Find an experienced petsitter in Portugal

PETs Tourism is an online platform where homeowners can find pet sitters to care for their pets during their absence (petsitting). 

We also help you find petfriendly accommodations you can take your pet to on holidays. We are based in Portugal.

Simple: go to the petsitters page, filter for and choose a petsitter and request a booking in their calendar. You will receive a link to an intake form to plan a Meet & Greet. We will process your request as soon as possible and contact you for a visit to your address. PETs Tourism sitters are available 365 days a year.

Don't worry, you will immediately receive confirmation of your desired day and time for the meet and greet at your location the same day.

It is completely free throughout the Algarve to submit an initial application, get in touch with the pet sitters and do a Meet & Greet.

For a second Meet & Greet, a fee is charged based on the distance and driving time.

Each petsitter has clear pricing without hidden extra costs. The price depends on the number of sitting days and how many pets you have that the sitter must take care of during the sitting period. The agreements made are established in writing and confirmed to you before the start of the sitting period.

For additional work during a sitting period, you can personally determine with the sitter the amount of the compensation that you can pay directly to the sitter afterwards, so you always know in advance where you stand. 

No, unless you expressly consent and for maintenance of social contacts, family and other pet sitters, no other pets or children in your home.

During the sitting period, we use a temporary WhatsApp group between you and your sitter and our PETs Tourism office for quick communication. This allows us to quickly answer your questions and discuss the best solution in the event of an emergency. 

Yes, of course. You can cancel the booking and submit your request to do this, please contact the sitter in your Whatsapp group. If another sitter is available, they will contact you immediately for a meeting at your home. PETs Tourism has a large roster of freelance pet sitters plus an additional backup roster. 

Both the pet owner (third party liability insurance) and the pet sitter (third party liability insurance) must check whether these insurance policies cover the situation in question. This is crucial because it can mitigate the financial consequences of any damage. In general, the pet sitter is responsible for the care and well-being of the animal. If the pet sitter is negligent and this results in damage or injury to the animal, the sitter may be held liable. In addition, the sitter may be liable for any damage to the home. Each sitter on the team has a current and valid third party liability insurance.

The sitter is always present at your home with your pets, day and night. Only few of our petsitters offer daytime-only sitting; this is called daycare and is shown in their profile. 

During the day the sitter may be absent for shopping or lunch during the time agreed with you.

The sitting period ends when you return to your home, the sitter will only leave when you are back home.

If you are delayed during the return journey, your sitter will remain at home and with your pets.

Firstly, ensure that your pet also gets a holiday feeling during your absence, the attention and care that your pets are used to.

If you have more than 2 dogs that need to be cared for, it will be assessed during the meet and greet whether the care provided by the sitter is acceptable to him/her and you. If necessary, we will offer another sitter or a 2nd sitter who can assist the sitter.

Yes, we offer free transport to the vet and dogwalking area.

Yes, if a sitter is available for the changed dates, this can be done for a fee of 10 euros per request. PETs Tourism has a large roster of freelance pet sitters plus an additional backup roster. 

Yes.

Upon your return after the sitting period.

Yes, you can indicate the desired sitting period on the Meet & Greet form.

Yes. 50% refund of your payment if canceled at least 7 days prior to sitting. 

No refund of your payment within 7 days prior to sitting or after the start of the sitting period or early return to your home.

The house and the guest room must be clean, safe and comfortable.

Clean and safe house, garden and terraces.

Well-functioning heating and air conditioning.

Safe and clean kitchen.

Clean linen and bath towels.

Cleaning products and materials.

Sufficient food for the pets present.

Medical info, pets history, medications, valid and recent vaccination certificates.

Food per pet and photo with pet's name.

Pet maintenance equipment.

Emergency phone numbers and service companies.

Recent list of walking moments and locations.

Discuss next steps in case of pet sitter illness.

Indication of alarm and cameras.

Instructions for alarm, TV, internet access / WiFi password.

2nd set of keys, neighbor information.

No other people present in the house.

General manual for the sitter.

Location of electricity box, main tap, water, full gas bottles.