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How Booking Works, Your Two 0ptions:

Job Board (Recommended for First-Timers)

Best for: Your first booking or when you're flexible on which Sitter

How it works:

  1. Go to "Request Care" tab in the app

  2. Fill in your date, time, and needs

  3. Post to Job Board

  4. Sitters apply to your request

  5. Review applicants and choose your favorite

Book confirmed!

Timeline: Post at least 5 days in advance for best availability (a week or more is better for special requests)

Direct Booking

Best for: When you have a go-to Sitter you know is available

How it works:

  1. Select your favorite Sitter

  2. Choose date and time

  3. Submit request directly to them

  4. They confirm (or decline if unavailable)

What if they're unavailable? No worries! We'll automatically move your request to the Job Board, or you can do it yourself for a quicker response.

Please be mindful that Sitters availability is only general, not guaranteed.

Special Arrangements

Use the Messages tab in the app to discuss with your Sitter:

  • Meet & Greets

  • Early arrival

  • Extended hours

  • Any special needs or instructions

During Your Sitting

  • Your Sitter tracks time through the app

  • If you return early or late, they'll adjust the time

  • You'll review final times and fees when they check out

  • Payment automatically charges your card on file

  • Don't forget to rate and review your sitter!

Tipping

Tips are optional but appreciated. Add tips through the app only - no cash transactions please. Your Sitter recieves 100% of their tip.

Pro Tips

  • Favorite your sitter after a great experience for easier rebooking

  • Make special requests for specific Sitters you love

  • View your estimated rate at the end of each booking request