Pets

Pet sitting

Boarding, home sitting, dog walking — your pet in good hands.

providers

Rover

The world's biggest network of pet sitters and walkers.

Rover connects owners with vetted sitters and dog walkers for boarding, day care, drop-ins and walks, with reviews and the Rover Guarantee.

Huge network of sitters
Background checks and reviews
GPS-tracked walks
Rover Guarantee

Best for : Quickly finding a trusted sitter, even in big cities

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Tailster

UK pet carers for walking, sitting and boarding.

Tailster is a UK marketplace matching owners with local carers for dog walking, sitting, boarding and day care, with insurance included.

UK-wide carer network
Insurance during the service
Compare profiles and reviews
Range of care types

Best for : Finding a local walker or sitter in UK towns and cities

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BorrowMyDoggy

Connecting dog owners with trusted local borrowers.

BorrowMyDoggy matches owners with local dog lovers for free walks and sitting, building friendly arrangements rather than paid bookings.

Community, no per-booking fees
Friendly local arrangements
Verified profiles
Optional insurance and vet line

Best for : Owners wanting friendly, low-cost help with their dog

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Pawshake

Trusted pet sitters and dog walkers near you.

Pawshake is an international platform for boarding, sitting, day care and walks, with vetted sitters, reviews and a vet-cost guarantee.

Vetted sitters and reviews
Vet-cost guarantee
Secure online payment
Boarding, day care and walks

Best for : Finding a vetted local sitter with payment protection

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The guide

Understanding : pet sitting

Rover, Tailster, BorrowMyDoggy, Pawshake… These platforms connect you with trusted sitters for boarding, day care, drop-in visits or dog walking, with verified reviews and insurance. We compare coverage, pricing, guarantees and sitter quality.