Booking a pet sitter for the first time in Singapore: a 5-minute guide
What to look for, what to ask, and how much you should expect to pay for a trustworthy pet sitter in Singapore.
By Dr. Amelia Tan· Veterinary advisor
If your usual plan when you travel is to ask a neighbour, this guide is for you. Pet sitting in Singapore has come a long way in the last few years, and you no longer have to message ten people before someone says yes.
What to look for
- An in-person interview before your first booking. A 15-minute meet-and-greet at home is the gold standard.
- Insurance that covers care-custody, not just public liability. Ask to see the schedule.
- Pet first-aid certification. Red Cross and CPDT both run reputable courses in Singapore.
- References from at least two recent clients you can call.
What to ask
Two questions get you most of the signal: ‘Walk me through what you'd do if my pet didn't eat for a day’ and ‘What was your hardest booking and how did you handle it?’ Confident sitters answer both with concrete stories.
Pricing in Singapore (2026)
- Drop-in visits: $35 to $50 per visit (30 minutes).
- Overnight stays: $80 to $120 per night, sitter at your home.
- Boarding (in sitter's home): $60 to $90 per night, depending on breed.
The cheapest sitter is rarely the best. Look for the one whose answers feel calm and specific.
How Care Union does it
Every sitter on our network goes through an in-person interview, two reference checks, and a pet first-aid review before they take a single booking. SmartMatch ranks them for you in two minutes.
Amelia is a Singapore-licensed vet with a decade of small-animal practice. She advises Care Union on pet welfare and first-aid standards.