House & Pet-Sitting in Cape Town

Welcome to Housepawty, Cape Town edition ... where Table Mountain isn’t the only thing that gets watched while you’re away.

We match jet-setting pet parents with fully screened, “Good Human” sitters who’ll keep the kibble flowing, the couch fur-free(ish) and your home safer than a penguin at Boulders Beach. Pack your bags; we’ll handle the paw-ty back home.

How it works

• 🐾 Sniff & pick – Browse sitter profiles, filtered for Cape Town suburbs from Sea Point to Simon’s Town.
• 📅 Book & greet – Schedule a free Meet-and-Greet (IRL or video); tails must wag before we lock it in.
• ✈️ Fly, surf, Netflix-whatever – Get daily photo-proof your fluffballs are thriving while you live your best holiday life.
• 🎉 Homecoming high-five – Return to happy pets, watered plants, and zero “why is the sofa shredded?” surprises.

FAQ - Cape Town flavour

Q: What areas do you cover in Cape Town

Southern Suburbs
Leafy, family-friendly, and pet-loving - this includes Rondebosch, Newlands, Claremont, Kenilworth, Wynberg, Constantia, Tokai, Plumstead, Bergvliet, Steenberg, Lakeside and Muizenberg. It’s one of our busiest regions, with many experienced overnight and pop-in sitters.

City Bowl
Fast-paced and central, covering Gardens, Oranjezicht, Tamboerskloof, Vredehoek, Devil’s Peak and Woodstock. Great for apartment-based pets, shorter stays, and sitters comfortable with city living.

Southern Peninsula & Deep South
Including Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, Noordhoek and Kommetjie. Availability can be more limited here, but we do have sitters who specialise in longer stays and coastal homes.

Atlantic Seaboard & surrounds
From Green Point and Sea Point through to Camps Bay and Hout Bay, depending on sitter availability.

If you’re unsure whether your suburb is covered, don’t stress - browse sitters near you or get in touch. Coverage is growing all the time as new local sitters join the paw-ty 🐾

Q: Do you do overnight stays or just pop-ins?
A: Both! Live-in House & Pet-Sitting (we stay at your place) and Pop-ins + Walkies for feedings, litter/poop duty, cuddles and strolls.

Q: How does booking work?
A: Sniff & pick a sitter on our site → choose dates → pay 100% upfront to lock the calendar → free meet-and-greet → daily photo updates → homecoming high-five.

Q: Why 100% upfront (no more deposits)?
A: It secures your sitter and removes admin wobble. If we can’t place you, we refund in full. Standard cancellations = our Refund Policy.

Q: Can I meet my sitter first?
A: Absolutely. We do a free meet-and-greet (in person or video) so tails can wag before we lock it in.

Q: Are your sitters vetted?
A: Yes! ID checks, interviews, references and real experience. We only list Good Humans.

Q: What pets do you look after?
A: Dogs, cats, bunnies, birds (parrots included) and more. Special diets or meds? Tell us, we’ll match the right sitter.

Q: What’s included in a pop-in?
A: Feed + fresh water, litter tray/poop duty, a quick tidy, cuddles, and updates. Walkies include a dedicated walk (timing per sitter listing).

Q: Will you water plants and bring bins in/out?
A: Happily. Leave a list and we’ll keep the home vibes thriving.

Q: Emergency plan?
A: We contact your preferred vet, act fast if urgent, keep you updated, and handle transport. Vet costs are settled with you.