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Looking for a Maid Who Can Take Care Of Pets? Best Home Has You Covered

In many Singaporean households today, pets are beloved members of the family. Whether it’s a loyal dog who needs daily walks or a fluffy cat that requires tender grooming and attention, pet ownership is both a joy and a responsibility. But juggling full-time work, children, and elderly parents can make it hard for pet owners to give their furry companions all the care and time they deserve. That’s where Best Home’s pet-care domestic helpers come in.

As one of Singapore’s most trusted maid agencies with over 30 years of experience, Best Home Employment Agency understands how important it is for pet owners to have a reliable, responsible helper who is not only comfortable around animals but also committed to giving them proper care. That’s why we are proud to provide domestic helpers who are either experienced in pet care or eager to learn.

We Match You with the Right Pet-Care Maid

Not every domestic helper is comfortable around pets, and that’s okay. At Best Home, we take care to recommend only suitable candidates. If you’re looking for a helper to care for your pets, our consultants will shortlist maids who:

• Have past experience caring for dogs or cats, either professionally (with previous employers) or personally (in their own households)

• Are confident and unafraid of animals

• Are open to learning, especially if they don’t yet have pet-care experience

  
  

If the helper has never handled pets before, we will only recommend her if she is comfortable around animals and willing to learn, and if you, the employer, are also prepared to guide her during the initial weeks. A good match is based not just on skills, but also on personality and openness to training.

More Than Just Pet Sitters – All-Rounded Helpers

Our pet-care domestic helpers are trained to do much more than walk a dog or clean a litter box. Like all newly arrived helpers at Best Home, they undergo a comprehensive training programme conducted by our in-house team. This includes:

• Cooking basic local dishes

• Cleaning and tidying according to Singapore households’ standards

• Laundry and ironing

• Professional work conduct

• Social etiquette when living and working in a Singaporean home

  
  

This means that while your helper can help care for your pet, she is also ready to manage general housekeeping duties. Many employers choose pet-care maids who can balance pet duties with cooking, cleaning, or light child-minding. We ensure you get someone who’s flexible, responsible, and able to adapt to your household’s rhythm.

Tips for Employers Hiring a Pet-Care Maid

To ensure a successful working relationship, it’s not enough to just find a maid who likes animals. Agencies and employers should also play their part to help their helpers succeed. Here are some key tips from our experienced team at Best Home:

1. Be Honest During the Interview Process

The more information you give, the better the match we can provide. Let your consultant and your prospective maid know the specific needs of your pet:

• What type of pet do you have – dog, cat, or other?

• What’s the size and energy level of your pet?

• How often does the dog need to be walked?

• Are there any medical conditions, allergies, or special diets to note?

• Are there behavioural triggers (e.g. your pet gets aggressive around other dogs or strangers)?

Sending photos or even short videos of your pet can help your shortlisted candidates get a clearer picture. If possible, let your pet join in for a video interview – it’s a great way to see how your future helper reacts to your furry family member.

2. Set Realistic Expectations

It’s important to remember that no helper can do everything perfectly at once. Our pet-care maids are willing to help with basic chores and cooking on top of pet duties. However, if you expect them to also take care of young children, look after elderly family members, clean a large house, do marketing, and prepare meals every day, the workload may be too much.

A good way to test this is to plan out a simple weekly timetable for your new helper. Allocate time blocks for walking the dog, cleaning, cooking, and rest. Then review the plan. Does it look manageable? Is there sufficient time for your maid to eat, rest, and recharge? Helpers who are overworked are more likely to feel frustrated and tired, which can impact their performance and well-being.

Having a clear, focused job scope allows your helper to devote proper attention to the pet she’s caring for. Whether it’s timely feeding, grooming, or playtime, quality matters more than quantity.

3. Respect Personal and Religious Beliefs

Not all maid candidates are suitable for households with pets, and that’s perfectly okay. For example, Muslim maids may have religious restrictions when it comes to handling dogs. Others may be fearful of certain animals due to past experiences.

If a helper respectfully declines to work in a pet-owning household, it is not a personal rejection. At Best Home, we always believe in matching the right helper to the right home. Respecting each other’s boundaries builds a stronger foundation for trust and long-term cooperation.

Our consultants will always advise you if a candidate is unsure or unwilling to perform certain pet-related tasks. This transparency helps avoid future misunderstandings and disappointment.

4. Understand What Pet-Care Maids Can and Cannot Do

While pet-care domestic helpers from Best Home can assist with basic animal care, it is important to understand that elaborate grooming is not allowed under Ministry of Manpower regulations. Your maid may be able to:

• Brush your pet’s fur and teeth

• Shower or bathe your pet

• Clean up after them

• Feed them according to schedule

However, they are not trained nor permitted to perform detailed fur trimming, grooming that involves the use of scissors or electric tools, or medical-related procedures such as administering injections or removing ticks.

These tasks should be handled by professional pet groomers or veterinary clinics.

If your pet requires specific grooming on a regular basis, it is best to engage external services while allowing your maid to support basic cleanliness and comfort for your pet.

Why Choose Best Home for Your Pet-Care Maid Needs?

At Best Home Employment Agency, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of every employer and helper. Our mission is simple – to find the right match and build long-lasting, happy relationships between domestic helpers and the families they support.

We have helped thousands of households over the years, including many families with pets. Our consultants will work closely with you to understand what kind of care your pet requires and recommend only those candidates who are suited for the job. We do not push resumes for the sake of closing a sale. We believe that the right match is the only one that matters.

Whether you’re looking for someone to walk your energetic golden retriever thrice a day, or to look after a shy indoor cat while you’re at work, we can help. Our maids come from trusted partner training centres in Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Mizoram. Many have years of experience, and all go through a thorough vetting process, from certification verification to video interviews and training reviews.

Our Commitment to Pet Owners

With Best Home, you can rest easy knowing that:

• We recommend maids with genuine interest and care for animals

• We train all newly arrived maids in local housekeeping skills

• We provide continuous support before and after placement

• We match you only with maids who are suited to your home and your pets

Let us help you find a pet-loving maid who will treat your furry friend like family. Visit our website, call us, or drop by one of our branches to speak with our consultants today. At Best Home, we don’t just place helpers—we care for homes, pets, and people.