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Factors that may impact the pay rate

The result of the hourly wage calculator serves as a guide. Simply adjust the calculated basic hourly rate of pay for pet care in your area using the following information to your individual requirements.

Amount of Pet Care

Do you need a pet caregivers on a regular basis or only on certain occasions?
Which tasks do you a pet caregivers to perform?
Are the pet products and materials provided or will the pet caregiver be expected to provide them?

Location

Major metropolitan areas tend to have higher pet care rates than rural areas.
Towns can also have a much higher pet care rate than rural areas, especially if they serve a large commuter population and are close to a major city.

Number of pets

Keeping an eye on 1 pet is very different from watching 2 or 3 or more pets. Pay should reflect this. Your pet caregiver needs to control a larger group, deal with pets interacting with each other, and be more aware of group dynamics than if they are watching 1 pet.

Additional Tasks

Additional responsibilities such as cleaning your pets and shopping for them will require a higher hourly rate.
Additional tasks will also command a higher hourly rate - make sure you confirm these with your pet caregiver at the recruitment stage.

Transportation

Is your pet caregiver required to drive to run errands? Are they using your car or theirs?
If they are using their car, you'll want to offer extra compensation for the fuel used whilst driving. Be sure you provide them with gas money if they are using your car and it needs filling up. Some pet owners offer their pet caregiver mileage compensation if they are commuting a long distance.

Experience

Experienced pet caregivers get paid more than those with less experience. Paying more for experience can get you a pet caregivers who can better meet you and your pets needs--and give you peace of mind too.

Qualifications

If your pet has special veterinary needs, you'll want a pet carer that has specific qualification to match your needs. Expect to pay more per hour than the basic rate in your local area. It's worth it.

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Bonita T. (2) Featured

Pet Care — THORNHILL L3T

THORNHILL L3T

3 years experience

Hello there! My name is Bonita. I'm a huge animal lover and an animal health enthusiast. I do a lot self-study, and am considered an organized reliable person to friends and co-workers. I have a strong passion for cats, so I turned to volunteer work at a local cat shelter (North Toronto Cat Rescue) for 2 years; daily routine: cleaning litter boxes, food/water bowls, feeding, brushing, play, socializing, and taming ferals. Honestly, nothing makes me happier than to make the animals I care for happy. I drive, and am very easy to reach. I use 'Whatsapp' to send photo/video updates of how your companion is doing! If you are interested in my profile and want to discuss more about the care for your cat, please send me a message! My Services Information: 1a. Per visit $30 (1-2 Cats); $50 (3+ Cats) includes: feeding, litter, brushing, small errands 1b. Key Pick-up & Drop off $10 each time. 2. Day care $65 (1-2 Cats/2hrs); $110 (3+ Cats/2hrs) Service Includes: - Feeding & Cleaning Litter Boxes - Brushing, Play/Exercise - If low on pet food, I'll help buy it for you - Small errands (i.e. mail, taking out garbage) *Additional fees: other tasks (i.e. watering garden, mowing lawn, shoveling snow) & extended distances (>10-20km). …+

$10-$50 per hour

3 years experience

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Tracy C. (3) Featured

Pet Care — Edmonton T5W

Edmonton T5W

10+ years experience

Hello! My name is Tracy. I do pet sitting in their own homes, walking, visiting, feeding, etc. I have a clean security clearance and I have a licence with the city of Edmonton. I am available 7 days a week. …+

$10-$50 per hour

10+ years experience

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Stephanie D. (1) Featured

Pet Care — Peterborough K9J

Peterborough K9J

10+ years experience

I have always had a love for all things furry! I have never not had a pet, whether it be a dog, cat, bird, horse, or anything else. I have always had at least 2 pets at once. I used to live on a farm before I moved away for schooling, and would spend numerous hours outside with the animals. Animals have always been a passion of mine, and I plan to one day have an animal rescue centre. …+

$10-$50 per hour

10+ years experience

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Kyeonghyeon P. (2) Featured

Pet Care — London N5W

London N5W

5 years experience

I’m a college student major in ECE program. I grew up in a pet-loving family and spent lots of time with a variety of doggy friends in my life. I have a good amount of energy so I normally tire the pet before I tire myself. I have my own transportation. I always meet you and your dog first to get acquainted and allow you and your dog to be comfortable with me before we start walking. I am currently off for the summer vacation and available most of the time to take good care of your doggie friend. I always make sure any doggy friends will be treated like a family member. I am an active person who loves working out and walking a couple times daily so your friends will have many activities with me. Not only will the dogs have various outdoor play opportunities but also I will make sure that they have fun and some exercises on a rainy day as well. Lastly, I have both Pet First Aid and CPR certificates, and a Criminal Check available. Our Service Options: * Drop-in Visit: $11 / 30 mins * Dog walking: $9 / 30 mins * Doggy day care: $15 / day ( Drop off: 7-9am, and pick up: 4-6pm.) * Dog boarding: - $20 / per night ( Drop off: 6pm - midnight, and pick up: 7-9am) - $26 for 24 hours period …+

$10-$50 per hour

5 years experience

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Christine P. (2) Featured

Pet Care — Montreal H3S

Montreal H3S

6 years experience

I have volunteered at the SPCA for several years. I have experience with small and large breed dogs. Timid and social demeanors. I have experience with cat care, feeding, brushing, cutting nails and keeping the kitty box A1 tidy. I also have pet sit bunnies and ferrets. My place or yours. My place is safe and ferret/ bunny/ guinea pig proof. I have one calm vacinated fixed male cat chez moi. He loves to socialize and meet new friends, he also gives spaces when needed. My rates are flexible. Msg me and we'll work something out that makes sense for both of us!! …+

$10-$50 per hour

6 years experience

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