r/petsitting
A sub for pet sitters - please read the rules before posting!
How to think about r/petsitting
This community serves as a platform for pet sitters of all experience levels to share insights, stories, and advice related to pet care. Members discuss various aspects of pet sitting, including tips for managing different breeds, handling client relationships, and improving service offerings. The focus is on fostering a supportive environment where pet sitters can learn from each other while adhering to strict rules that discourage job postings and personal information sharing.
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Audience
Participants in this community range from professional pet sitters to casual pet lovers looking to share their experiences. The demographic is diverse, often comprising animal enthusiasts who are passionate about providing quality care. Members typically seek advice, share tips, and connect with others who understand the challenges and joys of pet sitting, creating a friendly and informative vibe.
Posting culture
The posting culture emphasizes respect and helpfulness, with a clear set of rules that members are expected to follow. Content that thrives includes personal anecdotes, practical advice, and discussions about best practices in pet care. Posts that violate community guidelines, such as job offers or personal information sharing, are likely to be downvoted or removed. The community values regular engagement, encouraging members to participate actively without overwhelming the feed.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing valuable content that resonates with pet sitters, such as educational resources, tips, and tools that enhance their services. Direct promotion or advertisements are generally unwelcome, so brands should avoid overt marketing tactics. Instead, they can participate in discussions, offer expert advice, or share relevant articles that align with the community's interests, fostering a genuine connection with members.
Top keywords
What r/petsitting talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/UncommonPhoenix
- u/Wishmunk
- u/ShipOld4248
- u/VForestAlien
- u/DenMother8
- u/themiscira
- u/Efficient_Cupcake_13
- u/smashashh
- u/Loud_Dot_8353
- u/Ok-Refrigerator-9690
- u/nacho__mama
- u/throwaway6300011
- u/WoomoUWU
- u/LalaAqua
- u/Fudge-Opening
- u/Alinasantro
- u/Slothfulsnuggle
- u/gerrray
- u/katmcflame
- u/Dab_or_die_70
- u/Iatepoisonousberries
- u/Bastet_0
- u/methinks8675309
- u/Sweetcheeks864
- u/Shadowsnaxx
- u/jessieeee123
- u/Legitimate_Ad5715
- u/guacguac00
- u/1-smallfarmer
- u/LongPea5525
- u/RizzoCandles
- u/skeptic_narcoleptic
- u/Majestic_Lobster_176
- u/Victoriakatofficial
- u/gamingdoggiemom
- u/GoodNeighbourNow
- u/mpm1987
- u/catsrulemylifelol
- u/Norwegian_Ninja
- u/RatQueen_x
- u/phoenixgreylee
- u/pawpadscrushingit
- u/Elmonatorrrre
- u/satirevaitneics
- u/Winter-Dot-296
- u/evasherex3
- u/Luca_Goller456
- u/sugarintheboots
- u/dinosaurs818
- u/xtinaxxx
- u/CurlyGirl177
- u/Suspicious-Vehicle25
- u/Birony88
- u/Zodinski
- u/Sunflower_Powergirl
- u/Honest_Reflection_49
- u/Thatkidd2020
- u/Acrobatic-Guitar2410
- u/gingerfoxfire
- u/Rocky23Road
- u/oh_no_not_you_hon
- u/janelliebean2000
- u/irritating_bee
- u/Bincyboo
- u/adviseAsking
- u/Arvid38
- u/two-of-me
- u/good_day90
- u/greatgoldgoblin
- u/Cloud302
- u/anoana_
- u/pittpink
- u/Hungry-Water3749
- u/dutchessdelilah-13
- u/Bitter-Hitter
- u/Aprilmtuc
- u/roboteve
- u/Sheena-ni-gans
- u/Boring_Supermarket11
- u/rainbowtoucan1992
- u/StrawberryChampagne_
- u/Project_Tuatara
- u/heidilulu98
- u/WiderConquests
- u/amazonofthemyscira
- u/jessicajoyce12
- u/AlicetheGoatGirl
- u/mallorn_hugger
- u/AMidnightGlitch
- u/May-exist
- u/Emeraldwillow
- u/missmoooon12
- u/Constant_Meet_5231
- u/Accurate-Ad-9121
- u/stablegeniusinterven
- u/No-Escape5520
- u/floraandfur
- u/Commercial_Owl2100
- u/babamum
By votes
- u/tacogato
- u/[deleted]
- u/Zoombinizz
- u/DenMother8
- u/Slothfulsnuggle
- u/Majestic_Lobster_176
- u/katmcflame
- u/gerrray
- u/UncommonPhoenix
- u/Suspicious-Vehicle25
- u/themiscira
- u/Zodinski
- u/jackbarg
- u/Wishmunk
- u/xtinaxxx
- u/ShipOld4248
- u/Iatepoisonousberries
- u/gamingdoggiemom
- u/CurlyGirl177
- u/Birony88
- u/psychedelicide_
- u/Dab_or_die_70
- u/Bastet_0
- u/chicken_nugger
- u/methinks8675309
- u/WoomoUWU
- u/ratfacemagee123
- u/Thatkidd2020
- u/smashashh
- u/Hes9023
- u/Sunflower_Powergirl
- u/Gabblebabbi
- u/GoodNeighbourNow
- u/Morkiemcfly
- u/Acrobatic-Guitar2410
- u/jessieeee123
- u/umeduskfox
- u/Shadowsnaxx
- u/throwaway6300011
- u/LalaAqua
- u/Honest_Reflection_49
- u/janelliebean2000
- u/VForestAlien
- u/Victoriakatofficial
- u/Ok-Refrigerator-9690
- u/Efficient_Cupcake_13
- u/Fudge-Opening
- u/mothernatureisfickle
- u/gingerfoxfire
- u/adviseAsking
- u/Arvid38
- u/nacho__mama
- u/StudioAny4052
- u/Accomplished_Pea6847
- u/Kytten
- u/oh_no_not_you_hon
- u/RizzoCandles
- u/SnooMuffins9350
- u/Rocky23Road
- u/catsrulemylifelol
- u/Norwegian_Ninja
- u/blueskyn01se
- u/Bincyboo
- u/guacguac00
- u/Ready_Put_9170
- u/irritating_bee
- u/Sweetcheeks864
- u/two-of-me
- u/good_day90
- u/Legitimate_Ad5715
- u/1-smallfarmer
- u/Flimsy-Concept2531
- u/ProfessionalTruth793
- u/mpm1987
- u/anoana_
- u/pittpink
- u/satirevaitneics
- u/Aprilmtuc
- u/firefly183
- u/cadeawayy
- u/pearlspts
- u/RatQueen_x
- u/pawpadscrushingit
- u/Elmonatorrrre
- u/evasherex3
- u/skeptic_narcoleptic
- u/Wiesmy
- u/Lemon_thicc
- u/AdRevolutionary2583
- u/AdFamous1313
- u/sugarintheboots
- u/Consistent_Fault8267
- u/AceTheGoose
- u/rxryedvn
- u/suzsuz93
- u/seanny4587
- u/LanaBoleyn
- u/meatballsandwish
- u/aIvins_hot_juicebox
- u/Lil_Elf81
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/mylifewillchange
- u/[deleted]
- u/PetSitterJapan
- u/Birony88
- u/Slothfulsnuggle
- u/Axiom842
- u/True_Woodpecker8555
- u/Equivalent-Chance-39
- u/HbeforeG
- u/SnowWhiteCampCat
- u/Ok-Refrigerator-9690
- u/crayshesay
- u/Poodlewalker1
- u/OrchidObjective11
- u/mallorykeaton
- u/katmcflame
- u/Arvid38
- u/Zodinski
- u/rainbowtoucan1992
- u/lavender-girlfriend
- u/two-of-me
- u/veglovehike
- u/pearlspts
- u/babamum
- u/Designer-Giraffe-522
- u/Thecardinal74
- u/cream-horn
- u/PianistNo8873
- u/LongPea5525
- u/Victoriakatofficial
- u/stablegeniusinterven
- u/WoomoUWU
- u/GoodNeighbourNow
- u/nokohl
- u/DenMother8
- u/Introvert_soul_
- u/beckiblackout
- u/KTLRMD84
- u/missmoooon12
- u/hopkinsdafox
- u/Ordinary_Pitch
- u/ShipOld4248
- u/GreenAuror
- u/Fly_General
- u/poodooloo
- u/Dab_or_die_70
- u/gfdoctor
- u/slmo3
- u/Choosey22
- u/mylifeisadankmeme
- u/tonyblow2345
- u/themagicmagikarp
- u/Basique_b
- u/Acrobatic-Guitar2410
- u/Shadowfury957
- u/The_Traveling_Swan
- u/AdRevolutionary2583
- u/undercoverautie
- u/VForestAlien
- u/honey_beee99
- u/oh_no_not_you_hon
- u/LimpAnalysis8042
- u/catsrulemylifelol
- u/VirtKitty
- u/pixiegoddess13
- u/Boring_Supermarket11
- u/Infinitewarden2112
- u/BlingbossCoss
- u/TwsbiGirl
- u/Brilliant_Shoulder89
- u/Intelligent_Key6412
- u/SeekingPenpal
- u/fabulousinCA
- u/clairebearruns
- u/Agreeable-Chair7040
- u/ImaginationAlive9447
- u/lattewhip
- u/restlessbish
- u/Jessicap702
- u/poppyrose55
- u/Valuable_Owl_3348
- u/greenbeancaserol
- u/dlr1965
- u/Bulky-District-2757
- u/redwiffleball
- u/sunshinechica1
- u/Gingerfissh
- u/Maleficent_Purple_30
- u/Mialisexoxo
- u/Violascens
- u/kitties_and_spiders
- u/Sensitive-Dig-1333
- u/lindarosenthal
- u/ahoymaate17
- u/Apprehensive-Loss-72
- u/SpiritualSun3274
- u/Yeah-Im-here-2
- u/mastaaabates
- u/PortuondoW
- u/Powerful-Swordfish90
By votes
- u/mylifewillchange
- u/PetSitterJapan
- u/veglovehike
- u/SnowWhiteCampCat
- u/Equivalent-Chance-39
- u/HbeforeG
- u/crayshesay
- u/[deleted]
- u/KTLRMD84
- u/Birony88
- u/mallorykeaton
- u/katmcflame
- u/OrchidObjective11
- u/LongPea5525
- u/slmo3
- u/True_Woodpecker8555
- u/themagicmagikarp
- u/Rediscoveringlife
- u/PianistNo8873
- u/rainbowtoucan1992
- u/gfdoctor
- u/Axiom842
- u/gingercatvt
- u/lavender-girlfriend
- u/Arvid38
- u/Ok-Refrigerator-9690
- u/Poodlewalker1
- u/pm_me_ur_headpats
- u/VForestAlien
- u/Slothfulsnuggle
- u/Basique_b
- u/pearlspts
- u/Abloodydistraction
- u/beckiblackout
- u/J_Baloney
- u/two-of-me
- u/WoomoUWU
- u/captainschlumpy
- u/tonyblow2345
- u/hopkinsdafox
- u/NoMood6202
- u/Zodinski
- u/Purple-booklover
- u/IkkinYarg
- u/poodooloo
- u/Victoriakatofficial
- u/WaldenFont
- u/Ordinary_Pitch
- u/cream-horn
- u/OnlyGammasWillBanMe
- u/RescuedMisfits
- u/babamum
- u/stickytoffee6171
- u/nokohl
- u/endearing-kerfuffles
- u/oh_no_not_you_hon
- u/moxie84
- u/nancylyn
- u/Shadowfury957
- u/Introvert_soul_
- u/No-Escape5520
- u/PortuondoW
- u/cocktailshandy
- u/Jerseygonetexas
- u/Same_Recording3104
- u/DenMother8
- u/charlottesometimz
- u/missmoooon12
- u/dorothybaez
- u/Katiesbigsister
- u/GreenAuror
- u/IndecisiveMaggot
- u/stablegeniusinterven
- u/GoodNeighbourNow
- u/ratfacemagee123
- u/kyohanson
- u/Redscale7
- u/link95051
- u/Substantial-Ship-294
- u/axelevan
- u/janelliebean2000
- u/Thecardinal74
- u/Hungry-Water3749
- u/STaylorJ72
- u/Acrobatic-Guitar2410
- u/Karamist623
- u/fugue2005
- u/Sorry_Ad9761
- u/rabbitisland224
- u/Visible_Forever7736
- u/Designer-Giraffe-522
- u/Iatepoisonousberries
- u/UncommonPhoenix
- u/beanandween
- u/psychicfrequency
- u/NoExamination4048
- u/Comfortable-Spot-829
- u/KittensWithTopHats
- u/RZRPRINCESS
- u/AMidnightGlitch
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FAQ
r/petsitting — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/petsitting have?
r/petsitting has approximately 25,555 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/petsitting created?
r/petsitting was created on May 30, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/petsitting about?
This community serves as a platform for pet sitters of all experience levels to share insights, stories, and advice related to pet care. Members discuss various aspects of pet sitting, including tips for managing different breeds, handling client relationships, and improving service offerings. The focus is on fostering a supportive environment where pet sitters can learn fro…
What subreddits are similar to r/petsitting?
Communities similar to r/petsitting include r/roverpetsitting, r/wagwalker, r/trustedhousesitters.
Who are the most active posters on r/petsitting?
The most frequent posters on r/petsitting include u/[deleted], u/UncommonPhoenix, u/Wishmunk.
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