Pet Sitters in York — Trusted, In-Home & GPS-Tracked
York is one of the UK's most beautiful cities to explore with a pet — and UrPetPals sitters make sure yours never misses out. Our verified sitters look after dogs, cats, rabbits and more across Fulford, Acomb, Rawcliffe, Bishopthorpe and the whole of York. In-home sitting with GPS walks along the city walls, riverside paths and the Knavesmire.
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 York set their own rates — these are typical ranges.
| Service | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|
| Pop-in visit | 30–45 min | £11 |
| Half-day sit | Up to 4 hours | £26 |
| Full-day sit | Up to 8 hours | £44 |
| Overnight sitMost popular | Evening – morning | £52 |
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 York 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 York postcode.
Verified sitters in York 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.
The York Knavesmire is 100 acres of open common land — dogs and their owners have been walking free here for centuries.
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 York typically costs £11 for a pop-in, £26 half-day, £44 full day, and £52 overnight.
We cover Fulford, Acomb, Rawcliffe, Bishopthorpe, Heworth, Tang Hall, Haxby, Skelton, Poppleton and Clifton.
Yes — identity-verified and reviewed by real York pet owners.
Yes. Cat sitting is available in York — a sitter visits your home, feeds, plays and sends photos while you're away.
Yes. Overnight sitting in York starts from £52.
Most York owners get a sitter confirmed within a few hours.
Love animals? Earn £11–£52 per visit or night caring for pets in their own homes across York. Keep 82% of every booking. Set your own hours. Apply free today.
Become a pet sitter in York →Verified, photo-updated, in-home. Dogs, cats, rabbits and more — your pet stays where they belong.