For July and August, book pet care four to eight weeks ahead: summer is the longest busy season, and heat changes how pets must be cared for. PetHome Israel arranges vetted sitters for cat visits from 110 ₪, dog walks from 70 ₪ scheduled outside the midday heat, home boarding from 220 ₪ per day and overnight sitters from 380 ₪ per night, with photo and video after every visit. Summer dates have no holiday surcharge.
Why summer needs planning
School holidays last two months, and many families travel abroad for two or three weeks. Sitters' calendars fill gradually, so the earlier you book, the more choice you have, especially for long stays and boarding.
Heat changes the routine
Israeli summers are hot and, on the coast, humid. Our sitters:
- walk dogs early in the morning and after sunset;
- check pavement temperature with the back of a hand;
- carry water and stop in the shade;
- shorten walks on very hot days and tell you about it;
- keep a closer eye on short-nosed, senior and overweight dogs.
For cats, the main risk is a closed, hot apartment. Ask yourself how warm your home gets with the blinds down and no air conditioning, and leave instructions on fans, air conditioning and blinds.
Two visits for cats in summer
Wet food spoils quickly in heat, and water evaporates or gets dirty faster. For long summer trips, many owners choose two visits a day at 190 ₪, especially for kittens and senior cats.
Long stays
For trips of 7 days or more, 10% is taken off the whole booking. Tell us all the dates, and we will try to keep one sitter for the entire period.
Getting there
If your dog needs to get to the sitter, or your pet is flying, a pet taxi from 180 ₪ can help, including trips to Ben Gurion. Flight documents and requirements remain your responsibility; check them with your airline and the official veterinary services.
What every booking includes
A meet-and-greet before the trip, responsible handling of keys, checks of windows and the safe room, medication as prescribed and a photo and video report after every visit. The minimum order is 350 ₪.
Power cuts
Power cuts sometimes happen in summer, and the air conditioning stops. Leave instructions for that case: which windows can be opened safely with screens, where a battery fan is, and which room stays coolest. This is especially important for senior pets and short-nosed breeds.