Business Insurance for Pet Sitters

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Caring for a client’s pet is a big responsibility. If a cat runs away or a dog is injured, you could face a lawsuit. Pet sitting insurance protects your business, your clients, and their pets.

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What types of insurance do pet sitters need?

These policies provide coverage for the most common pet sitting risks.

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General liability insurance

This policy covers basic pet sitting risks, such as accidental pet injury or customer property damage. Bundle with property insurance for savings in a business owner’s policy.

BEST FOR
  • Pet injuries
  • Customer injuries
  • Damaged client property
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Workers’ compensation insurance

Workers’ compensation insurance is required in almost every state for pet sitting businesses that have employees. It can cover medical costs for work-related injuries.

BEST FOR
  • Employee medical expenses
  • Partial missed wages
  • Lawsuits over employee injuries
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Business owner’s policy

This policy bundles property insurance and general liability insurance under one plan. A BOP is often the most cost-effective type of commercial insurance for pet sitters.

BEST FOR
  • Pet injuries
  • Customer injuries
  • Damaged business property
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Errors and omissions insurance

This policy is also called professional liability insurance. It covers legal fees related to work performance, such as a lawsuit over a pet injury from alleged negligence.

BEST FOR
  • Failure to deliver pet sitting services
  • Accusations of negligence
  • Mistakes or oversights that lead to pet injury
Looking for different coverage? See more policies.

How much does pet care business insurance cost?

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Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

  • Pet care services offered
  • Business equipment and property
  • Revenue
  • Location
  • Number of employees
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Why do dog and pet sitters need insurance?

Every time a pet sitter takes on the care of an animal, there's the risk of injury to both pets and humans. Pet sitter insurance protects against the unique liabilities of running a small pet sitting business, including lawsuits filed by pet owners and medical bills from injuries.
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