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Digital nomads as housesitters – Masters of evolution
The housesitting community offers great examples of digital nomads work while they travel, their portable professions enabling travel further afield. Digital nomads are masters of evolution – a grand statement perhaps but consider the facts. Digital nomads as housesitters are…
The Allure of Ginger Cats: Facts and Stories
Why do we love Ginger cats when there are so many other colours and breeds to choose from in the world? It is hard to say exactly why. It could be that we find the colouring of orange cats so…
Petsitter profile – How to add huge value
If you’re looking to become a housesitter or petsitter and want to add some instant credibility to your profile then you may want to consider the following information when creating a petsitter profile. As a professional pet lover and a…
Housesitters help keep pets safe at home & save money!
People who have pets are often fearful leaving them to go on holiday or work trips. I was after an unfortunate incident when my Spaniel lost his voice and nearly starved pining in a kennels. The idea of having house…
House Sitting Guide for Sitters and Owners | Tips for a Smooth Sit
An experienced sitter gives his House-sitting Guide Cardinal rules for the best experience. Learn from his experience of full time houses-sitting.
New meta description - A practical house sitting guide with clear tips for sitters and homeowners. Learn the core rules, how to avoid problems and how to build trust from day one.
Housesitting trust and the kindness of strangers
What is housesitting trust and how does it vary from regular trust you have in other people? Making any kind of housesitting arrangement where you exchange services rather than money requires a degree of built-in trust. Homeowners inviting sitters into…
Choosing a Petsitter for Your Dogs
Choosing a petsitter is a considered process. Your pets and especially your dogs need care and companionship. They are intelligent and sometimes needy pets. Here are a number of special considerations that might influence your decision. In particular, we offer…
House-Sitting Ideas: Creative Activities for House Sitters
If you want to become a house sitter, whether a recent pursuit or you have a few years already invested in housesitting and petsitting, what do you do when you house sit? What house sitting activities do you prefer? Some…
Our pets chose us and our unusual cave home in Spain
Most pet owners choose their pets either as young vulnerable animals needing a home or rescue animals. In this case our pet owners describe to us how they were chosen by their pets when they moved into their unusual cave…