Pet sitting extra fees: pets, meds, holidays and last-minute
Updated November 1, 2026 · QuoteCubby
The extra fees pet sitters and dog walkers commonly charge, with published ranges, and how to list them so clients aren’t surprised.
Published extra fees
| Fee | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Extra pet | $5–$7 per visit, or $10 per day | HomeGuide (Jan 2026) |
| Extra dog | About $10 | HomeGuide pet sitting |
| Second dog on a walk | +$2–$4, or ~50% | HomeGuide (2023) |
| Oral medication | $5–$10 | HomeGuide (Jan 2026) |
| Injections | $10–$15 | HomeGuide (Jan 2026) |
| Holidays | +$5–$10 per visit, or +20–50% | HomeGuide (Jan 2026) |
| Last-minute (under 48 hours) | +20–30% | HomeGuide (Jan 2026) |
| Puppy | +$5 | HomeGuide pet sitting |
| Late request / late hours | +$10 / +$5 | HomeGuide (2023) |
Charging for additional pets is common: 52% of Pet Sitters International members do it (Pet Sitters International 2026 survey, reported by GlobalPETS (Oct 5, 2026)).
Write your fees down before anyone asks
Fees cause the fewest arguments when they’re on your price list before the booking. List each fee, what triggers it, and whether it’s per visit, per day or per booking. Decide which days count as holidays and what “last-minute” means (for example, under 48 hours).
Worked example
With the calculator’s example numbers, 2 drop-ins a day for 5 days is $290. Make one of those days a holiday at +25% and it’s $305. Book it last-minute at +20% instead and it’s $348.
Example only, using the calculator’s starter numbers: $45 per hour target, 5 admin minutes per visit, 6 round-trip miles at $0.35 per mile, 20 minutes of driving per trip, $20 minimum visit, prices rounded up to $1. These are not market rates.
Check your own numbers
The free QuoteCubby pet sitting calculator prices drop-ins, dog walks and overnights with extra pets, meds, holidays and last-minute fees, and shows what you really earn per hour after the drive.
Open the free pet sitting calculatorFAQ
Should I charge extra for giving medication?
Many sitters do. HomeGuide lists $5–$10 for oral medication and $10–$15 for injections (Jan 2026), and $5–$15 for medication on its pet sitting prices page.
How much extra do pet sitters charge on holidays?
HomeGuide lists +$5–$10 per visit or +20–50% on holidays.
Should I charge for last-minute bookings?
HomeGuide lists +20–30% for bookings with less than 48 hours’ notice.
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Related guides
Sources
Price ranges are national figures published by the sources below (accessed November 1, 2026). Local prices vary a lot. QuoteCubby examples are illustrations, not market data.
- HomeGuide – How Much to Charge for Dog Sitting (Jan 14, 2026)
- HomeGuide – Pet Sitting Prices
- HomeGuide – Dog Walking Prices (page dated April 5, 2023)
- Pet Sitters International 2026 survey, reported by GlobalPETS (Oct 5, 2026)