Merchant Street · Valletta, Malta

Dog boarding in Merchant Street

Merchant Street runs parallel to Republic Street one block down towards the Grand Harbour. It is quieter than Republic Street and is where many of Valletta's long-tenured residents live in classic 17th-century houses. Pet bookings here favour drop-in visits and short in-home sittings.

Verified Petme sitters across Merchant Street and the wider Valletta area. Drop-in visits, in-home sitting, boarding and walks. Zero owner fees, €20,000 vet protection on every booking.

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Local context

Merchant Street pet care across the Maltese calendar

Summer heat (Jun–Sep)

Merchant Street sitters time walks before 9am and after 7pm in the hot months, and test pavement temperature before every walk.

Festa fireworks

Anxious pets in Merchant Street get extra check-ins or full in-home sitting during the August festa weeks, especially around the Santa Marija peak.

Year-round comfort

Mild Maltese winters mean year-round walking, with the Valletta sitter pool comfortable handling weekly drop-ins, daily walks and overnight stays through every season.

Frequently asked

Questions from Merchant Street owners

Are sitters comfortable with classic Maltese house keys?
Yes. Most Valletta sitters are familiar with older lock systems and bolted doors. Handover keys and lock instructions at the meet-and-greet.
Where do Merchant Street cats live?
Mostly indoor-only, in upper-floor apartments. A few residential streets back this onto small managed colonies that local volunteers feed daily.
Can a sitter cover Merchant Street and Republic Street the same day?
Yes. Valletta is compact and walkable; sitters routinely cover multiple bookings in adjacent streets in one visit cycle.
How do sitters handle the summer heat in Merchant Street?
By moving the day around it. Walks go early in the morning and again after sunset, pavements get checked with a hand before a dog is taken out on them, and the middle of the day is for shade, water and quiet indoors. Agree the timings with your Valletta sitter when you book, and say so if your dog is a flat-faced breed or an older one that struggles in the heat.
What do I need to have in order before booking in Merchant Street?
Your dog should be microchipped and on the national register, which is required in Malta under the Electronic Identification of Dogs Regulations. Beyond that, give your Merchant Street sitter the vet you use, the feeding routine, and a note of how your dog behaves with other dogs on a narrow street, which comes up more in Valletta than in most places.
What does Petme cover in Merchant Street?
Verified pet sitters offering boarding, in-home sitting, drop-in visits and dog walks across Merchant Street. Every booking includes €20,000 vet protection at no extra cost.
Is there a booking fee?
No. Petme charges 0% to pet owners. The rate on the sitter's profile is exactly what you pay at checkout.
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