Find a pet sitter to visit your home

Pet sitting at your home

Home visits for while you are away

A qualified pet sitter will drop-in and visit your home to spend some one-on-one time with your pet.

Pet sitting services are suitable for all types of pets who would feel more comfortable in their own environment.

Pet care at home is a safer and less stressful choice for all pet types than a commercial pet hotel.

How does it work?

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

1. Search for a sitter

Choose from a range of experienced pet and dog sitting professionals nearby.

2. Organise a free meet and greet

Meet your sitter for free before you make a pet 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 pet sitting?

We've got you and your pet covered

Peace of mind guarantee

We care about the happiness and safety of you and your pet.

Experienced local pet and dog sitters

We have experienced, qualified and reliable local pet and dog sitters for a range of pet care services.

Vetted sitters and dog minders

Every single pet sitting profile is individually reviewed by our dedicated Trust and Safety team. We only accept 15% of sitter applications.

Contactless payments

Pawshake’s safe and cashless booking process means that pet carers only get paid after they complete the booking.

See what Pawshake pet sitting clients have to say!

Read real pet sitting reviews from happy pet owners

Home Visits

NISARG, 04-08-2023

During my time away, I received regular updates with pictures and videos of my cat, which was a fantastic touch that truly brought a smile to my face. Knowing that my fur baby was in safe and caring hands allowed me to enjoy my trip with peace of mind. Bree went above and beyond their responsibilities as a cat sitter. Not only did she ensure my cat was fed and his litter box cleaned, but she also spent quality time playing and cuddling with him. It was evident from the photos and messages I received that my cat had formed a genuine bond with Bree. I wholeheartedly recommend Bree to anyone in need of a reliable and caring cat sitter. When I need a cat sitter in the future, there's no doubt that I'll be reaching out to Bree again. My cat found a new friend, and I found peace of mind during my travels. Thank you, Bree, for being the purr-fect cat sitter!

Home Visits

Cynthia, 15-06-2023

Camille is an amazing pet sitter - very reliable and experiened with pet care. My cat Pingoo was very well taken care by her. I would definitely recommend her to everyone who needs a pet sitter.

Find pet sitting near you

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

Frequently asked questions

Your pet sitting questions answered

What does pet sitting include?

When you book our pet sitting services, an experienced pet sitter will visit your home and spend some one-on-one time with your pet.

Who will be caring for my pet during the pet sitting booking?

Pawshake only accepts pet and dog sitters who have experience and/or qualifications caring for pets. You can search, choose and have a free meet and greet with your pet sitter or dog minder prior to making a booking.

Is pet sitting the right option for my pet?

Pet sitting is the perfect option for pets who prefer staying in their own home environment and would like some company during the day. This means your pet gets to enjoy high quality and personalised care that is better than pet hotels.

What is the difference between pet sitting and pet hotels?

Pet sitting is a personalised service where a pet sitter visits your home and spends one on one time with your pet. Pet hotels can be stressful and usually involve your pet sharing their space with other pets and interacting with different staff members each time.