Pet Sitting

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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

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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.

Loved by pet owners

Sit back and relax! Your pet is in safe hands with their loving, experienced pet sitter.
EdithE
Danielle is very easy going and obviously a cat person with two cats of her own. We also prepared some caretaking notes about Shun Shun to assist Danielle so she could get a good understanding about Shun Shun’s needs. Danielle is a superb cat sitter. She is very generous with her time and looked after Shun Shun very well indeed. For 32 days from 16 May to 16 June, Danielle came over daily to prepare Shun Shun’s heated food bowls, replenished fresh water, cleaned after her litter, fed her medications. Danielle went beyond her call by cleaning up Shun Shun’s occasional vomits and handwashed soiled pillow case and linen. Danielle would send us regular updates with videos and photos of Shun Shun. I was delighted to watch those videos of Shun Shun cosying up with Danielle. Poor cat, she was not used to being home by herself, she must have felt lonely and very much looked forward to Danielle’s daily visits. Danielle deserves a 5-star grading for her services (if 5-star is the highest). I would highly recommend Danielle to any pet lover who wants their pets to be well looked after while you are away. Danielle would look after your pets the way she looks after her own. Thank you very much Danielle for your love and companionship to Shun Shun. I will look out for you again to look after Shun Shun whenever I am out of town. *PS: Shun Shun is my sister (Vicky's cat, and she was away for a month). So the cat sitting was done in NZ and only one cat.
Edith
Dog Boarding
CarolineC
Highly recommended cat sitter! Kelly took wonderful care of our cat, Butter, during the Matariki week. She visited him every day and treated him like a valued member of the family. She made sure he was well-fed, comfortable, and happy, spent time playing with him, and took care of all the necessary cleaning and daily tasks. One thing we particularly appreciated was the daily updates and photos she sent us. It gave us great peace of mind to see Butter relaxed and well cared for while we were away. It didn't take long for him to recognise Kelly as someone safe and trustworthy, which says a lot about her gentle and caring approach with cats. Kelly clearly has an excellent understanding of cat behaviour and is very attentive to their needs. She knows how to spot when something might need attention and always ensures cats feel secure and comfortable. This is the second time we have trusted Kelly to care for Butter, and once again we have been absolutely delighted with her service. She is kind, reliable, professional, and someone we trust completely with this very important member of our family. We would not hesitate to recommend Kelly to anyone looking for an exceptional cat sitter. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 without hesitation!
Caroline
Dog Boarding

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Pet sitting at your home

Home visits for while you are away

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.

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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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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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