Pet Sitters in Edinburgh — Trusted In-Home Care
Edinburgh pet owners trust UrPetPals to look after their animals properly — in their own home. Our verified sitters look after dogs, cats, rabbits and more across Morningside, Marchmont, Newington, Leith and the whole city. Your pet stays in their routine with photo updates every visit and GPS walks through Edinburgh's spectacular parks and hills.
Not just dogs. Not just cats. Proper in-home care for every pet.
GPS walks + photo updates every visit
Home visits while you're away, litter + photos
Feeding, cleaning, enrichment + check-ins
Feeding, cleaning, handling + socialisation
Guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, rats & more
Specialist sitters for lizards, snakes & more
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. Sitters in Edinburgh set their own rates — these are typical ranges.
| Service | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|
| Pop-in visit | 30–45 min | £13 |
| Half-day sit | Up to 4 hours | £30 |
| Full-day sit | Up to 8 hours | £50 |
| Overnight sitMost popular | Evening – morning | £60 |
Dog visits include GPS-tracked walks + photo updates. Overnight includes evening and morning care.
Your pet's home is their territory. Moving them causes stress. It doesn't have to.
Your pet stays in their own home — own bed, own smell, own routine. The sitter comes to them, not the other way around.
Photo updates every visit, GPS-tracked walks for dogs. You can see exactly what's happening in real time.
Every UrPetPals sitter in Edinburgh is identity-verified. Read real reviews from real owners before booking.
Pets with anxiety cope far better in their own environment. Catteries and kennels are stressful — home sitting isn't.
Need medication given during visits? Our sitters handle it — you specify the instructions at booking.
287 verified reviews from UK pet owners. The rating comes from real bookings — not a marketing claim.
The honest comparison. No spin.
| What you want | UrPetPals | Kennels / Cattery | Home boarding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet stays in own home | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Own bed & routine kept | ✓ | ✗ | Partial |
| All pet types | ✓ | Dogs & cats | Usually dogs only |
| Photo updates | ✓ | Rare | Varies |
| GPS walks (dogs) | ✓ | Varies | Varies |
| Verified & reviewed | ✓ | Regulated | Varies |
| No contact with other animals | ✓ | ✗ | Varies |
| Medication handled | ✓ | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Ideal for anxious pets | ✓ | ✗ | Partial |
| Available same-day | Often | Rarely | Rarely |
Tell us your pet type, needs, dates, and your Edinburgh postcode.
Verified sitters in Edinburgh respond with prices and availability.
Meet your chosen sitter before committing — no obligation, no fee.
Photo updates keep you in the loop throughout every single visit.
Arthur's Seat is one of the most dramatic urban walks in Europe — an extinct volcano rising 251m right in the city. Our Edinburgh dog sitters make full use of it.
Verified reviews from real bookings
“I was nervous about leaving my cats but the sitter was brilliant — photos every visit, litter always clean, and both cats were completely chilled when I got home. This is the only way to go.”
Sarah M.
2 cats
“My elderly dog needs medication and a slow walk — the sitter handled everything perfectly. GPS updates, photos, and she clearly actually loves animals. Couldn't recommend more.”
James T.
Labrador, 12
“So much better than a kennel. My dog stays at home in her routine, gets proper walks, and I get photos throughout the day. She's not stressed when I get back — that says everything.”
Rachel K.
Border Collie, 4
Pet sitting in Edinburgh typically costs £13 for a pop-in, £30 half-day, £50 full day, and £60 overnight.
We cover Morningside, Marchmont, Newington, Leith, Stockbridge, Bruntsfield, Portobello, Corstorphine, Murrayfield and Trinity.
Yes — identity-verified and reviewed by real Edinburgh pet owners.
Yes. Cat sitting is popular in Edinburgh — a sitter visits your home, feeds, plays and sends photos. Your cat stays in their territory, stress-free.
Yes. Overnight sitting in Edinburgh starts from £60. Your sitter stays at your home overnight.
Most Edinburgh owners get a sitter confirmed within a couple of hours of posting.
Love animals? Earn £13–£60 per visit or night caring for pets in their own homes across Edinburgh. Keep 82% of every booking. Set your own hours. Apply free today.
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