I am cat sitting in London this Summer. The host and I agreed to the arrangement a while ago. Since then my sister – a retired school teacher and fellow cat lady – is interested in joining me. I asked the host’s permission and they have kindly agreed. If possible I would like to add my sister to my profile for the term of this sit only. I can do so in the written part but don’t want to break any rules. Is there something specific I need to do? Thanks!
Hi @anon4168721
You can certainly edit your profile to reflect “we” instead of “I”.
Many people travel with someone else. You can edit it back whenever you like and as often as you like.
Two people sitting independently of one another ideally should have separate accounts and profiles.
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I added my husband to my account since we travel and sit together. I don’t see why you can’t do the same thing with your sister.
Here’s a bit of info.
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Hi @anon4168721, my sister often joins me on sits, especially international ones, so I include information about her in my profile plus photos of her with pets from our sits. I am very clear when applying for sits whether it is just for me or for both of us. Have never had an issue with owners re this.
Thank you all. I will add information about and photos of my sister. It is reassuring to know that this is a regular practice.
I am an active senior who is new to the system . I have a travel companion who enjoys traveling as much as I do . I see very few sits where the Pet Owner indicates an opportunity for the sitter to be able to bring a companion or relative . I also notice in many sitter reviews they indicate they were not alone. What is the “proper” system or etiquette for exploring the possibility of bringing someone with you on the sit ? I would also like to explore the possibility of bringing my “pet loving” Granddaughter along on a sit .
Any thoughts are appreciated .
Thanks , Ken
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Hi @Seanair
My advice is to dedicate a good paragraph to your Granddaughter as well as some lovely photos, so pet parents/owners can really get to know her on your profile. And do add her officially on your profile, so her name appears on the top of your profile. You could also change your profile listing title to incorporate your relationship.
I am not sure if you will only be sitting constantly with her or sometimes alone?
If you do sit alone for a large majority of the time, do mention this in your opening paragraph too, as well as on each application, to mention if you will be sitting together or alone.
I would also add your profile to your forum profile so other members can comment and give you good, solid advice.
The way to add your profile link is here >> https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/how-to-add-a-listing-or-profile-link-to-your-forum-profile
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