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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

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Joanna, 15-05-2023

Sansa is a wonderful pet sitter who took very good care of our furry friend. Right off the bat when we first met her we got an excellent first impression. She is very warm and friendly and was great with our dog, even though he is not the easiest one:) She followed our instructions and managed to connect with Nick very quickly. When we came home after our trip Nick was relaxed and happy. During our time away Sansa sent us regular updates including photos of our doggie which was really nice and allowed us to have a relaxed holiday. She is genuine and reliable and just a really great person. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her! It’s great to feel free to travel and know that your pet and your home are well cared for. I look forward to booking Sansa again in the future!! Thanks for helping us out!

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Jari, 06-03-2023

Riikka was taking care of our 3 dogs for a weekend at our home when we were on holiday trip. She took really good care of our dogs wellbeing and kept us well informed with photos and messages how the weekend has gone. And our dogs loved her. We were very satisfied for her work and we can recommend her for everyone who needs pet care.

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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.