In 2026 a 30-minute cat visit with PetHome Israel starts at 110 ₪, a dog walk at 70 ₪, dog boarding at a sitter's home at 220 ₪ per day and an overnight sitter in your home at 380 ₪ per night. Bookings of 7 days or more get 10% off, and the major Jewish holidays carry a 30% surcharge. The rest of this guide explains what drives the price and how to plan a realistic budget.
The main types of pet care and what you pay for
Pet care in Israel falls into a few clear formats. Each one solves a different problem, so the right choice depends on your pet, not only on the price per day.
Home visits for cats. A sitter comes to your apartment, feeds the cat, cleans the litter box, refreshes water and spends time with the cat. A single 30-minute visit starts at 110 ₪, each additional cat adds 20 ₪, and two visits a day cost 190 ₪ per day. For most cats this is the calmest choice, because the cat stays in its own territory and you pay for the sitter's time and attention.
Dog walking. A 30-minute walk starts at 70 ₪ and a 60-minute walk at 110 ₪. Owners who work long hours often book one midday walk on weekdays; travellers combine several walks per day.
Home boarding. Your pet lives with a vetted sitter for the length of your trip. For dogs the price starts at 220 ₪ per day, or 260 ₪ for dogs over 25 kg; for cats it starts at 140 ₪ per day. Boarding includes walks, feeding and daily updates, so there are no extra visit fees.
Overnight house sitting. The sitter sleeps at your home, walks the dog in the evening and morning and keeps the home lived-in. It starts at 380 ₪ per night. It is the most personal format and also the most expensive per day, but for homes with two dogs and a cat it can cost less than boarding all three separately.
Puppies, seniors and small pets. Puppy care with three visits a day starts at 280 ₪ per day. Giving a tablet or drops adds 30 ₪ per visit and an injection adds 50 ₪. Visits for rabbits, birds, fish or rodents start at 90 ₪.
What makes the price go up or down
Several factors change the final bill:
- Length of stay. From 7 days the 10% discount applies to the whole booking.
- Holidays. Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Passover are peak periods; many Israelis travel and sitters are booked weeks ahead. These dates carry a 30% surcharge.
- Number of animals. A second cat adds a small fee; a second dog in boarding is normally priced as another day of boarding, although sitters may agree on a combined rate for dogs from the same home.
- Size and needs. Large dogs, dogs that must be walked separately and pets on medication take more time.
- Number of visits. Two short visits a day cost more than one, but for kittens and older cats they are often worth it.
A sample budget
Imagine you are flying abroad for 10 days and have one adult cat. With one visit a day the base is 10 visits at 110 ₪, minus 10% for a stay over 7 days. If the trip falls during Passover, the holiday surcharge applies to the holiday dates. For a medium-sized dog on the same dates, home boarding at 220 ₪ per day with the same discount is usually the simplest choice.
Write down the dates, the number of animals and any medication, then send them in the request form. We reply with a written quote before anything is booked.
How our prices compare with the market
A private sitter from a classified ad will always be cheaper — but you are trusting one stranger with no backup and no reports. Our prices are the price of a service, not of an ad. They pay for vetted sitters you meet before the booking, a photo and video report after every visit, responsibility for your keys and home, and sitters experienced with senior and unwell animals. The minimum order is 350 ₪ per booking. Prices are reviewed every quarter and the current numbers are always on the prices page.
How to avoid surprises
Ask for the full price in writing, including extras such as medication, a second animal, key pick-up and holiday dates. Agree on what happens if your flight is delayed and you need an extra day. And always meet the sitter before the first booking; it costs nothing and prevents most misunderstandings.