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Vet Matthew Bayliss: Tips for rabbit sitters on rabbit care
If you are a pet owner who loves rabbits you may have hired or asked rabbit sitters to care for your pets. We asked Vet Matthew Bayliss to help us prepare a top tips blog for anyone looking after rabbits.…
How to Break Bad News to Petowners: 14 Tips
Anyone who has been petsitting for someone else knows the fear and trepidation of having to break bad news to pet owners. If a pet is old or unexpectedly ill it can be a worry. So how do you break…
Good Alternative to Kennels: House-Sitting
Every pet owner worries about what to do with their pet when they leave home for either a holiday or for a work trip. In this article we share with you some ideas on a good alternative to kennels for…
Dog-Sitters Needed..?
Every dog owner thinks about holiday dog sitters. Sometimes the thought and planning for dog sitters needed to care for domestic pets comes before the holiday details. In this article we consider the dog-sitting options for dog owners. Dog-sitters needed…
Pet Pancake Recipes: Treats for Happy Tails
Ever considered making pet pancakes for your beloved pet or your pet charges if you are a pet sitter? Read on to learn these great pet pancake recipes that we found. And enjoy the site of your pet having fun…
How to manage pet illness on a housesit
Through Lamia Walker, the owner and passionate founder of HouseSitMatch, we happily accepted a pet sitting assignment from a pet owner in Budapest, Hungary. This is the story of how we were faced with a difficult situation – how to…
Top Tips to Prepare for a Dog Sitter and Housesitter
Before inviting a new dog-sitter or house-sitter to care for your canine pals, take a moment. Think about how to prepare for the dogsitting. There are steps you need to take prepare both your home and your pets. We have…
What Is a Live-In Dog Sitter: A Simple Guide for Homeowners
Explore the responsibilities, benefits, and considerations of live in dog sitters. Ensure your canine friends get exceptional care while you’re away.
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Midsomer Murder Mystery: Housesit Oxford
We regularly hear lovely housesitting adventure stories of housesitters making friends with their hosts, discovering new locations and being delighted with their housesitting gigs. This story is not unlike that, with a housesitter we’ve known for a while telling us…