# Homeowners: How Do You Handle Sitters Being Away From Home?

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**Category:** Owner Questions, Advice & Chat\
**Created:** [25 May 2026 15:35 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/homeowners-how-do-you-handle-sitters-being-away-from-home/77226 "2026-05-25T15:35:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![Newpetlover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/newpetlover/32/36857_2.png) [@Newpetlover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Newpetlover)\
**Post date:** [12 July 2026 16:37 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/homeowners-how-do-you-handle-sitters-being-away-from-home/77226/43 "2026-07-12T16:37:14Z")

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> [@Snowbird](#):
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> OR this point should address the pet with the highest needs when it comes to how long they can be left alone.

I think someone confirmed that that’s how it works so it seems it’s clear for the HOs but the wording is still confusing for the sitters. Maybe other issues need higher technical intervention and resources this one could be solved by erasing the words “one or more of the”. It would be crystal clear and still true.

Here it is

> [@Length of time pets can be left](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/length-of-time-pets-can-be-left/74405/24):
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> I’ve just added an imaginary dog to my owner listing to check out if there is a default time. Answer is No. It just asks to think about the pet who needs company the most if you have more than one.

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