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W1. Wendy
Experienced, reliable, passionate pet and house sitter! 11.2 miles
(32 reviews)
11 recurring guests
Last booked 3 days ago
Last contacted 3 days ago
"We have found Wendy to be an excellent dog and cat sitter. Wendy kept us informed throughout and our two dogs and one cat were very well looked after. Wendy gives confidence in her capabilities to take great care of out pets and our home. Even though Wendy does not drive this was not a problem at all. Thank you Wendy "
RReview by Robert
Rfrom
£50
/night
S2. Samantha
Enjoy meeting new dogs and discovering new places!!10.6 miles
(9 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last active yesterday
Lives with 1 dog
"Sam was a lovely dog sitter! She looked after my two little dogs very well .. they had lovely walks and she made sure they were properly fed! Sam kept in touch and asked me anything she wasn’t sure about! I’ll definitely be using Sam again
Thanks Sam "
PReview by Penny
Pfrom
£55
/night
Z3. Zoe
Zoe's Pet Care Services4.7 miles
(26 reviews)
14 recurring guests
Last contacted 4 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
"Zoe did a super job of looking after our cat.. our cat was very unsure of a stranger in the house and this did make things tricky. She wouldn’t come in one evening and Zoe did all she could to support us in getting her back in. Unfortunately our cat really didn’t take to having a cat sitter staying in the house so Zoe ended up coming in to feed am/pm for the remainder of the time and this worked out just fine, Zoe did an awesome job in a very difficult situation and we were very grateful for the constant comms and updates. We would happily use Zoe again for feeding our cat. "
JReview by Jennifer
Jfrom
£48
/night
S4. Steve
Reliable House/Pet sitting for your peace of mind.12.2 miles
(11 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last active 3 days ago
Lives with 7 dogs
"From the outset, it was clear that Steve was devoted to the care of dogs. His own, and the care of mine. The meet and greet, he delivered information to substantiate his profile representations without hesitation and gave examples of his experiences with training difficult/needy dogs and situations.
The walk with all our dogs was fun and very safe. I knew at this point, my dogs would be in very capable hands. Our youngest dog has some territorial issues, this did not phase Steve at all, and he was completely aware of the causes and gave recognised advice (as per my training knowledge) on how to deal with the issues. Whilst on holiday, he updated us regularly and additionally handed over the care of the 3 dogs and cat to my mother. My mother said Steve was extremely accommodating. Arriving as soon as she rang him and offering to accompany her on some walks.
My dogs and myself have been on a couple more walks with both Steve, his wife and my partner. It is clear to see, that all the dogs enjoy being in his company. Moreover, little details, such as information on low fat treats are evident in his care of my dogs and their health needs.
I would definitely ask Steve to house sit again. I would have no reservations in recommending his services, especially if you need help with delicate situations or specialist care of a territorial dog."
CReview by claire
Cfrom
£60
/night
A5. Arlie
Experienced pet sitter, cat and guinea pig owner! 11.6 miles
(44 reviews)
24 recurring guests
Last booked 12 days ago
Last contacted 10 days ago
"Alice looked after my two dogs at my house for 19 nights while I went on holiday. I was very nervous about leaving them because I haven’t done so before and they can be quite nervous as they are both rescued dogs.
They can also be reactive to other dogs when out walking and I was concerned about someone else coping with this.
Alice was great. She sent me messages and photos to let me know that everything was okay.
When I got home my dogs were happy and healthy and had clearly been well cared for.
Alice left the house clean and tidy.
I won’t hesitate to book Alice again if I need a dog/house sitter in the future."
CReview by Carol
Cfrom
£60
/night
D6. Darcy
Experienced handler looking to make animals days happier 9.9 miles
(17 reviews)
6 recurring guests
Last booked 7 days ago
Last contacted 2 days ago
"Darcy has been a very caring and communicative sitter. I am sure Bo had an amazing time with Darcy. And I could travel in peace knowing that she was looked after with love and care. Thank you Darcy. "
CReview by Clsudine
Cfrom
£45
/night
A7. Angela
It’s like having family to stay9.5 miles
(4 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last active 4 days ago
"Angela and Dave gave our boy Cosmo amazing care. He had an injury (thereby having stitches/cone) only a few days before our 5 day trip. This necessitated additional care requirements, but they were very understanding about it and were amazing support. They were very communicative throughout their sit and were amazing overall."
SReview by Selina
Sfrom
£60
/night
F8. Farhana
Happy Pets Happy House10.4 miles
(3 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last active 6 days ago
Lives with 3 cats
"Where do I begin… Farhana is AMAZING. We were so nervous to have a brand new sitter come and stay at our house for 2 weeks but we are beyond thrilled to have found Farhana and any doubts we may have had were erased so quickly. We have a big Doberman who can be intimidating to people at first but is in fact a complete love bug and a kitten. Farhana sent us photos and videos of them every day all snuggled up with her and just knowing they fell in love with her and were being safe and cuddled made us SO happy and reassured. Not only could we tell how much our paw babies loved her but she is beyond professional. We have had extremely expensive “dog trainers” who house sat for us and let me tell you, Farhana exceeded them in every single way. I am yet to meet another sitter in the Berkshire area who is as professional, calm, prompt, communicative, positive and respectful as Farhana. On top of our four paws being loved our home was so looked after, we came home to a beautiful, freshly cleaned house that looked even better than when we left! Farhana went above and beyond in every way.
Obie and Tux could not have been happier than they were with her and the house looked amazing upon our return. We had constant contact and reassurance and knew that Farhana really cared. She picked up on their personality quirks almost instantly which showed how in tune with them she was. She took Obie on great walks and gave her the exposure she needed, yet she took no risks and kept them safe whilst also relaxing with them and spoiling them. This is very rare. If you are questioning hiring her - don’t. Thank you Farhana for everything."
PReview by Paul
Pfrom
£70
/night
H9. Harold
Part time animal carer 8.5 miles
(1 review)
Usually responds within few hours
"Harry and Vinnie were fantastic sitters. They really made an effort to get to know what the dogs needed and liked and I felt the dogs were really looked after as opposed to just ‘sat’. They came over before to meet us and kept in touch during the sit, even dealing with a house issue with no fuss. And they left everything spotless. I would highly recommend them!"
SReview by Susannah
Sfrom
£20
/night
A10. Ashter
Making your pet feel safe & loved is what I do best ❤️0.3 miles
(15 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last booked 2 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
"I cannot recommend Ashter highly enough! From the moment I booked, her communication was excellent - quick responses, clear updates, and genuine care for my pet’s well-being. Leaving your beloved pet with someone new is always nerve-wracking, but Ashter made the entire experience stress-free.
She treated my furry baby like hers, ensuring he was comfortable, well-exercised, and given plenty of love and attention. I received regular photos and updates, which reassured me that Joy was happy and in great hands. The little touches - like extra cuddles and thoughtful care - made a difference.
If you’re looking for a trustworthy, kind, and professional pet sitter, Ashter is the best choice. I’ll definitely be booking with her again! 🐾❤️"
RReview by Ritu
Rfrom
£60
/night
F13. Fiona
Kind, caring pet carer & sitter10.4 miles
(3 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Lives with 1 cat
"5 Star service provided ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We were very lucky to book Fiona to stay at our house and look after our 9 year old cat Willow, whilst our family were away for 2 weeks recently.
Fiona is a thoroughly lovely, friendly and kind lady who absolutely adores animals. When Fiona visited us to meet Willow before we went away, she asked lots of questions about Willow, her routines, her likes and dislikes, so she could look after her as we do.
She took amazing care of Willow, not only doing the basic duties of feeding , litter duty and daily brushing, etc, Fiona gave Willow so much attention, playing with her and sitting with Willow in the garden when Willow wanted to be outdoors…. You could not get better care for your pet…
During our time away, Fiona messaged daily giving updates and sending through pictures and videos reassuring us that Willow was settled and ok. Willow instantly bonded with Fiona and was completely happy and content the whole time we were away. We came home to a very happy cat.
Fiona was also very respectful to our home and it was immaculately clean on our return.
I highly recommend Fiona and would instantly book her again when we go away on holiday. I am also happy to supply a reference to anyone who is considering booking Fiona to care for their pet in the future.
Kim….07778032989."
KReview by Kim
Kfrom
£90
/night
K14. Kaviratna
Your pet's happy place! Passionate care for your fur friend2.4 miles
(4 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Lives with 1 cat
Usually responds within one day
"Kaviratna is fantastic! She kept such good care of our Coco while we were away, sent regular updates and left the house super clean. Thank you!"
AReview by Agnese & Matt
Afrom
£70
/night
L15. Louise
Warm, Caring, Experienced Dog Lover11.9 miles
(1 review)
1 recurring guest
Last active 10 days ago
Usually responds within few hours
"Louise was incredible. She provided regular updates, and was really experienced with handling dogs. She made sure my pup was well looked after and comfortable. Would recommend her to anyone in her area!"
KReview by Kevin
Kfrom
£45
/night
I16. Ingrid and Tonia
Cat, Dog, Rabbit, Bird Care Fleet12.1 miles
(14 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last contacted 10 days ago
Last active 10 days ago
"Ingrid and Tonia house sat whilst we went abroad for a week, looking after our 15 week old puppy and cat excellently. Our puppy was unfortunately poorly whilst we were away and Tonia was wonderful with her; adjusting her food/routine accordingly until she was better. They sent us daily photos and updates on both pets, keeping us reassured the pets were happy and safe. Tonia very kindly stayed at our home later than originally agreed when our return flight was delayed, ensuring our pets were cared for at all times. Would highly recommend!"LReview by Lara
Lfrom
£44
/night
J17. Jessica
Felines & Furries8.6 miles
(58 reviews)
22 recurring guests
Last contacted 2 days ago
Last active yesterday
"Jess was looking after Ollie for 10 days whilst we were on holiday. Ollie is a dog reactive rescue, so it’s challenging to take care of him. I cannot praise Jess enough, she has been amazing! I received pictures and updates of Ollie every day and I am sure he was entertained and kept busy as when we got home he was nice and calm. I could straight away walk with him and didn’t lose his focus. Jess really knows what she is doing, and she follows the dogs schedule. Our house has been looked after as well! 😊"
PReview by Petra
Pfrom
£50
/night
Z19. Zsuzsa
Mature Tidy Reliable Couple 11.5 miles
(3 reviews)
Last active 13 days ago
Usually responds within few hours
"Having had huge reservations about hiring house/pet sitters for the first time I was immediately reassured by Zsuzsa and Clive. They took good care of our dogs, other pets, garden and house, sending daily messages and photos while we were away which put me at ease. We came home to a house exactly as we had left it and a pair of dogs that seemed to be missing their new friends!
Thank you both so much, I would thoroughly recommend you."
JReview by Jacqui
Jfrom
£45
/night
M20. Maja
Multilingual and experienced dog and cat sitter3.9 miles
(1 review)
Usually responds within one day
"Maja was an awesome cat sitter for us while we were away. She was super communicative and updated us on Kafka shenanigans and even dealt with toilet accidents and rescued a plant he had knocked over. Would definitely be happy to have her stay again. "
CReview by Caroline
Cfrom
£75
/nightOther pet care services in Reading
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Why house sitting ?
Are you going away but have a pet that prefers to stay in their own environment? Or perhaps you have a range of different animals and it’s not practical for you to organise for them to stay in different places? Then you might want to consider finding a Pawshake house sitter to come and stay at your Reading home while you are away.
House sitting is a convenient and affordable option when you have multiple pets and also want your house to be securely looked after while you are away. Many of our pet sitters have very reasonable house sitting rates because they enjoy staying and exploring different local neighbourhoods like Reading.
At Pawshake, we understand that trusting your home to a stranger can be a little daunting. So we’ve done all the hard work to ensure that your Pawshake house sitter is trustworthy and reliable. All our pet sitter profiles are checked individually by our dedicated trust and safety team and some house sitters also have their own police checks which they can share with you.
The best thing about engaging a Pawshake verified house sitter is that you can relax knowing that on top of being covered by The Pawshake Guarantee which includes veterinary coverage, so your pets are being cared for in a familiar environment and your Reading home is also being looked after as well.
In addition to looking after your pets, most of our house sitters will happily help you by collecting your mail, taking out the bins, and watering your plants. Just make sure you discuss all your requirements with your chosen house sitter prior to booking.
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