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A sitter stays overnight in your home

House and pet care for while you are away

A house sitter will stay at your home while you are away to care for your pets and keep an eye on your home.

House sitting is a perfect choice for pets that prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home. Our house sitters are also a more cost effective option if you own several pets.

With house sitting, your house will be lived-in and far more secure with a trusted house sitter coming and going than an empty home.

How does it work?

Securing a house sitting booking with Pawshake is easy and safe.

1. Search for a sitter

Choose from a range of experienced house sitting professionals nearby.

2. Organise a free meet and greet

Meet your sitter for free before you make a house sitting booking to make sure it’s a perfect match.

3. Safely confirm your booking

Benefit from in-house customer support and free veterinary coverage for your pet.

Why choose Pawshake for house sitting?

We've got you and your pet covered

Peace of mind guarantee

We care about the happiness and safety of you, your home and your pet.
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Experienced local sitters

We have experienced, qualified and reliable local sitters for house sitting services.

Vetted sitters

Every single sitter’s house sitter profile is individually reviewed by our dedicated Trust and Safety team. We only accept 15% of house sitting applications.
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Contactless payments

Pawshake’s safe and cashless booking process means that sitters only get paid after they complete the house sitting booking.

See what Pawshake house sitting clients have to say!

Read real house sitting reviews from happy pet owners

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House Sitting
Sofía, 08-11-2023
I can't recommend Taly enough. My cat is very particular and is very scared of strangers, as Taly experienced herself on the first day, when my cat hid under the bed and started hissing. Taly kept me informed at all times, communication was amazing. Based on our chats we decided it was best to change the house sitting for two visits per day. I really appreciated how much she cared about my cat's wellbeing and about my cat not getting unnecessarily stressed. She gave me daily updates each time she went to visit my cat. Since my cat would hide before she entered the flat, she once managed to trick the cat into thinking she was gone and was able to send me a video of my cat 😄 I think that illustrates just how much she cares. I got to enjoy my holidays thanks to Taly's great care of my cat, who was in perfect shape when I got back and ready to get some cuddles from her human 🐈. ¡¡¡Gracias Taly!!!
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House Sitting
Giorgiana, 17-11-2023
I couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter than Leidy for my bunny, Natasha. Leidy's care and dedication over the two weeks were beyond exceptional. Daily updates with pictures kept me connected and at ease. When Natasha had a health issue, Leidy swiftly handled the situation, even picking her from the vet. Leidy's genuine love for animals is evident, and it reflected in Natasha's well-being upon my return. I'm grateful for the peace of mind and outstanding service. Highly recommend Leidy for anyone seeking a trustworthy, exceptional and caring pet sitter!

Frequently asked questions

Your house sitting questions answered

What is house sitting?

House sitting is an in-home pet care service. A sitter comes to stay at your home for the duration of the time you are away to care for your pets and keep an eye on your home.

Is house sitting a good option for me and my pets?

House sitting is a perfect choice for pets that prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home. Your house will also be lived-in and far more secure with a trusted house sitter coming and going than an empty home.

Who will be house sitting in my home?

Pawshake only accepts sitters who have experience and/or qualifications caring for pets. You will get to search, choose and have a free meet and greet with your house sitter prior to making a booking.

Will the house sitter keep me posted about how my pet is doing?

Your sitter will send you daily text and photo updates through Pawshake or your preferred choice of communication. This is included as part of your booking and there is no additional cost required.

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