Your pet deserves more than a kennel
PawNest connects Calgary pet owners with trusted local sitters — so your dog or cat stays in a loving home while you travel for work.
Free to join. Get 20% off your first booking.
Book in 3 simple steps
Going away for work? Find a verified local sitter before you even pack your bag.
Search local sitters
Browse verified Calgary sitters by neighbourhood, price, and pet type. Read real reviews from pet owners just like you.
Meet & request
Message your sitter directly, arrange a meet-and-greet, then send your booking request through the app.
Travel with peace of mind
Get daily photo and video updates while you are away. Your pet stays in a real home — not a cage.
Kennel vs. PawNest
Your pet deserves better than 8 hours a day in a crate.
- Caged most of the day
- Minimal individual attention
- Stressful, unfamiliar environment
- No updates unless you call
- Fixed drop-off and pick-up hours
- $60 to $90 per night on average
- Stays in a real family home
- 1-on-1 care from a pet lover
- Calm and familiar environment
- Daily photo and video updates
- Flexible drop-off and pick-up
- $65 to $85 per night on average
Love animals? Get paid for it.
Set your own rates. Accept only the pets you want. Keep more of what you earn — our fees are designed to put more money in your pocket.
Calgary pet owners are waiting
Here is what Calgary pet owners told us about their biggest frustration with existing pet care options.
“I travel every three weeks for work and the kennel stress was affecting my dog badly. I need a service where someone actually cares — not just keeps him alive.”
“Other platforms feel so generic and corporate. I want something that actually knows Calgary — the off-leash parks, the neighbourhoods. A genuinely local community.”
“I tried other platforms once. The sitter cancelled last minute and I nearly missed my flight. I would pay a premium for a service that actually vets its people properly.”
Be the first in Calgary
Launching in select Calgary neighbourhoods first. Join the waitlist and get 20% off your first booking.
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