Local profiles
Pet sitters in and around Johannesburg
These profiles are selected automatically using identity-verification, profile completeness, experience or reviews, and proximity. Enter your service and dates to see the most relevant results.
Daniel
From R13011+ years looking after small dogs. My home has a secure garden and plenty of space for zoomies. Trained in basic first-aid and happy to give medication on schedule.
Mia
From R180I grew up surrounded by cats of all ages and have been pet-sitting in my neighbourhood for 9 years. Patient with anxious pets, structured routines, and lots of cuddles.
Pieter
From R120Hi! I’m a lifelong pet lover with 9 years of experience caring for rescue dogs. I treat every pet like family and share regular photo and video updates so you can relax knowing they’re in good hands.
Kgomotso
From R90I grew up surrounded by senior dogs and have been pet-sitting in my neighbourhood for 12 years. Patient with anxious pets, structured routines, and lots of cuddles.
Olivia
From R170I grew up surrounded by dogs and cats and have been pet-sitting in my neighbourhood for 9 years. Patient with anxious pets, structured routines, and lots of cuddles.
Zahra
From R130I grew up surrounded by puppies and kittens and have been pet-sitting in my neighbourhood for 8 years. Patient with anxious pets, structured routines, and lots of cuddles.
Automatic placement is not an endorsement or a guarantee of availability. Review each profile, ask questions and consider a meet and greet before booking.
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Pet care that fits Johannesburg life
Some pets are happiest staying in their own home with an overnight sitter or regular check-ins. Others do well with boarding or daycare in a sitter’s home. Choose the arrangement that best suits your pet’s routine.
Pet sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home, helping pets keep their usual routine.
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Your pet stays overnight in a sitter’s home.
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Drop-in care for feeding, fresh water, company and medication where offered.
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Local walks for exercise, enrichment and a break in your dog’s day.
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Daytime care in a sitter’s home while you work or spend the day away.
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How to find a sitter
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Review services, rates, experience, reviews and identity-verification status.
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Message a sitter, arrange an optional meet and greet, then accept their quote and pay on-platform.
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A Verified badge means MyPetFriends confirmed that the sitter’s name matches their identity document and that they are over 18. It is not a background or criminal-record check, an endorsement, or a guarantee of their services or conduct.
Read the full profile, ask about relevant experience and discuss your pet’s routine. An optional meet and greet can help both of you decide whether it feels like the right fit.
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Across the city
Pet sitting across Johannesburg
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Johannesburg pet-sitting FAQs
How do I find a pet sitter in Johannesburg?
Enter your Johannesburg suburb, choose a service and add your dates if you know them. You can compare sitter profiles, services, rates, reviews and verification status, then message a sitter through MyPetFriends.
What types of pet care are available?
Johannesburg sitters can offer overnight pet sitting in your home, boarding in their home, home visits, daycare and dog walking. Services and availability depend on the individual sitter.
How much does a pet sitter in Johannesburg cost?
Sitters set their own rates. Prices vary by service, duration, dates, location and your pet’s needs. Current rates appear on sitter profiles where provided, and the sitter sends a final quote before you pay.
What does the Verified badge mean?
Verified means MyPetFriends confirmed that the sitter’s name matches their identity document and that they are over 18. It is not a background or criminal-record check and does not guarantee their services or conduct.
Can I meet a sitter before booking?
Yes. You and the sitter can arrange an optional meet and greet before confirming care. It is a useful time to discuss your pet’s routine, temperament, feeding, walks, medication and home access.
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