Having a pet

[Tracy111]

Hello! Im wanting to join THS’s My only concern is I have a very well behaved 20 lb 8 year old terrier … I feel that might be a huge drawback for having people want my services? Thoughts and experiences?

[Silversitters]

Welcome @Tracy111 do you want to join as a homeowner or as a sitter or both ?

[Chrissie]

Assuming you want to join as a sitter, taking pets with you on a sit, is entirely up to the home owner, some don’t mind you bringing your own pets, others do.

[Twitcher]

Hi @Tracy111 - the question has been discussed previously and you may find this link useful.

Is bringing your own pet on a sit allowed?

Hello all, My fiancé and I have been HO members on THS for the past year and are considering upgrading to a combined membership as we’re now embarking on van life along with are lovely female feline Mystique, and are exploring options for alternative accommodations on our adventures. Since we’re both animal lovers, we thought this might be a win win situation for owners who require flexible sitters and ourselves who’d enjoy the amenities of a home once in a while. So my question is - are there…

[Tracy111]

A sitter

[Silversitters]

@Tracy111 You can read about the experiences of other sitters who travel with their pets on these threads

@ddacey

I bring my dog with me.

I have sat for about the last 18 months.

I get declined a lot more, but I do find sits that work for us.

@purplepetlover

I am about to complete my 11th THS sit, and all have been with my two small dogs in tow. I don’t have the option to do otherwise. I have sat for three of the pet parents twice. Our “package deal” is clearly stated in my profile. We do get turned down a lot, but we’ve made wonderful friends — four-legged and two — along the way.

Travel with my pet

Hello! I’m new to this. I have been travelling in Europe for two years with my dog partner. I want to subscribe to the Housesitting program. Do you think it is possible that we are both accepted to take care of other animals and the house? Thanks for yours recommendation! [IMG_7384]

[pietkuip]

Now with the holidays, there is a great shortage of available sitters, so this would be the best time to get a first review.

[Samox24]

Hi @Tracy111 you might want to read the attached link from the help centre. Just remember if you would like to bring your pet on a sit, you must express this in your application to the sit. I hope this helps

Can I bring my pet on a sit?

[ddacey]

My quoted still reflects my experience.

I’m mainly sitting on the west coast, Seattle, these days as I’m in the process of buying a house here. So am checking out various neighborhoods.

But have various other sits DC, Edmonton, Boston, KC booked as well. Booked mostly into May.

Right now you would have the crème de le crème of picks for the holidays so it is a good time to get your first. Make sure it’s one you want and not the very first that offers you!