South Korea Pet Sitting Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Pet Type (Dogs and Cats), By Service Type (Care Visits and Drop-in Visits), and South Korea Pet Sitting Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Pet Sitting Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Pet Sitting Market Size Was Estimated at USD 26.6 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 15.44% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Pet Sitting Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 129.1 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Pet Sitting Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 129.1 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 15.44% from 2025 to 2035. The primary drivers of market expansion include factors like growing pet humanization, rising pet expenses, expanding pet service options, and growing use of subscription-based pet services.

Market Overview

The business of caring for pets, mostly dogs and cats, while their owners are away, is included in the pet sitting industry. These services, which are frequently provided in the pet's house or a specialized care facility, include feeding, walking, playing, and giving medication. The market comprises any associated products or services that the pet sitting provider sells in addition to the money made from these services. Pets are frequently more at ease in their own homes, which lessens the tension and worry that come with being separated from their accustomed environment. Pet sitters can modify their offerings to accommodate each pet's unique requirements, offering personalized care and attention that includes playtime, feeding, exercise, and medication administration. Custom pet sitting services, such as overnight stays, senior pet care, and specialist medical attention, are becoming more and more in demand. More and more pet owners are prepared to spend money on better services, such as specialist care, high-end pet food, and entry to private pet-related events. The pet sitting industry may benefit indirectly from government measures that promote responsible pet ownership, such as public awareness campaigns and animal welfare programs.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for South Korea pet sitting market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth, and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea pet sitting market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment South Korea pet sitting market.

Driving Factors        

A rising number of pet owners and the humanization of pets, as animals are increasingly viewed as family members, are prompting demand for professional care. Busy urban lifestyles and frequent travel force owners to seek trusted sitters for companionship, exercise, and routine services in their pets’ own homes. Additionally, technological advancements, including mobile apps, online booking platforms, GPS tracking, and real-time updates have greatly increased accessibility and trust in pet sitting services.

Restraining Factors

Geographic disparity means rural areas often lack reliable sitters, restricting market reach. The sector also suffers from a lack of regulation and standardization, raising trust and quality concerns. Additionally, intense competition both formal and informal creates pricing pressure and challenges in differentiating services

Market Segmentation

The South Korea pet sitting market share is classified into pet type and service type.

• The dogs segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea pet sitting market is segmented by pet type into dogs and cats. Among these, the dogs segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Specialized pet sitters are becoming more and more popular as a result of all these causes. More and more consumers are choosing to train to be dog sitters. These consumers have been trained to deal with all facets of a dog's behavior without encountering any difficulties. The dog segment now holds the largest market share as a result of all these factors working together.

• The care visits segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea pet sitting market is segmented by service type into care visits and drop-in visits. Among these, the care visits segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Pet owners who choose pet sitting when they are unable to care for their animals for an extended period of time are mostly responsible for the segment's rise. In these situations, the pet's owner requires and expects a trained person to take care of the animal.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea pet sitting market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the companies' current news and developments, including product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Petner
• Dogmate
• Pespia
• Soulmate Pet Care
• The Pooch
• Pireco
• The Pet Concierge Team
• HouseSittingKorea
• Bailey Pet Care
• GreatAupair Pet Sitter Agency
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea pet sitting market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Pet Sitting Market, By Pet Type

• Dogs
• Cats

South Korea Pet Sitting Market, By Service Type

• Care Visits
• Drop-in Visits