Find your buddy’s favourite sitter

Walks, visits and stays for your dog or cat in Malta, from people who love animals as much as you do.

Your buddy deserves trusted and personalised care.

Every sitter at BuddyGuard is verified, trained, and insured. You're not looking for a good-natured neighbour. You're looking for someone you can truly rely on.

500+

Trained sitters

7,000+

Completed bookings

5.0

Rating

€15,000

Insurance

How it works

  1. Search

    Enter your address and dates to see approved sitters near you.
  2. Choose

    Compare profiles, reviews and prices, chat with sitters and pick your buddy's favourite sitter.
  3. Book

    Pay online — your booking is insured and you get photos and updates.

Every booking is insured up to €15,000 against veterinary needs and property damage.

Verified sitters

Every sitter is pre-interviewed, vetted and trained by us.

Daily updates

Photos, videos and constant communication with the sitters for your complete peace of mind.

Full coverage

Your home and pet are our priority! Each booking includes insurance up to €15,000.

100% recommended by 600+ reviews

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Choose BuddyGuard because we love animals just as much as you do

Your buddy is the king.

Travel without feeling guilty

We'll make sure your pet doesn't get bored and gets all the attention they deserve.

Experienced buddies

Every sitter with an "experienced buddy" badge has at least 6 months of experience on BuddyGuard and is highly rated by owners.

We're always here

We keep in touch with you constantly. You get photos and videos so you can relax, knowing everything is fine.

Insured booking

Your booking is insured up to €15,000 for veterinary costs and property damage.

Our sitters are vetted

They are carefully selected, sign a contract with BuddyGuard, and have their identity verified.

Frequently asked questions

The crown means the buddy has the "experienced buddy" badge. They have extensive experience caring for pets and have been on BuddyGuard for at least 6 months. Experienced buddies have high ratings from owners and strictly adhere to our quality of service standards.

Up to 7 days before the booking start date you can cancel at any time and the full amount is automatically refunded. If you cancel between 7 and 3 days before the booking, you will receive 50% of the total amount. If you cancel less than 72 hours before the booking starts, the full amount is non-refundable.

The safety of your home and pet comes first. That's why every sitter is interviewed and has their identity verified. They have completed training and acquired the knowledge needed to care for your pet like the royalty they are. They have signed a contract committing them to a high standard of service.

Every sitter offers a meet-and-greet. However, it is directly tied to a booking. For some sitters it is paid, and for others it is free. By booking a single 30 or 60-minute visit, you can get to know the sitter and decide whether they are the right person for your pet.

Yes! We care for pets with behavioural specificities as well as those that need regular medication. You can browse sitter profiles and choose the right person. If you have questions about a specific sitter, feel free to reach out and we will help you make the best choice.

Have more questions?

We care for your pet as our own.

Trusted sitters, real homes, daily communication with you. We care for your pet as our own.