House & Pet Sitting
Pet and house sitting is an amazing way to travel that we are excited to tell others about. So, we’ve compiled all our tips and stories here. Enjoy!
And please contact us with any questions you may have about house & pet sitting. We are open books! -Brooke & Buddy
Our House Sitter Story
While we’ve chosen to make house and pet sitting our full-time lifestyle, it is also a great way to travel part-time. If you aren’t ready to jump in head first, we recommend getting your toes wet in a nearby city!


How Do You Find House Sits?
However, there are DOZENS of other options – including Nomador, HouseCarers, HouseSitMatch, and MindMyHouse. Plus, lots of country-specific sites, like HouseSittersAmerica, HouesSittersUK, and AussieHousesitters. Of course, word of mouth goes a long way as well. So a little shameless self-promotion on your social channels may just lead to that dream sit you’ve been hoping for!
How Does House Sitting Work?
However, do note that you are responsible for your transportation to and from the sit, any food, etc. Also, remember the pets and home should always be your top priority. So, if you want to explore the area, be sure to ask how long it is okay to leave them alone and be mindful of that when making any plans. It’s important to ask the right questions to make sure you are a right fit for the sit and vice versa.

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What are the Benefits of House & Pet Sitting?
You can also save a ton of money by having a free place to stay, a kitchen to use, and even a car to drive (in some cases)! It’s a pretty sweet deal. It is also a kind of genius way to scope out a new area you may want to live. Getting to see what the area is like as a local gives a genuine, realistic view.
Where Can House Sitting Take You?
Since we use TrustedHousesitters and it is an international site, we are always seeing new opportunities pop up in interesting places we’ve never even heard of. One of our biggest challenges is just having the self-control to not take on a sit that would cost an arm and a leg to get to. Trust me, there are some amazing places – and it is so tempting to just throw our budget out the window and go!

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Pet and House Sitting Articles
5 Tips for Getting Your First House Sit with TrustedHousesitters
Wanting to get started house sitting and wondering how to get your first house sit through TrustedHousesitters? We have all the tips you'll need to get going!
A Typical Day of International House Sitting with Pets (+ A Fun Video!)
Interested in what a typical day of international house sitting looks like? Read about our experiences so far and check out a fun video to learn more!
What a Year of Full-Time Travel as Nomadic House Sitters Looks Like: Places, People & Pets of 2019
Taking on a nomadic lifestyle as full-time travelers and house sitters has been a dream. Check out some of the highlights to inspire you to chase your dreams!
23 Things to Know About Life in Hawaii for Long-Term House Sitters or Visitors
There is just something wonderfully different about island life in Hawaii. We have been fortunate to be long-term house sitters there and have some useful tips.
9 Helpful Things to Know Before Taking an International House Sitting Gig
So, you want to get into international house sitting? Here's everything you should know before taking your first gig pet sitting abroad. Plus, other tips!
How House Sitting in Europe Allowed Us to Stay for 5 Amazing Months!
How did we travel abroad for five months? House sitting in Europe allowed us to stay longer, explore deeper, and make unique memories with fluffy pals.
