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How to Start Pet Sitting: Starter Kit

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This list is for anyone who wants to start pet sitting or get more organized doing it. These are things I actually use or recommend from my own experience with pet sitting and boarding (dogs, cats, and small pets). It includes organization tools, mus...
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Organization & Admin

 
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his is the Notion template I personally use for pet sitting and boarding, and what I love most about it is how easy it makes meet & greets. When you open the template, there’s a New Pet tab where you can instantly start a profile during the meet ...
Pet Sitting Client Tracker - Notion Template
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PetBacker is one of the main platforms I use for pet sitting and boarding. It’s especially beginner-friendly because you don’t pay anything upfront, the platform takes a percentage only after you get a confirmed booking. That fee also includes insura...
Pet Sitting & Boarding Platform
 
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Thumbtack can be great once you’re ready to take pet sitting more seriously and reach people outside your personal circle. You usually pay per lead (not per booking), so I recommend starting here after you already have some experience. Sometimes they...
Pros - Thumbtack
 
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Nextdoor isn’t a pet-sitting app, but it’s one of the best tools for finding local clients. Because it’s neighborhood-based, people already trust what they see there. Creating a profile and posting consistently helps neighbors recognize you over time...
Nextdoor + Social Media

Must-Have Pet Supplies

Most items here are linked from Chewy, Etsy, or smaller shops. I personally avoid big pet chains when possible for animal welfare reasons, but this list is just a guide — you don’t have to buy these exact items or from these exact places. I’m sharing...

 
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I’m mainly linking bowls like this for small to medium dogs, since most large or giant dog owners already bring their own elevated feeding setups. In my experience, bigger dogs usually come with very specific bowls they’re used to, so this covers the...
Slanted Ceramic & Wood Non-Slip Bowl