Trusted pet care in Basildon

Book verified local pet sitters across Basildon and Essex. Caring, ID-verified, and ready to look after your pets like family.

Platform data as of October 2026

0% owner fee + cashback

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£420
On Petme£407+£13 Cashback
Typical platforms£466+£46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at £20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

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Verified pet sitters in Basildon

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Lily Perkins

Lily Perkins

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I have always had a passion for working with animals, and I'd love to have the honour of taking care of someone's pets. I have plenty of experience with a range of different animals, as well as lots o

Basildon
From £10
Debbie Gould

Debbie Gould

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

I’m a gardener, married with 2 older children 16 & 18. We r a family of dog lovers 🐾 I enjoy walking and cuddles. I’m friendly, caring, patient but firm when it comes to keeping dogs safe & cared fo

Rochford
From £10
Tia

Tia

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi I’m Tia, I love and have owned many animals; dogs, cats, birds, lizards etc I adore all pets furry and scaly! I currently own one cat but if it were up to me the house would be a carbon copy of Bat

Brentwood
From £13
Lisa Morris

Lisa Morris

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I am a caring and friendly animal lover who adores spending time with cats and dogs. Having always had animals in my life, i can’t help giving them lots of love and attention, and making sure they fee

Southend-on-Sea
From £7
Charleigh Cooper-Smith

Charleigh Cooper-Smith

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I’m a friendly, caring and reliable animal lover who loves keeping pets happy! From fun walks to cuddles, I’ll treat your furry friends like my own. ❤️

Southend-on-Sea
From £10
Katie

Katie

Availability confirmed 3d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

mad about dogs. even the slobbery ones! dog walker based in Shoeburyness and surrounding area. drop in service to check on and feed your pet or offer pet companionship.

Southend-on-Sea
From £8
Holly

Holly

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

The best care for your pet 🐾

Gillingham
From £12
Danielle

Danielle

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few hours

safe paws, peace of mind

Chatham
From £10
Ruxandu Roxana

Ruxandu Roxana

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi! 🐾 I’ll make sure your pets feel safe, happy and well cared for while you’re away. ❤️

Gillingham
From £8
Billie

Billie

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few hours

Providing love and care for your pets!

Sutton-At-Hone and Hawley
From £15
Amreeta

Amreeta

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Droolers and Runners are invited!

Greater London
From £10
Ayeisha

Ayeisha

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Grooming, walks and company all in one place! At Mabel & Co Pet Care, we believe every pet deserves a little extra love and pampering. From full grooms to nail trims, our professional services keep y

Tonbridge and Malling
From £10
maria

maria

Availability confirmed 3d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi, I love pets and would love to take care of your pet!

Greater London
From £5
Abbie

Abbie

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Your dog’s home away from home🐾🤍

Tonbridge and Malling
From £30
Macy

Macy

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

loving pet care

Maldon
From £12
Lucia

Lucia

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Safe hands, calm home, happy cats ❤️

Greater London
From £10
Allison Elwell

Allison Elwell

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Happy, Fun and Outgoing!

Greater London
From £8
Laura Woodfine

Laura Woodfine

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Professional Cat Sitter who loves to take photos you can keep

Greater London
From £15
Stephanie Romero

Stephanie Romero

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a day

Experienced, reliable dog sitter based in Greenwich, offering loving care for dogs of all sizes and temperaments, from playful pups to gentle seniors.

Greater London
From £20
Elena

Elena

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Loving care for your pets while you’re away.

Greater London
From £15
Cristina

Cristina

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within an hour

Hi, I’m Cristina - Spanish heart, London life, dog lover through and through. I miss my pups back at my parents home so I’m looking to care for yours! I’ve got outdoor space, no kids, and plenty of ti

London
From £14
Emily

Emily

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I have been caring for cats my whole life!! I can promise you you're babies are in safe hands :)

London
From £8
Simon D

Simon D

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within an hour

Happy Pets, Happy Walks, Happy Home

Greater London
From £15
Ella

Ella

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Experienced pet lover with time, care and plenty of walks to give!

Greater London
From £10
Sui

Sui

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Pet lover in London

Greater London
From £11
Peggy

Peggy

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few hours

caring animal lover

Greater London
From £15
Henry B

Henry B

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Farmboy with a big love for animals.

Greater London
From £15
Presh

Presh

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Loving, Reliable Pet & House Sitter 🐾

London
From £10
Perin

Perin

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I’m a caring and responsible animal lover with a real passion for dogs! I have experience looking after dogs and love spending time walking, playing with them and giving them lots of attention. I’m pa

Greater London
From £10
Molly

Molly

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Mum to my loving Cockapoo Sadie

Greater London
From £10
stephen forristal

stephen forristal

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

15 year dog owner, medium to large dogs specifically

Greater London
From £55
Jonna

Jonna

Availability confirmed 9d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Cat lover through and through 😻

Greater London
From £20
Megan

Megan

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi there! I'm Megan, a 20 year old university student in London from Singapore with a lifelong love of dogs. I'm cheerful, reliable and patient, always up for a long walk, and I'd love to look after y

City of London
From £5
Ellie

Ellie

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Experienced, caring pet sitter providing trusted, personalised care for anxious, reactive and special-needs pets.

Greater London
From £15
Joe McGivney

Joe McGivney

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within an hour

professional and experienced dog handler/trainer

Greater London
From £15
Nataly

Nataly

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Keeping your little one safe, active and loved 😼🤝

Greater London
From £10
Charlotte Pryor

Charlotte Pryor

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hiya my name is Charlotte I’m 24 years old and looking for some work pet sitting/house sitting/dog walking. I’m very reliable and have had a lot of pets and love animals.

Colchester
From £10
Luana

Luana

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

friendly brazilian pet lover 😄

Greater London
From £10
Lydia

Lydia

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I am working in London and very much miss living with my family dogs! I work from home three days a week and would love to look after some dogs as I love them!

Greater London
From £40
Lisa

Lisa

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

This is what 100% peace of mind looks like!

Greater London
From £25
Molly Traves

Molly Traves

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

6 Years of Trusted Dog Walking

Greater London
From £10
Jailey Fernando

Jailey Fernando

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

Treating your furry family like my own🐶🩷

Greater London
From £8
Sewin Akyol

Sewin Akyol

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Cuddles and care

Greater London
From £14
Ryan

Ryan

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi im Ryan, i have grown up with dogs my whole life and love nothing more than a good walk! cant wait to meet your doggos!

Colchester
From £10
Camilla Callioni

Camilla Callioni

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Personalised care, happy dogs, happy owners

City of Westminster
From £15
Carly

Carly

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

loving care for your fur family

Colchester
From £12
Iris

Iris

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Loving care when you cannot be there

Greater London
From £10
Theresa Foessel

Theresa Foessel

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a day

Just moved here from Canada, looking to build trust & a good community in London! I'm an animal lover with lots of free time and a flexible calendar.

Greater London
From £10
Bozhena Stoykova

Bozhena Stoykova

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few hours

A lifelong animal lover with a big heart for every paw! ❤️ I’ve grown up surrounded by animals, from walking and playing with my two adopted dogs to caring for the five cats in my family back home. An

Greater London
From £13
Alexa Mikeska

Alexa Mikeska

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

A Professional Basketball player from America looking to take care and love your pets. Open to any dog/cat sitting and walking jobs, and it will be my pleasure to care for them as I miss my two dogs

Colchester
From £8
Carla Stoica

Carla Stoica

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

0 hour contract farm part timer with plenty of time to care for your lovely pets! I love to surround myself with animals and will create a personal mini movie for free when I look after your pet/s!!

Greater London
From £9
Muskaan

Muskaan

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

Experienced with cats, trusted by regular clients, and professionally vetted to care for children as a doctoral student. You can leave your cat with confidence! 😸

City of Westminster
From £15
Kirsten B

Kirsten B

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Flexible WFH dog lover near commons in London or the Kent countryside

Greater London
From £10
Nathalie

Nathalie

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hello furry friends

Greater London
From £15
Micole

Micole

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Master’s student at Imperial with a lifelong love for dogs, offering reliable, caring, and fun pet care while you’re away.

City of Westminster
From £5
Santina

Santina

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few hours

Lifelong animal lover 🐾 Experienced with dogs, cats, birds & small pets. I treat every pet like my own, providing loving, reliable care, plenty of attention, walks, playtime and cuddles

Greater London
From £10
Jessica Edgley

Jessica Edgley

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Friendly, reliable and caring dog lover offering walks in SW London 🐾

Greater London
From £8
Sofia Pennestri

Sofia Pennestri

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Caring for every dog like they’re part of the family🐾🐶

Greater London
From £9
Valerie Francis

Valerie Francis

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few hours

For your peace of mind

Colchester
From £15
Sydney

Sydney

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi, my name is Sydney! I love animals and I am excited to get to know your pets:)

Greater London
From £12
Andri

Andri

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

A lifelong animal lover who’s caring, reliable and attentive. I love getting to know each pet’s personality and making them feel safe, happy and loved

Greater London
From £10
Yuna Barbara Yakovleff

Yuna Barbara Yakovleff

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Experienced animal lover ready to give your pets the best care🐶🐱🐾I treat every pet like my own❤️

Greater London
From £10
Bruna Freire

Bruna Freire

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I grew up in Brazil rescuing cats and dogs, so caring for animals has always been a big part of my life. I currently volunteer at a vet clinic and previously volunteered at a cat shelter in 2023. I ca

Greater London
From £8
Why Petme in Basildon

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Pet Sitting in Basildon: Why Local Owners Choose Petme

Traditional Pet Sitting Services in Basildon

Pet owners in Basildon have faced these challenges with typical platforms:

  • Basildon pet owners once relied on personal referrals with no way to verify a sitter's background or experience
  • Residents in Laindon and Pitsea had limited access to vetted local carers
  • Reviews for Basildon sitters were rarely authenticated, making genuine quality hard to assess
  • Families had no financial protection if something went wrong during a sit in Wickford or Vange

Verified Pet Sitters in Basildon on Petme

Here is how Petme connects you with trusted pet sitters across Basildon:

  • Petme connects you with verified pet sitters in Basildon who have real profiles and honest, authenticated reviews
  • Sitters cover all of Basildon from Lee Chapel to Billericay on one trusted platform
  • The Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs on Basildon bookings, subject to its terms
  • Basildon's Petme community shares genuine photos from Langdon Hills walks and woodland trails

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£10 – £20/walk

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£10 – £18/visit

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£25 – £55/night

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£35 – £65/night

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£20 – £40/day

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about finding a trusted pet sitter in Basildon.

How much do pet sitters charge in Basildon?
Most boarding falls between £30 and £50 a night, with walks at £10-£15. Rates ease off outside the South East. Each sitter sets their own price, visible before booking.
Are Basildon sitters background checked?
Yes. Every sitter undergoes ID verification. The Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.
Which Basildon areas do sitters cover?
Sitters serve all of Basildon including Pitsea, Laindon, Wickford, Vange, Lee Chapel, Langdon Hills, and surrounding Essex villages.
What is included in the Petme Protection Plan?
The Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

About Pet Sitting in Basildon

Basildon is an Essex new town with a strong community spirit and surprisingly good access to countryside. From the higher ground of Langdon Hills , one of the highest points in Essex , to the riverside areas of Pitsea and the older settlements of Laindon and Wickford, the area offers diverse walking terrain for pets and their owners.

Langdon Hills Country Park provides over 400 acres of ancient woodland, grassland, and panoramic views across the Thames Estuary. Norsey Wood in Billericay is a Site of Special Scientific Interest with ancient coppiced woodland ideal for off-lead exploration. The Thames estuary and Basildon Park add further options.

Petme connects Basildon pet owners with verified local sitters for boarding, walks, house sitting, and drop-in visits. The Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

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