How would one go about finding a suitable petsitter?

I asked at the upscale pet store where I buy my dog food. They gave me local recommendations and said they knew them personally.

I had my husband ask his colleagues at work.

I asked at my vet’s and one of the vet techs did pet sitting on the side.

Talk to friends who have cats and ask who they use. Word of mouth is best!

I only use family or my long-term vet, I have trust issues…lol

Ha- I gave birth to mine:-)

I am currently looking after a wonderful dog for a lady who is going through a transition in her life. She interviewed me over the internet and then we had a visit so she could see how I interacted with her dog.

Ask your veterinarian for a referral to an excellent boarding kennel. Ask other local pet owners for advice.

Our vet has a boarding facility, and one of the workers in her office also does home pet-sitting.

I try to ask a friend or family member.

Hire me! l
A lifetime of personal experience with everything from fish to geese to horses to llamas, chickens, goats, sheep, mules, donkeys, cats, dogs, rats, mice, uh…have I left anything out. Oh parrots! lol
I actually had a pet sitting biz. for a few years…called it “Farm Avenue”, for the gentlemens ranch estates in my area. :-)

Yep, plenty of local refs. I am sure you can glean, from vets, groomers, word of mouth, personal ads.

You could also try Care.com. They have pet sitting in addition to child and elderly care.