House sitting in the UK.
Your pet stays home. Your sitter moves in.
A trusted sitter stays in your home whilst you are away, so your pet never leaves familiar surroundings. No kennels, no strange environments, no disruption to their routine. On Petme, no owner service fee is charged and the Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs.
0% owner fee + cashback
£59better off on Petme
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.
What you earn on Petme vs what you would lose elsewhere
Petme owners earn cashback on every completed booking and never pay a service fee. Other UK platforms charge an 11% owner service fee at checkout and give nothing back. The examples below show the typical cashback you could earn on house sitting bookings alongside the fee you would pay elsewhere on the same stay length.
Cashback amounts shown are typical examples and vary by booking, sitter, and promotion. Comparison fee assumes a typical 11% owner service fee charged by other UK platforms. On Petme, the owner never pays a service fee on top of the sitter’s rate.
Why choose house sitting over boarding?
House sitting keeps your pet in their own environment for the full duration of your absence. It is particularly suited to anxious animals, older pets, and households with multiple animals.
Your pet stays at home
No kennels, no new environments. Your pet sleeps in their own bed, follows their normal routine, and stays relaxed in familiar surroundings.
Routine stays consistent
Feeding times, walks, medication, playtime. Your sitter follows the routine you set, so your pet's day is as normal as possible whilst you are away.
Multiple pets, no problem
House sitting is ideal when you have cats, dogs, and other animals together. Your sitter handles all of them without the logistical challenge of taking multiple pets elsewhere.
Protection Plan up to £20,000
The Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs if your pet has an accident or falls ill during the stay, subject to its terms.
Book a house sitter in three steps
Your pet stays home. Your sitter moves in. No owner fee at checkout.
Search and compare house sitters
Browse verified sitters in your area. Filter by availability and reviews. Every profile shows the nightly rate. What you see is what you pay.
Meet and greet before confirming
Arrange a meet and greet with your chosen sitter so they can see your home and meet your pet before the booking begins. Message sitters directly through the app.
Go away with peace of mind
Your sitter moves in on the agreed date. Your pet follows their normal routine. You receive updates and photos throughout the stay. No owner fee at checkout.
Petme vs platforms with a service fee
Some house sitting platforms add a service fee of 11% or more on top of the sitter's rate at checkout. On Petme, the price on the listing is the total you pay.
PetmeProtection Plan up to £20,000 for house sitting
Petme does not charge owners separately for the Protection Plan. It offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs if your pet has an accident or falls ill during a house sitting stay, subject to the Protection Plan terms.
Learn about the Petme Protection PlanHouse sitting across UK cities
Verified house sitters in cities across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
House sitting in the UK. Your questions answered.
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Your pet stays home. No owner fee. Cashback on completed bookings and Protection Plan up to £20,000.