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Top Cultural Catsit in East Sussex
Pet lover and founder of Housesit Match Lamia Walker committed to a catsit in East Sussex without realising the cultural delights that were within a short drive of the pet owners home. Visits to Charleston, Monk’s House, popping into Lewes…
Petsitting Travel: The Secret to Affordable Travel
When housesitters first discover the joys of housesitting and the many advantages of petsitting travel it can be quite a revelation. In this article Ellen reveals how a short weekend with some West Highland Terriers near home lead to housesits…
Housesitting in London Top Walking Tour Covent Garden to the Thames
One of the greatest joys of housesitting in London is the freedom it gives you to experience the city slowly. Rather than rushing from one famous attraction to another with a packed tourist itinerary, as a housesitter you can live…
Housesitting in Canada: Top Homeowner Guide
When it comes to protecting your property and keeping pets happy while you travel, housesitting in Canada has become the ultimate stress-free alternative to costly kennels and risky vacant homes. From avoiding frozen pipes to ensuring your homeowner’s insurance policy…
A Pet Sitter in Twickenham Discovers Hidden Gems
Being a pet sitter in Twickenham comes with one major side effect: an urgent desire to pack your bags and move to West London permanently. What started as a casual conversation over chilled wine on a Marlow sit quickly spiralled…
Housesitting in Zafferana Etnea: A Wild Autumn Adventure
Housesitting in Zafferana Etnea is a dream come true for any adventurous Europhile — especially one who adores Italy in all its flavours, rhythms, and glorious contradictions. Our housesitter arrived on the slopes of Mount Etna with a love of…
Learn About HouseSit Match Vet’s 24/7 Pet Safety Net for Total Peace of Mind
As a petowner, ensuring your pets receive seamless care while you are away is a top priority. With our Vet’s 24/7 Advice Line if you sign up for HouseSitMatch.com’s Choice Membership, you gain immediate access to a dedicated support from…
How to Manage Small Home Problems: House Sitter’s Guide
Learning how to manage small home problems in the owner’s absence is core to being a good housesitter. And when starting out every housesitter fears the day they hear a gurgling in the plumbing or a storm blocks the drains.…
Petsitting in Aix-en-Provence: A Magical 3-Week Christmas Housesit
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…