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Pawshake COVID-19 updates: flexible cancellations and FAQs for pet owners and pet sitters.

Find a cat sitter to visit your home

How does it work?

Securing a cat sitting booking with Pawshake is easy and safe.

1. Search for a cat sitter

Choose from a range of experienced sitters nearby.

2. Organise a free meet and greet

Meet your sitter for free before you make a cat 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 cat.

Why choose Pawshake for cat sitting?

We've got you and your cat covered

Peace of mind guarantee

Free veterinary coverage included with every booking.

Experienced local sitters

Find qualified and reliable local cat sitters. Every single sitter’s profile is individually reviewed by our dedicated Trust and Safety team. We only accept 15% of sitter applications.

The Pawshake Guarantee

We care about the happiness and safety of you and your cat. On the rare occasion that your sitter has to cancel the booking, our dedicated team will work with you to find a new cat sitter.

Contactless payments

Pawshake’s safe and cashless booking process means that sitters only get paid after they complete the cat sitting booking.

See what Pawshake cat sitting clients have to say!

Read real cat sitting reviews from happy cat owners

Home Visits

May, 16-01-2020

We were hanging on a cliff, looking for a person to take care of our dog only to be saved by Carrie. She is an affectionate pet-lover who generously looks after your pets carefully, wonderfully and respectfully. Carrie did a great job at keeping us from being worried about our pet as there was no wo ...

Home Visits

Karen, 10-01-2020

Once again Libby did a fantastic job of looking after my two cats. I have used Libby’s services many times over the last few years and I can always leave my cats when I go on holiday knowing that they will be very well taken care off. I return to happy and relaxed cats. I highly recommend Libby t ...

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Auckland Rotorua Tauranga Christchurch Hastings Napier Palmerston North Nelson Whangarei Dunedin Queenstown New Plymouth Hamilton Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Your cat sitting questions answered

What does cat sitting include?

With our cat sitting service, an experienced cat sitter will visit your home and spend some special one-on-one time with your cat.

Who will be cat sitting my cat?

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 cat sitter prior to making a booking.

Is cat sitting the right option for my cat?

Cat sitting is the perfect option for cats who prefer staying in their own home environment and would like some company during the day. Pawshake’s cat sitting services are suitable for cats of all ages and are more personal than a cattery.

How do I choose a cat sitter?

Visit the sitter's profile and read about their background, qualifications and experience.Then request a free meet and greet. If you are happy with the cat sitter’s experience and how well they bond with your cat, confirm your booking on Pawshake.