The new limit on sitter applications is very frustrating both for potential sitters and pet parents. I normally get loads of applications for a two-month sit in Venice, Italy and this year only a handful. While 5 might be taking time to decide, your listing is paused until either you or they decline the sit. It leaves you unable to look for other sitters in the meantime that might be available. I finally reached out by messaging those available for a sit in Italy and received more applicants that way, but had to do it one by one, selecting those that looked like probable fits for our home and pets.