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.
MaryM
I cannot recommend Alexia highly enough as both a dog sitter and house sitter. My dog, Lexus, thrives on calm, structured handling and consistent routines, and Alexia supported him beautifully from the very beginning. She was incredibly patient, confident and emotionally intuitive with him, and it was clear straight away that she genuinely understands dogs and how to make them feel safe and settled. What truly stood out to me was how willing and proactive Alexia was before the booking even began. She was more than happy to do practice walks and familiarisation sessions, and took the time to really learn Lexus’s routines, cues and handling needs in advance. She asked thoughtful questions, listened carefully, and was genuinely committed to understanding how to care for and handle him properly which made the transition into the actual booking smooth and stress-free for both Lexus and me. Lexus trusted her very quickly. She read his body language extremely well, respected his boundaries, and knew exactly when to engage him and when to gently encourage him to rest which is very important for him. She followed all of his routines carefully, including his meals, walks, enrichment and settling cues, and I could see how relaxed and comfortable he was in her care. Most importantly, she treated Lexus with genuine care and thoughtfulness, as if he were her own. It is rare to find someone who is equally outstanding at both dog sitting and house sitting, and I would absolutely trust Alexia again without hesitation. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for truly reliable, compassionate and professional care.
Mary
Dog Boarding
TracyT
Jeriko was an excellent pet sitter. His communication was clear and consistent, and he kept us well informed with regular updates and photos of our cat while we were away. He followed our instructions carefully and demonstrated great attention to detail throughout. It was clear that he genuinely cared about our cat’s comfort and well-being. We returned home to a happy and relaxed pet. I would highly recommend Jeriko to anyone seeking a reliable, caring, and conscientious pet sitter.
Tracy
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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