The Pet Sitter Blog
Expert insights on pet care, the pet sitting industry, and building a pet sitting business.
What Rover's Mad Paws Acquisition Means for Australian Pet Sitters
Rover acquired Mad Paws in November 2025, bringing its 20% commission model to Australia. Here's what this means for the 70,000 sitters on the platform.
By Graeme Rycyk
How to Choose a Pet Sitter: A Guide for First-Time Users
Choosing the right pet sitter is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a pet owner. Here's what to look for, what to ask, and red flags to watch for.
By Graeme Rycyk
Pet Sitting in Brussels: The Complete Guide for Dog Owners
From Bois de la Cambre to the Sonian Forest, everything you need to know about caring for your dog in Brussels. Parks, regulations, neighbourhoods and rates.
By Graeme Rycyk
Pet Sitting in Antwerp: What Every Dog Owner Should Know
A local's guide to pet care in Antwerp. From Rivierenhof to the Zurenborg quarter, everything you need to know about caring for your dog in Belgium's port city.
By Graeme Rycyk
Dog-Friendly Melbourne: A Suburb-by-Suburb Guide
From Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy to the off-leash beaches of St Kilda, here's the definitive guide to Melbourne's most dog-friendly suburbs.
By Graeme Rycyk
The Real Cost of Pet Sitting Platform Fees: A Comparison
We did the maths. Here's exactly how much pet sitters lose to platform fees on Rover, Mad Paws, Pawshake, and Floofers — and why flat-fee subscription models are the future.
By Graeme Rycyk
Why We Built The Pet Sitter
After years as CTO of Pawshake, I saw firsthand how 20% commission fees hurt pet sitters. Here's why I built a platform where sitters keep 100% of their earnings.
By Graeme Rycyk
500+ Best Dog Names for 2025: Popular, Unique & Creative Ideas
Find the perfect name for your new puppy or rescue dog. From classic and timeless to unique and trendy, browse our curated list of 500+ dog names organised by category.
By The Pet Sitter Team
400+ Best Cat Names for 2025: Popular, Unique & Creative Ideas
Searching for the perfect cat name? Browse our curated list of 400+ names for kittens and cats — from elegant and classic to quirky and unique, organised by personality, colour, and breed.
By The Pet Sitter Team