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5 Best Pet Sitters in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Leaving a cat or small animal behind while you travel is a different problem than needing a daily dog walk, and London's pet sitters here specialize in exactly that: home visits, overnight house-sitting and the kind of continuity a nervous cat actually needs. These London pet sitters have logged over 600 Google reviews between them, and four hold 4.9 stars or higher, so the real question is structure, whether you want the same sitter every time or a small dedicated team.

Short answer: Furry Friendz PET Services and Walkies Rock both hold a perfect 5.0 stars, on 107 and 90 reviews respectively, with Furry Friendz built around cat visits in Canary Wharf and Walkies Rock offering boarding alongside walks. Paws Galore Pet Sitters has the deepest track record at 4.9 stars across 170 reviews and has operated since 2009, matching owners with the same trusted sitter over years.
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How London's pet sitters compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Paws Galore Pet Sitters 4.9 ★ 170 Home visits and overnight house-sitting, not just a walk View ›
2 Furry Friendz PET Services 5.0 ★ 107 Cat sitting in Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs View ›
3 The London Cat Sitting Company 4.5 ★ 163 Structured cat sitting across North London View ›
4 Valentina's Pet Sitting Service 5.0 ★ 93 One-on-one sitting for cats, dogs and small pets View ›
5 Walkies Rock 5.0 ★ 90 Boarding and daycare alongside pet sitting View ›
5 Best Pet Sitters in London (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Paws Galore Pet Sitters logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Paws Galore Pet Sitters

4.9170 Google reviews

Paws Galore Pet Sitters, based near Camden since 2009, specialises in the kind of care that happens inside your home while you're away, cat and pet visits, feeding, litter changes, and full overnight house-sitting for longer trips, rather than a quick lead-and-lap around the block. Reviewers describe last-minute hotel-arranged bookings and years-long arrangements where the same sitter lets herself in, settles a nervous cat, and sends photos from your own living room.

What people praise

  • Full overnight house-sitting available for trips where a daily visit isn't enough
  • Owners describe the same trusted sitter returning to their home across years, not a rotating roster
  • Handles last-minute bookings, including hotel-arranged visits while travelling
  • Insured and police-checked sitters, vetted before ever being given a key

Worth knowing

  • Popular sitters can book up around peak holiday periods, so early booking helps
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume170 · 93rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest pick here if what you need is someone trusted inside your home, not a walker, with house-sitting as a genuine option for longer trips.

Website+447799848677 Directions

3 Marquis Rd, London NW1 9UD

Furry Friendz PET Services logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Furry Friendz PET Services

5.0107 Google reviews

Furry Friendz PET Services is a solo pet sitting operation run by Jade, based in E14 near Canary Wharf, offering twice-daily cat visits and small animal care with over 10 years of experience. Jade holds a Diploma in Animal Management and Animal Care and is a certified animal first aider, and the business has won recognition as a top pet care provider in Tower Hamlets.

What people praise

  • Personally handles medication administration for cats with medical needs
  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 107 reviews
  • Same sitter every visit, never a rotating team
  • Daily photo and video updates plus free light house cleaning included on the last visit

Worth knowing

  • As a solo operator, capacity is naturally more limited than a larger team during peak periods
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume107 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: An excellent, deeply personal choice for cat owners in East London who want the same familiar face every time.

Website+447456448384 Directions

Pier St, London E14 3HP

The London Cat Sitting Company logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The London Cat Sitting Company

4.5163 Google reviews

The London Cat Sitting Company, based near New North Road, runs a small team of dedicated cat sitters covering North London, each assigned consistently to the same clients. The business emphasizes matching sitter to cat, with owners repeatedly naming the same sitter across years of bookings.

What people praise

  • Sitters matched consistently to the same cat and household over time
  • Regular photo updates during each visit
  • Reviewers highlight sitters remembering specific cats' needs and personalities
  • Personal replies from the owner to nearly every review

Worth knowing

  • Rating trails the top performers here at 4.5, with a small number of lower ratings mixed in
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume163 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid, structured option if a small dedicated team suits you better than a single solo sitter.

Website+442088007431 Directions

275 New N Rd, London N1 7AA

Valentina's Pet Sitting Service logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Valentina's Pet Sitting Service

5.093 Google reviews

Valentina's Pet Sitting Service is a solo operation based in Westminster, offering dog walks, cat and small pet sitting including fish, rabbits, birds and guinea pigs, with over 15 years of experience. Valentina is a dual British-Italian citizen with a DBS check and multiple animal care CPD certifications, including anxiety and stress management for cats.

What people praise

  • Handles small and exotic pets beyond just cats and dogs
  • Reviewers describe multi-year relationships spanning five or more years
  • Certified specifically in cat anxiety and stress
  • Consistent daily photo and video updates during trips

Worth knowing

  • As a solo sitter, availability may be tighter during peak travel periods
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume93 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice if your household includes small or less common pets alongside a cat or dog.

Website+447464458704 Directions
Walkies Rock logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Walkies Rock

5.090 Google reviews

Walkies Rock, based near Lancaster Gate, runs dog daycare, boarding, walking and grooming from one team, giving owners a single point of contact if their dog needs overnight boarding rather than in-home visits. Reviewers use the service for both regular walks and occasional boarding stays when traveling.

What people praise

  • Boarding available for owners who prefer their pet stays with the team rather than at home
  • Grooming offered with free collection and drop-off during a boarding stay
  • Same familiar staff across walking, boarding and grooming
  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 90 reviews

Worth knowing

  • Boarding means your pet leaves home, worth confirming that fits your pet's temperament versus an in-home sitter
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume90 · 73rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The right call if you'd rather your pet board with a trusted team than be visited at home while you're away.

Website+447508216416 Directions

4 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3PF

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each sitter. Review volume shows how many customers actually left feedback, weighted against the pool of London pet sitters we found. Confidence combines both, so a strong rating on over a hundred reviews scores higher than the same rating on a handful. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does pet sitting cost in London? (2026)

Rates vary by whether it’s a single home visit, twice-daily visits, or full overnight house or boarding stays, with longer trips generally priced at a daily or weekly rate.

JobTypical price
Pet sitting visit, starting price£15-£20

Ranges compiled August 2026 from Paws Galore Pet Sitters’ published pricing.

Serving all of London

These sitters cover a wide spread of London, from Camden and Islington to Westminster, Canary Wharf and Lancaster Gate, with several reaching further across the city on request. If you’re searching for a pet sitter near me anywhere in Central or East London, the businesses above are a solid starting point.

What to ask before you hire a pet sitter

  • Are you insured and DBS or police checked?
  • Will the same sitter visit every time, or does staff rotate?
  • Can you administer medication if my pet needs it?
  • Do you offer photo or video updates during each visit?
  • What happens in an emergency while I’m away?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these pet sitters?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for pet sitting services across London and ranked them by rating, review volume and consistency.

How often is this updated?

We refresh this page periodically using live Google data; it was last verified in August 2026.

Do any of these sitters handle small pets like rabbits or birds?

Yes, Valentina’s Pet Sitting Service has experience with fish, rabbits, birds and guinea pigs alongside cats and dogs.

Is boarding available instead of in-home visits?

Walkies Rock offers boarding and daycare alongside walking, if you’d rather your pet stay with a team than be visited at home.

The bottom line

Paws Galore Pet Sitters is the safe default given the depth of its track record and same-sitter matching. If you specifically need cat care in East London, Furry Friendz is worth the call for its perfect record and personal touch.

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