How much for pet sitter

[Anonymous]

We will be hiring a cat sitter for the first time. A 20 year old will be coming over 2 times a day to feed the cat, check the water and clean the litter box (not twice a day for this). This is an extremely easy going and social cat. How much would you pay for this? It will be 10 days. I will ask her what she thinks, but would like an idea of going rate. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Also mail and check packages? Spend time petting cat with a minimum time in the house? My tweens get $20 a visit for once a day, I pay a professional $30 a visit once a day when we are on vacation.

[Anonymous]

If she lives next door or on your street I’d say $25 per day.
If she’s driving to your house if it’s a distance to walk I’d do $20 per visit.

[Anonymous]

I play a professional ($24 for a 30 minute visit), not including tip. She feeds the cat, changes water, scoops litter, cuddles/plays. I use a company because if something unavoidable comes up for the sitter, there is backup and also because…we spoil our kitty and don’t want her to be lonely (we do a morning and evening visit). Sounds like the rate is pretty good, based one what others are paying for neighborhood kids.