You’d love to take a quick trip, but what about your beloved pet at home…?
When pet owners are away from home, it’s common to ask family or friends to look after their pets, or to leave them at a pet hotel.
But if your pet is shy and doesn’t do well in new environments, or has an active personality that doesn’t suit life in a pet hotel cage, an pet sitter‘s in-home care service could be a great new option.
What is a pet sitter?
A pet sitter (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 common service in Western countries, where it’s standard to find and book available pet sitters nearby 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 trustworthy 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 pet sitters do
• In-home visits
A pet sitter visits the owner’s home to take care of their pet.
Services include: preparing and serving meals, cleaning and tidying the living environment, playtime, and reporting to the owner.
Key features: You can invite the pet sitter to your home in advance so they can meet your pet and get familiar with the environment. This service is ideal for cats that don’t like going out or dogs with limited mobility.
No matter which service you use, pet sitters always take photos of your pet and send reports to the owner, so you can see how your pet is doing even when you’re away from home — giving you peace of mind!
Whether your pet stays at home or at the sitter’s place, they’ll be cared for with love and attention.
Top pet sitters in Hiroo, Azabu-Juban, Nakameguro, and Roppongi
TOMOE
I currently live with two dogs (a Shiba Inu and a Poodle) and two cats (a Ragdoll and a Munchkin). I love cats and dogs so much that I got my groomer’s license last year. I’m here to support pets who feel anxious when home alone, so you can leave them with me with confidence.
- Reviews: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Pricing: 💰 ¥6,500/30 min
- Services:
- 🐶 Dog care services
- Health check, walks, meals, water refill, playtime, litter/toilet cleaning
- Meal-only visits available from 30 minutes
- Visits including walks available from 60 minutes
- 🐱 Cat care services
- Health check, meals, water refill, playtime, litter box cleaning (refilling, replacing, and cleaning cat litter)
- ✔️ Every step is documented with a photo report (bath time, feeding, mealtime behavior, litter box use, hydration, etc.)
- ✔️ Care and feeding tailored to your requests
- ✔️ For first-time clients, we’ll visit your home before the pet sitting day to confirm service details, hand over keys, and complete a pre-check (30 min–1 hour)
- 🐶 Dog care services
- Service area: Shibuya Ward, Shinjuku Ward, Minato Ward
- Booking link: https://fluv.com/profiles/dzp70Nb0OHcLL67D0cFz57yXVSq1?action=share&openExternalBrowser=1
Marimo
🐶🐱 Certified companion animal nurse. Until last year, I worked as a veterinary nurse for 4 years, always thinking about what’s best for both pet owners and their pets. I also hold a national certification as a companion animal nurse, and I use that experience to provide tailored care for each individual pet. I’m skilled at reading pets’ feelings and gently helping them relax. From small dogs to large dogs and cats, I care for them with sincerity and love, striving to give both owners and pets peace of mind. I take the responsibility of caring for your precious family members to heart.
- Reviews: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Pricing: 💰 ¥6,500/30 min
- Services:
- Basic pet sitting services: walks, meals, playtime, litter/toilet cleaning, etc.
- Weekends & holidays: generally available all day 👌 (please contact to discuss times)
- Weekdays: from 8:00 PM only (varies by area). Some daytime visits may also be possible — feel free to ask!
- 🐶 Dog care services
- Health check, walks, meals, water refill, playtime, litter/toilet cleaning
- Meal-only visits available from 30 minutes
- Visits including walks available from 60 minutes
- 🐱 Cat care services
- Health check, meals, water refill, playtime, litter box cleaning (refilling, replacing, and cleaning cat litter)
- ✔️ Every step is documented with a photo report (bath time, feeding, mealtime behavior, litter box use, hydration, etc.)
- ✔️ Care and feeding tailored to your requests
- ✔️ For first-time clients, we’ll visit your home before the pet sitting day to confirm service details, hand over keys, and complete a pre-check (30 min–1 hour)
- Service area: Minato Ward, Koto Ward, Shibuya Ward, Nakano Ward, Suginami Ward, Toshima Ward, Kita Ward, Arakawa Ward, Itabashi Ward, Nerima Ward
- Booking link: https://fluv.com/profiles/tBTmFrEWuuWBysIwgcjGI9gq9kd2?action=share&openExternalBrowser=1
Is a pet hotel, pet sitter, or in-home pet boarding right for my pet?
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 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 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 or 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 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 changing environments? (Without losing appetite or becoming 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 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 or 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? | 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 | From ¥5,000 | Price doubles for 5 or more pets |
| Home-style pet boarding | 8 hours or more | ¥8,000 | 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 the 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 supplies, and learn about your pet’s personality. During this visit, you can discuss how to hand over keys with the sitter. Typically, owners leave keys with their apartment building’s front desk or concierge.
2. How are pet sitters screened? 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 pet 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, the pre-visit gives your pet and the sitter a chance to meet and build trust. If you still have concerns, you and the sitter can discuss together 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 to take medication or have wounds treated — can a pet sitter help with that?
If you have special needs, you can book a pet sitter with medical care skills. You can also communicate with the sitter in advance when making your booking to clearly explain the medical care details.
Pet sitter in-home care video
🐾 Protecting the bond between you and your cat
Because cats can’t speak for themselves, the care you choose as an owner is everything.
That’s why your precious family deserves a trusted cat sitter.
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