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 and can’t adjust to life in a pet hotel cage, an pet sitter‘s in-home care service might be a great new option for you.
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, Orange pet sitters” are popular pet sitter platforms trusted by many pet owners.
Many pet owners highly recommend pet sitter services. Fluv is the most convenient, cost-effective, and trustworthy pet sitter platform in Japan. Fluv has over 8,000 pet sitters across Asia who have received American-style pet sitter training and passed rigorous screening.
What do 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 organizing the living environment, playtime, and reporting to the owner.
Key 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 outside or dogs with limited mobility.
No matter which service you choose, the pet sitter will always take photos of your pet and send updates to you, so you can feel at ease seeing how your pet is doing even while you’re away!
Whether your pet stays at home or at the sitter’s home, they’ll be cared for with love and attention ◎
Top pet sitters in Minato Ward
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’ll do my best to understand how pets feel when they’re home alone and provide support so you can leave your pet with me with peace of mind.
- Reviews: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Rate: 💰 ¥5,000/30 min
- Services:
- 🐶 Dog care services
- Health check, walk, meal, water change, playtime, litter/toilet cleaning
- Meal-only visits available from 30 minutes
- Visits including a walk available from 60 minutes
- 🐱 Cat care services
- Health check, meal, water change, playtime, litter box cleaning (refilling, changing, and cleaning cat litter)
- ✔️ I’ll send photo reports of every step (bath time, feeding, mealtime, litter box, hydration status, etc.)
- ✔️ Care and feeding tailored to your requests
- ✔️ For first-time clients, I’ll visit your home before the pet sitting date to confirm the service details and arrange key handover (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 four years, always thinking about what’s best for both pet owners and their pets. I’ve also obtained a national certification as a Companion Animal Nurse, and I use that experience to provide care tailored to each individual pet. I’m especially good at reading pets’ feelings and gently interacting with them so they can relax. From small dogs to large dogs and cats, I’ll care for your pet with sincerity and love, doing my best to give both you and your pet peace of mind. I take the responsibility of caring for your precious family member to heart.
- Reviews: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Rate: 💰 ¥4,000/30 min
- Services:
- Basic pet sitting services: walks, meals, playtime, toilet cleaning, etc. Weekends & holidays: generally available all day 👌 (please discuss timing) Weekdays: from 8 PM only (may vary by area); daytime visits may also be possible on some days, so feel free to ask!
- 🐶 Dog care services
- Health check, walk, meal, water change, playtime, litter/toilet cleaning
- Meal-only visits available from 30 minutes
- Visits including a walk available from 60 minutes
- 🐱 Cat care services
- Health check, meal, water change, playtime, litter box cleaning (refilling, changing, and cleaning cat litter)
- ✔️ I’ll send photo reports of every step (bath time, feeding, mealtime, litter box, hydration status, etc.)
- ✔️ Care and feeding tailored to your requests
- ✔️ For first-time clients, I’ll visit your home before the pet sitting date to confirm the service details and arrange key handover (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
Which is right for my pet — a pet hotel, a pet sitter, or in-home pet boarding?
How to choose between a pet hotel and a pet sitter for dogs:
| 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 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 coverage? | Book through a pet sitter platform | Pet hotel |
| Is your budget limited? | 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 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 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 |
| Is your budget limited? | 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 habits |
Pricing information
| Service duration | Price per visit | Additional fees | |
| In-home pet sitter | 30 min | ¥4,000–¥6,500 | Rates double for 5 or more pets |
| Home-style pet boarding | 8 hours or more | ¥3,000–¥6,000 | Additional fee of ¥500–¥4,500 depending on weight |
Frequently asked questions about pet sitters
1. How does the sitter get into my home when I’m away?
Through a pre-visit, the sitter comes to your home ahead of time to meet your pet for the first time, check the layout of care supplies like food bowls, litter boxes, and cleaning supplies, and get to know your pet’s personality. During this visit, you can discuss key handover arrangements with the sitter. Typically, owners hand over the key through their 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 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 lets your pet and the sitter meet for the first time and build trust. If you’re still concerned, 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 — 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 clearly explain the details of the medical care required.
Pet sitter in-home care video
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