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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
Kristina, 02-01-2024
We were lucky enough to have Andressa look after our dog Jax in our home over the Christmas holidays. Without her, we wouldn't have been able to head to Canada to reconnect with family and friends. I can not recommend Andressa enough. She is a WONDERFUL house and dog sitter. Our dog Jax has epilepsy and needs medication daily. Andressa was great at managing his care and needs. Andressa is an incredibly warm and welcoming person. She looked after our dog like he was her own. She is the most responsible and trustworthy dog and house sitter. She provided updates throughout the holidays and left the house clean and tidy. We are very lucky to have had Andressa look after Jax and look forward to booking her for future trips. We have and will continue to recommend her to all our family and friends. Thank you again Andressa!!
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House Sitting
Kyle, 30-01-2024
I had a fantastic experience entrusting my dog to Adam for a week. He demonstrated genuine love and dedication, taking time to understand my dog's needs. Regular updates, including photos, kept me at ease. I highly recommend Adam for anyone seeking a reliable, compassionate, and top-notch dog sitter. I came back to a very happy and well-cared-for dog, and I already have him booked for future stays!

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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