pet sitting

American  

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• pet sitter
  noun

Example Sentences

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

She’s disabled and is dependent on gig work — pet sitting — for income.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 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

Through Google Forms, students volunteer to take on chores for medical workers from pet sitting to grocery shopping.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2020