# How Much Does Pet Sitting Cost?

The national picture for pet sitting puts the low end at $150 and the high end at $1,000 per job. A typical job sits close to $575.

Last updated: September 18, 2026

State and provincial ranges for 64 markets.

## Pet sitting cost breakdown

- Low: $150
- High: $1,000
- Typical: $575
- Unit: per job

| Scope | Low | High | Typical | Unit |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Standard visit | $150 | $1,000 | $575 | per job |
| Routine or preventive visit | $65.00 | $625 | $350 | per job |
| Specialty or advanced care | $225 | $2,200 | $1,200 | per job |
| Supplies and add-on services | $15.00 | $250 | $125 | per job |
| Urgent or after-hours visit | $225 | $2,000 | $1,100 | per job |

## Pet sitting cost guide

### What pet sitting covers

Most pet sitting bills come down to the vet's time, any medication or supplies and follow-up care. Two providers can describe the same pet sitting differently, so compare the pieces rather than the headline total.

Because two providers can describe the same pet sitting in different ways, ask each one to break the total into the same line items before you compare them.

### Choosing a provider for pet sitting

Check any required licence with the regulator, ask to see current insurance, and get the full scope in writing before you commit.

Ask for two recent local jobs you can call, and read the written scope for what it leaves out as carefully as what it includes.

### The things that move a pet sitting price

The animal's size and breed, the level of care and whether the visit is routine or urgent.

Geography plays a part as well. Remote markets tend to add travel time, while crowded cities add access, parking and permit costs.

### Ways to keep pet sitting costs down

Gather two or three written quotes, compare the individual lines rather than the total, and ask whether paying in full lowers the price.

When the work can be scheduled, moving it out of the busiest season usually lowers the bill. Ask whether a bundle or off-peak rate exists.

## Costs by state

- [Alabama](https://currentcosts.com/alabama/pet-sitting/)
- [Alaska](https://currentcosts.com/alaska/pet-sitting/)
- [Alberta](https://currentcosts.com/alberta/pet-sitting/)
- [Arizona](https://currentcosts.com/arizona/pet-sitting/)
- [Arkansas](https://currentcosts.com/arkansas/pet-sitting/)
- [British Columbia](https://currentcosts.com/british-columbia/pet-sitting/)
- [California](https://currentcosts.com/california/pet-sitting/)
- [Colorado](https://currentcosts.com/colorado/pet-sitting/)
- [Connecticut](https://currentcosts.com/connecticut/pet-sitting/)
- [Delaware](https://currentcosts.com/delaware/pet-sitting/)
- [District of Columbia](https://currentcosts.com/district-of-columbia/pet-sitting/)
- [Florida](https://currentcosts.com/florida/pet-sitting/)
- [Georgia](https://currentcosts.com/georgia/pet-sitting/)
- [Hawaii](https://currentcosts.com/hawaii/pet-sitting/)
- [Idaho](https://currentcosts.com/idaho/pet-sitting/)
- [Illinois](https://currentcosts.com/illinois/pet-sitting/)
- [Indiana](https://currentcosts.com/indiana/pet-sitting/)
- [Iowa](https://currentcosts.com/iowa/pet-sitting/)
- [Kansas](https://currentcosts.com/kansas/pet-sitting/)
- [Kentucky](https://currentcosts.com/kentucky/pet-sitting/)
- [Louisiana](https://currentcosts.com/louisiana/pet-sitting/)
- [Maine](https://currentcosts.com/maine/pet-sitting/)
- [Manitoba](https://currentcosts.com/manitoba/pet-sitting/)
- [Maryland](https://currentcosts.com/maryland/pet-sitting/)
- [Massachusetts](https://currentcosts.com/massachusetts/pet-sitting/)
- [Michigan](https://currentcosts.com/michigan/pet-sitting/)
- [Minnesota](https://currentcosts.com/minnesota/pet-sitting/)
- [Mississippi](https://currentcosts.com/mississippi/pet-sitting/)
- [Missouri](https://currentcosts.com/missouri/pet-sitting/)
- [Montana](https://currentcosts.com/montana/pet-sitting/)
- [Nebraska](https://currentcosts.com/nebraska/pet-sitting/)
- [Nevada](https://currentcosts.com/nevada/pet-sitting/)
- [New Brunswick](https://currentcosts.com/new-brunswick/pet-sitting/)
- [New Hampshire](https://currentcosts.com/new-hampshire/pet-sitting/)
- [New Jersey](https://currentcosts.com/new-jersey/pet-sitting/)
- [New Mexico](https://currentcosts.com/new-mexico/pet-sitting/)
- [New York](https://currentcosts.com/new-york/pet-sitting/)
- [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://currentcosts.com/newfoundland-and-labrador/pet-sitting/)
- [North Carolina](https://currentcosts.com/north-carolina/pet-sitting/)
- [North Dakota](https://currentcosts.com/north-dakota/pet-sitting/)
- [Northwest Territories](https://currentcosts.com/northwest-territories/pet-sitting/)
- [Nova Scotia](https://currentcosts.com/nova-scotia/pet-sitting/)
- [Nunavut](https://currentcosts.com/nunavut/pet-sitting/)
- [Ohio](https://currentcosts.com/ohio/pet-sitting/)
- [Oklahoma](https://currentcosts.com/oklahoma/pet-sitting/)
- [Ontario](https://currentcosts.com/ontario/pet-sitting/)
- [Oregon](https://currentcosts.com/oregon/pet-sitting/)
- [Pennsylvania](https://currentcosts.com/pennsylvania/pet-sitting/)
- [Prince Edward Island](https://currentcosts.com/prince-edward-island/pet-sitting/)
- [Quebec](https://currentcosts.com/quebec/pet-sitting/)
- [Rhode Island](https://currentcosts.com/rhode-island/pet-sitting/)
- [Saskatchewan](https://currentcosts.com/saskatchewan/pet-sitting/)
- [South Carolina](https://currentcosts.com/south-carolina/pet-sitting/)
- [South Dakota](https://currentcosts.com/south-dakota/pet-sitting/)
- [Tennessee](https://currentcosts.com/tennessee/pet-sitting/)
- [Texas](https://currentcosts.com/texas/pet-sitting/)
- [Utah](https://currentcosts.com/utah/pet-sitting/)
- [Vermont](https://currentcosts.com/vermont/pet-sitting/)
- [Virginia](https://currentcosts.com/virginia/pet-sitting/)
- [Washington](https://currentcosts.com/washington/pet-sitting/)
- [West Virginia](https://currentcosts.com/west-virginia/pet-sitting/)
- [Wisconsin](https://currentcosts.com/wisconsin/pet-sitting/)
- [Wyoming](https://currentcosts.com/wyoming/pet-sitting/)
- [Yukon](https://currentcosts.com/yukon/pet-sitting/)

## Related cost guides

- [Veterinary Care costs](https://currentcosts.com/veterinary-services/)
- [Pet Dental Care costs](https://currentcosts.com/pet-dental/)
- [Dog Daycare costs](https://currentcosts.com/dog-daycare/)
- [Dog Walking costs](https://currentcosts.com/dog-walking/)
- [Pet Grooming costs](https://currentcosts.com/pet-grooming/)
- [Pet Boarding costs](https://currentcosts.com/pet-boarding/)

## Frequently asked questions

### What should I budget for pet sitting?

Plan around $575 for a typical pet sitting, with most cases landing between $150 and $1,000 (per job). Those are planning figures rather than a quotation.

### Which parts of a pet sitting bill move the most?

The animal's size and breed, the level of care and whether the visit is routine or urgent. That is why the same job can produce two very different totals.

### What is the smartest way to lower pet sitting costs?

Line up two or three written quotes, compare the line items rather than the totals, ask about a paid-in-full discount, and schedule outside the busiest period when you can.

### What should I verify before hiring a provider?

Confirm any required licence or registration with the regulator, ask for current insurance, and speak to two recent local customers. Then read the quote for the exclusions.

Source: https://currentcosts.com/pet-sitting/