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Updated October 2026.

Pets local sitters have cared for — Canterbury, New Zealand

  • Chase, a pet cared for by a sitter — Canterbury, New Zealand

    Chase

  • Coco, a pet cared for by a sitter — Canterbury, New Zealand

    Coco

    Border collie

  • Khloe, a pet cared for by a sitter — Canterbury, New Zealand

    Khloe

    Pomeranian

  • Chucky monster, a pet cared for by a sitter — Canterbury, New Zealand

    Chucky monster

    terrier mix

  • Monty, a pet cared for by a sitter — Canterbury, New Zealand

    Monty

    Tiger

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Canterbury, New Zealand: how much do pet and dog sitters cost?

Typical prices on Sittsy — Canterbury, New Zealand: Day and night care: $44 per night, $308 per week for 7 nights, $1,320 per month for 30 nights. Each sitter sets their own price.

Canterbury, New Zealand: how many pet sitters are on Sittsy?

5 sitters offer pet care on Sittsy — Canterbury, New Zealand: Day and night care: 5.

When am I charged?

If you pay by card, the amount is held when you book and charged about 3 days later. PayPal and some local payment methods are charged right away. The checkout screen shows which applies before you pay.

What if I need to cancel?

Every booking has a free cancellation deadline, shown at checkout and in the booking details. If you cancel in the app before it, you can get your payment back or have it added to your Sittsy balance. After the deadline, the payment is not refunded.

What if the sitter cancels?

Sitters can cancel a confirmed booking only in an emergency. If a booking is cancelled because of the sitter, you get a full refund for the care that was not provided, including the Sittsy service fee.

What if something goes wrong during a booking?

Report it in the app or at support@sittsy.com before the sitter is paid, which is normally 24 hours after the booking ends. If the sitter did not provide the care as agreed, Sittsy can refund you in full or in part.

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