Kate and I have been hosts in San Francisco for the past three years. We have hosted over twenty times as of now with a few repeats.
Being able to travel was a huge worry for the two of us when we decided to get Tali and Marcel. Our two Greyhounds, ex racers who we rescued from the track. Though they enjoy getting outside they are also fantastic lazy dogs who sleep most of the day. Finding trustedhousesitters and have the ability to let them stay in their own home as we traveled was life-changing.
From trips to Japan and Jordan to weekend getaways here in California we have loved the flexibility that opening our home has given us.
Itās a great organisation isnāt it? For owners and sitters alike. Glad you have found it so useful and managed to have so many worry-free trips away. Thatās what THS is all about.
@Gabe.westheimer. Weāve heard so many Owners feeling just the very same at finding out about THS, knowing their precious pets are cared for in their own home when they travel and the pets donāt have to be placed in strange kennels and of course there are alsivso many benefits to Sitters (my side) the main one getting to be the ones that get to care for your pets
Also, I really think itās a very very small number of owners that use THS to save on kennel fees.
The savings is a double edged discussion. It is absolutely on the minds of many hosts. In SF we could rent our home out on Airbnb and make a hefty profit. A two week trip could bring in 5-7k for our home. However, we choose to welcome folks like you in for āfreeā and to care for our pups.
I feel that the fact there isnāt a monitory exchange make the sitters feel more like guests in our home, caring for a member of our family. Rather than someone on vacation paying for a place to stay. It creates responsibility and respect that one may feel differently with a rental.
Absolutely, we give 100% to all our HO looking after their home and pets and getting to know the area whilst walking the pets and info given from the owners and then we explore more in our own time after the Sit. The extra reward isvwhen the HO comes home and feels you have done a great job. Love the concept that no money changes hands, pretty sure I could barter my way around the world - that would be fabš
Hey guys! Iāve been traveling from AZ since July and currently staying in Northern CA for the next few months doing sits for repeat customers. I do travel with my 14 year old Jack Russell but she loves other dogs. Let me know if you ever need me!
Hi, I understand your thoughts completely. Oh I am so sorry for your loss, Foudre, so very sad, devastating for youš„
awww that is such a gorgeous photo, adorable
