What to look for in an ideal petsitter
As a pet owner you may find that you need to be away from home from time to time. And so likely you will want to find an ideal petsitter to care for your pets in their own home. Whether you are going away for a long time, or you are just thinking about trying to […]
The beginners guide to Petsitting
Many pet lovers who have perhaps had dogs and cats while growing up at home, consider the idea of petsitting. I know this because people ask me if a childhood love of pets will be enough to start petsitting. You absolutely need to love pets, there is no doubt. However, think about how else you […]
Dog Car Safety: Things NOT To Do
Whether we are dog owners or petsitters caring for dogs on a HousesitMatch assignment, it is important to be mindful of dog car safety for the well being of our canine pets. Naturally, your practice will vary depending on the pet’s size, age and character. However, there are some essential guidelines that are important to […]
Healthy cats are happy cats
Healthy cats are happy cats – By and large the adage that a healthy pet is a happy pet is pretty much true, as any pet owner can attest. With cats it may be harder to detect the degree of happiness, there is very rarely a wagging tail or lolling tongue waving at you with […]
The Affordable Alternative to Dog Kennels
Ever thought there might be a safe and good value alternative to dog kennels? Consider having a checked live-in house sitter, many are very experienced with dogs and cats, and will pet sit for you as an exchange of services for free accommodation. Here’s how and why… Kennel alternative – worth a consideration Plan pet care […]
New pet photo competition!
Do you have a cheeky pet, worthy of the funny pet photo competition? Enter today, it’s easy! Ever thought your beloved kitty could be the new Grumpy Cat? Think your pooch has the potential to reach super-stardom? Enter our new pet photo competition! We’ve teamed up with our friends at Euro News Weekly to […]
New housesitter tries petsitting in Marlow
New housesitter Nick Caley shares his first week’s petsitting diary. A first time housesitter Nick followed advice given by HouseSitMatch his housesitting network, and after several chats to get to know the owner he traveled to the ‘sit’. He describes his first meeting with Mary the homeowner and Willow her dog, as well as their […]
Pet lover and Pet-sitter rescue pets in Spain
Meeting Pet-sitter Shirley enabled pet lover Ronna and her husband Brian to take a holiday for the first time in years! Homeowner and pet lover Ronna saves the lives of hundreds of abandoned pets. Once in a while she cannot resist adopting them. Consequently she has a home full of cats and dogs. Currently she has […]
Our pets chose us and our unusual cave home in Spain
Our pets chose us and our unusual home We have pets, or rather we have been adopted by a number of pets, four cats and one dog to be precise. All of them chose us and our home to share their lives. We love our pets, but actually we were quite surprised to have been […]
Looking for a dog..?
How to Find the Perfect Dog for Your Family A dog make fantastic companions for children. If you get a young dog, they can grow up together and form a lifelong bond. A dog brings many benefits to a family. Studies show that owning a pet helps to build confidence, teaches children how to be […]