We’d like to think so! PetBacker is a platform built on mutual trust that puts pet owners and pet sitters in contact. In the interest of everyone’s wellbeing, we do verify the contact details of pet sitters in various ways before they appear on the site, and remove any profiles that we think don’t quite meet the high bar we’ve set for PetBacker pet sitters. 

We always recommend making a refundable pre-payment before sharing personal contact information or having a meet and greet so you can ensure the other party is genuine and they’re right for your pet. Then, after the stay, pet owners can leave an evaluation of their experience that is shared on the pet sitter’s profile page.