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Petsitting in Aix-en-Provence
Petsitting in Aix‑en‑Provence gave long‑time HouseSit Match member Kemkem and husband Fede one of their most memorable Christmases — a three‑week stay in the old town caring for a tiny dog named Riley. In her personal account of how as…
Housesitting on the Isle of Mull Scotland, a Personal Story
Housesitting on the Isle of Mull isn’t your typical Scottish holiday — it’s stone cottages on single-track roads, lochside sunsets, and neighbours who treat you like family. In this story, housesitter Doug Murray shares how one dog-sitting listing on Mull…
Housesitters Guide to Buckinghamshire UK – The Best Walks, Pubs & Local Secrets
In this housesitters guide to Buckinghamshire I’ve shared some of my favourite places to explore while caring for pets in this leafy county. After many housesits across southern England, Buckinghamshire has become one of my favourite counties. With its rolling…
Essential Dog Health Checks – Top Tips
As a pet owner do you take your dog to regular dog health checks? If not why not? These regular checks up help you to identify any health issues early and find suitable treatments. They ensure that your beloved pets…
Top Housesitting Trust Signals: 9 Tips
It is a common question that homeowners ask about what are the housesitting trust signals I should look for? In this article we offer seven top tips on what to look for when you are beginning your housesitting journey and…
Why Teachers Make Perfect Housesitters – Free Travel During School Holidays & More
Looking for a way to travel during school holidays without spending a fortune on accommodation? Teachers make perfect housesitters so housesitting could be the perfect solution for you. Thousands of homeowners need reliable people to care for their homes and…
25 Top Questions to Ask Before House Sitting – Complete Checklist
Dreaming of your next housesitting adventure? Landing the perfect assignment is incredibly exciting, but the secret to a seamless, five-star stay happens before you even pack your bags. To help you avoid unexpected surprises and set yourself up for absolute…
Pet Sitting Safety & Animal Instincts
What happens when a pet’s traumatic history is kept secret? Discover the realities of pet sitting safety and why total transparency—and secure housesitting platforms—are vital when animal instinct takes over. Read one seasoned sitter’s harrowing but inspiring true story. The…
Pet Sitter’s Guide to Liability Insurance – Top Tips
Full time and professional pet sitters need this guide to liability insurance. Accidents happen even with the friendliest looking pets. You need to be ready and aware of how you can help the pet, the owner an of course yourself…