Discover fantastic pet sitting from talented young people
Whether it's a weekend escape or daily care, our community of young, reliable individuals makes pet sitting a breeze. Choose from diverse and passionate animal lovers for exceptional and worry-free pet care.
Hear what others have to say
We love to share all the positive feedback that our bird minders receive so check out these reviews and see what other families and small businesses have to say.
Excellent communication, great work, happy customers.
— Michael HHired Joseph for Social Media
Gwil is a gem I’m fortunate our paths have crossed. Looking forward to work more with Gwil in the future 👍🤓
— Andrew NHired Gwilym for Research
An easy to use booking system supported by our community team
Post a task
Pop down as many details as possible so the most suitable bird minders reach out to you. Detailed listings are more likely to get a match.
Connect with talent
Our responsive bird minders will contact you if they are available but you can also search the platform. We will also send you some personal recommendations.
Make a booking
Once you’ve spoken to a few teens, you’ll find one that best matches your needs. Use our chat facility to agree a date and time then you can book and pay online.
Enjoy your session
Once you've booked, you can look forward to your event with peace of mind.
Finding the right bird minders to suit your needs
We have thousands of bird minders to choose from - but selecting the right bird minders isn't difficult.
1. Check out their profile
Take a moment to delve into the profiles of potential pet sitters. Understand their background, pet care skills, and experiences to find a sitter that aligns with your preferences. All our sitters have undergone an onboarding process, ensuring they are experienced and dedicated.
2. Find a level to suit your budget
Our pet sitters are categorized from Level 1 to 6, considering factors like age, skills, and experience. Rates range from £5 to £15+ per session. Opt for a level that meets your budget, with higher rates reflecting greater expertise and experience.
3. Read feedback from other pet owners
Don't take our word for it - check out reviews from other businesses who have used them in the past
4. Have a quick chat
You can discuss your pet with our pet sitters to determine their suitability. If satisfied, you can proceed to make a trial booking without being tied to long-term commitments.
Trusted by parents, young people and businesses
- A safe community: All our teens attend an onboarding call and in-person tasks require YOTI verification so you can be confident our teens are who they say they are
- Secure payments & data: Our online payment system is managed by a 3rd party FCA-regulated payment provider and all personal and account information is secure and encrypted
- Trusted by users: Rated 4.8 on Trustpilot
- Supported by our community team: We are always here to help all teens, families and small businesses and will ensure everyone has the best experience possible
Why choose a MyPocketSkill bird minders?
We understand finding the right bird minders is an important decision to make. Here are some answers to some of the questions you might have.
- 73% of our young bird minders get repeat bookings
- Our pet sitters can mind cats, dogs, hamsters and other animals
- We have bird minders across the UK, search our platform for people near to you
Thanks for supporting our mission to empower young people
Our goal is to financially empower Gen Z so they are ready for the world ahead of them. We are passionate about helping young people to gain experience in the world of work and to become more financially capable. By choosing to work with a young person from our community, you are helping to give them the opportunity to earn, save and learn with us. Thanks for supporting our hard-working, enthusiastic and talented teens.
