How much should you pay for a pet sitter?

Pet sitting provides your precious pet with in-home care. A pet-sitter can make a brief visit during the day to provide snacks, playtime or affection, or stay at your house for one or more nights to tend to your pet. Prices for pet-sitting will vary based on length of the visit. Nationally, pet sitting prices range from $20 to $30, although prices run higher for your sitter to stay the night. Prices will also be affected by where you live in the country. Here are some examples of average pet-sitting prices based on length of time and region:

• 30-minute visit: $17 in a small Texas town.
• 30-minute visit: $25 in Southern California.
• 45-minute visit: $28.
• 60-minute visit: $32.
• Overnight stay (10 hours): $50 in Texas.
• Overnight stay (10 hours): $85 in Southern California.
• 12 hours: $100.
• 24 hours: $200. This is a good option for a sick, elderly or brand-new pet that needs constant supervision.