With urban pet ownership rising and busy professionals traveling frequently, pet sitting has become a lucrative side hustle in Delhi. But pricing your services correctly is key to attracting clients while ensuring fair pay.
This guide breaks down 2024 pet sitting rates in Delhi, factors affecting pricing, and tips to maximize earnings.
Service Type | Price Range (₹) |
Basic Care (Feeding, walks) | 500–800 |
Overnight Stay (12–24 hrs) | 1,000–2,000 |
Medical Care (Administering meds) | +₹200–500 extra |
Service Type | Price Range (₹) |
30-Min Visit (Food, litter clean) | 300–500 |
Twice Daily | 600–900 |
Playtime & Cuddles | +₹200–300 extra |
✔ Location: South Delhi (Vasant Kunj, GK) charges 10–20% more than outer areas.
✔ Experience: Certified sitters (e.g., Pet First Aid trained) can charge **₹1,000–1,500 extra/day**.
✔ Number of Pets: **+₹300–500 per additional pet**.
✔ Special Needs: Elderly/pets with anxiety may cost **₹200–800 extra**.
✔ Pawspace (20% commission)
✔ Tailly (Connects sitters with verified clients)
✔ Facebook Groups (Delhi Pet Parents, Pet Sitting Jobs India)
✔ Vet Clinic Notice Boards (Many vets recommend sitters)
✔ Pet Cafés (Like The Puppychino in Saket)
✅ Get Certified (Courses from PetKraft Academy or Canine India).
✅ Offer Add-Ons:
💡 Pro Tip: Bundle services (e.g., "7-Day Sitting + Free Bath" for ₹5,999).
✔ Reviews/References (Even 5-star ratings on Google help!)
✔ Police Verification (Many Delhi clients request this).
✔ Daily Photo Updates (Builds trust).
📌 Example: A sitter in DLF Phase 4 charges **₹1,800/day** but includes live video calls—booked 3 months in advance!
❌ Undercharging (Delhi’s average is **₹600+/day**—don’t settle for ₹300!).
❌ Last-Minute Cancellations (Hurts reputation).
❌ Uninsured Work (Accidents happen—consider liability coverage).
With 5–10 regular clients, pet sitting can be a full-time income in Delhi.
haley
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2025.04.11