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Cat minding cattery alternative for cat lovers
As every pet owner knows you grow so attached to your pets that they become like your children. One of our cat owners tells us about how she manages cat minding for her cat Milo. Over the last few years…

Preparing for a House Sitter – 5 Top tips
It makes no difference if it’s your first house sitter or your tenth. Packing for a trip abroad and preparing for a trusted house sitter to care for your home and pets while you’re away can be overwhelming. When preparing…

Top Housesitting Tips for Homeowners
From time to time we ask our Housesitmatch membership for Top Housesitting Tips. We are especially delighted when the members who step forward to volunteer are experienced and have earned their stripes in the field so to speak. Here we…

House Sitter Check list: Essentials for Every Sitter
How would you prepare the ultimate house sitter check list to ensure peace of mind when you leave home? Here are some top tips on how to prepare the ultimate check list prepared by trusted house sitters for home and…

Top 10 things to do in Malaga when housesitting and traveling
The opportunity for traveling or housesitting in Malaga affords the visitor a great opportunity to enjoy a unique European destination with a rich ancient and modern cultural heritage. In recent years, Malaga has received significant investment toward the city’s infrastructure…

The Affordable Alternative to Dog Kennels
Ever thought there might be a safe and good value alternative to dog kennels? Consider having a checked live-in house sitter, many are very experienced with dogs and cats, and will pet sit for you as an exchange of services for…

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…

What makes a great Dog sitter?
We ask our members on a regular basis ‘what makes a good dog sitter?’ We really think it is important to stay in tune with our pet owner members, and what they and their pets need. Here are some insights…

Caring for Pets with Pet Doors and Pet Sitters
If you are a pet owner whether you have a dog or a cat or another mobile pet you may need pet assistance. That might include a pet sitter on occasion for when you go away, or equipment like a…

