Pet Sitting

Find a pet sitter to visit your home

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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.
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Search for a sitter

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

free
Meet your sitter for free before you make a pet sitting booking to make sure it’s a perfect match.
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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.
DylanD
Outstanding Cat Sitting Service! We couldn't be happier with our pet sitter! From start to finish, the entire experience was thorough and highly communicative. We received excellent updates after every visit, which were not only detailed but also incredibly thoughtful, letting us know exactly how our cat was doing. They are clearly a very conscientious and dedicated sitter. Their dedication was especially evident in the frequent, high-quality pictures they sent—seriously, they're professional-level! Most importantly, our cat absolutely adored them! Our normally shy cat warmed up to them very easily, which is a huge testament to how very good they are with cats. We felt completely at ease while we were away knowing our fur baby were in such capable and loving hands. We would definitely rebook and highly recommend them to anyone looking for the best care for their pets! ur
Dylan
Dog Boarding
RangimarieR
Ash was absolutely amazing while looking after our two cats while we were away in the Cook Islands for 2 weeks. From the moment we met her, it was clear she has a natural affinity with cats. She took the time to ask thoughtful questions about how we’d like them cared for, showing her experience, competence, and genuine love for animals. During her twice-daily visits, she not only fed and played with them, but also showered them with affection and attention. She sent us photos and videos every day, which gave us peace of mind and let us see how happy and relaxed our cats were in her care. Our younger kitten had such a great time that I’m sure he’ll miss her more than he missed us! On top of caring for the cats, Ash went the extra mile by taking our bins out, collecting the mail, and opening/closing blinds to give our home a lived-in look. Her reliability, quiet confidence, and approachable nature made communication and organisation easy. We came home to two content cats and a well-looked-after home. We will definately use her again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ash to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy, and professional pet sitter.
Rangimarie
Dog Boarding

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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.

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.

Experienced local pet and dog sitters

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

Contactless payments

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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