Pet sitters in the United Kingdom
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Pet sitters searching near the United Kingdom
We have 10000 pet and dog sitters looking for sits near the United Kingdom. They’re rated, reviewed and verified - and exchange pet care for new places to stay while traveling.
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- Lionel & Elsie
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- Angela & John
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- Marian & Roger
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- Alison
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- Matthew & Jo
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- Julie & Jonathan
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- Jeanette
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- Julie & Stephen
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- Ros & Ian
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- Jill
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- Christine
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- Francesca & Matthew
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- Heather
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- Marian & Philip
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- Deb & John
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See how pet sitting in the United Kingdom works
1. Choose your plan
Pay once a year for unlimited, in-home pet care. Sitters don't charge extra fees.2. Create your listing
Describe your home and pets, and add the dates you'll be away.3. Review sitter applications
See who applied to your listing and vet sitters before you commit.
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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.
Why our sitters love to pet sit
Every pet sitter in the United Kingdom 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
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- City of Belfast
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- City of York
- Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
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- Fife
- City and County of Swansea
- City of Leicester
- Nottinghamshire
- Perth and Kinross
- County Durham
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- West Berkshire
- Aberdeen City
- Calderdale
- Metropolitan Borough of Wirral
- Sir Powys
- Borough of Torbay
- Kirklees
- Isle of Wight
- Northumberland
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- Pembrokeshire
- Central Bedfordshire
- Monmouthshire
- Borough of Stockport
- Borough of Swindon
- The Scottish Borders
- Argyll and Bute
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- County of Ceredigion
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- City of Kingston upon Hull
- Dundee City
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- Carmarthenshire
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- East Lothian
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- City and Borough of Wakefield
- Bridgend county borough
- Gwynedd
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- Bracknell Forest
- Trafford
- Borough of Bury
- South Gloucestershire
- Borough of Bolton
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- Borough of Wigan
- Caerphilly County Borough
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- West Lothian
- Angus
- District of Rutland
- Wolverhampton
- Borough of North Tyneside
- Eilean Siar
- North Down District
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Blackpool
- County of Flintshire
- Neath Port Talbot
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Shetland Islands
- West Dunbartonshire
- Armagh District
- Barnsley
- Borough of Oldham
- Borough of Tameside
- Down District
- North Lanarkshire
- Orkney Islands
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Carrickfergus District
- Coleraine District
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- Gateshead
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- Falkirk
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- Borough of Rochdale
- Fermanagh District
- Omagh District
- Sandwell
- Borough of Thurrock
- City and Borough of Salford
- Craigavon District
- East Dunbartonshire
- Knowsley
- Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
- Torfaen County Borough
- Ballymena District
- Borough of Halton
- Isles of Scilly
- Larne District
- Antrim Borough
- Ballymoney District
- Blaenau Gwent
- East Renfrewshire
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- London
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
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- Glasgow
- Oxford
- City of London
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- Birmingham
- Sheffield
- Norwich
- Nottingham
- Exeter
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- Liverpool
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- Newcastle upon Tyne
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- York
- Guildford
- Plymouth
- Southampton
- Shrewsbury
- Hove
- Reading
- Stroud
- Portsmouth
- Leicester
- Chester
- Swansea
- Lincoln
- Poole
- Winchester
- Milton Keynes
- Harrogate
- Inverness
- Northampton
- Worthing
- Chichester
- Aberdeen
- Totnes
- Bedford
- Bury St Edmunds
- Colchester
- Frome
- Eastbourne
- Falmouth
- Hereford
- Canterbury
- Taunton
- Royal Tunbridge Wells
- St Albans
- Gloucester
- Derby
- Durham
- Worcester
- Hastings
- Ipswich
- Preston
- Newbury
- Salisbury
- Cirencester
- Coventry
- Lancaster
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Swindon
- Chelmsford
- Windsor
- Farnham
- Kingston upon Thames
- Royal Leamington Spa
- Woking
- Solihull
- Dorchester
- Lewes
- Glastonbury
- Islington
- Stockport
- Twickenham
- Chesterfield
- High Wycombe
- Maidstone
- Penzance
- Richmond
- Truro
- Basingstoke
- Bridport
- Margate
- Newquay
- Dundee
- Exmouth
- Haywards Heath
- Horsham
- Maidenhead
- Peterborough
- Weston-super-Mare
- Clapham
- Hebden Bridge
- Huddersfield
- Hull
- Stafford
- Torquay
- Newport
- Stirling
- Andover
- Carlisle
- Christchurch
- Epsom
- Market Harborough
- Tonbridge
- Watford
- Whitstable
- Henley on Thames
- Skipton
- Wandsworth
- Warwick
- Camberley
- Rochester
- Surbiton
- Sutton Coldfield
- Warrington
- Bexhill-on-Sea
- Dunfermline
- Middlesbrough
- Chorley
- Fareham
- Godalming
- Macclesfield
- Petersfield
- Sutton
- Walthamstow
- Weymouth
- Ascot
- Beckenham
- Bishops Stortford
- Chippenham
- Croydon
- Hertford
- Kendal
- Marlborough
- Paignton
- Southport
- Sudbury
- Ulverston
- Witney
- Aylesbury
- Barnstaple
- Bradford-on-Avon
- Chesham
- Great Malvern
- Halifax
- Hemel Hempstead
- Marlow
- Perth
- Ryde
- Sherborne
- Southend-on-Sea
- Banbury
- Burgess Hill
- Darlington
- Doncaster
- Hackney
- Haslemere
- Kenilworth
- Leatherhead
- Seaford
- Sevenoaks
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Wakefield
- Weybridge
- Wokingham
- Aberystwyth
- Ashford
- Beverley
- Bradford
- Clitheroe
- Ely
- Kingsbridge
- Loughborough
- Reigate
- Saint Andrews
- Stamford
- Brentwood
- Deal
- Dorking
- Fleet
- Hammersmith
- Holmfirth
- Leighton Buzzard
- Lyme Regis
- Midhurst
- Saffron Walden
- Shaftesbury
- South Wimbledon
- Teddington
- Ayr
Questions about pet and dog sitting
Do pet sitters in the United Kingdom get paid?
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.
Would pet sitters want to stay in my home in the United Kingdom?
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.
How does pet sitting in the United Kingdom work with TrustedHousesitters?
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.
How quickly can I find a pet sitter in the United Kingdom?
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.
What makes your pet sitters in the United Kingdom trustworthy?
Verified by us
We do background and/or ID checks, ask for external references and verify email addresses and phone numbers.
Verified by others
After a sit, our pet parents rate and review their sitter and give honest feedback.
Verified by you
You can screen sitters before you commit by meeting them face-to-face or via a video call.
Am I covered in case something goes wrong?
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.
How much do pet and dog sitters in the United Kingdom cost?
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 the United Kingdom is £1.25 per hour, £50.00 per week for 40 hours or £162.50 per month for 130 hours.
What motivates pet sitters in the United Kingdom without payment?
Our pet sitters in the UK sit for free because they’re passionate about making new pet pals and traveling the world. Unlike traditional pet sitting services, our sitters are here because pet sitting is their hobby, not their job.
What are the advantages of trusted dog sitters in the United Kingdom instead of a kennel?
Connecting with dog sitters in the UK means in-home, loving pet care - there’s no need to uproot your canine pal from the comfort of their home environment, or the routine they’re used to. And unlike kennels, a TrustedHousesitters membership allows owners unlimited pet care, all year round.
Are there pet sitters in the UK who can care for a mix of animals - like birds, reptiles, and dogs?
Certainly! To connect with people pet sitting in the UK who have a range of pet care experience, be sure to list all of your animals who need looking after, along with their needs. That way, you’ll attract a sitter who’s experienced in caring for pets similar to yours.