Category Top Tips – Pet-Sitting

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Hyde Park to Knightsbridge Housesitter’s Walking Tour 9 Top Tips

Discovering a city on foot is one of the best ways. In this article, Tiera St Claire our Knightsbridge housesitter for the week, shares her notes and walking guide to help you enjoy the best sites from Hyde Park to…

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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…

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My Pet Sitter Cancelled … What Can I Do? Top Tips

If ‘my pet sitter cancelled what can I do‘ is likely the first thing you type into Google — you’re not alone. It happens and for all kinds of reasons. A last‑minute pet sitter cancellation can be stressful, disruptive, and…

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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…

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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…

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Housesitting in Brazil: The Complete Guide for Expats, Pet Owners & Sitters

Housesitting in Brazil is still a relatively new concept, but for expats and pet owners who travel, it offers an ideal alternative to kennels and traditional pet care. Brazil is very pet friendly as a country, and a beautiful place…

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A House Sitter in Marlow Remembers the Scent of Lime Trees & River Mist

When I left my hometown years ago in search of new horizons, I never expected to return decades later as a house sitter in Marlow—revisiting old haunts and discovering a rich cultural history I had barely noticed as a child.…

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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…

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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…

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