Book a pet sitter six to eight weeks before Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot, four to eight weeks before the summer holidays and three to six weeks before Hanukkah. These are the busiest periods in Israel, and the best sitters fill up first. With PetHome Israel, the main holiday dates carry a 30% surcharge, while stays of 7 days or more still get 10% off.
Booking timeline
| Period | Book ahead |
|---|---|
| Passover | 6–8 weeks |
| Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot | 6–8 weeks |
| Summer (July–August) | 4–8 weeks |
| Hanukkah | 3–6 weeks |
| Regular dates | 2–4 weeks |
Why holidays fill up
Many families travel at the same time, and many sitters want to be with their own families. Boarding and overnight sitters are booked first; cat visits are usually easier to find later.
Holiday pricing
The 30% surcharge applies only to Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Passover dates, not to the whole booking and not to Hanukkah or summer. The minimum order is 350 ₪.
Plan Yom Kippur separately
On Yom Kippur many sitters do not drive. Agree in advance whether visits will be done by a sitter within walking distance, an overnight stay or boarding.
What to send
City, dates and flight times, animals, medication and how keys will be handed over. We confirm a sitter and price in writing, then hold a meet-and-greet before the holiday.
If you are late
If the holiday is close and you have not booked yet, still send the request. We check sitters in neighbouring cities and suggest other formats, for example boarding instead of an overnight sitter, or two cat visits instead of one long one.
Regular clients first
Owners who already have a regular sitter usually just send dates. If you are new, start early so there is time for a meet-and-greet before the holiday.