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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.

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.

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

House Sitting

Saghar, 15-08-2023

We had the pleasure of having Hannah as our pet sitter while we were away. She went above and beyond to make sure our furry friends were well looked after. Every day, she sent us photos and videos of the cats, which really put our minds at ease. When we returned home, the house was incredibly clean, and it was clear that she had taken excellent care of everything. She truly adores both cats, and it's evident that they adore her in return. Our cats were so calm and happy when we got back, which is a testament to the wonderful care they received. We can't thank Hannah enough for her dedication and love for our pets. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and responsible pet sitter.

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Laura, 10-07-2023

Fenz is an absolutely brilliant pet sitter. Both our dog and cat absolutely loved her (and so did we). Her communication throughout the stay was excellent - lots of photos videos and updates about how things are going. She also took excellent care of our house. Our pets can be a bit high maintenance and you could see Fenz genuinely cared about making sure they were happy and having fun. We will definitely ask her to pet sit again!

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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.