PetBacker: Dog Cat Pet Sitting

PetBacker: Dog Cat Pet Sitting

Boarding & walking by sitter

656 ratings
171 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 25, 2016
  • June 29, 2026

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Connect with trusted pet sitters, dog walkers, and groomers for your furry friends. Find reliable care for your pets or earn money by offering your services. Securely hire or be hired with verified profiles and advance payment guarantees.

Find pet sitters, dog walkers, groomers
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Earn money as a pet sitter
Verified pet owner identities
Advance payment guarantee
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What's New in PetBacker

1.9.69

June 29, 2026

What's New: • Banners and local content now follow your real location and refresh every time you open the app. • Apple Sign In is smoother — sign in without being sent to a Confirm-Email screen, with your Apple details cleared automatically on account deletion. • Address search is smarter with Google Maps, including better support for Chinese-character and cross-border addresses. • Fixed an issue where the notification-permission prompt could close by itself before you could tap Allow. • Fixed "Invalid Date" appearing on the Job Updates timeline. • General stability and performance improvements.

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Good service; frustrating app

I really like the core service and I’ve had great experiences with multiple sitters. But the app itself and process can be painful - it was really challenging just to be able to log in ; and even the process of paying petbackers id confusing and annoying - even when the item is “completed”, the petbscker doesn’t get paid until a review is submitted, which is both hard to know and frankly inappropriate.

So I’ll keep using the app because of the service; but the app and process are definitely confusing and often hard to navigate.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your loyal support and for sharing such detailed feedback with us! We are absolutely glad to hear that you have had great experiences with multiple sitters in our community—connecting pet parents with wonderful care is exactly why we do what we do. To help clarify, the review is only essential for us to know about the service you received from the sitter and to help them build their profile. We want to make sure your future bookings are as smooth as possible! For any assistance with your account, login issues, or payments, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated support team at http://www.petbacker.com/t/s so we can assist you personally. Thank you again for helping us improve, and we look forward to continuing to serve you and your pets! 🐾✨

Good app.

I was pleased by the number of choices I had in my area. The information the sitters supplied helped me to form a short list and then my final choice. That they provided photos of their facilities were very helpful. The varied price ranges listed were good as well. The reviews were esential in my final choice, and was also helped by a multiple of facts this app provided me. Highly recommend it. My only dislike is the daily emails on things I had no interests in, not from my sitter.
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Don’t Recommend

I’ve been looking for work on Petbacker. I completed all the qualifications weeks ago. I’ve been Housesitting and dog sitting for other companies in the past and this app only gets a few leads once every couple of weeks and the actual requests don’t seem to be professional or legitimate. They want you to call them on their personal phone and it seems to be a fake number and don’t follow up through the app. I’ve received no confident inquiries and it seems to be a waste of time and energy.
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Response from developer

We are truly sorry to hear that your experience on the platform has been so frustrating and discouraging so far. Regarding the users asking to move communication offline, we want to reassure you that to uphold safety and security, we strongly discourage sharing personal information before the booking confirmation. We implement these automated filters specifically to protect dedicated sitters like you, as welcoming a stranger into your home or going to theirs carries inherent risks, and keeping interactions within the app ensures you are covered by our platform protections. The profiles attempting to bypass this system are often flagged and removed by our Trust and Safety team to keep the marketplace secure. We truly value your background and experience as a house and dog sitter, and we want to help you get the genuine, high-quality inquiries you deserve. For further assistance with your account, or to report any suspicious profiles so we can take immediate action, please reach out to our support team at http://www.petbacker.com/t/s. We appreciate your patience and hope we can turn this experience around for you. 🐾✨

Reliable, Easy, and Full of Amazing Sitters

PetBacker has been an absolute lifesaver while traveling! The app is incredibly easy to use, intuitive, and made finding a trustworthy pet sitter in a new city completely stress-free.

We were able to connect with an amazing sitter quickly, and the entire process—from browsing profiles to booking and communication—was seamless. The messaging feature made it easy to stay in touch and receive updates, photos, and videos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away from our dogs.

What really stands out is the quality of caregivers on the platform. You can tell there’s a strong community of people who genuinely love animals and take their responsibility seriously.

If you’re traveling or just need reliable pet care, PetBacker is a fantastic app. We will absolutely be using it ag
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for this absolutely wonderful review! We are glad to hear that PetBacker has been a total lifesaver for you while traveling. Your kind words about the quality and dedication of our caregiving community mean the world to us. We take great pride in hosting sitters who genuinely love animals and treat your fur babies like their own family. Thank you for your high recommendation and for trusting us with your dogs during your travels. We look forward to being there for you on your next trip! Safe travels, and see you again soon! 🐾❤️✨

Skeptical…Turned out to be Perfect!!

I haven’t used an agency to book a sitter for my senior dog. I always knew somebody that knew somebody. But I have to say PetBacker was really easy to set up. And I found someone immediately after setting up my profile. Will definitely continue tk use them!

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes frequently

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Location and chat features not working

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Inability to upload photos

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Outdated listings still being shown

Bug

Glitches in booking and payment flow

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Improve app navigation and UI

Feature

Allow direct communication with clients

Feature

Faster payout options

Feature

More transparency in fees and policies

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Better vetting process for sitters

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FAQ

What does PetBacker do?

PetBacker is a platform that connects pet owners with trusted pet sitters, dog walkers, and groomers. It allows pet owners to find reliable care for their pets and enables individuals to earn money by offering their pet care services.

How does PetBacker ensure the safety of pets and sitters?

The platform verifies pet owner identities to weed out potential risks. Pet sitters can also benefit from advance payment guarantees, ensuring their hard work is compensated. Profiles include ratings and reviews from previous clients.

How much does PetBacker cost?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of subscription fees or upfront costs for either pet owners or service providers to join the platform.

Can I compare different pet sitters before hiring?

Yes, you can compare pet sitters and other pet service providers. Each application you receive will include an estimated price, previous customer reviews and ratings, and the provider's profile, allowing you to make an informed decision.

How do I find a pet sitter for my pet?

For pet owners, you can submit a 'Request' which is then sent as an opportunity to pet sitters, dog walkers, and care providers who meet your criteria. Only interested providers will reply, allowing you to compare offers and hire the best fit.