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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.
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Search for a sitter
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Choose from a range of experienced house sitting professionals nearby.
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Organise a free meet and greet
free
Meet your sitter for free before you make a house 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.
SI had an excellent experience with Jessica as my dog sitter! She took amazing care of my puppy, kept me updated throughout the stay, and made sure all of his needs were met. It was clear they genuinely cared about him and made him feel comfortable and safe. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for pup, which gave me so much peace of mind. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and professional dog sitter.
Shatho Nkwebi J
WDiana and Juan were absolutely wonderful house and pet sitters, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
From the very beginning, they were friendly, reliable, and incredibly easy to communicate with. While we were away, they kept us updated with regular messages and photos of our two dogs, which gave us real peace of mind and allowed us to fully enjoy our vacation knowing our pups were happy and well cared for.
When we returned home, we were thrilled to find the house absolutely immaculate—everything was spotless. It was clear they treated both our home and our dogs with the same care and respect they would their own.
We are so grateful to Diana and Juan for taking such excellent care of everything, and we would welcome them back anytime. Thank you both for making our trip completely stress-free!
Wayne
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Download the free Pawshake app to book, pay and enjoy updates of your pet having a fun staycation.
A sitter stays overnight in your home
House and pet care for while you are away
Peace of Mind Guarantee
We care about the happiness and safety of you, your home and your pet.
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.
Experienced local sitters
We have experienced, qualified and reliable local sitters for house sitting services.
Contactless payments
Pawshake’s safe and cashless booking process means that sitters only get paid after they complete the house sitting 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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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 house sitting questions answered
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.
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.
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.
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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