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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.

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.

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.

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

House Sitting

Jack, 15-06-2023

Lise did a wonderful job house sitting for us over the weekend, taking care of our puppy and two cats. She was friendly and kept us updated with regular messages and photos, which we really appreciated. Lise also ensured that the house remained tidy throughout her stay, and our pets seemed happy and well-cared for when we returned. We highly recommend Lise as a reliable and attentive house sitter. Thank you, Lise, for your excellent service and for taking care of our pets!

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Jeff, 30-08-2023

We feel very fortunate to have found Avery. She is an excellent house and pet sitter. She stayed at our home and cared for our three cats for seven days. This included administering insulin injections twice per day to one of our cats. The updates and photos she provided assured us during our time away that they were being very well cared for. She is clearly an animal lover as our cats were instantly comfortable with her. Communication was very good. Everything was in good order when we got home. We appreciated Avery's diligence in ensuring we would be arriving home as scheduled prior to departing and her willingness to stay longer if needed. We will definitely be inviting Avery back for our future travels. Highly recommended.

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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.