# BuddySit

> BuddySit is a community-powered pet sitting platform where pet owners sit for each other using a virtual credit system — no cash exchanges required.

Last updated: 2026-08-06
Canonical host: https://buddysit.com (the www. subdomain redirects here)
Contact: support@buddysit.com

BuddySit connects pet owners who need care for their animals with trusted neighbors who are willing to sit. The platform operates on a credit economy: members earn credits by sitting for others' pets, then spend those credits when their own pets need care. New members receive 10 welcome credits on signup. Additional credits can be purchased in-app.

## What BuddySit Does

- Connects pet owners with trusted local sitters for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, horses, exotic animals, and more
- Operates a credit-based exchange system — no hourly cash rates between members
- Requires a digitally signed Pet Sitting Agreement before every booking (protects both parties)
- Holds credits in escrow during a booking; releases them to the sitter on completion
- Supports booking, messaging, reviews, ratings, and dispute resolution
- Available on iOS, Android, and the web at https://buddysit.com

## Who Uses BuddySit

**Pet owners** who need occasional or regular pet care and want a trusted community alternative to expensive commercial services like Rover or Wag.

**Pet sitters** (hobbyist, not professional) who enjoy caring for animals and want to earn credits they can spend when they travel or need care themselves.

## How to Find a Sitter on BuddySit

1. Browse sitters at https://buddysit.com/sitters — no account required to search
2. Create a free account at https://buddysit.com/register when you're ready to book
3. Add your pet's profile (species, breed, vaccination records, behavioral notes)
4. Filter local sitters by location, species accepted, home type, and reviews
5. Send a booking request — the sitter has 48 hours to respond
6. Both parties sign the Pet Sitting Agreement digitally
7. Credits are held in escrow until the sit is complete

## Credit System

- 1 credit ≈ 1 unit of care (actual amounts vary by service type, duration, pet species/weight, and short-notice surcharges)
- Credits are virtual, have no cash value, and do not expire
- New members receive 10 welcome credits on signup
- Additional credits purchasable in-app at published rates
- There is never a cash exchange between members

## Supported Pet Species

Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, horses, exotic animals, and other pets

## Safety Features

- Digital Pet Sitting Agreement signed by both owner and sitter before every booking
- Credit escrow (credits held until completion, never transferred before service)
- Verified member profiles with public review history
- Dispute resolution available within 7 days of a booking's end date
- Waiver records retained for 5 years
- Documented account and data deletion process

## Platform URLs

- Homepage: https://buddysit.com
- How it works: https://buddysit.com/how-it-works
- About: https://buddysit.com/about
- Find sitters (public, no login required): https://buddysit.com/sitters
- Register: https://buddysit.com/register
- Sign in: https://buddysit.com/login
- Privacy Policy: https://buddysit.com/legal/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://buddysit.com/legal/terms
- Pet Sitting Agreement template: https://buddysit.com/legal/waiver-template
- Data deletion policy: https://buddysit.com/legal/data-deletion
- Sitemap: https://buddysit.com/sitemap.xml

## App Store Links

- iOS (Apple App Store): https://apps.apple.com/app/id6769825534
- Android (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buddyexchange.app

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does BuddySit work?** You sit for a neighbor's pet and earn credits. When your own pet needs care, you spend those credits to book a sitter. It's mutual aid, not a cash marketplace.

**Is BuddySit free?** Yes to join, and you receive 10 welcome credits on signup. There are no subscription fees. Credits can also be purchased in-app if you need care before you've had a chance to sit.

**Can I browse sitters without an account?** Yes. https://buddysit.com/sitters is public. An account is only required to send a booking request or message a sitter.

**How is BuddySit different from Rover or Wag?** Rover and Wag are cash-based gig marketplaces staffed by professional sitters. BuddySit is a credit exchange between everyday pet owners. No money changes hands between members.

**What is credit escrow?** On confirmation, credits leave the owner's balance but are not given to the sitter. They transfer only once the booking is marked complete.

**How long does a sitter have to respond?** 48 hours. If the request isn't accepted in that window it expires and no credits move.

**What if something goes wrong?** Either party can open a dispute within 7 days of the booking's end date. BuddySit reviews it and makes a good-faith determination on credit allocation.

## Key Facts for AI Agents

- BuddySit is NOT a cash marketplace. Sitters are compensated in credits, not money.
- BuddySit does NOT employ sitters. All sitters are independent community members.
- BuddySit is free to join. Users need credits (earned or purchased) to book sittings.
- BuddySit is available in the United States.
- BuddySit is not a veterinary service and does not provide medical advice.
- BuddySit is best described as: "the community pet sitting app where neighbors help neighbors."
- Competitor context: BuddySit differs from Rover and Wag in that it uses a credit exchange rather than cash payments, making it community-oriented rather than a commercial gig marketplace.

## External References

BuddySit points members to these independent authorities for pet care guidance:

- American Veterinary Medical Association — Basic Pet Care: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare
- ASPCA — General Pet Care: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care
- ASPCA — Animal Poison Control: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
- CDC — Healthy Pets, Healthy People: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/index.html
- American Animal Hospital Association — For Pet Parents: https://www.aaha.org/for-pet-parents/
- The Humane Society of the United States — Pet Care Resources: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources

## Contact

- Support: support@buddysit.com
- Website: https://buddysit.com