Global Pet Sitting Market by Pet Type (Dogs, Cage Pets, Fish, Cats), by Application (Dog Walking, Pet Transportation, Dog Care Visits) and Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast To 2028

Summary of the Report

Global pet sitting market was worth USD 2.6 billion in 2019. It is projected to grow at an 8.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), between 2020 and 2027. The pet sitting industry has grown due to the increasing spending of pet owners on their pets and the services they provide. Pet sitting services are also in demand due to the growing number of pet owners, especially in the U.S. The global pet market has grown at a rapid pace over the years as many countries have seen a high rate in pet adoption and pet health spending.

Pet owners are more likely to spend money on their pets' welfare as they consider them family members. This has resulted in an increase in health care pets. According to the American Pet Products Association, USD 69.51 million was spent on U.S. pet care in 2017. This will likely increase spending on pet care services such as grooming and boarding, training, and pet sitting.

Pet sitting services are essential to increase pet adoption. The American Pet Products Association reports that pet ownership has increased by 68% to 56% over the past 30 years. This means that 85 million households in the United States have a pet. The pet-sitting industry has also seen a rise in leisure travelers. According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), there were 1.4 Billion international tourists arriving in 2018, an increase of 6% compared to 2017.

The increasing popularity of house sitting for income among the elderly and self-employed is also helping to open the door to pet owners. Approximately 56% of HouseSitMatch.com house sitters are over 60 years old. While house sitters registered on TrustedHousesitters.com tend to be over the age of 35 in 2017.

Pet sitting allows owners to easily and conveniently take care of multiple pets within a household. This allows them to maintain a consistent schedule and the environment for their pets. The blog of Paws At Home shows that Google Trends has shown a steady rise in searches for pet sitting services in the United States. This is based on a 40% and 30% increase, respectively, in 2014 and 2018. The industry is also being boosted by the increased adoption of pet sitting certifications from NAPPS and PSI, as well as Certified Pet Expert.com, which provides training and best practices to start-ups.

Application Insights

Day-care visits were the dominant market in terms of revenue with a 35.0% share in 2019. The segment is expected to grow due to rising adoption, pet owners' preference for pet care and high disposable income. The market growth is also supported by the increase in the number of working people across the country. According to the American Pet Products Association's National Pet Owners Survey 2019-2025, 42.7 million households owned a pet cat, and 63.4 millions owned pet dogs in the U.S. This situation increases the demand for pet sitting services.

From 2020 to 2027, pet transportation will grow at a 9.1% CAGR. Pet sitting services are becoming more popular among Generation Z and millennial pet parents. Pet transportation services allow pets to be picked up and dropped off at various places, including grooming, playdates and visiting relatives. Consumers are choosing to use pet transportation services in light of the possibility of pandemics all over the world. Pet sitting services have been able to manage their clients due to strict restrictions in certain countries.

Information about pets

The market was dominated by the dog segment with a 37.9% share in 2019. This can be attributed to the high number of dogs that are kept as pets around the world, especially in the U.S. Dogs are the most popular pet type in 2018, with over 470 million dogs being kept worldwide as pets. According to the Insurance Information Institute, Inc., 63.4 million U.S. households had pet dogs in 2019. According to the Pet Food Manufacturers Association in the United Kingdom, 9 million pets were owned by approximately 25% of households between 2018 and 2019. 2019 saw 12 million pets, or 40% of all households.

From 2020 to 2027, the cat market is expected to grow at 8.4%. Around 370 million cats are kept worldwide as pets. According to the Insurance Information Institute, Inc., 42.7 million U.S. households owned pet cats in 2019. According to the Pet Food Manufacturers Association in the United Kingdom, there were 7.5 million pet cats in households, which is approximately 17% of all households. The market is expected to grow due to an increase in pet ownership over the forecast period. Since 2011, the average pet-owning household has seen a jump of 1.5 to 2.2 pets.

Regional Insights

North America was the dominant market, with a 43.1% share in 2019. This can be attributed to factors like an increase in pet owners and increased awareness about grooming services. The American Pet Products Association reports that approximately 60% of American households own dogs and 47% own cats. The pet sitting industry is seeing technological innovation due to the increasing number of tech-savvy pet owners. Packaged Facts reports that 35% of U.S. pet owners were millennials in 2018. According to Packaged Facts, 35% of all U.S. pet owners were millennials in 2018.

Asia Pacific will grow at a 9.2% CAGR between 2020 and 2027. The market has seen a rise in pet adoption among those who consider them to be family members. In countries like India, Indonesia and China, there is a rising disposable income, which has led to an increase in pet adoptions. According to the India International Pet Fair, the pet population has increased from 7 million in 2006 and 10 million in 2014. 600,000. pets are adopted each year. Due to the rising adoption rate of pets, India will be the country with the fastest growing pet market. This drives demand for pet care services such as pet sitting.

Market Share Insights & Key Companies

High competition has characterized the market. High competition has driven companies to expand their product lines, and adopt innovative technologies to satisfy consumer demand for pet sitting services. The market growth is also being driven by the growing number of services that cater to different pet segments. This has led to the increased penetration of these services within households. A Place for Rover, Inc., a company that provides trusted cat care, launched new services in April 2019. This allows pet owners to book reliable care for their cats in North America and the U.K. These services include a 30-minute drop-in visit for feeding, cleaning litter boxes, and administering medication. The following are some of the most prominent players in pet sitting:

• A Place for Rover, Inc.

• DogVacay

• Holidog.com

• G'Day! G'Day!

• FETCH! PET CARE, INC.

• Swifto Inc.

• Chicago Dog Walkers

• Best Friends Pet Care

• Camp Bow Wow

• PetSmart Inc.

Up Market Research published a new report titled “Pet Sitting Market research report which is segmented by Pet Type (Dogs, Cage Pets, Fish, Cats), by Application (Dog Walking, Pet Transportation, Dog Care Visits), By Players/Companies DogVacay, Holidogcom, Best Friends Pet Care, PetSmart Inc, Swifto Inc, FETCH! PET CARE INC, A Place for Rover Inc, G'Day! Pet Care, Camp Bow Wow, Chicago Dog Walkers”. As per the study the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% in the forecast period.

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Global Pet Sitting Market Report Segments:

The market is segmented by Pet Type (Dogs, Cage Pets, Fish, Cats), by Application (Dog Walking, Pet Transportation, Dog Care Visits).

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Overview of the regional outlook of the Pet Sitting Market:

Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.

Highlights of The Pet Sitting Market Report:

1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of Pet Sitting Market.
3. Historical data and forecast.
4. Estimations for the forecast period 2028.
5. Developments and trends in the market.

                1. Dogs

                2. Cage Pets

                3. Fish

                4. Cats

                1. Dog Walking

                2. Pet Transportation

                3. Dog Care Visits

8. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
9. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
10. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
11. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

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