Pet Sitting in New York: what to know
In-home sitting keeps your pet in its own apartment with its own routine — useful when space is tight and your pet is unsettled by change. Agree how keys will be handled with your doorman or super.
Homes, buildings and access
Many buildings have their own pet policies — some limit size or breed, and many ask dogs to use the service elevator. Tell your provider about the doorman, buzzer codes, stairs and where keys are kept before the first booking.
Weather and seasons in New York
In summer, walk early in the morning or after sunset, keep to shady park paths and bring water — brachycephalic breeds such as French bulldogs and pugs struggle most in humid heat.
In winter, wipe paws after every walk to remove salt, consider booties or paw balm, and keep short-coated dogs warm on windy avenues and riverside paths.
Before you book
Agree on feeding, medication, keys and house rules in the chat before the first visit, and leave your vet's details with the sitter.
Keep your pet's vaccinations and any local registration up to date and carry the records — providers may ask to see them before the first booking.
Pet Sitting in New York — FAQ
Is pet sitting available in New York?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including New York. Because it's a marketplace, the pet sitters you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does pet sitting cost in New York?
Pet sitters in New York set their own prices, so you see each provider's rate in the app before you book. At checkout OnlyPaw adds a service fee of 10% of the service price, with a minimum of USD 2 and a maximum of USD 20 (or the equivalent in your local currency), shown before you pay. Your payment is held and only released to the provider after the service is completed.
How are providers vetted?
Every provider submits a government ID and a selfie, passes a knowledge test with a 70% pass mark and uploads service-specific documents — home photos for sitting and boarding, driving licence and vehicle registration for pet taxi, certificates for grooming and training — before the OnlyPaw team approves them.
What if I need to cancel?
Each provider uses one of three cancellation policies. Under the default moderate policy you get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start, 50% if you cancel at least 2 hours before, and nothing in the last 2 hours. The flexible policy refunds in full up to 2 hours before the start; the strict policy refunds in full from 48 hours and 50% from 24 hours before.
What happens in an emergency?
Every active booking has an SOS button in the app. It alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away. If your pet needs urgent medical care, contact a vet or emergency clinic first.
