Live-in House & Pet Sitting

The sleep-over your pets actually want

Home is where the sniffs are. Our live-in sitters stay overnight so routines stay the same, meds are on time, and your home looks lived-in and secure. Many pets settle better at home than in a kennel or cattery, since familiar spaces and routines reduce stress and keep tails wagging. 

Where we sit

Nationwide, including Cape Town and Johannesburg and popular suburbs nearby. Add your dates and suburb to see sitters with live availability.

How it works

1. Pick your sitter
   Browse profiles, filter by area and check profiles, reviews and live calendars.
2. Pay to reserve
   You pay in full at checkout. This secures your dates and notifies your sitter.
3. Meet and greet within 24 hours
   Quick chat in person or video to confirm the fit and walk through instructions.
4. Confirm or request a change
   Happy with the match, we lock it in. Not quite right, ask for a rematch or a refund as per our policy.
5. While you are away
   Daily photo updates, plants watered, bins out, alarm set, home left tidy.

What a live-in sitter does

Confirm with your sitter, but generally they do ...

• Morning and evening feeding, fresh water, walkies if needed
• Anxiety care and cuddles for sensitive pets
• Medication given exactly as instructed
• Litter trays, poop-scooping, and basic clean-ups
• Home care basics like bringing in parcels, bins, curtains, lights, and alarm routines

Keeping pets at home maintains routine and often reduces stress compared with boarding, especially for seniors, anxious pets, or multi-pet households.

Why book with Housepawty

• Background-checked sitters with detailed profiles you can read
• Meet and greet first so both sides are comfortable
• Responsive support if plans change
• Local focus on major metros, so rematching is quick
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Pricing and booking notes

Rates vary by pet needs, dates, sitter experience and duration. Add your dates to see sitter fees. Peak seasons may price higher. Being specific about duties helps set the right fee for the job. 

Payment: Full payment at checkout to reserve your sitter.
Refunds and changes: If the meet and greet is not a fit, you can request a rematch or a refund under our Refund Policy.

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