AB
PETSITTING
SERVICES
Caring for your pets like you do
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Services
Hourly Petsitting R240 for the first hour, then R130 per additional hour.
We offer flexible in-home petsitting with a dedicated sitter who stays with your furbabies for several hours. This option is ideal for pet parents who prefer their pets are never left alone and receive constant care, comfort, and attention in their own home. 🐾
Daily or twice daily visit (@R240.00 per visit)
One of our caring sitters will visit your home once a day to feed your pet, refresh their water, and spend quality time playing and bonding with them. We’ll also bring in the post and tidy up any little messes your furbaby may have made — because it’s the small details that make a big difference. 🐾
Full day (R540.00)
One of our trusted sitters will stay with your pets for the full day, usually from 08:00 to 17:00, keeping them company, caring for them, and making sure they feel safe and loved while you’re away. 🐾
Stay in Petsitting (R370.00)
Your petsitter will stay in your home overnight, providing your pets with constant companionship, comfort, and security while you’re away. During the day, they may step out briefly for work or errands, but rest assured your furbabies will always be loved, cared for, and never left alone. 🐾
Intensive Stay in Petsitting (R490.00)
For pets who need extra attention or simply prefer not to be alone, we offer full-time stay-in care. Your sitter will remain in your home around the clock, providing comfort, companionship, and peace of mind, and won’t leave until you return. Every moment, your furbaby will feel safe, calm, and lovingly cared for. 🐾
House sitting (R350.00)
Even if you don’t have pets, we’re happy to offer house-sitting services for your peace of mind. Whether it’s keeping your home secure, collecting post, or making sure everything stays in order while you’re away, we’re here to help. 🏡
AB Petsitting Services Team
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Joining our team
Requirements
- Love for animals and comfort with handling various pet breeds and temperaments.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with pet care (personal or professional), including feeding, walking, cleaning, and administering medications.
- Basic knowledge of animal behaviour and safety protocols.
- Responsible and reliable — trustworthiness is critical when entering clients' homes and caring for pets.
- Time management — ability to stick to feeding, walking, and medication schedules.
- Communication skills — able to update pet owners clearly and promptly (text, photos, calls).
- Problem-solving — know how to handle minor pet emergencies or behavioural issues.
- Ability to walk dogs of various sizes and strengths.
- Able to lift or carry pets (if needed), litter, food bags, crates, etc.
- Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to do overnight stays or house-sitting, if requested.
- Pet First Aid and CPR certification
- Animal care or veterinary assistant training
- Reliable transportation to travel between clients’ homes.
- Valid driver’s license.
Bonuses
- Bonding with animals: You get paid to spend time with pets—often considered emotionally fulfilling.
- Exercise & fresh air: Dog walking keeps you active and outdoors.
- Stress relief: Interacting with animals has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Variety in daily routine: Different pets, homes, and neighbourhoods keep the work interesting.
Benefits
- Choose the jobs that fit your lifestyle.
- Ideal for students, freelancers, retirees, or anyone wanting to set their own hours.
- Spend Time with Animals
- If you love animals, this job gives you daily interaction without the long-term commitment of owning multiple pets.
- Provides emotional satisfaction and can even reduce stress.
- You’re not stuck at a desk—your “office” is usually a client’s home, a backyard, or a walk in the park.
- New locations and routines keep things interesting.
- No micromanagement—you often work alone and are trusted to care for pets responsibly.
- Perfect for people who prefer independent, responsibility-driven work.
- Active Lifestyle
- Dog walking helps keep you physically active—a bonus for your health.
- Encourages outdoor time and regular movement.
- Learn about animal behaviour, first aid, administering medications, etc.
- Gain experience that can lead to careers in veterinary work, grooming, or training.
Responsibilities
- Feeding pets according to the owner’s instructions and schedule.
- Providing fresh water regularly.
- Walking dogs and giving them regular exercise.
- Cleaning litter boxes, cages, or any pet-related messes.
- Administering medications or supplements if needed.
- Monitoring pets for signs of illness, stress, or unusual behaviour.
- Performing pet first aid in emergencies (if trained).
- Spending time playing, petting, or just keeping pets company.
- Reducing separation anxiety and maintaining a calm, reassuring presence.
- Cleaning up pet accidents and keeping the pet’s space clean and tidy.
- Washing pet dishes, brushing coats (if requested), and general grooming upkeep.
- Bringing in mail, watering plants, taking out trash, etc.
- Making the home look lived-in for security purposes.
- Providing daily updates (texts, photos, videos) to keep pet owners informed.
- Reporting any unusual behaviour or concerns right away.
- Following all pet care routines and household instructions carefully.
- Respecting confidentiality and privacy in the client’s home.
