Definitions

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  • noun One who acts as babysitter for a pet in the owner's absence.

Etymologies

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pet +‎ sitter

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Examples

  • I guess it's the "last trip before Labor Day, so call the petsitter" thing.

    August 2006 2006

  • I guess it's the "last trip before Labor Day, so call the petsitter" thing.

    Quick drive-by post 2006

  • Just because someone lists themselves as a "petsitter" it does not mean that he or she will give your fuzzy friend the best care.

    unknown title 2009

  • Just because someone lists themselves as a "petsitter" it does not mean that he or she will give your fuzzy friend the best care.

    unknown title 2009

  • Just because someone lists themselves as a "petsitter" it does not mean that he or she will give your fuzzy friend the best care.

    unknown title 2009

  • Just because someone lists themselves as a "petsitter" it does not mean that he or she will give your fuzzy friend the best care.

    unknown title 2009

  • Just because someone lists themselves as a "petsitter" it does not mean that he or she will give your fuzzy friend the best care.

    unknown title 2009

  • Write it down, lock it up, reserve a babysitter, a petsitter, and the rocking-est RV you can find.

    The 'Something Has to Give' Bowl Jason Gay 2011

  • The apologetic petsitter gave her the number for the dog's vet - Friendship Hospital for Animals in the District - and Lynn started making inquiries.

    When Fido bites, some vets clamp down on his medical file John Kelly 2011

  • The apologetic petsitter gave her the number for the dog's vet - Friendship Hospital for Animals in the District - and Lynn started making inquiries.

    When Fido bites, some vets clamp down on his medical file John Kelly 2011

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