How to choose a pet sitter
A suitable sitter should give you enough detail on location, timing, care and contact so you can compare options before handing over your cat or dog.
Steps to start
- Decide the setup. Do you need visits at home, boarding, or daytime drop-in? Write down the dates you will be away and your pet’s needs before you contact anyone.
- Review the listing. Check the description, area and any photos. Reviews tied to verified visits are a reference, not a guarantee.
- Ask before handover. Discuss food type and portions, medicines, where the animal usually hides, the carrier location and your regular clinic. Agree how they will send photo or message updates.
- Agree directly. Call or message on Zalo about fees, drop-off and pickup times, and what happens if plans change. Cun Miu does not book or take payment in the app.
- Check after the first visit. Look at how your pet is and talk to the sitter if anything is unclear; keep comparing if you are not comfortable.
Checklist
- Area or address, drop-off and pickup times, and how to reach them if plans change.
- Feeding habits, daily routine and any special care instructions have been stated.
- How they will send updates is agreed in advance.
- Fees and extra conditions are confirmed directly; do not assume the app processes payment.
Sources and notes
A VnExpress report on in-home pet sitting in Ho Chi Minh City describes sitters asking about food, hiding spots and the regular veterinary clinic before taking a job. Use those questions to check each person; do not assume every area already has listings.
Cun Miu is preparing to launch. This page is a list of questions for you to ask and verify; it does not replace the poster’s terms, a business’s commitments or professional advice.