Pet Sitting
In-home drop-in care while you're away
A sitter visits your home to feed, play with, and care for your pets on a schedule of visits you set across your trip.
What is pet sitting?
Pet sitting is drop-in care in your own home, so your pets stay in the environment they know best. A verified sitter arrives at the times you schedule to feed, play with, and care for your pets - whether that's one daily visit while you're at work or several visits across a longer trip. You set a time for each visit and receive a photo update after every one.
What's included
Every pet sitting booking on Pet Lounge comes with the same care essentials.
- Feeding and fresh water on each visit
- Playtime and companionship
- Litter tray, cage, and small-pet area cleaning
- Pet-specific care notes followed (medication, routines)
- A photo update after every visit
How pet sitting works
From finding the right sitter to bringing your pet home - kept effortless.
Choose a sitter
Browse verified sitters near you who offer pet sitting and read reviews from other owners.
Schedule each visit
Select your start and end dates, then add a time for each visit across your trip.
Book and pay securely
Confirm your booking and pay online. Your sitter is notified and confirms the request.
Stay in the loop
Receive a photo update after every visit and message your sitter anytime.
Is pet sitting right for your pet?
Pet Sitting is a great fit in situations like these.
- Cats and small mammals that do best at home
- Birds, reptiles, and fish that prefer their own habitat
- Short trips and weekends away
- Pets that need medication on a set schedule
Why book on Pet Lounge
Verified sitters
Every sitter is reviewed and identity-checked before they can list on Pet Lounge.
Photo updates
See how your pet is doing with photos and messages throughout the booking.
Secure payment
Pay securely online when you book. See pricing, availability, and cancellation terms up front.
Pet Sitting FAQs
Which pets is in-home sitting suitable for?+
Pet sitting suits cats, rabbits, hamsters, birds, reptiles, and fish, as well as dogs that prefer to stay home. Because care is in your own home, it works well for pets that find new environments stressful.
How many visits can I schedule?+
You can schedule as many visits as you need across your start and end dates, choosing a time for each visit individually.
Can the sitter give my pet medication?+
Many sitters are experienced with medication and special routines. Add the details in your care notes when booking and confirm with your sitter before the stay.
Does the sitter stay overnight?+
No - pet sitting is drop-in visits. If your pet needs company through the night, choose Overnight Care instead.
Are the sitters verified?+
Every sitter is reviewed and identity-checked before they can list on Pet Lounge, and you can read reviews from other pet owners before you book.
Ready to book pet sitting?
Search verified sitters near you and book with confidence.
