TrustedHousesitters review: The good & bad after 3 years

Last updated: March 6, 2025

After 3 years using TrustedHousesitters, I’ve had incredible experiences, but also faced some challenges. I’ve learnt how to get the best out of the platform. Read on for one of the most honest TrustedHousesitters reviews – plus essential tips to avoid any horror stories!

4.5 out of 5

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As a full-time traveller who spends most of their time away from their family dog back home, I will take any opportunity to hang out with animals. This is why I joined TrustedHousesitters in 2021 as a house sitter. I pay one small yearly membership fee (the same price as 1 night in a hotel) and get access to unlimited housesitting opportunities worldwide.

Thanks to the TrustedHousesitters platform, I’ve had some incredible adventures across the UK, Germany, and Mexico. I’m now on first-name terms with many awesome animals, some of whom I even hang out with regularly, like Pumpkin the Cat.

There is a lot of fun to be had! But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, particularly when I started on the platform and hadn’t yet learnt how to vet users. But the good has far outweighed the bad. By sharing both sides of my pet setting experiences over the last 3 years, I can advise on the best ways to use the platform to ensure you get only the best experiences.

In my TrustedHousesitters review, I’ll discuss the variety of housesits available, the platform’s usability, the opportunities to build long-term relationships, the importance of having reviews, and the necessity of vetting opportunities properly to avoid potential bad experiences. The platform provides incredible opportunities, but certainly not everyone using it is to be trusted!

TL;DR

The majority of my experiences on TrustedHousesitters have been excellent, which is why I am still an active member. But with 200,000+ users (the largest of all house-sitting sites), chancers are inevitable. I believe the key is knowing how to vet users properly to avoid bad experiences. This isn’t inherently a problem with the platform itself, which offers the most opportunities worldwide – making it my top pick!

Pros

  • I have access to free worldwide sits & sitters
  • I have built long-term relationships with users
  • I find the platform intuitive and easy to use
  • I have been able to save a lot of money

Cons

  • I don’t think all users should be trusted
  • It was tricky to start without reviews
  • I’ve had mixed experiences with customer service
Lucy with King a dog she met through TrustedHousesitters
Why trust my review of Trustedhousesitters?

With a variety of TrustedHousesitters reviews on the internet, why read mine? Well, I’ve been using the platform since 2021 and have looked after numerous cats and dogs in a few different countries.

During this time I have built up my profile from scratch and experienced both the good and bad sides of housesitting. I will be sharing my honest firsthand experience within this review, so you can make an informed decision!

What is TrustedHousesitters?

TrustedHousesitters is a housesitting platform that connects homeowners with individuals who are willing to pet-sit or house-sit for them. You pay a yearly membership fee and get access to over 200,000 members across the world.

How does the TrustedHousesitters platform work?

Everything starts on the TrustedHousesitters website. Sign up for a membership and begin by filling out your profile. Make sure to be thorough, honest and personable, and include plenty of photographs. Once your profile is finished, you can begin looking for sitters and/or looking for sits.

Owners need to set up a listing with available dates for sitters to apply for. They can also use the sitter directory to send manual invites to sitters. Whereas sitters will need to browse the directory of listings to find housesits to apply for. The listings can filtered by location, animal, date, and length.

No money should ever be exchanged hands. Nor should you have to pay for any bills or pet-related purchases during a housesit. I have seen housesits being advertised where they ask you to pay a portion of their rent while they are away, this goes against the Trustedhousesitter T&Cs.

The positives

I have been using Trustedhousesitters since 2021 and in this time I have sat for many different animals across the world. I am going to share all my favourite things about using TrustedHousesitters on my travels.

I have access to free worldwide sits & sitters

The TrustedHousesitters platform boasts extensive listings all over the world, making travelling as a sitter very viable. Your yearly membership allows you to organise as many housesits as you like (as long as they don’t overlap). In my first year on the platform, I sat for two incredible dogs in Mexico, as well as a few awesome kitties back in the UK.

Opportunities constantly pop up on the platform and there are often hundreds of opportunities in major cities like London, New York, and Singapore, as well as more peaceful countryside locations. I’ve set up a few alerts that notify me whenever a new housesitting opportunity appears in an area I’d like to visit. It pays to be flexible with your time, but there really are so many opportunities to pick from.

For homeowners, there are tens of thousands of active sitters dotted across the world, either living or travelling locally to you. This means most homeowners will have a variety of options when looking for a sitter! As a sitter, I am always one of a fair few people that the homeowners are chatting with.

Because of TrustedHousesitters, I’ve been able to explore places I’ve never visited before in the company of animals, all while being supported by hosts, many of whom are happy to provide extensive information on the local area. Moreover, staying at someone else’s home makes your trip a lot more comfortable than showing up at a bare Airbnb in a strange new place.

When I compared them with their competitors, I found TrustedHousesistters had a larger quantity of opportunities and sitters worldwide than Nomador and Rover. TrustedHousesitters has over 200,000 members!

I have built long-term relationships with users

One of my favourite things about TrustedHousesitters is that you get to meet other amazing people on the platform. As a pet sitter, I can only talk about my experiences meeting pet owners, but what I can say is that I’ve made some lifelong friendships with both humans and their animals. This has meant that I’ve been able to return to a few housesits numerous times. Without TrustedHousesitters, none of this would have been possible!

For example, I have looked after a cat called Pumpkin 5 times now (pictured above). We have built a strong bond and I have a great relationship with his human (the pet parent) too! Despite some less-than-desirable sitters and homeowners using the platform (see below), genuine and friendly people far outweigh them.

Being able to discover new places around the world, or even new places back home, whilst in the company of some awesome animals is an absolute dream come true. I love nothing more than getting to meet new animals, discovering their personality traits, and seeing them eventually warm up to me after a few days. It is all very heartwarming.

Moreover, by creating long-term relationships and having a few return housesits under my belt, I have built up a trustworthy review profile that now helps me land future housesits. The same can be said for homeowners who have regular sitters.

A screenshot of the find a housesit page on the TrustedHousesitters platform
Finding housesits is easy with their map search feature

I find the platform intuitive and easy to use

The TrustedHousesitters platform is straightforward to use and navigate. I enjoy their map view search function that allows you to discover housesits in different areas worldwide. There is also a directory of sitters that is easy to filter through. It is very similar to Airbnb which most people will have experience using.

I also find that user profiles are clean and easy to read. You can browse through all of their reviews, even click through to the reviewer’s profile, and read what the original user wrote about them in return. On top of this, a sitter can display countries that they would like to visit on their profile and also update their availability which makes it easier for homeowners to get in contact with any potential opportunities.

You can also use their mobile app to communicate with other users and find opportunities on the go. The app also allows you to see empty reviews on profiles, which are a result of a user choosing not to leave a review for a sitter or owner. This isn’t visible on the desktop version.

The negatives

I have also had a few bad experiences, especially in the beginning when I first started on the platform, which I will now share with you. I’ll also provide constructive feedback on my negative experiences, so you can avoid any potential TrustedHousesitters horror stories!

Doggies getting excited for their walkies #trustedhousesitters #traveller #dogsofyoutube
Two happy doggos I looked after in Mexico through TrustedHousesitters

I don’t think all users should be trusted

Whilst I love the service that TrustedHousesitters provides, your experience can vary depending on the users you interact with. This is why most negative reviews of TrustedHousesitters on Reddit and Trustpilot stem from individual experiences between sitters and homeowners and are not indicative of the platform itself. These instances are relatively rare since untrustworthy users are the minority, but negative experiences often receive more attention and engagement online.

I learnt that it was important to thoroughly vet users at the beginning of my TrustedHousesitters experience. On one of my first housesits I had an owner send family members to check in unexpectedly and I dealt with pets whose bad behaviour wasn’t fully disclosed beforehand. These moments, whilst rare, taught me valuable lessons about setting clear expectations and asking the right questions upfront.

Fortunately, these experiences are the exception, not the rule. The vast majority of my housesits have been fantastic, and I’ve learned how to spot potential red flags early on. By refining my vetting process, I’ve been able to avoid similar situations, making every sit more enjoyable. Check out my tips on how to ensure smoother experiences here!

A photo of Lucy and Coco the dog on her TrustedHousesitters profile - photo for my TrustedHousesitters review
Make sure profiles have plenty of authentic photos

It was tricky to start without reviews

When you first get started on the platform as a sitter you may struggle to get accepted to sit, and as a pet owner, you may not get many sitter applications. This is because users rely heavily on other user reviews to vet opportunities. Otherwise, you may be more vulnerable to difficult experiences (like those you’ll find shared in Reddit forums).

It took a little work for me to win my first housesit. With zero reviews on my profile, it was understandably quite hard to display my trustworthiness. So I asked people I have helped in the past to add an external review to my profile and I wrote extensive and personal applications to housesits. All of this helped me get accepted to my first housesit after 4 prior applications! Upon receiving the review from my first housesitting experience, it got accepted a lot more regularly.

Here are some of my top tips on helping you build reviews and trust when you first start on TrustedHousesitters:

For sitters

  • Write a thorough and engaging bio that includes reasons why you are a trusted housesitter.
  • Go into plenty of detail about your previous experience looking after animals or housesitting.
  • Use plenty of up-to-date photographs with your face in them (bonus if you can include any animals).
  • Gather external references from people you have previously sat for.
  • Apply for short sits in your local area to build reviews (check out the reviews I’ve been building up in my hometown London).
  • Apply for sits with low applications
  • Write honest and personable applications to sits – this helped me get my first sit in Mexico.

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For pet owners

  • Write an honest bio about your home and your animal(s), and include reasons why you have signed up for the platform – the more honest you are, the more likely you are to find a suitable sitter.
  • Upload plenty of photos of your home (yes this matters, a lot) and animal(s).
  • Offer video chats to potential sitters to build rapport.
  • If people off the platform have housesat for you consider providing their contact details to potential sitters so they can supply an external review.
Two cats at a trustedhousesitters sit watching chicken run on the tv with me
Thankfully, most pet sits are chilled out like this one

I’ve had a mixed experience with customer service

Thankfully I haven’t had many reasons to contact TrustedHousesitters’ customer service. But on the one occasion that I did, when I was having a difficult time at a housesit, I felt like their customer service operations could have been a lot more balanced.

I was looking after two dogs for a month and upon arrival, I discovered they had some severe grooming issues – including old faeces matted into their fur. Moreover, they behaved very aggressively and required professional 24/7 assistance. Then the homeowner’s mother paid me an unexpected visit and came through the house checking on me and locking several doors. I felt very uncomfortable.

I checked the Terms of Service and after finding out that the homeowner had broken a fair few of them I decided to contact TrustedHousesitters’ customer service. Their initial priority was to support the homeowner and I felt like my situation wasn’t given enough consideration. However, after a few days and a couple of lengthy chats with a few different staff members, I was able to transition over to another sitter.

I understand it is tough for their customer service to mitigate horror stories like these, particularly when the housesit is underway, but I do believe there is some room for improvement when it comes to supporting sitters during difficult situations. For instance, the introduction of a policy that requires parties to arrange professional support when terms are breached.

That being said, I learnt a lot from this experience – it taught me how to properly vet people. Looking back, I am now able to notice the warning signs that the homeowner presented from the beginning. This has ensured I haven’t ended up having a similar experience again, meaning no more customer service calls!

A screenshot of my past sits on Trustedhousesitters showing my profile building up over time
I have been building my review profile over the last few years with 10+ trusted house-sitting experiences under my belt!

How I avoid bad experiences

My bad experiences taught me to be more cautious when vetting people, I’ve since only had good experiences! There are a few steps to this process, but I’ve had a lot of success following these:

1. Examine reviews

To successfully vet people, you need to examine their reviews and compare them with their profiles carefully. You should read between the lines of any reviews made before August 2023, and look for any hidden negative sentiment. This is because Trustedhousesitters used to have an open review system that allowed the other party to read your review before publishing their own, and vice versa.

This scared people away from leaving honest and constructive reviews, in case it were to influence the other party’s review of them. Sometimes, it would even leave both parties in a stalemate situation and neither would leave a review.

It can sometimes be quite obvious when there is negative sentiment hidden within a seemingly positive review. For example, if a review mentions that the dog loves chasing squirrels and is super energetic on walks, but the pet owner has said in their writeup that their dog is an absolute angel on the lead, then you may want to question this.

Thankfully, in August 2023 TrustedHousesitters rolled out a new reviewing feature similar to Airbnb’s. Essentially, your review will remain hidden until the other party has left theirs, or until 14 days have passed. After this period, neither party can leave a review. This means that you can leave an honest review without worrying that the other party will see it and adjust the review they write. It also means that I am more likely to trust reviews that were left after this transition.

2. Check the mobile app

I also make sure to check out user profiles on the mobile app. If they have a lot of empty reviews from different people on their profile (which can only be seen on the mobile app), it may suggest that people have decided not to leave a review because they are too scared to be honest. While you are there, you may notice that some users have multiple reviews from the same person, which is a great sign!

3. Organise a video chat

If you feel confident that the other party is trustworthy, this is the point where you should organise a video call to chat in person. Plan some questions, like ‘What are the responsibilities for this sit?’ and ‘How much time do you anticipate being able to commit to my pets?’. If you have any hesitations, this is your opportunity to air them out. If you leave the call not feeling confident in the other user, don’t go ahead!

My TrustedHousesitters review verdict

In my experience, TrustedHousesitters has been and still is a worthwhile experience – I continue to use it on my travels to this day! As long as both parties are thorough with their vetting, the platform offers incredible opportunities to travel as a sitter while forming meaningful connections with furry companions worldwide. For pet owners, it ensures their beloved pets are cared for by responsible and caring individuals.

Despite this, the platform isn’t immune to chancers or inconsiderate people. I have experienced first-hand just how difficult it can be when housesits go wrong. It was nearly enough to put me off using TrustedHousesitters altogether, but then I remember all the amazing experiences I have had on the platform. So, I spent some time analysing the warning signs to avoid when searching for future sits and I now always make sure to arrange a video chat before accepting a pet setting opportunity. This has been working out well for me ever since!

Getting started can be a bit daunting without any reviews, but I firmly believe in the necessity of a review system for a service like this. It only took me a few months to build up some extensive and helpful reviews. Applications are now that bit easier!

While there have been a few hiccups along the way, they’re not indicative of any inherent flaws in the platform itself. Any service reliant on trust and honesty will have its risks, but exercising caution and providing honest reviews can mitigate these concerns, making TrustedHousesitters a more transparent and reliable platform.

When it works, it is absolutely incredible. I’ve been warmly welcomed into homes, given insider tours of local areas, and even invited to events by the homeowners’ friends. And let’s not forget the incredible animals I’ve had the pleasure of meeting along the way.

As I continue to use TrustedHousesitters in my travels, I am looking forward to seeing more honest reviews shape the platform, making vetting that bit easier. I’m also excited to share my experiences here on this TrustedHousesitters review as I head back out to Latin America!

Pumpkin one of the cats that Lucy met through TrustedHousesitters
You could meet your very own Pumpkin!

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Make sure to enter this code at checkout to save on your first year!

How much does it cost?

To get started with TrustedHousesitters you will need to sign up for one of their memberships directly from their website – trustedhousesitters.com.

There are a few different memberships for you to choose from, including basic, standard, or premium. I am on their ‘Standard’ membership which I chose because of their additional vet support through their ‘Vet Advice Line’. I’ve never had to use it, but it is good to know that it is there if I do!

The prices are pretty similar for sitters and pet owners, but you will get a discount if you are after a combined membership which allows you to list sits and also sit for others. You can find out more about each TrustedHousesitters membership below:


  • Unlimited sits

Sitters: £99 per year ($129)
Pet owners: £119 per year ($149)
Combined: £179 per year ($209)


  • Unlimited sits
  • Free calls with vets during sits
  • Home/third-party protection
  • Dedicated member support

Sitters: £129 per year ($169)
Pet owners: £169 per year ($229)
Combined: £239 per year ($309)


  • Unlimited sits
  • Free calls with vets during sits
  • Home/third-party protection
  • Dedicated member support
  • Sit cancellation protection
  • Airport lounge passes
  • Premium badge on profile

Sitters: £199 per year ($259)
Pet owners: £229 per year ($299)
Combined: £329 per year ($399)

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22 responses to “TrustedHousesitters review: The good & bad after 3 years”

  1. N Avatar
    N

    Wow total opposite experience. After two dits we’ve had housesitters and water issues. One was a thouderstorm roof leak the other a pipe leak. We have had to spend thousands repairing our house since the air—made worse by folks who do not know about house ownership and needing to dry a house out after an issue. Additionally furniture was damage and thins we recipe tifully asked them to not go like not sleep in the master bedroom were violated. Also while our house was in distress they had cfdmuly stay with them for extended periods. Overall I felt take. Advantage of and violated.

    1. Lucy Johnson Avatar

      Sorry to read you had a negative experience on Trustedhousesitters. I wouldn’t say our experiences our total opposites, as I have also had difficult times through the platform. You will see I have mentioned a few negatives, including the fact that you need to thoroughly vet other users – read it here.

      My bad experiences happened when sitting for homeowners with zero or few reviews. Particularly when the reviews are very generic.

  2. Kate Merritt-O’Toole Avatar
    Kate Merritt-O’Toole

    As a potential new pet sitter without any regencies on THS, is it possible to to post a link to Rover where we have reviews?

    1. Lucy Johnson Avatar

      Hi Kate, you could put a link to your Rover profile in your Trustedhousesitters bio and also send it alongside any intro messages you make to homeowners. Also, if any of your previous Rover hosts are willing to provide another review you can send an external review request on the Trustedhousesitters platform. I hope this helps!

  3. Samana Avatar
    Samana

    This is very helpful information! I didn’t know about how the reviews worked and changed. I’ve seen some blank ones which is strange. I’m considering one sit but the problem is that they don’t have wifi and I need that to work online. He offered his portable sim card router which I have no experience with. Anyone have experience with this? For my job it’s essential that I have a strong connection. How can you know if it will work before you get there?

    1. Lucy Johnson Avatar

      Hey Samana, thank you for your comment. I’m glad you found it helpful! I don’t have any experience with the portable sim card routers I am afraid. I would only accept that sit if I knew there were also suitable places nearby to work, like coffee shops with WiFi, just incase his router doesn’t work. If it does go ahead, I hope it goes well!

  4. Michelle Gray Avatar
    Michelle Gray

    Hi. I’m a pet Sitter, and I’d like to start doing housesitting and Pet Sitting abroad. I just found TrustedHousesitters. I’ve used a lot of different housesitting service apps to get housesitting jobs in the US. I’m just wondering when you housesit in another country through TrustedHousesitters, do you get paid by the pet owner? Or is your payment solely the ability to live in their home in a beautiful country? I’m OK with either. I just wanna manage my expectations so I know whether or not to mention a daily or weekly rate to the pet owner like I would in the United States.

    1. Lucy Johnson Avatar

      Hi Michelle, all sits organised through TrustedHousesitters are done on an exchange basis – you help in return for staying in their home. It goes against the platform’s T&Cs if payment is requested by either party. There are so many beautiful places you can stay around the world on TrustedHousesitters, I wish you the best with your travels!! 🙂

  5. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Hi Lucy. This is very helpful. We are thinking of signing up and need someone to stay in our (we think it’s beautiful) home in Nottingham, looking after our beautiful (no doubt about this one ) cat for 6 weeks but we’ll obviously have no reviews and wouldn’t really know what warning signs to look for! Any tips??!

    1. Lucy Johnson Avatar

      Hi Linda, I am glad you found the review helpful! The sooner you can put up your listing the better, as this will give it time to attract potential sitters and you can organise video chats with those you like – video chats are a great way to build trust with both parties. Ultimately, I think it is important to trust your gut instinct. If you don’t get a good feeling, don’t settle (which is another reason why having time is so important). Be descriptive in your listing, with plenty of pictures. And make sure to properly read any potential sitter’s profiles and reviews. Honestly, bad experiences are very rare, especially when you take time to chat with people beforehand. I hope this helps!!

  6. M Avatar
    M

    Ah another sponsored post – a comprehensive review of all of the positives but just sprinkling in a few sugarcoated complaints to make it seem “honest.” Links to the website after every paragraph – subtle.

    1. Lucy Johnson Avatar

      Hi, M. This is not a sponsored post since I was not paid to write it. As you can see by looking at the photos throughout my review, I am indeed a long-term user of their platform. In fact, I am currently sitting for a cat in London as I write this response! I may indeed receive a small commission if someone decides to make a purchase (as I openly advertise on my blog) and it is this that allows me to keep on writing these reviews. But I am very confident in the fact that mine is one of the most honest reviews you’ll read – I don’t hold back on sharing my true experiences (as you’ll see in my sections on their customer service and negative experiences with other users).

    2. Ellen Avatar
      Ellen

      Thank you for your review. Your links on how to vet users doesn’t work, I’ve tried every link. Could you please provide a direct link to that?

      1. Lucy Johnson Avatar

        Hi Ellen, ah yes I can see the link text was incorrect. I have updated it now. You will find the section on vetting users underneath the header ‘How I avoid bad experiences’. The direct link is here: https://myvegantravels.com/travel-tips/trustedhousesitters-review/#how-i-avoid-bad-experiences

  7. MMM Avatar
    MMM

    Hi, I’ve been a member 8 years. 90% of my experiences as a sitter have been wonderful – I continue to return to the same pets multiple times – but I agree wholeheartedly about your statement that the customer service supports the home owner not just during the sit but with regards to membership.

    Firstly, even though I had to provide identification to join it’s my understanding that homeowners don’t.. I’m not sure if this has changed since I started. Also, I had a homeowner ask me to show my ID (which I declined to do). While I understand it’s hard to let someone into your home people shouldn’t join if they are that wary. I’ve also had a homeowner grill me due to a horrific experience they had. Unfortunately, after having their home trashed and items stolen they chose NOT to leave a review which allows that sitter to continue doing it and that makes the rest of us great sitters look bad.

    Thankfully I have only contacted customer support during a sit once and in that instance I felt my concern wasn’t taken seriously even though the homeowner broke the rules. I was at a sit and was told AFTER it started that friends would be stopping by on several occasions at some point to pick things up but that it was OK if I wasn’t home since they had keys. I wasn’t even given the courtesy of being told a set time so I wouldn’t be caught off guard. I wasn’t asked – I was told. I informed them anyone entering the home during the sit unless previously agreed upon wasn’t allowed but doing so made me feel like I was the bad guy. In response they said I could haul a large item from the basement and put it outside the door if I didn’t want anyone to enter. I informed customer support and though they initially agreed it was against the rules, after several emails back and forth I was told that the homeowners hadn’t technically broken the rules because they allowed me to place the item outside. I didn’t feel I was given a choice since they made it clear the friends could enter at any time. I felt uneasy during the entire sit. I was also disappointed with how customer support didn’t seem to think it was inappropriate to put me in that position.

    I also agree home owners don’t always disclose their pets’ behaviour accurately (and there are some who try to take advantage of what a pet sitter is required to do). I sat for a dog that dug through a fence behind trees and got out into the neighbour’s yard all while I was outside with him. I learned from that neighbour that the dog is “an escape artist” – something I wish the homeowner would have told me.

    Thankfully, I sit locally and am able to meet in person in advance of agreeing to sit and though I’ve still had a few experiences with homeowners who don’t seem to know the rules most of my experiences have been wonderful and I’ve made lasting bonds with both pets and people.

    1. Lucy Johnson Avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! It sounds very similar to my own. Ultimately, there are people on both sides who are going to abuse the platform. But thankfully, in my experience (and yours), they are a minority.

      It is a real shame you had that experience with the homeowners asking you to be out of the house so their friends could come by. I would also have felt extremely uncomfortable throughout that trip.

      Like you, I continue to use the platform because I think there are many incredible opportunities and lovely animals to meet! But I do hope they work on their customer service.

  8. Olivia Avatar
    Olivia

    Thank you so much for this info! I currently housesit by word-of-mouth through friends. (I’m in Taos, New Mexico dog sitting a cute pup named Winston right now.) But I was looking at the TrustedHousesitters platform to justify going to a friend’s wedding in New Zealand last minute, and you made an excellent point that if you’re brand new to the platform and don’t have any reviews yet, it might take a while to get accepted for your first housesitting opportunities. So now I know it it’s probably best not to count on it for this trip, but I know to get started setting up my profile sooner rather than later for future trips! And as a single woman, I especially appreciate reading an honest review from another female house sitter.

  9. Angelina Elizabeth Jacobs Avatar

    IAM looking for a job to look after people’s houses when they go travel or go somewhere I spesificely want jobs in Bloemfontein that’s where I resite iam not drinking or smoking amho, est will just do my job can’t come out with state grant that’s it

  10. Tom Distad Avatar

    Hello Lucy:
    My wife and I are interested in joining as Both.
    The Buts are: We are long time RVers, and would travel between sits – so a RV parking place would be required.
    We have our own dog that travels with us.
    Altho’ we are active we are not youngsters – 80 and 84
    We would only want to sit dogs that would also allow our dog.

    Would it be difficult to find matches?

    Thanks,
    Tom

    1. Lucy Johnson Avatar

      Hi Tom, thanks for the comment. Honestly, I am unable to give any good advice on this since it is not something I have looked out for myself. I am sure there will be some people on the platform that are happy for this arrangement, but no idea how many!

  11. Danielle M. Avatar
    Danielle M.

    Hi Lucy,
    Thank you for sharing your experiences, along with tips, very helpful. We are homeowners and are considering joining THS to have one rescue dog [75 lbs.] watched when we travel on vacation. We travel about 1 or 2 times a year. I understand getting someone to sit and have a review is challenging at first.
    I can have a prior sitter provide an external review of dog/house sitting on our profile. We’re willing to do a few short 1 or 2 night sits, to get started with reviews. Our 2 week vacation is 6 months away, in Sept 2025. Will this be enough time to get a sitter for our Sept 2025 vacation? Our pup is borderline reactionary/aggressive w/ other dogs and wears a muzzle for safety/protection. He is very friendly, loves humans. I want to be totally honest with potential sitters Will this be a turn off to sitters?

    1. Lucy Johnson Avatar

      Hi Danielle, thanks for the comment. I’m glad you found the review helpful! I think you have enough time, but one thing to keep in mind is location. If you are quite remote it can be tough to attract larger amounts of applications. You could always set up your account for free and take a look around the platform to check out what areas seem like hotspots, and how other listings promote themselves.

      I don’t think all sitters will be put off by the requirements for your pup, you may just want to add to your listing that you are looking for more experienced dog sitters, and then on a video chat go into more detail. That way you can feel safer also knowing your dog will be well looked after.

      There are so many different kinds of sitters out there, so as long as you aren’t super remote, you’ll likely pull a good variety of applications.

      I hope this helps!

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