A neighbour can be a good choice for a short trip and a healthy pet with simple needs. A professional sitter is more reliable for longer trips, holidays, pets on medication, senior or anxious animals and dogs that need several walks a day. With PetHome Israel you also get a photo and video report after every visit and a replacement if the sitter falls ill.
When a neighbour works well
- One night or a short weekend.
- A healthy adult cat with dry food.
- A neighbour who knows animals and has time.
- You can easily return the favour.
When a professional sitter is better
- Trips of several days or more.
- Holidays, when neighbours often travel too.
- Medication or injections (+30 ₪ or +50 ₪ per visit).
- Dogs that need walks three times a day.
- Senior, reactive or anxious pets.
- You want regular updates without feeling you are imposing.
The hidden costs of "a favour"
Neighbours have their own plans, may forget a visit, may not know what to watch for and may feel uncomfortable telling you something went wrong. If something happens, there is no replacement and no agreement on what to do.
A combination
Many owners keep a spare key with a neighbour as a back-up and book a professional sitter for the care itself. The neighbour can also let the sitter in the first time if you are already away.
Prices
Cat visits from 110 ₪, dog walks from 70 ₪, home boarding from 220 ₪ per day. The minimum order is 350 ₪.
Thank your neighbour either way
Even if a sitter does the care, tell your neighbour that someone will be coming in with keys. It avoids surprises in the stairwell and gives you a back-up contact if the sitter needs help opening a stiff lock or finding the building's electricity box.