luck to all who sign up to one or several of these sites!
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Leisa Good has worked in the corporate world as well as side hustled and operated a virtual assistant business full-time since 2006.. She wrote the eBook on that one! She is also a PFYP certified career coach and the owner of the blog, Powerfully Purposed For Success. She empowers folks 50-ish to find fun, flexible, and financially rewarding work both now and into retirement. However, this time it will be work/life on their terms.