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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.

1. Search for a sitter

Choose from a range of experienced house sitting professionals nearby.

2. Organise a free meet and greet

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.

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.
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Experienced local sitters

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

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.
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Contactless payments

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

See what Pawshake house sitting clients have to say!

Read real house sitting reviews from happy pet owners

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House Sitting
Elisabeth, 06-01-2024
Vivian was absolutely incredible! I had a last minute trip on Christmas Day through new years and Vivian made herself available to take care of my baby. I had never left my cat for so long and I was so anxious about it. I asked her to pet sit overnight and was nervous about that too. Vivian sent me pictures and videos everyday and gave me updates on how my cat was doing. She was also kind enough to wash the sheets and clean up around the house before I arrived (something I had no expectation of!). I came home to a very, very happy and well taken care of cat. Thank you SO much for taking such good care of my baby, Vivian. I will absolutely be reaching out to her in the future for my cat sitting needs. I 100% recommend Vivian if you need a pet sitter. She is so sweet and kind and extremely responsive.
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House Sitting
Alan, 20-02-2024
Ky is a very professional and caring sitter, her attention to detail is immaculate and her love of animals really shines through. Ky was flexible with hours as my shifts changed part way through the engagement and she was still able to cover the additional time. Ky made the process very easy as a first time user of sitting services she explained the process very well, suggested we meet up before the house sitting for a short walk with Jimi, so I could see how they were together and to cover any requirements for the sitting engagement. diet, medication, walk schedules, where he usually goes etc. The engagement went very well with good communication and updates on how Jimi was doing, with updates on his food,walk and toilet. so I always knew how Jimi was doing. very happy with the service, I will definitely be using Ky again.

Frequently asked questions

Your house sitting questions answered

What is house sitting?

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.

Is house sitting a good option for me and my pets?

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.

Who will be house sitting in my 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.

Will the house sitter keep me posted about how my pet is doing?

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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