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Dog Sitters and Pet Boarding in Bilbao

🇪🇸Bilbao, Spain·Updated 21 April 2026

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Bilbao has an active Pawshake community with verified local sitters offering home boarding, day care, and dog walking. Pawshake's insurance covers all bookings made through the platform, making it the most reliable option for short stays or day trips where you need to leave your dog.

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Pawshake Bilbao

City-wide · Online platform — sitters throughout Bilbao

Bilbao's most reliable pet-sitting platform with verified local sitters offering home boarding, drop-in visits, and dog walking throughout the city. All bookings include veterinary coverage and 24/7 customer support through the Pawshake Guarantee.

🐾 Home boarding, day care, dog walking — all covered with insurance🕐 Booking platform — available 24/7 online⭐ Book at least 72h in advance for weekend dates — popular Bilbao sitters fill fast in high season

💡 Use the neighbourhood filter on Pawshake to find a sitter within walking distance of your hotel — most Bilbao sitters are concentrated in Abando and Indautxu.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Pawshake is the most reliable platform for Bilbao pet-sitting — use the neighbourhood filter to find sitters close to your hotel in Abando or Indautxu.
2.TrustedHousesitters is an alternative for longer stays where a sitter comes to your accommodation — useful if you have multiple pets.
3.Book pet care at least a week in advance for summer visits (June–September) and during the Aste Nagusia festival week in August when demand peaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find a dog sitter in Bilbao?

Pawshake (pawshake.es) is the best option for Bilbao — local verified sitters offer home boarding, drop-in visits, and dog walking with insurance coverage on every booking.

Is there a dog kennel near Bilbao city centre?

Traditional kennels are located in the outskirts. For city stays, Pawshake home boarding is more practical and typically less stressful for dogs — sitters usually take only one or two dogs at a time.

How much does dog boarding cost in Bilbao?

Pawshake home boarding in Bilbao typically ranges from €20–€40 per night, depending on the sitter's experience and location. Rates are higher during Aste Nagusia (August festival) and summer weekends.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Pawshake is the most reliable platform for Bilbao pet-sitting — use the neighbourhood filter to find sitters close to your hotel in Abando or Indautxu.

2.TrustedHousesitters is an alternative for longer stays where a sitter comes to your accommodation — useful if you have multiple pets.

3.Book pet care at least a week in advance for summer visits (June–September) and during the Aste Nagusia festival week in August when demand peaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find a dog sitter in Bilbao?

Pawshake (pawshake.es) is the best option for Bilbao — local verified sitters offer home boarding, drop-in visits, and dog walking with insurance coverage on every booking.

Is there a dog kennel near Bilbao city centre?

How much does dog boarding cost in Bilbao?