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Updated October 2026.
How to book a pet sitter in Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Sittsy Guarantee
- Bookings paid on Sittsy include the Sittsy Guarantee: help with costs such as vet care or damage, up to R400 000, on the conditions shown in the app.
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- Sitters with the ID Verified badge have verified their identity with Sittsy.
- Pay in the app
- When you pay in the app, the sitter is paid after the booking ends.
Frequently asked questions
How much do pet and dog sitters cost in Johannesburg, Gauteng?
Typical prices on Sittsy in Johannesburg, Gauteng: Dog Walking: R120 for 30 minutes or R180 per hour, R900 per week for 5 hours, R3 960 per month for 22 hours and Day and night care: R200 per night, R1 400 per week for 7 nights, R6 000 per month for 30 nights. Each sitter sets their own price.
How many pet sitters are there in Johannesburg, Gauteng?
6 sitters in Johannesburg, Gauteng offer pet care on Sittsy: Dog Walking: 5 and Day and night care: 6.
When am I charged?
If you pay by card, the amount is held when you book and charged about 3 days later. PayPal and some local payment methods are charged right away. The checkout screen shows which applies before you pay.
What if I need to cancel?
Every booking has a free cancellation deadline, shown at checkout and in the booking details. If you cancel in the app before it, you can get your payment back or have it added to your Sittsy balance. After the deadline, the payment is not refunded.
What if the sitter cancels?
Sitters can cancel a confirmed booking only in an emergency. If a booking is cancelled because of the sitter, you get a full refund for the care that was not provided, including the Sittsy service fee.
What if something goes wrong during a booking?
Report it in the app or at support@sittsy.com before the sitter is paid, which is normally 24 hours after the booking ends. If the sitter did not provide the care as agreed, Sittsy can refund you in full or in part.
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