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Pets

The best animals to look after as a pet sitter

During our six years as house sitters, we looked after many kinds of pets. Different pets have different levels of needs – and as house sitters, some were easier to look after than others.

 
Videos

What skills does a successful house sitter need?

Knowing what skills you need can assist those who don't know a lot about house sitting. Three of our house sitting couples share the skills they think are important to be a good house sitter.

 
Videos

Top tips for new house sitters

Starting out as a house sitter can be a little daunting for some new people but it doesn't have to be. Our house sitting experts discuss 'Starting Out'.

 
Owners

Who pays what - a guide for home owners

House sitting has grown to become a globally established form of caring for homes and pets, and depending on where you’re based, there are different expectations for whether or not house sitters are paid.

 
Owners

5 reasons why you should add photos to your house sit ad

As a homeowner, one of the most important things you can do to attract more interest from house sitters is to upload great photos to your ad.

 
Sitters

How to improve your chance of getting a house sitting job

House sitting can be competitive – especially in sought-after suburbs. In six years of house sitting, we learnt a lot about what people look for in a house sitter.

 
Owners

First time and nervous about using a house sitter?

Here are some suggestions for overcoming those nerves and ensuring you have a positive, stress-free experience for your first time (and many more to come).

 
 
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We have been honoured to have been able to stay at some amazing homes and meet some amazing people who are now special friends and almost family. Kevin and Pam

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