Family pet sitter?

[wolfy2]

My brother is going to stay at our place for 3 days and watch our 2 dogs and 2 kittens, in addition to some caged animals (mainly needing food and water). He will have free reign of the tv/gaming systems, and all the food/snacks he can eat. What is an appropriate amount per day to pay?
We are saving a lot of money by not boarding 2 of the dogs. (have 3 total, but the lab loves the boarders!)

If it helps, he is late teens.

[wolfy2]

That is what I am thinking. We paid him, I think about $100 the last time we were gone for 4 days, but it was only the 2 dogs, not kittens. So with the kittens, and it would be more like 2 1/2 days, $100 sounds fair. We usually give him half up front, then the rest when we return. Plus I have a few things that need work, he said he is willing to do. Dusting, windows, etc. So planned on adding $ according to what is done.

[Velvetshady]

I'd pay you to get to play and cuddle with kittens all day ;D

I think your plan sounds reasonable.

[wolfy2]

Thank you!

[chessie]

We pay 30 a day for 2 dogs, 2 horses and keep house stocked, etc. Extra bonus if we find they are going above and beyond what we ask.

[KaraOrNot]

I give my brother $20-$25 per day when he takes care of my pets.

[wolfy2]

Worked out great. We gave him $60 for 3 days and an additional $20 for food.

[jinnifah]

I used to get $20/day when I petsat as a teen

[chessie]

We pay 30 a day for 2 horses and 2 dogs. Normally we give a + 100 bonus if things are pretty much where I left it and they picked up manure as well.

[puppyluv]

We have 3 dogs. For my sis, I pay $20/ day but she would do it for free. If my friend does it $25-$30/day.