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How Much Does Pet Sitting in Union Park (Little Elm) Cost?
One of the most attractive parts of living in Union Park is the expansive opportunity for outdoor fun – and all of it is best done, with your dog. Pet owners thrive in Union Park and they love that there are lots of options for in-home pet care when they are away from home. So what does Pet Sitting in Union Park cost? Dive in with us now.
Union Park residents are used to a certain standard of living. The Hillwood Communities master-planned neighborhood – named the Dallas Builders Association’s 2024 & 2025 Community of the Year and 2025 Lifestyle Program of the Year – was built around quality, intentionality and connection. The 30-acre Central Park, the miles of walking trails through wooded greenbelts, the food truck park, the resort-style amenities and the full-time lifestyle manager coordinating over 300 events a year all point to a community that doesn’t settle.
That same standard tends to carry over into how Union Park families care for their pets. The trails here see dogs every single morning and evening. The dog park is a genuine community gathering spot. And when Union Park residents travel – whether it’s a weekend away or a full family vacation – they want pet care that matches the standard they’ve set for everything else in their lives. Here’s what that actually costs.
Breaking Down Your Options: App-Based vs. Hobby vs. Professional
Pet sitting in Union Park, as in most of North Texas, generally comes from one of three places: tech platform contractors, hobby sitters or professional pet sitting businesses. The price difference between them is real – and so is the difference in what you’re actually getting.
App-based contractors list their services on platforms like Rover, Wag! and Care.com. The platforms feel polished and the booking process is convenient, but what you’re hiring is an independent contractor with no required training, no mandatory insurance and no employer holding them accountable for how the job gets done. The platform’s guarantee is primarily designed to protect the platform. Contractors set their own rules, can recruit others to fill in for them and operate with significant latitude over how and whether they show up.
Hobby sitters are neighbors – pet lovers of all ages who enjoy animals and want to make some extra income doing something fun. Many are wonderful people who genuinely care. But they’re not running a business. There are no background checks required, no insurance, no formal training and no accountability structure if something goes wrong with your pet or your home.
When you choose either of those options, you’re trusting your home and your pets to an individual without the backing of a professional operation.
Professional pet sitting companies are a different category entirely. They carry liability and bonding insurance, conduct formal background checks, invest in staff training and operate with documented policies, backup systems and real accountability. They cost more because they’re structured to deliver consistent, reliable care – not just when things go well, but when they don’t.
What Hobby Sitters Typically Charge for Pet Sitting in Union Park
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- $5 – $20 a visit; visit length and times are rarely defined in advance
- Some charge an additional $5 – $15 per pet
- Some quote $20 – $30 per day without specifying how many visits that covers
Hobby sitters are almost always the most affordable option for in-home pet care. Without insurance, training costs, taxes or business overhead, they’re free to charge whatever they feel is fair. Because pet sitting is side income rather than a livelihood, there’s rarely a formal accountability structure attached to the work.
What App-Based Contractors Typically Charge for Pet Sitting in Union Park
- $16 – $20 per visit; exact visit length and timing are rarely guaranteed
- Platform fees of 11-20% are added on top of the contractor’s listed rate
- Additional pet fees typically range from $5 – $15 per pet
The appeal of app-based booking is real – you can scroll profiles, compare reviews and choose someone who feels like the right fit from the comfort of your couch. But the contractor you select has no training requirement, no insurance requirement and no obligation to personally show up. They can send someone else in their place. Union Park families who have invested in a home and community that reflects their values tend to find that the convenience of an app doesn’t offset the accountability gap once they understand it.
What Professional Pet Sitting Companies Charge for Pet Sitting in Union Park
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Professional companies serving the Union Park area generally fall into this range:
- Solo professional sitter: $22 – $27 per visit (approximately 30 minutes). One dedicated sitter, limited backup coverage. Visit length definitions vary. Additional fees for medications, after-hours care or last-minute bookings are common. Most apply holiday fees.
- Professional company: $25 – $30 per visit (approximately 30 minutes). Trained staff with background checks. Varies by company on pet inclusion and backup sitter availability. Additional fees for medications, after-hours and holidays are common.
- Fur Services Fur Pets: $32 for a 30-minute visit; includes up to two dogs. Team-based, award-winning, fully insured and bonded. No charge ever for medication administration, no last-minute booking fees. Holiday fees apply.
The gap between a solo professional and a team-based company isn’t just about price – it’s about infrastructure. A solo sitter who falls ill has no one to send in their place. A well-run team-based company does. Before booking with any provider, ask directly: what happens if my sitter can’t make it? The answer tells you everything.
What Fur Services Fur Pets Charges in Union Park
Union Park is part of our home service area – we know these neighborhoods, these trails and these families. We live in Union Park, our kids are going to school here and we are walking our own dog here. Before we get to rates, some context worth sharing: Fur Services Fur Pets was named the 2025 Pet Sitter of the Year by Pet Sitters International and the 2022 Business of the Year by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. To our knowledge, no other company in the country holds both distinctions. Our team carries certifications including Certified Professional Pet Sitter, Elite Level Fear Free and Pet CPR/First Aid. We are fully insured, bonded and background-checked at the county, state and Federal level.
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Two things set us apart from most professional companies. First, we give our team intentional time off. Compassion fatigue is a documented issue in animal care, and a sitter who is worn out doesn’t bring the same quality of presence to your pets that a rested one does. We schedule with that in mind. Second, we pay our team for all of their working time – drive time, mileage and the full duration of every visit, even when it runs longer than scheduled. Many companies pay only for the posted visit time, leaving sitters uncompensated during transit and overruns. We believe fair compensation produces better care, and your pets are the ones who benefit.
The rates below are as of Spring, 2026. To find the exact rate for your Union Park address, visit our Pet Sitting page or give us a call:
- 20 minute visit: $30
- 30 minute visit: $32
- 45 minute visit: $37
- 60 minute visit: $42
Our rates include the first two dogs. Cats and small caged pets are included at no additional charge. For households with more than two dogs, we charge just $2 per additional dog – so a family with three dogs and three cats pays only $2 more than our base rate.
Looking for a professional pet sitting company for your Union Park pets? Fur Services Fur Pets offers pet sitting visits up to five times per day in a variety of visit lengths, seven days a week, 365 days a year between the hours of 7am and 10pm. Union Park is part of our Little Elm service area. We also offer dog walking, mid-day potty and play visits and overnight care. Visit our Pet Sitting page for more information.
