We encourage our Pet Sitting Community to make at least a nominal charge for their professional services.
Many of our sitters charge a daily rate, some a fixed rate, and others living expenses.
It is entirely up to you to agree what you consider a fair remuneration for the requirements of the Pet Sit.
We are happy to provide advice and guidance if required.
May also be useful: How Do I pay my Pet Sitter?
ID Verification
At TMPS we conduct Industry leading ID verification on Pet Sitters and Pet Parents.
Using ‘Know Your Customer’ or KYC software helps to safeguard the members of our community.
Our Pet Sitters must have at least 3 years experience and provide verified reviews from other Pet Parents.
Our Pet Sitters have at least 3 years experience and can provide verified reviews from other Pet Parents.
Our breed and skill matching service will ensure that you are only introduced to sitters who have relevant experience.
Trust My Pet Sitter members benefit from 24/7 Vet Advice Line for the duration of the Pet Sit.
This helps answer most questions and more importantly guidance on whether a trip to the Vet is required.
All Pet Parent members must have their pets registered with a local vet – and have made arrangements with them to cover the cost of any treatment required during their absence.
The Vet Contact Details and Emergency Contact will be included in the Digital Pet Sitting Pack provided prior to the sit.
Trust My Pet Sitter members benefit from 24/7 Vet Advice Line for the duration of the Pet Sit.
This helps answer most questions and more importantly guidance on whether a trip to the Vet is required.
All Pet Parent members must have their pets registered with a local vet – and have made arrangements with them to cover the cost of any treatment required during their absence.
We are based in the UK, but our Pet Sitters and Pet Parents come from across the world including the USA, Europe, Canada and Australia.
Most of our Pet Sitters travel nationally and internationally.
Pet Sitter Membership Fee
Our Membership Fee is collected every 12 months, meaning you can Pet Sit and use our services as often as you wish during the period.
How Does it Work?
Starting from only £99, that’s less than £9 per month, the Trust My Pet Sitter Membership scheme is unique in our industry.
Your membership period starts to roll from the date you confirm your first booking, and not the date you join us.
When you sign up our team will place you on our active membership list, meaning we start looking for pet sits to suit you straight away.
Let’s say you book your first pet sit on July 26th 2024, your annual membership will start on this day, even if you joined back in March 2024!
So instead of missing the best sits, we can start matching you right now – meaning you don’t waste any precious membership time!
Annual Membership
Trust My Pet Sitter Pet Parent Members join us on an Annual Subscription basis, and you can use the services of our Account Management Team as often as you wish within the membership period.
Membership Rolls!
The Trust My Pet Sitter Membership scheme is unique in our industry.
Your membership period starts to roll from the date you confirm your first booking, and not the date you join us.
How Does it Work?
When you sign up our team will place you on our active membership list, meaning we start looking for suitable sitters straight away.
Let’s say you book your pet sitter on July 26th 2024, your annual membership will start on this day, even if you joined back in March 2024!
So instead of leaving it too late, we can start looking for Pet Sitters to suit you and your pets straight away – meaning you don’t waste any precious membership time.
This May be Useful: What are your Membership Fees?
A police check means that a Pet Sitter has a certificate (in the UK it is called a Disclosure) stating that they do not have any criminal convictions.
We encourage all Pet Sitters to obtain a police check, but this is not compulsory to join our community.
Police checks don’t have an official expiry date and it’s up to the Pet Parent to decide if they accept it or not.
Pet Sitter Police Check
If you are a Pet Sitter and would like to see how to acquire a police check, please read below.
Getting a Criminal Record check can increase your chances of getting a Pet Sit Assignment.
Not all Pet Owners will ask for it, but if you have a current one it may help your application success.
If you are unsure, please ask your Trust My Pet Sitter Account Manager
UK –
Scotland
Apply for a Basic Disclosure – you’ll find all of the information here – https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/apply-for-basic-disclosure
England and Wales
Apply for a Basic DBS Check – you’ll find all of the information here – https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record
USA
Although not compulsory, most Pet Parents will choose Pet Sitters who have a ‘Criminal Record Check’. How to obtain a Police Check varies from state to state, so please contact your local authority for further information.
Australia
National Police Checks – you’ll find all of the information here – https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/national-police-checks
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police – you’ll find all of the information here – https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/where-do-get-a-criminal-record-check
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