House Sitters America

House sitting & pet sitting exclusively for the US
 
Sitters

The top 5 qualities of a great house and pet sitter

To be a great house and pet sitter, in my opinion, you need to really love pets. Here’s five things to think about when weighing up whether house sitting is for you.

 
Sitters

5 important considerations for remote workers looking to house sit

With remote jobs becoming so widely available, many people have used house sitting to become digital nomads.

 
Sitters

Tips for creating an effective house sitter profile

Your house sitter profile should showcase your personality, house sitting experience, and skills for caring of homes, pets, and gardens/plants. It is a fabulous first impression.

 
Owners

The do's and don'ts of leaving your pet with a house sitter

Did you know that 80% of pet owners would feel less guilty if they know they are leaving their pets with a pet sitter?

 
Our Community

House sitting exotic pets: Meeting the needs of unconventional animal companions

For the last six years, I’ve been pet sitting so people can travel and be assured their precious pets and homes are going to be taken care of.

 
Pets

What to do if you have a pet-related emergency

Having pets is a responsibility sometimes requiring quick, effective action. Here are some helpful steps to walk you through what to do in the event of a pet-related emergency.

 
Our Community

How and why I began house sitting

House sitter Colin shares some of his experiences with choosing house sitting as the perfect opportunity for long-term, low-budget travel.

 
 
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This site has changed my life, allowing me to explore the country in an affordable way, with short term commitments, so I may see where I might like to settle down after 15 years in Alaska. The homeowners who have endorsed me have become new friends in many ways, and my life is richer as a result of this very interesting experience. Thank you for keeping it going! Evan

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