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A trusted, verified pet sitter visits your home so your pet stays exactly where they're happiest — their own space, their own routine, no disruption. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and more.
🐾 From £10/visit · Dogs, cats, rabbits + more · Overnight stays available
We look after every pet
Not just dogs. Tell us what you have — only sitters with the right experience respond.
Dogs
Walks, feeding, play, GPS tracking, and overnight stays. Your dog stays home — no kennels, no stress.
Cats
Feeding, litter, fuss and play visits. Cats hate disruption — in-home sitting is the only sensible option.
Rabbits
Feeding, hutch cleaning, handling and exercise. Rabbits need their routine maintained exactly.
Guinea Pigs
Twice-daily feeding, fresh water, cage cleaning, and handling. Social animals that need attention.
Birds
Feeding, water changes, cage hygiene, and interaction. Parrots especially need regular human company.
Fish & Reptiles
Feeding schedules, tank checks, temperature monitoring. Peace of mind for specialist pets.
Why choose in-home pet sitting?
Taking your pet somewhere else is almost always harder on them than on you. Keeping them home changes everything.
Zero disruption to their routine
Your pet sleeps in their bed, eats from their bowl, and follows their usual daily rhythm. No adjustment period. No anxiety from waking up somewhere new. Their life continues as normal — with a friendly, professional visitor.
Far lower stress levels
Research consistently shows that pets — especially cats and anxious dogs — experience significantly lower cortisol levels in their own home versus catteries, kennels, or boarding homes. For anxious or older animals, this difference is substantial.
Photo updates every single visit
Your sitter sends photos every visit without fail. You'll see your pet happy, fed, and comfortable — wherever you are in the world — without needing to call ahead or chase updates.
GPS-tracked walks for dogs
Every full-day and overnight sit for dogs includes GPS-tracked walks. You get a route map, distance, and walk photos automatically emailed after each one. Cats and small animals get equivalent photo check-in updates.
Your exact instructions, followed
Feeding times, medication schedule, which room to avoid, the toy they need at bedtime — your sitter follows every detail of your briefing. Nothing is left to guesswork.
Trusted, secure home access
Every sitter is identity-verified before they can accept bookings. You can message them in-app, read real reviews from verified pet owners, and arrange a key handover meeting before the first visit.
Pet sitting prices
From a quick pop-in to a full week of overnight cover.
Pop-in visit (30 min)
Feed, water, fuss, litter or garden — quick daily care
Extended visit (60 min)
More time for exercise, play, and grooming
Half-day sitting (4 hrs)
Morning or afternoon extended care
Full-day sitting (8 hrs)
Full working day cover — GPS walk + photo updates included
Overnight stay
Sitter sleeps at your property — evening and morning care
Holiday cover (per day)
Multi-day stays while you travel — full home and pet care
Prices vary by location, sitter, and pet type. Post your job to see live prices near you.
In-home sitting vs the alternatives
Catteries and kennels exist for a reason. But for most pets, nothing beats staying home.
How in-home pet sitting works
Post your job
Tell us your pet type, your dates, and any special care requirements. Takes 30 seconds.
Sitters respond
Verified local sitters message you with their availability and prices. Browse profiles and read real reviews.
Meet before you go
A quick meet-and-greet to hand over keys and walk through your pet's routine. No surprises.
Relax — we've got it
Photo updates every visit. GPS walk reports for dogs. Your pet is in trusted hands at home.
What's included in every pet sit
In-home sitting is ideal when your pet…
Not every pet suits a kennel or cattery. In-home sitting is the answer for almost all of these.
Gets anxious away from home
Anxious dogs, skittish cats, and timid small animals are dramatically more settled in their own environment. Disruption compounds anxiety. In-home sitting removes it entirely.
Is elderly or has health needs
Older pets need familiar surroundings, gentle routines, and precise medication schedules. The disruption of kennels or a stranger's home can be genuinely harmful. Home sitting is always the better call.
Is a young or newly adopted pet
Young pets and rescue animals are mid-way through building trust and routine. An in-home sitter maintains the schedule you've established — none of the regression that comes from disruption.
Needs medication
Twice-daily insulin, eye drops, special diet — your sitter follows your medication schedule exactly. No missed doses, no wrong timings, no extra charges. Standard.
Is a cat (it's always better)
Cats don't travel. They're territorial. The cattery is rarely the answer — cats left in their own home with a pop-in sitter are almost universally happier and less stressed.
Needs specialist care
Birds, reptiles, fish, rabbits — not every pet service handles them. Tell us exactly what your pet needs, and only sitters with that specific experience will respond.
Pet owners love UrPetPals
“Our cat Biscuit has massive separation anxiety. The cattery was a disaster last time. This time, a UrPetPals sitter visited twice daily and sent photos every visit. Biscuit was completely calm when we got back. Night and day.”
Sophie M.
Warrington · Ragdoll cat
“We've got a dog and two guinea pigs. Most services won't handle both. UrPetPals matched us with a sitter who had experience with small animals and was brilliant with all of them. Highly recommend.”
James T.
Liverpool · Border Collie + guinea pigs
“Teddy is 13 and needs medication twice a day. He can't go to kennels — it's too stressful at his age. The sitter followed everything precisely and sent updates at every visit. Couldn't fault it.”
Rachel K.
Manchester · Senior Labrador
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pet sitter cost in the UK?
Pet sitting in the UK typically costs £10–20 for a 30-minute pop-in visit, £25–45 for a half-day, £35–65 for a full day, and £50–90 per night for overnight stays. Prices vary by location and pet type — London and the South East tend to be 15–25% higher. Post your job on UrPetPals to see live, no-obligation prices from verified sitters near you.
What pets can UrPetPals sitters look after?
UrPetPals sitters can look after dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, fish, reptiles, and small animals. Include your pet's species, breed, age, and any special requirements when posting your job — only sitters with the right experience will respond.
What is in-home pet sitting?
In-home pet sitting means a trusted sitter visits your home rather than you taking your pet elsewhere. Your pet stays in their familiar environment — their own space, their own routine, no disruption. The sitter visits once or multiple times per day. Overnight sitters stay at your property through the night.
Are UrPetPals pet sitters ID verified?
Yes. Every UrPetPals sitter is identity-verified before accepting any bookings. You can read real, verified reviews from pet owners who've used that exact sitter, message them before committing, and arrange a meet-and-greet first. You always know exactly who is entering your home.
Will I get photo updates during the sitting?
Yes — your sitter sends photos every visit. For dogs, you also receive a GPS walk report with route map, distance walked, and walk photos automatically after each walk. You'll never wonder how your pet is getting on.
Can a pet sitter stay overnight at my home?
Yes. UrPetPals sitters can provide overnight stays at your property — sleeping in your home to give your pet company all evening and first thing in the morning. Ideal for pets who struggle alone overnight, multiple pets, or longer trips where you want full home cover. Overnight rates typically start from £50/night.
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