pet sitting
noun
the act of caring for a pet in its own home while the owner is away.
pet sitter
-
a word derived from
pet sitting.
Example Sentences
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Through Calm Canine Academy, she starts with suspending absences — so if you have to go to work or school and don’t have someone who can stay with your dog, hire a pet sitter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2022
Among others, the AP cited an Uber driver, a pet sitter, a college professor and a distribution center worker.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
No, but my anxiety would’ve appreciated any evidence she was doing fine because my pet sitter only sporadically sends pics.
From The Verge ● Jun. 12, 2022
Five years earlier, she started a business as a dog walker and pet sitter, after having been a veterinary technician.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2021
An entry-control system called Latch will enable residents to use their phones to give building access to a pet sitter or a housecleaner.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 21, 2020
