You’d love to take a quick trip, but what about your beloved pet at home…? When pet owners are away, it’s common to ask family or friends to look after their pets, or to board them at a pet hotel. But if your pet is timid and doesn’t do well in new environments, or has an energetic personality that doesn’t suit cage life at a pet hotel, an pet sitter‘s in-home care service might be the perfect new option.
What is a pet sitter?
A pet sitter is someone who provides pet care services at the owner’s home or at the sitter’s own home. This 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.
Many pet owners highly recommend pet sitter services. Fluv is Japan’s most convenient, cost-effective, and trusted pet sitter platform. Fluv has over 8,000 pet sitters across Asia who have received American-style pet sitter training and passed rigorous screening.
What does a pet sitter 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 to the owner. Key feature: You can invite the pet sitter to your home in advance so they can meet your pet and get familiar with the environment. This is an ideal service for cats that don’t like going out or dogs with limited mobility.
No matter which service you choose, pet sitters always take photos of your pet and send reports to the owner, so you can check on your pet even while you’re away — giving you peace of mind! Whether your pet stays at home or at the sitter’s place, they’ll receive loving, attentive care ◎
Top pet sitters in Chuo Ward
Kahori Takahashi
Nice to meet you! At home, I care for a dog, parakeets, an owl, and a green turtle 🙌🏻 I’ll make sure to communicate clearly so you can feel confident leaving your pet in my hands. [Certifications] ・Animal Welfare Handler Certificate. I look forward to working with you!
- Reviews: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Pricing: 💰 ¥4,000 / 30 min
- Services:
- I’m a full-time pet sitter, so I’m generally available anytime. Feel free to send me a message to discuss — last-minute requests are welcome too.
- Weekends & holidays: Generally available all day
- Weekdays: Generally available all day — please inquire about specific times (♥ Dog services: Health check, walks, meals, water refill, playtime, toilet cleaning. Meal-only visits can be as short as 30 minutes. If walks are included, a minimum of 60 minutes is required.
- ● Cat services: Health check, meals, water refill, playtime, toilet cleaning (litter refill, replacement, and cleaning)
- ♥ I’ll send photo reports of every step (bath time, feeding, mealtime, toilet, hydration status, etc.)
- ♥ I provide care and feeding tailored to your specific requests
- ♥ For first-time clients, I’ll visit your home before the pet sitting date to confirm service details and arrange key handover (30 min – 1 hour)
- ♥ Service areas available
- ♥ Chuo Ward, Minato Ward, Taito Ward, Sumida Ward, Koto Ward, Shinagawa Ward, Meguro Ward, Ota Ward, Setagaya Ward, Shibuya Ward, Arakawa Ward, Katsushika Ward, Edogawa Ward *Transportation costs are included in the price.
- *For areas outside the above, different pricing applies. Please check the “Services Offered” page for details.
- ● Certifications ♥ Animal Welfare Handler Certificate © Animal experience: Dogs, parakeets, owls, green turtles
- Service areas: Chuo Ward, Minato Ward, Taito Ward, Sumida Ward, Koto Ward, Shinagawa Ward, Meguro Ward, Ota Ward, Setagaya Ward, Shibuya Ward, Arakawa Ward, Katsushika Ward, Edogawa Ward
- Booking link: https://fluv.com/profiles/5KRfvNSKbmMTk01HxDzei2zqmdi1?action=share&openExternalBrowser=1
Which is right for my pet — a pet hotel, a pet sitter, or in-home pet boarding?
How to choose a pet hotel or pet sitter for your dog:
Yes No Does your pet get lonely easily? 24-hour companion 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 or 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 interact 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 someone to sleep with at night? 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 coverage? Book through a pet sitter platform Pet hotel Are you on a budget? Pet sitter Pet hotel 
How to choose a pet hotel, cat-only hotel, or pet sitter for your cat:
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 or changes in environment? (Without loss of appetite or feeling unwell) 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 interact 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 coverage? Book through a pet sitter platform Pet hotel Are you on a budget? Pet sitter Pet hotel Do you have surveillance cameras 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? In-home pet sitter for regular dry food refills Pet hotel Do you have multiple pets? In-home pet sitter Pet hotel Do you have privacy concerns about your home? Pet hotel An in-home pet sitter is better suited to cats’ natural habits Pricing information
Service duration Price per visit Additional fees In-home pet sitter 30 min ¥4,000 – ¥6,500 For 5 or more pets, the fee doubles Home-based 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 the sitter get into my home when I’m away?
During a pre-visit, the sitter will come to your home ahead of time to meet your pet for the first time, check the location of care supplies like food bowls, litter boxes, and cleaning items, and learn about your pet’s personality. During the visit, you can discuss key handover arrangements with the sitter. Typically, owners hand over keys through the apartment 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 registering as sitters. Owners can check sitter ratings and reviews through Fluv’s review system, making it easy to choose a sitter you can trust 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 allows your pet and the sitter to meet and build trust beforehand. If you’re still concerned, you can discuss with the sitter whether this type of care is the right fit. If your pet is aggressive, a pet sitter service may not be suitable. This is not only to protect the sitter, but 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 you have special needs, you can book a pet sitter with medical care skills. When making your booking, you can communicate with the sitter in advance to share all the details of the medical care required.
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