Long lunches at the Venetian Harbour, the Maritime Museum visit, the Elafonissi day trip if your dog can't take the heat, all sometimes require leaving your dog. Pawshake and DogBuddy/Rover operate in Chania with around 10 verified local sitters, plus an informal Cretan dog-walker network.
International platform with ~7 verified sitters in Chania and west Crete. Drop-in visits, daycare, overnight boarding. Insurance included, reviewed sitters.
💡 ~75% of Chania sitters are bilingual EL/EN thanks to the tourism economy; specify the language when filtering.
Local Chania animal welfare NGO that coordinates an informal network of trusted dog-walkers and short-stay sitters. Lower prices than international platforms, more local feel, supports local animal welfare.
💡 Email through their website to request a recommended dog-walker, they know who's reliable. A small donation to the shelter is the polite way to thank.