What is TrustedHousesitters? 

TrustedHousesitters is a community of pet- and travel-loving people around the world. It's a place for pet owners to find verified, trustworthy sitters. And for animal lovers to find unique stays in homes around the world, in exchange for providing loving care to pets. It’s a pet care solution that can unlock your travel potential, whether you're a sitter or a pet owner.*

With over 230,000 members worldwide, TrustedHousesitters has so far enabled more than ten million nights of pet sitting across the globe, and is rated Excellent (4.5) on Trustpilot.

How does TrustedHousesitters work? 

You can start browsing pet sitters or housesits for free. And when you're ready to join, you can enjoy a year of unlimited pet care or pet-sitting adventures for one annual fee.

TrustedHousesitters is already trusted by over 100,000 pet parents and has more than 100,000 verified sitters around the world.

How it works for pet parents

• Create a home listing with pictures, your travel dates, and pet care requirements. 

• Wait for applications from verified sitters. 

• Connect with and speak to potential sitters before selecting your pet's perfect companion.

• Head off on your travels with added peace of mind, and come home to happy, healthy pets. 

How it works for pet sitters

• Create a profile with pictures, add your previous pet care experience, and apply for your free sitter verifications.

• Search for pets you'll love in the locations you want to explore, and apply for sits.

• Connect with pet parents, get selected, and confirm your sit.

• Enjoy a unique travel experience in a home-away-from-home, with a new pet companion to care for!

What are the benefits of TrustedHousesitters?

If you love your pets and love to travel, jetting off can be complicated and can make you feel conflicted. TrustedHousesitters can free pet parents from the worry of leaving their pet babies behind. And for pet sitters, it opens up a world of travel, offering budget-friendly, unique stays in interesting destinations, with the added company of pets.

With a combined membership, pet-loving travellers can unlock both unlimited in-home pet care and worldwide pet-sitting opportunities for a whole year. 

Benefits for pet parents 

• Peace of mind while you're away, knowing your pets are in the safe hands of a fellow pet lover and your home is not empty. 

• An affordable holiday pet care solution - an annual membership unlocks unlimited in-home pet care from verified and reviewed pet sitters. 

• Your pets stay in their own home, surrounded by familiar sights and smells. 

• Pets can keep their much-loved routines, keeping continuity while you're away. 

• There's no need for kennels or favours from family and friends.

Benefits for pet sitters

• An affordable, unique, and rewarding way to travel and enjoy the company of pets.

• An annual membership unlocks unlimited stays in real homes around the world, in exchange for dedicated pet care. 

• The chance to live like a local, have authentic experiences and make real-life connections when you travel. 

• Discover off-the-beaten-track destinations, or stay in travel hotspots for free. 

• Meet a whole host of animal companions - from pooches to farmyard friends. 

Where can I go with TrustedHousesitters? 

The world is your menagerie with TrustedHousesitters. Head to top travel destinations, including London and Barcelona, where you can snuggle with kitties or see the sights with a four-legged friend. Or embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience, like cat-sitting in Paris during the 2024 Olympics! A vast network of homes and plenty of pets are waiting.

What do members of TrustedHousesitters say? 

TrustedHousesitters was founded in 2010 and has since connected thousands of pet parents and sitters across the globe. A staggering 97% of members say it’s changed their lives for the better – here are some quotes from some real-life members. 

“I have been a full-time sitter with TrustedHousesitters since May 2024. The platform has been life-changing for me, allowing me to travel and explore new areas while looking after animals that I adore. TrustedHousesitters has so far taken me to London, Ireland, Malta and Spain. I can't wait to see where I will get to go in 2025!” - Maddie, UK (Trustpilot)

“TrustedHousesitters has opened up our world again to get away while having our pets looked after affordably. We have used them 3 times now: for 3 days, a week, and a month at a time. We have been so pleased with each sitter and each experience. I wish I had joined sooner. Many thanks!" - Natasha, pet parent, IE (Trustpilot)

“I have only been with TrustedHousesitters for less than a year but it has opened so many doors to new experiences. I started by going back to my old town and seeing a different part of the area with a lovely dog to keep me company. I then spent nearly six weeks in a lovely converted monastery in Italy looking after two dogs and a cat which enabled me to immerse myself fully in a delightful town.” - Caroline, UK (Trustpilot)

TrustedHousesitters is helping to unlock travel for pet lovers and pet parents. It offers peace of mind for travelling pet owners, and a world of unique travel experiences for sitters. Plus, it keeps pets happy at home while their humans explore the world. 

*DISCLAIMER: The sole purpose of TrustedHousesitters is for tourism and to enable enriching travel experiences. However, sometimes house sitting can be categorised as work by border officials, particularly in destinations such as the US, Canada, UK and Australia. It is therefore really important to ensure you double-check entry requirements for value-based exchanges. You can visit the TrustedHousesitters website for more information and we encourage all travellers to check out your own government's advice and destination country entry requirements before you book.