THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL HACK

FOR ANIMAL LOVERS.

Using websites like Trusted Housesitters, you can house sit in exchange for free stays around the world!

This unique opportunity lets you travel on your terms, experience life in new places, and enjoy the company of pets — all while making your travel budget stretch!

HOW DOES HOUSE SITTING WORK?

How to Get Started

Step 1: Sign Up

To find house sits you’ll need to join a house sitting website first. If you don’t know which one to choose, you can read about our top recommendations here! There is a big need for sitters right now, so this is a great time to get started.

Step 2: Browse House Sits

After you join, you can begin looking for house sits. When you find one that interests you, you’ll send the homeowner a message explaining why you are a great fit to care for their home and pets.

Step 3: Care for Pets and Enjoy Free Stays

Once accepted, you travel to the house sit, and that’s it! During your stay you’ll enjoy free accommodation while immersing yourself in new environments in the company of pets.

We’ve crafted these free downloadable guides just for you.

Each guide contains helpful tips to help you enjoy safe, and enjoyable house sitting experiences.

We hope you enjoy!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The length of a house sit is different from on sit to the next. We’ve seen house sits range anywhere from one day to a full year!
No, not all house sits will include pets. However, house sits without pets tend to be less common. If there are no pets to care for, usually your responsibilities will include keeping the property secure, checking the mail, and maintaining the house and garden.

The short answer is it depends. Whether you can bring your own pet with you will be up to the pet owner’s preferences and their pet’s own personality and needs. Read more about this topic here!
Dogs and cats are by far the most common pets to house sit for, but other pets such as birds, fish, farm animals, lizards, and more are in need of caring pet sitters too!

Read more frequently asked questions for pet sitters here.

Tyla-

“I’m currently taking a gap year & while I considered pet sitting before, I never took action as I figured I was too young (21) and people wouldn’t trust me with their animals. Thanks to Austin and Jori’s help, I’ve had an incredible response since joining and have secured 5 house sits already in the UK! I’m currently at my first sit in Liverpool with a gorgeous cat named Mina. Thanks for giving me the confidence to take the leap & try pet sitting!”