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Other Services in Portugal
Other Services in Portugal
- My cats get stressed easily in new environments
- My pets are low maintenance
- I have a senior pet who prefers to stay at home
- I have caged pocket pets such as fishes, tortoises, rabbits and birds
- I'm looking for long term bookings
- While I'm away, I want someone to help in small house tasks like watering the plants and picking newspapers
- While I'm away, I want someone to drop by daily to check on my home
When you have to go away or work long hours, don’t worry about leaving your pet alone at home. Have you ever wondered “Is there a house sitting near me in that can help?”. Luckily, with PetBacker, you can easily find local and trusted house sitting from .
Are you going away but have a pet that prefers to stay in their own environment? Or perhaps you have a range of different animals and it’s not practical for you to organise for them to stay in different places? Then you might want to consider finding a PetBacker house sitter to come and stay at your home while you are away.
House sitting is a convenient and affordable option when you have multiple pets and also want your house to be securely looked after while you are away. Many of our pet sitters have very reasonable house sitting rates because they enjoy staying and exploring different local neighbourhoods like .
At PetBacker, we understand that trusting your home to a stranger can be a little daunting. So we’ve done all the hard work to ensure that your PetBacker house sitter is trustworthy and reliable. All our pet sitter profiles are checked individually by our dedicated trust and safety team and some house sitters also have their own police checks which they can share with you.
The best thing about engaging a PetBacker verified house sitter is that you can relax knowing that on top of being covered by our premium insurance, your pets are being cared for in a familiar environment and your home is also being looked after as well.
In addition to looking after your pets, most of our house sitters will happily help you by collecting your mail, taking out the bins, and watering your plants. Just make sure you discuss all your requirements with your chosen house sitter prior to booking.
Pet owners book in on PetBacker. Over pet owners in have left a review, with an average of /5. All paid safely using PayPal, Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is it safer to pay via PetBacker instead of directly to the Pet Sitter?
Your payment is protected when you pay via PetBacker as its held in escrow by PetBacker and paid out to Pet Sitters only when the job has been completed successfully. If the job was not completed satisfactorily by the Pet Sitter you may also request a partial refund. - Why pet owners prefer booking Pet Sitters in Portugal via PetBacker?
Booking Portugal pet sitters via PetBacker has benefits such as enforced daily photo or video updates with dog walk monitoring to ensure your dog is being taken out for walks. Bookings made with PetBacker comes with additional benefits such as payment protection, pet injury insurance, customer support and credibility checks on Pet Sitters with ID to ensure your pet is well taken care of and safe. Pet owners also get rebates and other perks on subsequent bookings via PetBacker. - Where is PetBacker available?
PetBacker is available in Portugal as well as having a presence in 50 other countries for pet lovers to share their love for pets and to hire trusted Pet Sitters with millions of nights stayed. Pet stays via PetBacker get a cage free, loving home environment and are protected by insurance with a world class support team at your side. - How do I be a Pet Sitter, Groomer or Pet Taxi with PetBacker?
Just download our app in the app store or play store and register the services you offer! However, only 30% of applicants are approved as we have strict vetting processes to ensure only true pet lovers are available on PetBacker. You also need to ensure you are recommended by other pet owners to get approved.
Why Petbacker?
Great for your pet
Get a pet lover to care, not a cage Personal care and attention Stay in a home near yours Stay in familiar surroundings and items
Great for you
Compare 5 sitters' quotes instantly Simple reservation online Daily updates with photos and chats Customer service always there for you Payment protection
Trust and Safety
Profiles that have been reviewed Previous jobs' reviews and ratings A community of pet lovers Communicate directly within platform Your pet is insured
Why Petbacker?
Great for your pet
Get a pet lover to care, not a cage Personal care and attention Stay in a home near yours Stay in familiar surroundings and items
Great for you
Compare 5 sitters' quotes instantly Simple reservation online Daily updates with photos and chats Customer service always there for you Payment protection
Trust and Safety
Profiles that have been reviewed Previous jobs' reviews and ratings A community of pet lovers Communicate directly within platform Your pet is insured
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Reservation Guarantee
If your Pet Sitter, Walker or Groomer has to cancel at the last minute, we’ll work with you to find a new one.
Secure Payment
Escrow Payment & Refundable before job starts. Pay safely and securely on PetBacker—no tips necessary.
Free Protection
Pet safety is our top priority. Every stay booked through PetBacker is covered by premium protection.
24/7 Support
Team to support any unexpected events (e.g. sick), even SPOT checks to ensure quality.
Top Quality
All bookings on PetBacker are entitled to leave a transparent verified review.
Royalty Rewards
Each Spend is entitled for Discount credits on PetBacker.
Book with PetBacker
Reservation Guarantee
If your Pet Sitter, Walker or Groomer has to cancel at the last minute, we’ll work with you to find a new one.
Secure Payment
Escrow Payment & Refundable before job starts. Pay safely and securely on PetBacker—no tips necessary.
Free Protection
Pet safety is our top priority. Every stay booked through PetBacker is covered by premium protection.
24/7 Support
Team to support any unexpected events (e.g. sick), even SPOT checks to ensure quality.
Top Quality
All bookings on PetBacker are entitled to leave a transparent verified review.
Royalty Rewards
Each Spend is entitled for Discount credits on PetBacker.
How Petbacker works?
When you make a broadcast request for pet services, our big data AI broadcast system analyzes your requirements and broadcasts your request to pet service providers who can help you based on their skills, location and availability. You can also request for pet services directly from your preferred pet service providers by browsing the pet service provider directory in the app and the web.
Pet service providers who are interested will respond to your request in the app with their profile, reviews from previous customers, along with quotations and details of what is included. A messaging feature allows you to talk with the individual pet service provider for more details before deciding to hire and pay via PetBacker for your pets and payment protection.
How Petbacker works?
When you make a broadcast request for pet services, our big data AI broadcast system analyzes your requirements and broadcasts your request to pet service providers who can help you based on their skills, location and availability. You can also request for pet services directly from your preferred pet service providers by browsing the pet service provider directory in the app and the web.
Pet service providers who are interested will respond to your request in the app with their profile, reviews from previous customers, along with quotations and details of what is included. A messaging feature allows you to talk with the individual pet service provider for more details before deciding to hire and pay via PetBacker for your pets and payment protection.
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