Find a house sitter in Ottawa

Your first booking

$333

6 nights

$9.99 back

Every booking after

$323.01

was $333 for 6 nights

9 bookings like this cost you $2,917.08 on Petme and $3,326.67 on typical platforms.

You pay $409.59 less with Petme

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Example: 9 bookings of 6 nights at $333 each. Cashback up to $20 per booking. Typical platforms add an 11-15% fee for owners on every booking. This example uses 11%. Example close to what Petme sitters charge.

Every Ottawa sitter offering house sitting is ID-checked and background-checked before the profile goes live. 0% owner fee, automatic cashback, Protection Plan up to CAD 32,000.

Local house sitters in Ottawa, booked from the profiles below. Housing here is mostly low-rise with a yard and a driveway, and the winter sidewalk is salted rather than cleared. Sitters plan around both.

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Owner fee on every booking
CAD 32,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
300K+
Members on Petme
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Why Petme

Why pet owners in Ottawa pick Petme

Verified sitters

Identity and background checks for every sitter. Real reviews from real Ottawa pet owners.

CAD 32,000 Protection Plan

The Petme Protection Plan can contribute up to CAD 32,000 toward eligible vet costs at any licensed Canadian vet clinic.

Cashback instead of fees

0% owner fee. Automatic cashback on every completed booking, credited to your Petme balance.

Sitters across Ottawa

Coverage across every neighbourhood of Ottawa and surrounding areas. Message multiple sitters in chat before you book.

Pricing

What does house sitting cost in Ottawa?

Local house sitters in Ottawa, start to finish: sitters set their own rates in CAD and the range below reflects what bookings in Ottawa actually go for. You see the exact rate before you book.

from CAD 50
Standard per night
CAD 50–90
Typical range in Ottawa
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Owner fee

Verified pet sitters in Ottawa

ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.

5 average from 1 reviews by Ottawa pet parents

Katie McCarthy

Katie McCarthy

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

Looking forward to dog walk adventures!

Ottawa
From CA$12
Rania

Rania

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Usually replies within a few days

Belly rubs, walks, patience and all the treats, I am your pet’s new best friend!

Ottawa
From CA$15
Etienne De St Michel-Dutch

Etienne De St Michel-Dutch

5(1)

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Patient, Earnest, and Thoughtful (PET) are pillars I stay true to when caring for pets, so you don't have to worry about your pets while you are away.

Ottawa
From CA$18
Paul

Paul

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Ottawa
From CA$25
Paola

Paola

Availability confirmed 3d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi, My name is Paola, I’ve been dog sitting for 4+ years. I have a senior dog 14+ taking care of him, walking him and driving around the city.

Ottawa
From CA$50
Amélie

Amélie

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Just a girl who loves animals and enjoys taking care of them, so you can enjoy your vacation stress-free. 🤍🌸

Gatineau
From CA$15
Caroline Chrétien

Caroline Chrétien

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Professionnelle des câlins, au service des poilus

Gatineau
From CA$20
Saoirse Jamison

Saoirse Jamison

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Like Nancy said "These boots are made for walking." So let them walk your dog!

Ottawa
From CA$20
Jennifer Todd

Jennifer Todd

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a day

I'm your pets new favourite Auntie!

Ottawa
From CA$25

Coverage

Neighbourhoods in Ottawa

Petme sitters cover ByWard Market, The Glebe, Westboro and the rest of Ottawa, plus the surrounding area. Filter by the neighbourhood you actually need.

ByWard MarketThe GlebeWestboroCentretownOld Ottawa SouthKanataOrleansBarrhavenVanierHintonburg

House sitting in Ottawa

How house sitting works in Ottawa

House sitting in Ottawa keeps your pet at home with an overnight sitter, useful through the long winter and convenient for the condo towers around Centretown and the ByWard Market where in-and-out access is a hassle. Sitters in The Glebe, Westboro or Old Ottawa South keep the routine and furnace going, clear mail and flyers, and manage greenbelt-edge or Rideau Canal walks safely once the snow and ice arrive. For suburban Kanata, Barrhaven or Orleans homes they also keep an eye on driveways and entries so the place looks occupied. Ottawa house sitting is about CAD 50 to 90 per night, with no owner booking fee and Protection Plan up to CAD 32,000 for eligible vet costs.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a reliable house sitter in Ottawa?
Pick a house sitter in Ottawa whose ID is verified and whose reviews mention pets like yours, then message them before you book. A meet and greet at your home is the easiest test. You pay through the app, and the Petme Protection Plan covers up to CAD 32,000 in eligible vet costs.
Are sitters in Ottawa verified?
Yes. Every sitter passes identity verification with a government ID and a background check.
What if my pet needs a vet during the stay?
The Protection Plan can contribute up to CAD 32,000 toward eligible vet costs at any licensed Canadian vet clinic.
is house sitting practical for an Ottawa condo near the ByWard Market?
Yes, house sitting suits Centretown and ByWard Market condos because the sitter stays overnight rather than buzzing in and out, so there's no repeated lobby and elevator traffic. You hand over the fobs at the meet-and-greet and the sitter follows your building's access and parking rules. That keeps a tower-dwelling cat or dog in its own space while you're away.
how does an Ottawa house sitter handle winter walks on icy paths?
An Ottawa house sitter keeps the walk routine through winter, choosing cleared sidewalks and shortening outings when the canal-side and greenbelt paths in The Glebe or Westboro turn icy. They wipe road salt from paws afterward and keep your home heated overnight. Note your preferred routes and any ice-sensitive joints or coat needs in the booking details.
How much does house sitting cost in Ottawa?
CAD 50–90 per night is typical per night in Ottawa. Sitters set their own rates and you see the exact price before booking.
What does a house sit include?
Overnight stays at your home with your pet, feeding, walks for dogs, litter for cats, mail collection, and photo updates. Discuss specifics at the meet and greet.
Is the sitter at my home the whole time?
Most sitters in Ottawa stay overnight and the majority of the day, with a few short outings as agreed. Confirm the rhythm in chat.

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