Pethotel Guarantee
Every booking includes the Pethotel Guarantee — supporting you throughout the entire reservation.
About us
Finland's largest pet sitter network
Pethotel is a Finnish service that connects pet owners with animal-loving sitters. The service has over 1,000 pet sitters across Finland.
Our Mission
Cozy pet care from people who love pets
Pethotel is Finland's fastest-growing platform for pet care services. Founded in Helsinki in 2023, the service connects pet owners with animal-loving sitters — for one night or several weeks, in a homely environment and without upfront fees.
Whether it's a vacation, a long workday, an owner's illness, or a pet's separation anxiety — at Pethotel, you'll find a sitter for every need. We believe that pets are family members, and that's why we're building a service where every sitter is genuinely a pet lover and every booking is safe.
One platform all your pet care needs
How to book care for your pet from Pethotel?
You can find a pet sitter in just a few minutes. Browse, compare, meet the sitter — and confirm the booking when your pet falls in love.
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Find a sitter
Enter the city, care dates, and your pet's details in the search — you'll immediately see sitters and care places nearby.
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Compare profiles
Read reviews, view photos, and learn about the sitter's story. Filter for top sitters, yards, or cat-friendly homes.
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Arrange a Meet and Greet
Send a free meet-and-greet request and meet the sitter in person before the booking starts.
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Book & Enjoy Your Vacation
Confirm the booking securely through Pethotel. Payment is automatically transferred to the sitter after the service ends.
Pethotel by the numbers
1,000+
sitters in Finland
4.8 ★
average rating
1,424
verified reviews
45%
repeat customers
Why book a pet sitter through Pethotel?
We build every detail so that you can leave your pet in care without worry — and return home to a happy pet.
24/7 Customer Support
Finnish customer service is available around the clock to answer any questions.
Verified sitters
Every sitter verifies their identity with Pethotel before their profile becomes visible.
Verified Reviews
Only genuine customers can leave reviews — no purchased five-star ratings.
Meet and Greet
Free introductory meeting before confirming the booking — non-binding for both parties.
Cancel without risk
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start of the care and receive a full refund — you can get to know the sitter in peace first.
Pethotel in the media
Finnish journalists have written about Pethotel and how home-like pet care eases the everyday lives of thousands of families.
The Airbnb for pets.
Vantaan Sanomat
Erik Paulaharju's family takes care of dogs that aren't their own — "They have become dear to us too"
Read the article Forssan LehtiSofia Rauhaniemi offers care for dogs — Pethotel connects pet owners and sitters
Read the article Helsingin SanomatIt was hard to find a place for Sulo the dog — that's when 22-year-old Joonas Vyhtinen got an idea
Read the article LansivaylaJoonas Vyhtinen, 23, developed the "Airbnb for pets" in Espoo — believes in the breakthrough of the idea
Read the article Helsingin SanomatThese days, there's a smart alternative to owning your own dog — "I want to do more after work"
Read the article Etelä-SaimaaCarita Ahola takes care of other people's pets for 18 euros a day — Etelä-Saimaa compared pet care services
Read the articleWhat do you want to know about Pethotel?
The most important answers in one place. Didn't find what you were looking for? Send a message — we always respond.
Do you have any questions?
Customer service is available around the clock — contact us