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 every booking includes £20,000 in vet protection.
Find a house sitterNo owner fee. Cashback included. £20,000 vet protection.
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.
£20,000 vet protection included
Every Petme booking includes vet protection up to £20,000 at no extra cost. Your pet is covered for veterinary treatment for accidents or illness during the stay.
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.
Petme£20,000 vet protection with every house sitting booking
Unlike platforms that offer vet protection as an optional paid add-on, Petme includes £20,000 in vet coverage with every confirmed booking at no extra cost. If your pet has an accident or falls ill during a house sitting stay, you are covered.
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House sitting in the UK. Your questions answered.
- What is house sitting for pets in the UK?
- House sitting means a trusted pet sitter comes to stay in your home whilst you are away. Your pet never has to leave its own environment, which reduces stress. The sitter follows your pet's normal routine for feeding, walks, play, and bedtime. On Petme, house sitter rates typically run £30-£65 per night in the UK.
- What is the difference between house sitting and boarding?
- With house sitting, the sitter comes to your home and stays there overnight. With boarding, your pet travels to and stays at the sitter's home. House sitting is ideal for pets who are anxious about new environments, older animals who need their usual routine, and multi-pet households where travelling all pets is impractical.
- How much does house sitting cost in the UK?
- House sitting in the UK typically costs £30-£65 per night on Petme. London and south-east England are at the upper end; northern cities and Scotland are generally at the lower end. On Petme, no platform service fee is added for owners. The rate shown on the sitter's profile is the total you pay. See full UK pet sitting price guide
- Is my home covered if something goes wrong during house sitting?
- Every Petme booking includes £20,000 in vet protection for your pet at no extra cost. For additional home insurance queries, we recommend speaking to your existing home insurer to clarify coverage whilst a sitter is staying. Petme vet protection covers your pet's veterinary costs for accidents or illness during a stay.
- Can a house sitter also care for multiple pets?
- Yes. House sitting is particularly well-suited to households with multiple pets. Your sitter looks after all resident animals under the agreed booking. Sitters may charge a small additional rate for each extra pet. You can discuss this directly with sitters through the Petme messaging system before booking.
- How do I find a house sitter in my UK city?
- Search Petme by your city to see verified house sitters near you. Filter by availability, reviews, and rate. You can message sitters directly and arrange a meet and greet before confirming the stay. Find house sitters in your UK city
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Your pet stays home. No owner fee. Cashback on every booking and £20,000 vet protection included.
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