Watsonia

How do I find the right Pet Sitter for my pet?

PetCloud guides Pet Owners with helpful interview questions and a video on how to have a Meet and greet with a Pet Sitter and conduct a Property Safety Check with the Sitter prior to a booking proceeding. By the end of this process you should have enough information to determine whether that person’s schedule, experience, and property is suitable for your pet. Or, whether another Sitter on the platform might be more suitable.

What type of Pet Sitters are there?

When it comes to overnight care, the PetCloud platform helps you find Pet Sitters who offer home-based pet boarding, where your pet will go to stay in their home. Or, House Sitters, where the Sitter will come to stay in a spare Guest bedroom in your home.

How much does it cost to book a pet sitter in Watsonia?

Whether you are looking for affordable long term pet boarding or a short stay - home based pet sitters are usually a half of the cost of a commercial boarding facility as they have less operational expenses. Pet Sitters on PetCloud set their own prices. The average cost to book a pet sitter in Watsonia on PetCloud as of February 2025 is about $45 per night, which includes PetCloud’s platform fee, their own super, tax, and budget for time off. A pet sitter’s prices may also change in the lead up to seasonal high demand, or as you add extras to your booking to meet your pet’s care needs.

How do I contact a Watsonia pet sitter?

If you’re searching for a Watsonia pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s listing and select the ‘Book’ button. If you have booked a service with a pet sitter before, rebook them by tapping on their listing and make a fresh inquiry using the PetCloud app or the website using your computer.

How many pet sitters are in Watsonia?

The search results will tell you the number of active pet sitters in Watsonia. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining PetCloud must have a clear police check for your pet’s safety.

How long will it take for me to find a pet sitter in Watsonia?

The PetCloud platform makes it quick and easy to post a job as this sends out a notification in a 25km radius and available Pet Sitters apply. Or, you can do a location search and inquire with multiple pet sitters through their listing. Typically, 93% of Watsonia pet sitters respond in under an hour.

What training do Pet Sitters have in Watsonia?

The PetCloud platform offers an RSPCA Qld Accredited Animal Care course which is available to Pet Sitters for $99. You can identify which Sitters have completed the course by the digital badge displayed on the Sitter’s listing. The training course is widely recognised and helps Sitters understand the standard of care the RSPCA advocates for, covers pet first aid, local Council bylaws, their Duty of Care and more.

How experienced are pet sitters in Watsonia?

Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Watsonia.

What sort of services do pet sitters in Watsonia offer on PetCloud?

PetCloud makes it easy to find Watsonia pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The police-checked, pet sitters you can find on PetCloud will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies

- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel

- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

Are there Pet Sitters in Watsonia who care for special needs pets?

Yes. Pets with pre-existing medical conditions that require close supervision to manage can find care with Pet Sitters via PetCloud. Conditions such as physical impairments such as missing, deformed, or paralyzed limbs; blindness; deafness, behavioural issues such as separation anxiety or situational fears, medical diagnoses like chronic illnesses, diabetes, or allergies. You can use the advanced filters on the Search Results screen to find Vet and Vet Nurse Pet Sitters in Watsonia. They are an hourly rate because monitoring and extra effort is required.

Do pet sitters in Watsonia have a police check?

Pet Sitters joining PetCloud must pass a police check before they are able to list their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on PetCloud for daily photo updates. The PetCloud team is contactable online, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals via Vet Chat. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, the Sitter will contact you or your nominated Emergency Contact.

How do I cancel a pet sitting service and receive a refund?

Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel a booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via your Message inbox on the PetCloud platform. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the PetCloud app or website on your computer, in accordance with the sitter’s cancellation policy.