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  • Active in 2024: 1000+ reviews
  • 9.8 Average rating
  • #1 platform for expats to find top service providers
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  • Active in 2024: 1000+ reviews
  • 9.8 Average rating
  • #1 platform for expats to find top service providers
  • Margarita

    Margarita

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Expat specialist 5+ years local Bilingual

    Specializes in caring for expat pets during travel. Helped 50+ expat families with relocations. Understands Portuguese vet requirements and provides bilingual updates.

    10
    ✓
    Community verified
    Communication 9.8
    Reliability 9.9
    Pet care 10
    🇬🇧 🇵🇹 Speaks English + Portuguese
    From €15/day
    "Perfect for our Golden Retriever during our Sintra weekend trip."
    — Sarah, UK expat
  • Fabiana

    Fabiana

    Cascais, Portugal

    NIF assistance 5+ years local Bilingual

    Experienced in helping expats navigate Portuguese documentation and vet visits. Trusted by 40+ international families in Cascais area. Provides daily photo updates.

    10
    ✓
    Community verified
    Communication 9.9
    Reliability 9.8
    Pet care 10
    🇬🇧 🇵🇹 🇫🇷 Speaks English + Portuguese
    Typical: €20-25/day
    "Our Labrador absolutely loves her and she provides excellent updates from Cascais."
    — Wendy, US expat
  • Dafne

    Dafne

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Expat specialist 5+ years local Bilingual

    Expert in multi-language pet care. Helped 45+ expat families transition pets to Portugal. Familiar with international vet protocols and Portuguese requirements.

    9.7
    ✓
    Community verified
    Communication 9.7
    Reliability 9.7
    Pet care 9.8
    🇬🇧 🇵🇹 🇪🇸 Speaks English + Portuguese
    From €18/day
    "My dog Oliver was so happy with Dafne. Great walks and regular updates throughout the week."
    — Marta, Lisbon area
  • Igor

    Igor

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Expat specialist 5+ years local Bilingual

    Former dog trainer with years of international pet care experience. Helped 35+ expat families with behavioral concerns. Fluent in English for seamless communication.

    9.7
    ✓
    Community verified
    Communication 9.8
    Reliability 9.6
    Pet care 9.8
    🇬🇧 🇵🇹 Speaks English + Portuguese
    From €20/day
    "Igor was wonderful with our dog. He had years of training experience and our dog learned so much."
    — Devlin, Ireland expat
  • Tatjana

    Tatjana

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Expat specialist 5+ years local Bilingual

    Multilingual pet care specialist serving expat community for 6+ years. Experienced with complex pet needs and international owner preferences. Excellent at building trust.

    9.5
    ✓
    Community verified
    Communication 9.6
    Reliability 9.5
    Pet care 9.7
    🇬🇧 🇵🇹 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 Speaks English + Portuguese
    Typical: €22-30/day
    "Tatjana's patience and expertise made a huge difference. She really understands what expat families need."
    — Sonja, Costa da Caparica
  • Pedro

    Pedro

    Lisbon, Portugal

    NIF assistance 5+ years local Bilingual

    Runs doggy daycare and pet sitting service trusted by 60+ expat families. Excellent knowledge of Portuguese vet system. Provides detailed care documentation.

    9.8
    ✓
    Community verified
    Communication 9.9
    Reliability 9.8
    Pet care 9.9
    🇬🇧 🇵🇹 Speaks English + Portuguese
    From €18/day
    "Pedro's daycare has been a game-changer for our family. Our dog comes home happy every single day."
    — Roel, Lisbon expat
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"Found Maria through Locallista for my weekend trip to Porto. She sent photos of my dog Max every day and even took him to his favorite park. Exactly what I needed as a newcomer!"

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"As someone who doesn't speak Portuguese yet, finding English-speaking pet care felt impossible. Locallista connected me with Ana who understood my anxious rescue dog perfectly."

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Príncipe Real, Lisbon
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Egor
Lisbon on Oct-2025
Initial Review
Service: Dog sitting with attentive care and frequent updates
I hired Margarita as a pet sitter and took my dog to her twice: once for one day and then for about 5 or 6 days. It went very well, no problems at all, and I really liked that she always sent photos and videos on her own and replied very quickly if we asked something, so we didn't worry. Margarita has a big family and they all became friends with our dog, so I think it was good for him there. We will definitely use her again, we even plan to do it again in a month.
10
Courtesy
10
Punctuality
10
Communication
9
Price
10
Quality
10
Roel
Lisbon on Jul-2025
Initial Review
Service: Doggy daycare service, pet sitting service
Pedro has a doggy daycare in my old neighborhood, and our dog went there every day of the week because they took very well care of the dogs and our dog absolutely loved it. We moved, and now when we go on holidays our dog is always being taken care of by Pedro as a pet sitter. Pedro is amazing with dogs, he knows very well how to deal with them, and through the years he became a very good acquaintance and we completely trust our dog blindly with him. I am very, very pleased with the pet sitting service and would definitely recommend him.
10
Courtesy
10
Punctuality
10
Communication
10
Price
10
Quality
10
Marta
Odivelas on Jun-2024
Initial Review
Service: Hired Dafne to petsit my dog Oliver for a full week while I was out on holidays
I recently entrusted Dafne with my dog, Oliver, for an entire week, and I was really impressed. The clean and safe environment, along with her attentiveness, made Oliver very happy, especially with his walks and swims. Dafne's timely updates and quick responses made me feel completely at ease while I was away.
10
Courtesy
10
Punctuality
10
Communication
10
Price
10
Quality
10
Devlin
Dublin, Ireland on Sep-2024
Initial Review
Service: dog walking over a few years
I have relied on this dog walking service for a few years, and it has been outstanding. Igor was so reliable and kind, even watching our dog overnight occasionally. We were all very sad when he moved to Portugal, especially since our dog Kyla enjoyed the training sessions with him.
10
Courtesy
10
Punctuality
10
Communication
10
Price
10
Quality
10
Wendy
Cascais on Aug-2024
Initial Review
Service: Petsitting services
When it came to finding someone trustworthy for our old Labrador, Fabiana was perfect. Our dog absolutely loves her, and she provides daily updates that keep us informed. It's reassuring to know we can leave for the US, and our pet is so happy and well cared for at home.
10
Courtesy
10
Punctuality
10
Communication
10
Price
10
Quality
10
Sonja
Costa da Caparica on Aug-2024
Initial Review
Service: Dog training and caretaking
Meeting Tatjana in the park was a game-changer for my dog and me. Her patience and expertise shine through in every interaction, and she's always ready with updated advice. I appreciate her dedication, especially as she's been there for me during long work hours, ensuring my dog's happiness and safety.
10
Courtesy
10
Punctuality
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Communication
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Price
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Real answers from expats who've been there

Based on 150+ pet sitting experiences shared by expats in Lisbon

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What if my pet sitter doesn't show up?

Every sitter is vetted by our expat community and has backup coverage protocols. Plus, our community chat helps you find last-minute alternatives from trusted members.

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Do sitters understand international pet documentation?

Yes! Our sitters regularly work with expats and understand EU pet passports, vaccination requirements, and cross-border travel documents. No explaining required.

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EU pet passport experience
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What if there's an emergency and language becomes a barrier?

All our sitters speak fluent English and have emergency protocols in English. They're also familiar with local vet networks and can communicate with Portuguese/Spanish vets on your behalf.

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Fluent English + local vet networks
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Our expat community shares real pricing experiences in reviews. You'll see what others actually paid, not just estimates. No surprises, no expat tax markup.

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Petsitters in Lisbon: costs, languages & what to check

Locallista lists 6 hand-vetted English-speaking petsitters in Lisbon, rated 9.8/10 on average across verified expat reviews. Every provider serves customers in English, working across neighbourhoods like Baixa-Chiado, Alfama and Avenidas Novas. In Lisbon, a standard consultation or visit typically runs €30–€55 (2026). Compare profiles and reviews, then contact a petsitter directly — no language barrier.

  • Vetted providers: 6 English-speaking petsitters in Lisbon, rated 9.8/10 on average.
  • Languages spoken: English, Portuguese, Russian and Ukrainian.
  • Where they work: Lisbon and surrounding areas, including Baixa-Chiado, Alfama and Avenidas Novas.
  • Typical price: A standard consultation or visit typically runs €30–€55 (2026); final cost varies by provider and job.
  • Before you hire: confirm out-of-hours / emergency cover and whether your pet passport paperwork can be handled.
  • Paperwork tip: in Portugal, ask for a recibo verde / fatura with IVA (23% VAT) so the work is documented and guaranteed.

Last updated June 21, 2026 · Reviewed by the Locallista Lisbon team

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