Best Home Pet Care Platforms of 2026

Our picks

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   Rover

   Book house sitting, drop-in visits for dogs and cats, dog walking, or doggy day care from more than 200,000 sitters (company-reported), with background checks, photo updates, and GPS walk report cards.

   iOS · Android · Free app, pay per booking + service fee

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   Pawp: 24/7 Vet & Pet Care

   A paid membership gets you unlimited access to veterinary doctors and nurses by video and text, 24/7, so many "should I worry?" questions get answered without leaving home.

   iOS · Android · Free app, paid membership

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   Everkin: Pet Journal(our own app)

   Give a sitter the schedules and check-ins they need, with access that expires automatically, and keep every health log, medication, and vet visit in one timeline.

   iOS · Free, premium $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr

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   Great Pet Care

   Free health articles written or reviewed by veterinarians, plus medical records, medication reminders, and pet product recall alerts.

   iOS · Web · Free

Three kinds of home pet care

Home pet care online usually means one of three things: someone who comes to your home to care for your pet (Rover's house sitting, drop-in visits, and dog walking), vet guidance without leaving home (Pawp's 24/7 video and text), or the tools that keep everyone on the same page while you're away (Everkin's sitter access and records). Great Pet Care rounds it out with health articles written or reviewed by veterinarians.

Compared at a glance

Frequently asked questions

What is the best online platform for home pet care?

For in-home care, our pick is Rover: you can book house sitting, drop-in visits, and dog walking from more than 200,000 sitters, according to its App Store listing. For vet advice from home, our pick is Pawp's 24/7 video and text vet team.

Is Rover safe for in-home pet sitting?

Rover says every sitter who joins is background-checked and profiles are verified, and stays are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which covers up to $25,000 in vet care for eligible claims. We'd still do a meet-and-greet first.

Can I get vet care at home through an app?

Pawp offers 24/7 access to veterinary doctors and nurses by video and text with a paid membership. It's for guidance and triage, not a replacement for an in-person exam or an emergency veterinary hospital.

How do I share my pet's care instructions with a sitter?

In Everkin (our own app), you can give a sitter access to your pet's schedules and check-ins, and the access expires automatically. Rover also has in-app chat with your sitter for day-to-day updates.