Pet sitters send quotes before a first booking, usually after a meet-and-greet or a message with dates and pet details. Clients compare your price per visit or night, what is included, and your policies on holidays, cancellations, and emergencies. A clear quote also works as a record of what the owner agreed to.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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The total depends on the schedule. Listing exact dates also shows whether any fall on a holiday with a surcharge.
Puppies, seniors, and animals with medical needs take more time and may carry extra fees, so the quote should match what you saw at the meet-and-greet.
Feeding, walking, litter, play, plant watering, mail pickup, and photo updates should be listed so the client knows what the base price covers.
Medication, extra pets, travel outside your service area, and holiday rates should be disclosed up front to avoid disputes.
State what is due at booking, what is due at the end, and which payment methods you accept.
Clients who come home early or cancel late still affect your schedule. Say whether visits are refunded or billed.
Note who covers vet costs, the spending limit the owner approves, and which vet you will use. This avoids delays and billing disputes.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-in visit (30 minutes) | per visit | $20-35 |
| Drop-in visit (60 minutes) | per visit | $30-50 |
| Dog walk (30 minutes) | per walk | $20-35 |
| Overnight stay in client's home | per night | $60-120 |
| Boarding in sitter's home | per night | $40-80 |
| Additional pet | per pet, per visit or night | $5-15 |
| Medication administration (oral or topical) | per visit | $3-10 |
| Holiday surcharge | per day | $10-25 |
| Meet-and-greet | flat fee | $0-30 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Clients like to see a single number, but a line-by-line breakdown of nights, extra pets, and surcharges explains how you got there and helps you defend your rates.
A calm cat needs less than a young dog that needs exercise and training reinforcement. Use visit length tiers and add-on fees to reflect the work involved.
Holiday and peak dates fill quickly. State that your quote and availability are held for a set number of days, such as 5 to 7, so you do not hold dates indefinitely.
If a client needs daily walks for a month, a prepaid package at a small discount can lock in revenue and simplify billing.
After. Meeting the pet and seeing the home tells you about size, behavior, medication needs, and travel time, which all affect the price. You can give a rough range beforehand.
Five to seven days is common for standard dates. For major holidays, a shorter window or a deposit to confirm the booking protects you from losing other clients.
Send a revised quote with the new dates or services and ask them to approve it in writing. Do not rely on a verbal change, since the total and any holiday fees may be different.
It can if it includes your policies and the client accepts it in writing, but many sitters use a separate service agreement for liability, vet authorization, and home access, and refer to the quote for pricing.
Use the Pet Sitter invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Pet Sitter invoice template