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In respect to this, what does a pet sitter make?

Salary Overview In 2010, animal care and service workers earned a median wage of $19,780 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That works out to about $9.51 an hour. But these figures group all care and service workers together. A pet sitter earns a much different scale than a pet groomer, for example.

Likewise, do pet sitters stay overnight? Overnight pet sitting usually is a 12-hour stay. Pet sitter will often bring own food, drink, linens and laptop. Pet sitter will follow all typical rules and routine already established for pet. Works best when client provides plenty of detail of pet's overnight habits.

Then, what skills do you need to be a pet sitter?

Important skills and qualities required to perform the job, other than a love for animals, include:

• Being reliable and trustworthy.
• Having excellent customer service skills.
• Having strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Being empathetic.
• Having a high attention to detail.
• Being physically fit.
• Being patient with pets.

Is pet sitting a good job?

Pet sitting is a great job for some people. You could work for a local sitter or start your own pet sitting business; you'll enjoy the flexibility and furry fun of taking care of dogs, cats, and other lovable critters.