Quick answer: Post a pet sitting Task in Boca Raton with your Budget, and pet sitters nearby send Bids. It works well for a last-minute Saturday night, a weekend away, or a one-time check-in visit.
Most pet sitting in Boca Raton comes up at short notice: a dinner that runs late, a weekend trip to Orlando, a flight that gets moved. A boarding kennel needs advance booking and a full-time sitter is more than the job calls for. On Biddy, the Task goes out to pet sitters near you, and Bids usually come back from people who live a few minutes away.
Pet sitting Tasks people post in Boca Raton
- Overnight pet sitting — one or two nights at your home while you are away
- Drop-in visits — feeding, fresh water, litter, and a quick play, once or twice a day
- Last-minute evening sitting — a few hours with an anxious dog while you are out
- Dog walking for a day or two — midday walks while you are stuck at work or recovering
- Pet taxi — a ride to the groomer or vet when you cannot leave work
Biddy covers all of Boca Raton, from condos near Mizner Park and the beach to gated communities out west.
A sample Task and Bid
Sample Task
Overnight pet sitter needed this Saturday (1 dog)
Budget: $70
West Boca, gated community. Friendly 40 lb lab mix, fed twice a day, one evening walk and one morning walk. Need someone to stay Saturday 6 pm to Sunday 10 am. Gate access will be added once a Bid is accepted.
Sample Bid
Bid: $75
“Hi! I live about 5 minutes from you and have had labs my whole life. I can arrive by 5:45 to meet him before you leave, and I will send photos during the evening walk. Happy to answer any questions here first.”
Contact details stay out of Tasks and Bids. All messages go through the Biddy app until a Bid is accepted. How to write a Task that gets Bids.
How it works
- Post a Task. Say what needs doing, when, and where, and add a photo if it helps.
- Set a Budget. Your Budget is an estimate of what you expect to pay. It tells Bidders the size of the job.
- Get Bids. Bidders nearby send the price they would do it for, with a short note. Ask questions in the in-app messages.
- Accept a Bid. Pick the Bid that fits. Payment is held securely until you confirm the Task is done.
See how bidding works or check typical prices for local tasks.
What to budget for pet sitting
As a starting point, overnight pet sitting usually runs $50–$90 a night, and dog walks run $15–$25 a walk. Bidders will bid more for multiple pets, medication, or very short notice, so mention those in the Task.
Boca Raton pet sitter FAQ
Can I find a pet sitter for tonight?
Yes. Post the Task with the time in the title, like “Pet sitter tonight 7–11 pm.” Bidders nearby see it right away. Last-minute Tasks get Bids faster when the Budget fits the short notice.
Can I meet the sitter before I accept a Bid?
Use the in-app messages to ask questions, and arrange a short meet-and-greet before the date. Many Posters do this for a first overnight Task.
How do I get a sitter through the gate?
Add your Bidder to your community’s guest list once you accept the Bid. Sort it out in the messages before the day.
Is this a boarding or licensed pet care business?
No. Biddy connects you with neighbors who do one-time pet sitting Tasks. For medical care, use your vet.
Looking for something else? See pet care across South Florida, babysitters nearby, or all Tasks in Boca Raton.
Wondering what to budget? See how much a pet sitter costs in South Florida.
Need a pet sitter in Boca Raton?
Post your Task with a Budget and get Bids from sitters nearby.
