What is a pet sitter?
A pet sitter is someone who provides pet care services at the owner’s home or the sitter’s own home. Pet sitting is already a well-established service in Western countries, where it’s common to find and book available local pet sitters through major platforms like Rover and PetBacker. In Japan, Fluv, pet sitter SOS, and Orange pet sitters are popular pet sitter platforms trusted by many pet owners.
What pet sitters do
• In-home care A pet sitter visits the owner’s home to take care of the pet. Services include: preparing and serving meals, cleaning and tidying the living environment, playtime, and reporting back to the owner. Features: You can invite the pet sitter to your home ahead of time so they can meet your pet and get familiar with the environment. This service is ideal for cats that don’t like going out and dogs with limited mobility. No matter which service you use, pet sitters always take photos of your pet and send updates to the owner, so you can check on your pet and feel at ease even when you’re away! Whether your pet stays at home or at the sitter’s home, they’ll receive loving, attentive care.
Top pet sitters in Chiyoda Ward
Meet Reyna and her dog
She lives with her 13-year-old Papillon 🐶
As her dog has entered his senior years, she is currently studying to become a certified dog massage therapist. She supports his health every day by making sure he uses his muscles properly. She’s always prepared to respond quickly in case of an emergency!
She has pet sitting experience not only in Japan but also overseas ★
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Price: 💰From ¥4,000
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Services offered: Dog pet sitting, cat pet sitting, dog walking, drop-in visits
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Service area: Within Tokyo
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Is a pet hotel, pet sitter, or in-home pet boarding right for my pet?
How to choose between a pet hotel and pet sitter for dogs:
| Yes | No | |
| Does your pet get lonely easily? | 24-hour pet sitter | Pet hotel |
| Does your pet get along well with other pets? | Pet hotel | One-on-one pet sitter |
| Has your pet been spayed/neutered and vaccinated? | Pet hotel | One-on-one pet sitter |
| Can your pet adapt to new environments? | Pet hotel | In-home pet sitter |
| Has your pet been crate trained? | Pet hotel | In-home pet sitter, cage-free pet hotel |
| Does your pet have a medical history such as heart disease or skin conditions? | One-on-one pet sitter with veterinary assistant experience | Pet hotel |
| Does your pet need special care such as medication, eye drops, or subcutaneous injections? | Pet sitter with veterinary assistant experience | Pet hotel |
| Does your pet need to learn socialization and interaction with other pets? | Multi-pet household-friendly pet hotel | Pet sitter |
| Is your pet under 1 year old or over 7 years old? | One-on-one pet sitter specializing in puppies and senior dogs | Puppy-specialized pet hotel or animal hospital |
| Does your pet need 24-hour surveillance cameras? | Pet hotel | Pet sitter |
| Does your pet need to sleep with someone? | Pet hotel | Pet sitter |
| Does your pet need walks? | Pet sitter | Pet hotel |
| Does your pet need regular health checks and photo reports? | Pet sitter | Pet hotel |
| Does your pet need insurance? | Book through a pet sitter platform | Pet hotel |
| Are you on a budget? | Pet sitter | Pet hotel |
How to choose between a pet hotel, cat-only hotel, and pet sitter for cats:
| Yes | No | |
| Does your pet feel anxious when going out? | In-home pet sitter | Pet hotel |
| Does your pet get along well with other pets? | Pet hotel | Pet sitter |
| Has your pet been spayed/neutered and vaccinated? | Pet hotel | One-on-one pet sitter |
| Can your pet handle going out and changes in environment? (Without losing appetite or getting sick) | Pet hotel | In-home pet sitter |
| Does your pet have a medical history such as heart disease, skin conditions, or kidney disease? | One-on-one pet sitter with veterinary assistant experience | Pet hotel |
| Does your pet need special care? (Medication, eye drops, subcutaneous injections, etc.) | Pet sitter with veterinary assistant experience | Pet hotel |
| Does your pet need to learn socialization and interaction with other pets? | Multi-pet household-friendly pet hotel | Pet sitter |
| Is your pet under 1 year old or over 7 years old? | One-on-one pet sitter specializing in kittens and senior cats | Kitten-specialized pet hotel or animal hospital |
| Do you need 24-hour surveillance cameras? | Pet hotel | Pet sitter |
| Do you need regular health checks and photo reports? | Pet sitter | Pet hotel |
| Does your pet need insurance? | Book through a pet sitter platform | Pet hotel |
| Are you on a budget? | Pet sitter | Pet hotel |
| Do you have a surveillance camera at home? | In-home pet sitter | Pet sitter or pet hotel |
| Does your pet eat raw food, fresh food, or canned food? | Pet sitter or pet hotel | Pet sitter or pet hotel |
| Do you have an automatic feeder? | Regular dry food refills by an in-home pet sitter | Pet hotel |
| Do you have multiple pets? | In-home pet sitter | Pet hotel |
| Do you have privacy concerns at home? | Pet hotel | An in-home pet sitter is better suited to cats’ natural behavior |
Pricing information
| Service duration | Price per visit | Additional fees | |
| In-home pet sitter | 30 min | ¥4,000–¥6,500 | Price doubles for 5 or more pets |
| Home-style pet boarding | 8+ hours | ¥3,000–¥6,000 | Additional fee of ¥500–¥4,500 based on weight |
Frequently asked questions about pet sitters
1. How does a sitter get into my home when I’m away? During a pre-visit, the sitter comes to your home early to meet your pet for the first time and check the location of food bowls, litter boxes, cleaning supplies, and the overall care environment. They also take time to understand your pet’s personality. During this visit, you can discuss key handoff arrangements with the sitter. Typically, owners hand over the key through their building’s front desk. 2. How are pet sitters selected? Is it safe to trust a stranger? Fluv’s pet sitters are animal lovers with pet care or volunteer experience who undergo identity verification and training before being registered as sitters. Owners can check sitter ratings and reviews through Fluv’s review system, making it easy to choose a trustworthy sitter with confidence. 3. My pet is very shy around strangers — is it okay to use a pet sitter? If your pet is shy and takes time to warm up, a pre-visit gives your pet and the sitter a chance to meet and build trust. If you’re still concerned, you and the sitter can discuss together whether this type of care is a good fit. If your pet is aggressive, a pet sitter service may not be suitable. This isn’t just to protect the sitter — it’s also to prevent accidents caused by your pet becoming overly stressed. 4. My pet needs medication or wound care — can a pet sitter help with that? If your pet has special needs, you can book a pet sitter with medical care skills. You can also communicate with the sitter in advance when making the booking to share all the details about the medical care required.Pet sitter in-home care video
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