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What to Look for in a Gold Coast Pet Sitter

A short checklist: police check, local knowledge, meet-and-greet, and a real vet plan.

PetHero Team 16 August 2026 5 min read
What to Look for in a Gold Coast Pet Sitter

The short checklist

A Gold Coast pet sitter should be police-checked, local to your suburb, willing to do a meet-and-greet, and given your vet details plus the nearest 24/7 hospital before the first stay.

PetHero does not run an open directory. We assign one approved sitter. You still meet them and can ask for a rematch at no cost if the fit is wrong.

Questions to ask at the meet-and-greet

Where do they usually walk dogs near you? Which vet would they use after hours? How will they send updates? What happens if they get sick mid-booking? Write the answers down.

We are upfront that PetHero does not currently carry pet medical insurance. Keep your own cover for vet bills.

Ready to find trusted care for your pet?

PetHero connects you with police-checked, curated sitters on the Gold Coast.