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Two ways to find care. One protected booking.

Let sitters come to you with quotes, or search and message them yourself. Either way you meet first, book on the platform and review afterwards.

Option A

Post a request

Describe the job once and let sitters come to you.

  1. Add pet, dates and area
  2. Matching sitters send quotes
  3. Compare and choose
Post a Pet Care Request
Option B

Find a sitter

Search, filter and open profiles yourself.

  1. Filter by service, pet and dates
  2. Read profiles and message
  3. Request a quote
Find a Pet Sitter
Both paths continue withMeet and greetBookingPaymentCareReview

The journey, step by step

Step 1

Describe what you need

Add your pet, dates, area and any special care. Or skip posting and browse sitters yourself.

Boarding for Bruno and Luna
Gachibowli, Hyderabad · 12–16 Oct · ₹2,000–4,000
2 dogsDaily walkMedicationHome visit
Step 2

See why sitters match

Sitters that fit your location, service, dates and pet type are notified. Profiles show the reasons.

Why Priya appears
Matches your datesOffers boardingAccepts dogsWithin your areaIdentity verified
Clear reasons, not a hidden score.
Step 3

Compare itemised quotes

Each quote shows the base price, extras and total before you commit.

Sample quote · Boarding, 4 nights
Base price₹3,200
Additional pet₹300
Pickup₹250
Total₹3,750
Step 4

Chat before you commit

Ask questions inside Petsitting.in. Phone numbers and email addresses stay private.

Hi! Bruno is 3 and loves long walks. Is the garden fenced?
Yes, fully fenced. Happy to meet you both first.
Great, can we do Saturday?
Contact details stay private
Step 5

Meet first

Arrange a meet and greet at either home, a public place or by video. Recommended for first bookings.

Meet and greet
At sitter's homeAt your homePublic placeVideo call
Saturday, 5:00 PMConfirmed
Step 6

Book and pay

Accept a quote and pay online. Your booking, price and cancellation policy are recorded.

Booking status
Payment pendingPaidBooking confirmed
UPI, cards and net banking. Card details are never stored by Petsitting.in.
Step 7

Follow along, then review

Get photos and short updates during care. Afterwards, rate your sitter with a Verified Booking review.

Today's updates
Walk completed8:10 AM
Fed breakfast9:00 AM
Photo: Luna in the garden11:30 AM
Step 1

Set up your profile

Choose services and set your own rates, including extras like puppy or holiday surcharges.

Your services and rates
Boarding₹ per night
Dog walking₹ per walk
Puppy surcharge₹ you set
Step 2

Get verified

Submit ID and a selfie. Our team reviews them, and a badge appears only once approved.

Verification
SubmittedPending reviewApproved
ID documents are stored privately and never shown on your profile.
Step 3

Show when you're free

Mark dates available or booked, separately for each service.

Availability
BoardingFully booked 12–16 Oct
Dog walkingAvailable
Set each service separately.
Step 4

Receive matching jobs

Get notified when a request fits your area, service and dates. Quote only on the ones you want.

New matching job

Pet Boarding Needed

Hyderabad · 12–16 Oct · 2 dogs · ₹2,000–4,000
Step 5

Send a clear quote

Break down your price so owners know exactly what they pay.

Sample quote · Boarding, 4 nights
Base price₹3,200
Additional pet₹300
Pickup₹250
Total₹3,750
Step 6

Care and send updates

Share photos and short notes. Owners see them in their dashboard.

Today's updates
Walk completed8:10 AM
Fed breakfast9:00 AM
Photo: Luna in the garden11:30 AM
Step 7

Complete and get paid

Mark the booking complete. Your payout becomes eligible, and your review builds your profile.

Earnings
Pending₹3,750
Available₹0
Paid₹0
Sample figures. Platform fee shown on every booking.

Illustrations use sample content.

Every booking has a timeline

Owner and sitter see the same record, from confirmation to review.

Booking confirmed
Meet and greet
Pet handed over
Care in progress
Updates
Service completed
Payment released
Review

How payment works

The owner pays when booking. The payment is recorded, the care takes place, and the sitter payout becomes eligible once the booking is completed. If something goes wrong, either side can open a dispute.

Read about trust and safety
Owner paysPayment recordedCare takes placeCompletedPayout eligible
Statuses you may see
Payment pendingPaidBooking confirmedService startedService completedPayout pendingPayout releasedRefundedDisputed

Common questions

No. You can search sitters, message them and request a quote without posting anything.

No. It is recommended before a first booking, but short services such as a single walk may not need one.

Keeping messages, payment and updates in one place gives both sides a record, and lets us help if there is a dispute.

Your booking follows the cancellation policy shown at checkout. See the cancellation policy.

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