Find sitters for home visits — Western Cape, South Africa

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Western Cape, South Africa: the typical price for Home visits is R80 per visit.

Reviews — Western Cape, South Africa

  • “Lusia looked after our French Bulldog, Leo and our cat, Raven, at our home, on two occasions when we went away on holiday. She was reliable and neat and our pets love her. She is gentle but able and took Leo on two walks every day. It would highly recommend Lusia as a pet sitter!”

    Heidi · Sept 2026
    Review for Lusia

  • “Lusia was lovely with Windsor when she fed and walked him for the week we were away. He's quite a shy dog so we're grateful for her patience with him!”

    Georgina · Sept 2026
    Review for Lusia

  • “I honestly couldn't have asked for a better person to look after my three fur babies. Each of them has their own little personality, and she took the time to get to know them and care for them exactly how they needed. One of my cats is an incredibly picky eater and often won't eat unless someone sta...”

    Imaan · Jul 2026
    Review for Tiffany

  • “Thanks great service for walking and training my dog, for your punctuality and providing excellent pet care and house sitting for looking after my property, would highly recommend Richard for his work excellence.”

    Caleb · Dec 2025
    Review for Richard

  • “Richard has been incredible with my pitbull. Not everyone understands the breed, but he treats my dog with so much love, patience, and respect. My pitbull absolutely lights up when he sees him. I trust Richard completely he’s reliable, gentle, and genuinely cares”

    Odile · Dec 2025
    Review for Richard

  • “I have had a great experience with Sipho always reliable for dog sitting and friendly”

    Larena · Nov 2025
    Review for Sipho

Price — Western Cape, South Africa

Updated October 2026.

Pets local sitters have cared for — Western Cape, South Africa

  • Coco, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Coco

    Cavoodle

  • Koa, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Koa

    American Pit Bull Terrier

  • Winston, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Winston

    French Bulldog

  • Thor, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Thor

    German Shepherd

  • Leo, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Leo

    French Bulldog

  • Lulu, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Lulu

    Pug

  • Windsor, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Windsor

    Yorkshire Terrier

  • Bailey, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Bailey

    Rescue dog

  • Smudge, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Smudge

  • Rosie, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Rosie

  • Meile, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Meile

  • Summer, a pet cared for by a sitter — Western Cape, South Africa

    Summer

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Frequently asked questions

Home visits — Western Cape, South Africa: what are the prices?

Typical prices on Sittsy — Western Cape, South Africa: Home visits: R80 for 30 minutes or R120 per hour, R600 per week for 5 hours, R2 640 per month for 22 hours. Each sitter sets their own price.

Western Cape, South Africa: how many pet sitters are on Sittsy?

13 sitters offer pet care on Sittsy — Western Cape, South Africa: Home visits: 11, Dog Walking: 9 and Day and night care: 12.

How long is a home visit?

Standard home visits are 30 minutes, with many sitters offering 60-minute visits for pets that need more attention. The sitter will feed, provide water, clean litter boxes, give medications if needed, and spend quality time with your pet.

How many home visits does my pet need per day?

Cats typically need 1-2 visits per day. Dogs usually need 2-3 visits depending on age, bladder control, and activity level. Puppies and senior dogs may need more frequent visits.

Can I book home visits while I'm at work?

Absolutely! Home visits are popular for pet owners who work long hours. Schedule a midday visit to break up your pet's day with feeding and playtime.

What if my pet has special needs?

Many sitters specialize in caring for pets with special needs, including administering medications, managing diabetes, or caring for elderly pets. Check sitter profiles for their experience.

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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