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Sitters

Can I house sit with my own pet?

Happily, many sitters successfully house sit with their pets however, if it’s something you’re considering there are some things you should be aware of first. So, here are our top tips for house sitting with your own pet.

 
Travel

How to travel cheaply between house sits

Housesitting is a great way to travel and save money and that more and more people are choosing house sitting as a fulltime lifestyle. But what happens in between sits if you don’t have another house sit to go straight to?

 
Updates

Why do people house sit for free?

The past couple of years has seen a dramatic shift in the way we live, work and travel. A common question we get asked is, “Why do people house sit for free”?

 
Our Community

64 house sits and counting: Sue & Kevin’s amazing house sitting journey

Travelling around Australia while spending time in the company of beautiful pets sounds almost like a dream too good to be true.

 
Travel

Must do experiences while house sitting in Cairns

With so many things to see and do around Cairns it can be hard to know where to begin. Here’s our Aussie House Sitters guide to the best things to do and places to explore in Far North Queensland.

 
Travel

Must do experiences while house sitting in Darwin

If you're wondering what to do in Darwin during your house sit, the good news is you'll be spoiled for choice. Here’s our list of Darwin’s must-do experiences.

 
Videos

Sharing a house sitting story: Kirsty & Lawrie

Long-term house sitters Kirsty and Lawrie have enjoyed many house siting adventures. Here they tell us of a funny story about a dog and a canal while house sitting around the world.

 
 
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We are very new members offering our services as 'house sitters' and we were amazed with the speed with which things got underway - we got our first booked house sit within hours of setting up our profile, multiple approaches by owners since and are currently in discussions with owners. John & Helen

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