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# What Does Pending Mean?

**Available on Mobile/Desktop Browser or App?** ✅ Yes, accessible on both mobile and web platforms.

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As a Pet Owner, understanding the meaning of “**Pending**” and other booking statuses is essential to managing your Mad Paws appointments. This guide focuses on the “Pending” status and provides clarity on what it means and how to proceed.

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## **What Does "Pending" Mean?**

When a booking is marked as **Pending**, it means that you’ve sent a request to a Pet Sitter, but they haven’t accepted or confirmed it yet. During this stage:

* The Pet Sitter is reviewing the details of your request.

* No payment is required until the sitter approves the booking.

* You can modify or cancel the request if needed.

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## **Actions to Take When a Booking is Pending**

1. **Review the Request Details**

   Double-check that the dates, services, and instructions are accurate.
2. **Communicate with the Pet Sitter**

   Reach out to the sitter via Mad Paws messaging to confirm availability or clarify any details.
3. **Wait for the Sitter to Respond**

   Sitters typically respond within a few hours, but allow up to 24 hours for their reply.
4. **Be Ready to Approve Payment**

   Once the sitter approves the booking, you’ll need to confirm by making the payment.

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## **How to Check Booking Status**

1. **Log In to Your Mad Paws Account**

   Access your account via the website or app.
2. **Navigate to the Bookings Page**

   Go to “My Bookings” to view all current and past requests.
3. **Locate the Pending Booking**

   Find the booking marked as “Pending” and click on it for details.

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## **Related Articles**

* [Understanding Booking Flow And Status](https://madpaws.brainfi.sh/articles/understanding-booking-flow-and-status-ADSLqtFHlF)

* [I Have A Paid Booking And I Can’t Contact the Pet Sitter](https://madpaws.brainfi.sh/articles/i-have-a-paid-booking-and-i-cant-contact-the-pet-sitter-0xiEcBeKuB)

* [Where Do I Find A Sitter's Contact Information?](https://madpaws.brainfi.sh/articles/where-do-i-find-a-sitters-contact-information-cRrASAf2Om)

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## **FAQs & Tips**

### FAQs

* **What happens if a Pet Sitter doesn’t respond to my pending booking?**

  *If the sitter doesn’t respond within 24 hours, consider sending a polite follow-up message or reaching out to other sitters.*

* **Can I cancel a pending booking?**

  *Yes, you can cancel it before the sitter approves it.*

* **What if I need urgent pet-sitting services?**

  *Look for sitters with fast response times or consider reaching out to multiple sitters simultaneously.*

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### Tips

* **Start Early**. Send your booking request well in advance to allow enough time for the sitter to respond.

* **Provide Clear and Complete Details**. Include all necessary information about your pet’s needs and the booking requirements.

* **Communicate Promptly**. Keep communication open and timely to ensure the booking progresses smoothly.

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