Drop-in visits in your pet's own home - morning, afternoon or both - with feeding, fresh water, medication, company and a written report every time.
How pet sitting works with Happy Pawz
Most pets cope with you being away far better in their own home than in a kennel or cattery. Happy Pawz pet sitting is a booked visit, morning and/or afternoon, where your sitter feeds, waters, cleans up, gives any medication, spends real time with your pet, and writes up what happened.
Your pet stays home
Same bed, same smells, same routine. No kennel stress, no travel, no mixing with unfamiliar animals.
Morning, afternoon or both
Book AM, PM, or a full day of both visits, and mix and match across the dates you need.
Medication and special needs
Tablets, injections, prescription diets, elderly pets and post-operative care. Tell your sitter at the meet and greet and it goes into the routine.
A visit report every time
Arrival and departure times, what was fed, water changed, litter or mess cleared, mood and photos.
Home checks included
While they are there, your sitter can take in post, alternate the lights and put the bins out. A lived-in house is a safer house.
Booking in four steps
- 1. Tell us about your pet. Species, breed, age, temperament and anything a provider needs to know before they meet them.
- 2. Choose your dates. Pick the days you need, and morning, afternoon or both.
- 3. Pick your provider. You only see providers who cover your postcode and are genuinely free on your dates, with their own prices shown up front.
- 4. Meet, then confirm. A meet and greet comes first. Nothing is locked in until you are happy.
Pet Sitting by town
We cover West Lothian from Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow, Broxburn, Whitburn and Armadale. Pick your town for local detail, or see every area we cover.
- Pet Sitting in Livingston
- Pet Sitting in Bathgate
- Pet Sitting in Linlithgow
- Pet Sitting in Broxburn
- Pet Sitting in Whitburn
- Pet Sitting in Armadale
Also covered, booked through the nearest town: Uphall, Uphall Station, East Calder, Mid Calder, West Calder, Blackburn, Winchburgh, Fauldhouse, Pumpherston, Dechmont, Ecclesmachan, Torphichen, Westfield, Blackridge, Stoneyburn, Longridge, Addiewell, Polbeth, Seafield, Bridgend, Philpstoun, Linlithgow Bridge, Breich, Bents and Greenrigg.
Why owners choose Happy Pawz
- Zero booking fees for owners. The provider's price is the whole price. We do not add a service fee on top.
- You choose the person, not a rota. You book a named provider and keep the same one, so your pet is not meeting a stranger every week.
- A written report every time. Times, care given, mood and photos, in your account.
- Verified providers. Providers are reviewed and approved before they can take bookings, and carry public ratings and reviews from real completed bookings.
- Local to West Lothian. Not a national call centre. The people on this site live and work here.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a drop-in visit?
Visit length is set by the provider and shown on their profile before you book. A single visit covers feeding, water, toileting or litter, medication and company.
Can you look after cats?
Yes. Cat sitting is one of the most common Happy Pawz bookings - see our cat sitting page for how it works.
Is dog sitting the same thing?
Yes. Dog sitting at Happy Pawz means drop-in visits to your dog at home rather than boarding them elsewhere. Book it as pet sitting and tell your sitter it is a dog.
What about small animals?
Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles and fish are all commonly covered. Providers list the animals they take on their profile.
How do you get in?
Keys, a key safe or a smart lock, agreed with you at the meet and greet before the first booking.