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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
Aldo, 02-01-2025
Rachel is a wonderful pet sitter who took excellent care of our fur babies. We got a great impression of her when we first met and the dogs were very happy to see her when she arrived to take care of them. She is very warm and friendly and was great with our kids. Rachel is diligent, trustworthy, meticulous and very thorough. She loves pets, is contactable and respectful of someone's home. When we got back our babies were relaxed and happy and our home left neat and tidy. Rachel is the perfect pet sitter and is highly recommended.
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House Sitting
Jason, 13-10-2024
We had an amazing experience with Jacky looking after our two dogs, while we were away for a week. He stayed in our home overnight, and we felt completely at ease knowing they were in such good hands. Jacky is incredibly trustworthy and conscientious, paying close attention to maintaining their routine and making sure they felt comfortable. What really stood out was how thoughtful and communicative he was throughout the entire time. Knowing I love receiving updates, Jacky sent regular photos and messages, which made being away from our pets so much easier. We came home to two happy, well-cared-for dogs, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. We highly recommend Jacky and look forward to having him look after our pups again in the future!

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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