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Pawshake - Experienced pet care with peace of mindLoving pet sitters who treat your pets like familyAt Pawshake, we connect pet parents with friendly, reliable and vetted pet sitters. So whether you are going away, need someone to drop in to check on your pet while you’re at work or take your dog for a sniff around the block, we’ve got a pet loving sitter for you.Loving home environments - no cages!Your pets will stay in loving home environments and be treated just like family. Pawshake pet sitters are able to cater to your pet’s needs and are also a great alternative to dog boarding kennels or catteries.Get daily updates about your pet and relax knowing that they will get plenty of love and attention while you are away.Convenient, safe and flexible pet careSimply, search for a sitter, arrange a free meet and greet and then confirm your booking online. Payments are held securely by Pawshake until the booking is complete. There are no subscription fees and you only pay for the sitter you choose. Pet parents can also leave a review at the end of each booking to share their experience with other pet parents.The Pawshake Guarantee All bookings are covered by The Pawshake Guarantee which includes veterinary coverage, Happiness Guarantee and in-house customer support.
pawshake.com (pawshake.com) has 6,520 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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Since discovering all the fun & companionship that dog sitting has given me, I owe it all to Pawshake. I’m fully booked through the Christmas season and the website is so easy and convenient arranging clients Meet & Greets, bookings, daily photo updates and payments. Thank you Pawshake!
By Christina L.
An easy to use transparent service, with all services listed as required. Overnight boarding is what we use and there are no hidden fees, it’s all up front. If your fur baby is injured , he or she is insured under the cost of your payment. Plus easy check out options including PayPal , friendly like minded animal lovers makes it feel like your furry pal is at camp! We get a daily video so my son always feels at ease knowing he can see her and she is having fun! Highly recommend this service when pets cannot travel with you a home away from home
By Jada L.
I joined Pawshake about 10 months ago and have found it a very positive experience. The web site is simple and it works. I receive lots of bookings and it keeps track of who is booked and when. It reminds me when I have a booking and if there is a possibilite of a double booking. Occasionally some regular clients say they are unable to find me on the site but that is certainly not a major problem. Pawshake is effective for me and my lifestyle and seems to be well known and popular amongst dog owners. I have no hesitation in recommending Pawshake to all.
By Peter B.
I found the perfect sitter for my very shy and untrusting little girl on Pawshake. Thank you Lizelle! My little dog is a rescue pet and I knew she needed someone special to care for her. I couldn’t believe my luck when my third day update included photos of tummy rubs!!! My gorgeous dog went from hiding in the bedroom to greeting her sitter at the door. Amazing value and definitely helped me relax on my holiday.
By Val M.
I have been a dog sitter with Pawshake UK for about 18 months and now have many repeat clients and their lovely dogs. The one time we had an issue with a dog, I received a quick response from them. I ensure I keep my calender up to date and respond very quickly to enquiries whether it is accept or decline. If I have to decline, then I always tick the other box and explain why I am not accepting the booking. The app is helpful too, as I don't miss an enquiry, I get the txt first, then email and then the Pawshake bark. Yes the 19% seems a lot to have deducted but I want the reassurance of support and insurance should anything happen.
By Anne M.
I had been looking for a way to be able to interact with animals on a more frequent basis ever since I moved to the Netherlands. Pawshake came across my table and it fulfilled everything I was looking for! I have been able to do so much through Pawshake and have met so many wonderful people (and animals)! It has a big variety of services available, and takes every precaution in terms of safety, for the sitters, owners and pets. Have recommended this platform to so many people who all had equally rewarding experiences. I will definitely stay with Pawshake for as long as I can!!
By Matina D.
I have been very happy as a dog sitter on Pawshake. My experience has been a positive one and I feel that it is a very safe, user-friendly and trustworthy platform. As an expat living in Düsseldorf, I would have found it very difficult to meet the people that I have, and form relationships with them and most importantly look after their gorgeous dogs. I have read some of the other reviews and there will always be people that are not completely satisfied, and improvements that can be made. But it is important to remember that Pawshake does its best to screen each sitter that registers on their site and some sitters are more dedicated than others. For me at the end of the day, the animals matter the most and my motivation for dog sitting is my huge love for dogs and being a Pawshaker let's me do what I love.
By Amy van der M.
I am Pawshaker since few months now and had only great experience. The idea is nice, the team is helpful, nice and responses very quickly. My profile is well visited and I receive regularly requests and it is trustable. I received payment on time without any issue and on-time notifications for new requests or messages. This allowed me starting a petsitter activity (more for fun than for the money) I would not have started else. I had great experience with the dogs I welcome home and met very nice parents. The site now requires some update but it is the sign of an healthy well growing start-up.
By Marc D.
