House Sitting

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Pawshake Dog

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.
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Search for a sitter

free
Choose from a range of experienced house sitting professionals nearby.
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Organise a free meet and greet

free
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.

Happiness guaranteed

Sit back and relax! Your pet is in safe hands with their loving, experienced pet sitter.
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We cannot praise Renee enough for the amazing care she provided as our pet sitter and house sitter over the Christmas holidays. It was an absolute joy to have her look after our beloved dog, Scarlet, and our home. Renee went above and beyond to ensure everything was taken care of, and it truly made our time away so much more enjoyable and stress-free. Scarlet, who can be quite sensitive, was calm and relaxed upon our return—a clear sign of the exceptional care she received. Renee was attentive to Scarlet’s special diet and showed incredible care in managing her anxiety during fireworks season, which gave us great peace of mind. We also greatly appreciated the regular updates and adorable photos Renee sent, keeping us connected even from afar. Renee’s dedication extended beyond just pet care. She kept our home and garden in fantastic condition, leaving everything spotless and well-maintained. Coming home to a sparkling pool and a flourishing garden was such a treat! Renee’s friendly, respectful, and peaceful energy makes her a pleasure to work with. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of a trustworthy and caring pet or house sitter. Thank you, Renee, for going above and beyond—you are a true gem!
Bernadet
Dog Boarding
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Macarena looked after our pets and home while we were away, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we met her, it was clear she genuinely loves animals and would treat our pets with the same care and attention as her own. She kept us updated regularly with messages and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind knowing our pets were happy and well cared for. Not only were our pets well cared for, but our home was spotless when we returned. Macarena is very respectful and thoughtful, which made coming back after our trip even more relaxing. We’re so grateful for the care and attention Macarena gave and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, kind, and responsible pet sitter. We will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future!
Olesya
Dog Boarding

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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.

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.

Experienced local sitters

We have experienced, qualified and reliable local sitters for house sitting services.

Contactless payments

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

We protect you. And your pets.

Peace of mind

Your pet may need protection against unexpected life events. We offer a Peace of Mind Guarantee included in every booking made and paid through Pawshake.
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Happiness

We include a free Happiness Guarantee in every booking made and paid through Pawshake to make sure you and your pet get the best pet care experience possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Your house sitting questions answered

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.

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.

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.

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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