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pet sitting

American  

noun

  1. the act of caring for a pet in its own home while the owner is away.


Other Word Forms

  • pet sitter noun

Example Sentences

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Rhian Boxall was assured her brother's pregnant dog, Tilly, was unlikely to go into labour while they were pet sitting.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

Last year, Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, introduced a partnership with Wag!, an app that connects pet owners with local caregivers for services like dog walking and pet sitting.

From New York Times • May 15, 2023

"We reimbursed tire chains, strollers, car seats, pet sitting, but things we didn't reimburse were things like $7,000 shopping sprees at luxury stores or chartering a private jet," Watterson said.

From Reuters • Feb. 17, 2023

“So pet sitting is a great way to get that without the high costs of owning your own dog.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2022

Part of me wants to just tell her I am getting out of the pet sitting business, because I don’t want to damage our friendship by offending her.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2018