An overnight pet sitter sleeps in your home, cares for your pets in the evening and morning, walks your dog and keeps the home lived-in while you travel. With PetHome Israel it starts at 380 ₪ per night, with 10% off from 7 nights. It suits anxious dogs, senior pets and homes with several animals. Before booking, agree clearly on the schedule, house rules and privacy.
Who it suits best
- Dogs with separation anxiety that should not spend nights alone.
- Senior pets that do best with their familiar home and routine.
- Several animals, for example two dogs and a cat, where boarding each separately would be complicated or expensive.
- Pets that do not travel well or do not cope with new places.
- Owners who want the home to look occupied while they are away.
What is included
The standard overnight service covers:
- arrival in the evening, feeding and an evening walk;
- the sitter sleeps at your home;
- a morning walk and breakfast;
- litter, water and basic tidying related to the pets;
- daily photo update;
- on request: plants, mail, rubbish.
Midday visits or walks can be added. If your pet needs someone at home all day, mention it in your request so it can be priced correctly.
What it is not
An overnight sitter is not a cleaner, a babysitter or a full-time house manager. Be clear about what you expect, and do not assume extra tasks are included.
House rules
Write them down:
- Which bedroom and bathroom the sitter uses.
- Which appliances may be used: kitchen, washing machine, air conditioner.
- Wi-Fi password.
- Guests: usually not allowed.
- Smoking: usually not allowed.
- Rooms that stay closed.
- Rubbish and recycling days.
- How to lock up and set the alarm.
Privacy and trust
Put away valuables and documents you do not want left in common areas. Lock rooms you prefer to keep private. Tell the sitter whether there are cameras in the home; it is fair and, in many cases, expected to inform people they may be recorded.
Practical preparation
- Clean bed linen and towels.
- Food and supplies for the whole stay plus a few days.
- The location of the protected space and the carrier.
- Vet and emergency contacts, with a spending limit.
- Neighbour or building committee informed.
- Spare key with someone you trust.
Meet before the booking
Invite the sitter for a meet-and-greet. Show the home, the pets' routine and where things are. Let your pets get to know the sitter while you are present. For longer trips, a trial night can be a good idea.
Price
Overnight sitting starts at 380 ₪ per night, including evening and morning walks. Stays of 7 nights or more get 10% off. Holiday dates carry a 30% surcharge. Medication adds 30 ₪ per dose for tablets or drops and 50 ₪ for injections.
When boarding is better
If you have one easy-going dog and a short trip, home boarding from 220 ₪ per day may be the simpler choice. Our guide on boarding versus a home sitter compares the options.
How long is the sitter away during the day?
Agree on this in advance. Most sitters have their own daytime routine and leave your home between the morning and evening walks. For dogs that should not be alone for many hours, add one or two midday walks or choose a sitter who works from home. Write the agreed schedule into your booking message, so expectations are clear on both sides.