Category Archives: "Pet Sitting"

vacation without the pets
15 May, 2023

Vacation without the pets – 6 Great Tips

Everyone who has ever had a pet knows that responsibility is an important one, note least at holiday time. As petowners we know the need to plan a holiday in advance can make the difference between a relaxing vacation without the pets and one full of worry. Read on to learn more about our 6 […]

affordable gap year
12 May, 2023

Affordable gap year destinations

If you are a keen traveller and looking for affordable gap year destinations then read on. In this article we offer a range of fascinating places around the world where you might want to visit on your gap year between school, college and work. We offer opportunities to save money like choosing countries with a […]

find the best catsitter
20 Feb, 2023

How to find the best catsitter – Top tips

Cat owners around the world know that felines can sometimes be remarkably independent and robust. Meanwhile other cats can be super sensitive to changes in their environment or routine. We all want the best possible care for our pets. That’s why when you go away on holiday or a work trip you need to find […]

24 Nov, 2022

Pet parenting – A beginners guide

Are you preparing to be a pet owner? If you are considering buying or adopting a new pet for the first time then you need to prepare. Read on to learn more in our pet parenting beginners guide. Pet parenting: A beginner’s guide If you’re looking to add a pet to the family, prepare for […]

fun house and petsitting
7 Nov, 2022

Fun house and pet sitting experiences

In this 2022 Housesit Match Blog Competition entry by Tiera St Claire  you will learn about the experience of the fun house and petsitting experiences of a retired pet lover. During her petsitting assignments she has drawn great pleasure from the pets and the locations where she cares for them. Read on to learn how […]

love petsitting
6 Nov, 2022

Love petsitting – It was love at first lick

This is our 2022 Housesit Match Blog Competition Winner, written by Kelly Hayes-Raitt relays her experience as an American professional woman housesitting in Mexico. Through this first housesit assignment and subsequent returns, she discovers her love of petsitting. Read on to learn how she cared for a dog called ChaCha in Ajijic, Mexico. The theme of […]

housesitting a menagerie
3 Nov, 2022

Housesitting a menagerie

In this 2022 Housesit Match Blog Competition entry by Anel Ryan you will learn about the experience of two sitters housesitting a menagerie in Mexico. Read on to learn how they cared for a wide range of pets in a beautiful ranch in Chapala Mexico. The theme of this year’s blog competition was ‘Tell us […]

chicken sitters
3 Nov, 2022

How to be good chicken sitters while housesitting

In this 2022 Housesit Match Competition Runner Up blog by Robert Bull you will learn about the experience of two intrepid chicken sitters. Read on to learn how they cared for a whole chicken coup and saved two chickens who didn’t make the pecking order. The theme of this year’s blog competition was ‘Tell us […]