House Pet Sitting

If you love animals, have 15 - 20 years experience caring for them, are free from any commitments or obligations at home and are available for a minimum of 16 weeks a year, then house and pet sitting could be what you are looking for!

Our pet sitters are single females, single males and couples who are fit, capable animal lovers who have had many years experience of caring for pets of their own and are now taking the opportunity to travel around the country caring for different types of animals, at the same time earning some extra pocket money.

To help you decide if this is for you, we have put together some frequently asked questions:

What experience do I need?

Our house and pet sitting bookings range from the care of one cat through to multiple dogs and even to small-holdings, whereby a variety of farmyard animals can be expected.

Your pet care experience is vital; the more experience you have with a wider variety of animal types and breeds, the greater choice of bookings will be available to you. The clients rely upon us to match their requirements to a pet sitter who is capable and competent enough to care for their pets and home. We ensure that every pet sitter is made aware of what is required of them during a booking.

How long do pet sitting bookings last?

To give our clients greater flexibility, we have no minimum or maximum booking length. New clients to the Animal Angels house and pet sitting service will often book for a long weekend to start with, this introduces them to the service and gives them confidence to book for longer periods. We endeavour to give our clients the same house and pet sitter on each subsequent booking, which provides continuity and builds the sitter client relationship.

How often can I expect bookings?

We will endeavour to offer you bookings all year round, subject to your availability. As a house and pet sitter, you would be under no obligation to take any bookings that are offered to you. If you are able to travel further and are flexible with your time, then ultimately more bookings will become available to you.

Am I insured whilst on a pet sitting booking?

Yes, Animal Angels has comprehensive insurances in place covering all aspects of our house and pet sitting service.

My dog is very well behaved, could I take him with me?

Unfortunately no, alternative arrangements have to be made for your own pets.

Do you require a CRB police check?

Yes, it is now common throughout the house and pet sitting industry for house and pet sitters to obtain a clean CRB check. This gives the client peace of mind and the reassurance that the person caring for their home and pets is trustworthy, professional and will conduct themselves with integrity.

Do I meet the client before the booking?

Yes, the preliminary meeting with the client is very important. It allows you to meet the client and their pets in their own home, in order to discuss their house and pet sitting requirements in more detail.

Will my travelling costs be reimbursed?

Travelling costs will be paid at 37p per mile by the client for each journey made in connection with the booking and is capped to £75.00. This includes the preliminary meeting, the actual booking itself and any journey connected with the the pets themselves e.g. vets visits, purchase of pet food etc. If you are using public transport, your economy class fare will be reimbursed.

What remuneration can I expect to receive?

The basic daily pet and house sitting rate is £27.00 (excluding travelling expenses) and is paid to you directly by the client. The remuneration covers the care of the client's home and is incremental based on the number of animals you are asked to care for.

Will I have time to explore the area?

Yes, you have three hours, during daylight hours, to explore the area and make use of the local amenities. To ensure the security of the client's home, it must not be left unoccupied for any period exceeding these three hours or during the hours of darkness. Any duties that require you to leave the premises, such as dog walking, are not included in these three hours.

What happens if I have a problem whilst on a booking?

Throughout your booking, the Animal Angels 24-hour emergency help line will be available to provide advice and assistance outside office hours. During office hours you are free to call us with any questions regarding the booking.

Can I take my partner with me?

If you would like your partner to join you on bookings, they will also be required to go through the application process, apply for a police check and be interviewed at the Animal Angels office in Hampshire.

If you think you'd like to become an Angel, please complete and submit the Application form click here or contact us on Tel: 0800 161 3242.

Following receipt of satisfactory references and a clear CRB Police Check, you will be invited for an interview at our offices in Hook in Hampshire.