For day trips and visits where the dog cannot come (the Kursaal casino, Mu.ZEE, James Ensor House interior, or a UK ferry crossing where a foot passenger cannot bring a pet) Ostend has reliable verified pet-sitting through international and Belgian platforms.
International pet-sitting platform with around 20 verified Ostend-based sitters within 5 km of the centre, offering drop-in visits, doggy day-care, and overnight boarding. All sitters are vetted and insurance is included.
💡 Filter for English or French speakers, about 70% of Ostend sitters speak fluent English; many are also bilingual French due to the cross-border tourism and the Brussels weekenders.
International Rover platform with around 12 verified Ostend sitters, mostly offering 30-min and 60-min drop-in walks and full-day boarding. Average rate 25-35 EUR per day for boarding, 14-18 EUR for a 30-min drop-in walk.
💡 Book at least 48h ahead during high-season weekends (May-September) and the December Christmas market, local supply tightens significantly with day-trippers and Brussels weekenders.