Pet Sitting Software

Pet sitting software is a digital management platform designed for pet sitters, dog walkers, and in-home pet care providers. It handles scheduling, client booking, GPS walk tracking, pet profiles, photo sharing, invoicing, and payment processing. Modern platforms save sitters 65% on admin time while improving client retention by 85% through automated updates and professional communication.

PetCare.Software starts at £40/month for the Basic Plan with unlimited bookings and clients. Most pet sitting software ranges from £20-£80/month depending on features and team size. Avoid platforms charging per-booking fees (3-5% per visit) which can cost thousands annually. Solo pet sitters typically see ROI within the first month through time savings and increased capacity.

Yes, even solo pet sitters benefit significantly. Software eliminates hours of weekly admin (scheduling, invoicing, reminders), provides professional photo updates to clients, GPS-tracks walks for accountability, and enables online booking so clients book while you're working. Most solo sitters report saving 10+ hours weekly, allowing them to take on more clients without working longer hours.

Yes. Modern pet sitting software includes GPS tracking that automatically records walk routes, distance, duration, and timestamps. Pet owners receive a map showing the exact path you took with their dog. This builds trust, provides documentation for insurance purposes, and has become an expected feature for professional dog walking services. GPS tracking also protects you if any questions arise about visits.

Clients book through an online portal (accessible via website link or mobile app) showing your real-time availability. They select service type (walk, visit, overnight), choose dates/times, provide pet details, and receive instant confirmation. Automated reminders are sent before appointments. You can also manually enter bookings for phone requests. The system prevents double-booking and accounts for travel time between appointments.

Pet sitting software designed for teams includes staff scheduling, visit assignment management, individual performance tracking, and payroll calculations. Team members access their schedules via mobile apps, mark visits complete, and upload photos. You can balance workload across staff, track who visited which pets, and manage different service areas. Essential once you have 2+ staff members.

Yes. The software generates invoices automatically based on completed visits, allows online payment via card or bank transfer, tracks outstanding balances, sends payment reminders, and reconciles with your accounts. You can set up recurring billing for regular clients, collect deposits, apply discounts, and generate financial reports. This eliminates manual invoicing and reduces payment delays significantly.

Yes. During or after visits, snap photos with your phone and upload them through the app. Photos are instantly shared with pet owners via their portal, email, or SMS (depending on preferences). You can add notes about the visit (what activities, eating/drinking, bathroom, behavior). Owners love receiving updates and photos make a huge difference in client satisfaction and retention.

The software tracks which clients' keys you have, stores door access codes securely (encrypted), records key pickup/return dates, and maintains documentation for insurance purposes. You can mark when you collect or return keys, add notes about special access instructions (gate codes, alarm systems), and have a complete audit trail. This prevents lost keys and ensures accountability.

Yes, in several ways: Professional online booking attracts tech-savvy pet owners (growing demographic), automated photo updates generate word-of-mouth referrals, GPS tracking builds trust with new clients, increased capacity from time savings means you can serve more clients, and better organization allows you to maintain quality as you grow. Most pet sitters see 28% revenue increase in year one.