Who looks after your pet
while you are away?
From a sitter who hosts your dog to daily drop-in visits for your cat, you have real options that keep your pet at home and on routine. Book a verified Irish sitter with 0% owner fee, cashback, and €20,000 vet protection.
Four ways to cover your pet while you travel
Pick the option that suits your pet and your trip. Each rate below is the sitter's price with no owner service fee added on Petme.
Anxious, elderly, or routine-bound pets usually do best with house sitting or drop-in visits, which keep them in their own home.
Get your pet ready before you go
A clear handover keeps your pet calm and your sitter confident.
Book early for peak weeks
Christmas, Easter, and the August bank holiday fill up fast. Confirm your sitter two to three weeks ahead.
Write a routine note
Feeding times, walks, medication, vet, and quirks. A clear note lets your sitter keep your pet's normal day.
Do a meet and greet
Arrange a free meet and greet so your pet knows the sitter and you confirm the fit before you travel.
Prepare supplies and contacts
Leave food, medication, a familiar bed or toy, and your contact plus a backup and your vet in one labelled spot.
When Ireland books out
Plan around the busy windows so you are not left without cover.
Peak weeks fill fast
Christmas week, Easter, the June and August bank holidays, and the All-Ireland finals weekend all see a spike in bookings. Confirm a sitter two to three weeks ahead for these dates.
Cashback on longer trips
Holiday stays are often several nights, so the cashback credited on every completed booking adds up. It lands in your Petme balance for use on your next stay, walk, or visit.
Holiday pet care in Ireland: your questions
- Who looks after your pet when you go on holiday in Ireland?
- Most Irish pet owners use an in-home pet sitter, a house sitter who stays over, a boarding sitter who hosts the pet, or drop-in visits for pets that stay in their own home. A verified sitter keeps your pet's routine and sends daily updates, which is calmer than a kennel for most animals.
- How long can you leave a dog home alone?
- As a general welfare guide, an adult dog should not be left alone for more than about four hours at a time, and puppies and senior dogs need far shorter gaps. For a holiday, that is why drop-in visits or a house sitter matter: someone checks in, feeds, and walks your dog rather than leaving them alone all day.
- What are my options for pet care while travelling?
- Your main options are boarding with a sitter who hosts your pet, house sitting where the sitter stays in your home, drop-in visits once or twice a day, or doggy daycare for daytime cover. The right one depends on your pet's temperament, how long you are away, and whether your pet copes better at home or elsewhere.
- When should I book a sitter for the holidays?
- Book two to three weeks ahead for peak windows: Christmas week, Easter, the June and August bank holidays, and the All-Ireland finals weekend all see a spike in demand and sitters fill up. Off-peak, a week's notice is usually enough, though popular sitters book out faster.
- How do I prepare my pet before I travel?
- Write down feeding and walk times, medication, vet details, and any quirks; arrange a meet and greet so your pet knows the sitter; leave food, medication, and a familiar bed or toy in one labelled spot; and share your contact details plus a backup. A clear handover keeps your pet's routine intact.
- Is overnight pet sitting available across Ireland?
- Yes. Petme offers overnight options across Ireland, either boarding where the sitter hosts your pet or house sitting where the sitter stays in your home. Both keep your pet in a home environment overnight, and every booking includes €20,000 vet protection. See overnight house sitting in Ireland
- How much does holiday pet care cost in Ireland?
- Holiday care on Petme costs the sitter's rate only, roughly €25-€55 a night for boarding or house sitting and €15-€25 for a drop-in visit, with no owner service fee. Cashback on every completed booking lowers your effective cost over a longer trip. See full pet sitter pricing in Ireland
- How do I find a holiday pet sitter near me in Ireland?
- Open your city page on Petme to browse verified sitters near you with real reviews, message as many as you like, and arrange a meet and greet before you book. Every sitter is identity-checked, and €20,000 vet protection is included. Find pet sitters in your Irish city
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