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Find trusted house sitters near you

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.

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

Laura, 15-08-2021

I couldn't recommend Laura enough. From the first msg I sent her to the day she left my house it was nothing short of professionalism and reassurance on how well my dog (Porscha) would be looked after. My Porscha can be a bit of a handful and she can get extremely anxious to the point where she may spend hours shaking and crying, so I was extremely nervous about leaving her overnight especially with someone she didn't know. However the minute Laura walked through the door she completely engaged with Porscha and had her playing and tail wagging, by the time I left the house Porscha was laying on her lap not bothered with me anymore and whether I was leaving or not 🙈🤣. Laura kept intouch the whole night and morning with updates on how Porscha was doing and I never once had to ring/txt to see if everything was OK. I've had dog sitters before and when I've arrived home Porscha just wasn't herself and it took me days to coax her out of her bed whereas with Laura when I got home it was if I had never left and Porscha was herself ❤.... I honestly cannot praise Laura enough she was AMAZING and I will definitely book her again. If you're looking for a dogsitter who understands that your dog is a member of the family and does nothing but go out of their way to make sure both you and your pet are comfortable and happy then Laura is the one for you. ❤❤❤ 10/10 from me and Porscha (Breed Staffy)

House Sitting

Sorcha, 06-08-2021

Vanessa was an absolute five out of five star brilliant pet sitter. The dogs got along great with her and and even my cat who can be a bit it of a grump cuddled up. She sent many photos and videos reassuring me while I was away that the animals were all happy and taking care of. Communication was great and I absolutely would hire her again, and recommend her to anyone else.

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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.