Find pet sitters you can trust
Tailster pet sitters care about your pet’s comfort and wellbeing as much as you do. They’ve all been vetted and reviewed, giving you the peace of mind that’s so important when leaving your pet in someone else’s hands.
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Book with peace of mind
At every stage, Tailster provides a service that’s designed to protect you and your pet.
Vetted and reviewed carers
Secure payment options
Money back protection
How Tailster works
Five steps from signing up to a booked carer. Joining is free, and you can compare quotes before you commit.
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1. Join for free
Create an account and reach thousands of local carers.
2. Tell us about your pet
You can create a profile for each of your pets.
3. Upload your request
You’ll receive tailored quotes, often within an hour.
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4. Connect with carers
Arrange a meet and greet with the carers you like.
5. Book online or by phone
Tailster will handle payments securely for you.
It only takes a minute
Set up your account in minutes and meet local pet sitters.
Need a dog walker instead?
For one-offs or daily exercise, Tailster’s got you covered.
Tailster pet sitting services
Our pet sitting services are designed to suit you. Tailster carers can house-sit, pop-in every so often, or keep your pet for you while you’re away.
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“I’m new to pet sitting and Tailster has made everything so easy and clear. The website is simple to use, the booking system works well, and setting up my profile and payment details was straightforward. Everything feels safe and professional, and I’m really happy I joined!”
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Frequently asked questions
We’ve answered the most common questions pet owners ask.
There is no set price and any quote you receive will be down to each individual carer. Bear in mind quotes will vary based on the requirements, depending on the number of animals, distance, duration etc.
There are 4 parts of the approval process, here is our quick step by step guide to ensure your profile is approved quickly!
1. The application form – this consists of a series of pet-related scenarios so we can see how you'd respond to each one. There's also a little quiz about how the site works and your past experience. (Hint, hint: it’s a good idea to have a read through the FAQs on our site – most of the answers are in there.)
2. Your profile – here you need to fill in your first and last name, telephone number, full address (including house name/number) and your mugshot! There's also an “about you” section, which is your chance to show a potential client that you're the best person to look after their precious pet. Be sure to include any past experience and tell them all about your passion for pets!
3. ID and proof of address – at the end of the application form, we'll ask you for photographic ID and proof of address. Photo ID would be a passport, driving licence, national ID card, student card, NHS card etc. Proof of address might be a bank statement, council tax bill, tenancy agreement, utility bill, and so on.
4. Card verification – as a safety measure, we ask all our carers to connect a UK bank card to their Tailster account.
After you’ve completed these four steps one of the Tailster team will check over your account. If we have all the correct documents, we'll approve your account and you can get stuck into life as an official Tailster carer!
We want life to be easy and safe for pet owners when finding a carer on Tailster.
You are able to pay by card to your carer - you can choose this option when you press the book button for the carer you wish to book.
When paying by card, we'll first check your wallet balance before charging your card. Any funds in your wallet will automatically be used and the remainder will be collected from your card.
You can top up your wallet via the 'My wallet' tab and we'll use this to pay for your pet care. If you top up certain amounts, we'll give you extra spend on pet care because we're nice like that. The more you top up, the more you'll save.
Please note that we recommend payment by card or via your wallet - as we hold on to your funds until you return from your holiday, or simply charge your card or wallet every week when walks have taken place.
If you do want to pay by cash, please ensure that the booking is still confirmed on Tailster.