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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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Genevieve, 19-10-2024
Aoibhinn stayed at my home to look after my little senior doggy when I had to travel on a work trip abroad for 3 nights. She took wonderful care of my very nervous pet who gets easily anxious. Aoibhinn sent me regular text updates, videos & photos, this reassured me so much. I could tell my dog was happy & relaxed in her care. My home was spotless when I returned and a very happy relaxed dog greeted me at the door. I highly recommend Aoibhinn to anyone looking for a wonderfully caring and professional dog sitter for their pet.
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Ilze, 26-08-2024
I recently had the pleasure of hiring Eva to take care of my doggie Monsie, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the moment we met, it was clear that she is a true animal lover with a natural talent for connecting with pets. Throughout her time with Monsie, she was incredibly professional, responsible, and communicative. She provided regular updates, including photos and videos, which allowed me to relax knowing Monsie was in good hands. She followed all my instructions perfectly and even went above and beyond by spending extra time playing with Monsie and ensuring he felt comfortable and happy. When I returned, Monsie was relaxed, happy, and well taken care of, which is the best testament to Eva's excellent care. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, dedicated dog sitter. Eva truly is exceptional! Thank you, Eva!

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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