Pet sitters in Calgary, AB

Get dedicated in-home pet care while you travel. Just create a listing and our pet sitters will reach out to you.

Looking for house sits in Calgary?

Pet sitters searching near Calgary

We have 553 pet and dog sitters looking for sits near Calgary. They’re rated, reviewed and verified - and exchange pet care for new places to stay while traveling.

Find the right pet care

See how pet sitting in Calgary works

  1. 1. Choose your plan

    Pay once a year for unlimited, in-home pet care. Sitters don't charge extra fees.

  2. 2. Create your listing

    Describe your home and pets, and add the dates you'll be away.

  3. 3. Review sitter applications

    See who applied to your listing and vet sitters before you commit.

Looking for house sits in Calgary?

Keeping your home and pets safe

  • Money Back Promise

    If you can't find a sitter, we'll refund you*.

  • Home and Contents Plan

    Get cover against damage, theft and accidents*.

  • Sit Cancellation Plan

    Claim compensation if sitters cancel last minute*.

  • 24/7 Vet Advice Line

    Round-the-clock support for sitters while they're pet sitting.

  • Home And Contents Plan

    Get up to 1$ million cover* for your home and belongings.
*Terms apply. Only available on Standard and/or Premium plans.
Why we sit

Why our sitters love to pet sit

Every pet sitter in Calgary and beyond has their own story. But they all have two things in common: they love pets and travel.

98% of our sits result in a five-star review

Unlimited pet care, one annual fee

Comparing pet care costs for the year:

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$2310
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Questions about pet and dog sitting

No, unlike other platforms, our sitters sit for love, not money. After paying an annual membership, no money changes hands between our members.

It’s a win-win situation. Sitters exchange their love and care for a stay in your home and the chance to make new furry friends. While pet parents can travel with peace of mind, knowing their pets are loved and cared for.
Our sitters love all kinds of homes and locations. For them, it’s less about grand accommodation and more about staying in real homes and living like a local.

They prefer cosy homes where they can embed themselves in the local community, spend time with adorable pets and make special travel memories.

So as long as your home is clean, tidy and welcoming, our sitters would love to stay.
The first thing to do is to register for free. Once you’re registered, you can explore our platform and decide which membership plan is right for you. We offer three annual memberships – Basic, Standard and Premium.

After you’ve chosen and paid for your membership, you can create your listing. This is your chance to describe your home and pets, and add the dates you’ll be away.

As soon as your listing is live, pet sitters can apply. You can browse their applications and shortlist the ones you think are right. You also have the option to invite sitters directly.

We recommend meeting face-to-face or via video call before confirming the sit to make sure it’s a good match for your home and pets.
Most pet parents confirm a sitter within a day. But this can vary depending on your location and the level of detail you’ve shared in your listing.

For extra peace of mind, our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships include a Money Back Promise. Which means if you don’t find a sitter within 14 days, we’ll refund you.
We know arranging to have a pet sitter in your home for the first time may seem daunting. But we do everything in our power to keep all our members safe:

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We do background and/or ID checks, ask for external references and verify email addresses and phone numbers.

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After a sit, our pet parents rate and review their sitter and give honest feedback.

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You can screen sitters before you commit by meeting them face-to-face or via a video call.
Our Home and Contents Plan covers you for up to $1 million against property damage, theft and sitter accidents. This is included in our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships.

Premium Pet Parent members also benefit from our Sit Cancellation Plan that protects you in case your sitter cancels.

And lastly, our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships include a Money Back Promise. Which means if you don’t find a sitter within 14 days, we’ll refund you.
When you arrange a pet sitter through TrustedHousesitters, you only pay for your annual membership – no other money changes hands.

Like you, our pet sitters pay an annual fee to join our community and use our platform. They don’t get paid or charge for their services.

They do it because they love pets and travel. So in exchange for a place to stay, they’ll look after your pets and take care of your home while you’re away.

If you book a sitter who isn’t part of our community, the average cost of pet sitting in Calgary, AB is $4.58 per hour, $183.33 per week for 40 hours or $595.83 per month for 130 hours.

Our members pet sitting Calgary and beyond care for pets and travel the world as a hobby - pet care is their pastime, not their job. Exploring new places and looking after cute animals brings meaning and purpose to their travel experiences. 

Plus, pet parents get to rest easy while they’re on vacation, knowing their furry family members are being cared for by a pet lover who’s here for all the right reasons.

It’s $143.78 for a professional pet sitter - that’s over $1000 for a week of dog sitting in Calgary. Luckily, there is a way to keep your pets happy and cared for, without breaking the bank.

Unlike traditional pet sitting services, there’s no such thing as a pet sitting rate here at TrustedHousesitters. Pet parents simply pay one annual membership fee which gives them access to unlimited, verified sitters all year round.

To connect with our members pet sitting in Calgary who are experienced in looking after guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and other small pets, simply share each of your furry friends in your listing. 

You’ll then attract a sitter you can leave your pets with who’s confident in meeting all of their needs. And for extra peace of mind, we always suggest pet parents chat with sitters before confirming, and meet before the sit begins if possible.

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