How does sitter availability affect search?

Availability helps CatsOnly show owners sitters who may be able to help on the dates they need. Keep it up to date so you receive fewer requests for dates you already know you cannot cover.

Keep it useful

Update availability when you are away, unavailable, or know that you cannot accept bookings on specific dates.

Owners may still include important care details in a request, so check the full request before accepting. Availability only answers whether dates may be possible; it does not confirm that the care routine, timings, access, or price are right.

When details change the booking

If the dates look possible but the care is more complex than expected, message the owner before accepting. If the booking needs a different price, use the price proposal option before the owner pays.