[intro discussion image] Hello everyone! I thought it would be fun to create a post where everyone can introduce (or reintroduce) themselves and get to know each other better. I’ve come up with some starter questions - please feel free to answer any that you’re comfortable with - or share someth…

Definitely go to Alderney it’s a very strange little place indeed! I went on a 4 day Clay Pidgeon shooting trip there and met some fascinating islanders.

[image] jlandy: to earn some extra money to save up for my wedding. Welcome. Do you realize that THS doesn’t allow sitters to charge money for sits? It’s voluntary.

Hi everyone, my name is Serkan. I’m a Turkish-Canadian living in Montreal. I recently decided to take some time off work and use this opportunity to explore more of Canada and discover new places. I love animals, and this passion led me to house sitting. I believe animals, just like humans, deserve…

Hi all, thanks for creating the forum. I am a newbie to THS but not new to having and caring for pets and homes. Recently retired, I joined to mix my travel with house-pet sitting. I sold my home in the Pacific Northwest of the US, and I’ll be traveling the next several years, mostly abroad. The las…

Hello! My husband Phil and I are new housesitters, currently living in Northern New Hampshire and are so excited to become part of the community. We just completed our first sit which was fantastic! I am 58 (on the cusp of 59) and Phil just turned 60 and we have been together 39+ years as of this…

Hello TH! I’m Sally. I joined for a few reasons. I lost my beloved cat a few months ago and miss being around animals (not ready yet to get another) and would like to travel some without hogging my friends’ couches. My cat had diabetes, so I’m especially interested in helping anyone who needs di…

Welcome @Cookiedog8 , So sorry to read of the loss of your beloved cat. :broken_heart: Your nursing skills and your experience with your own kitty will serve you well, as there are frequently listings with diabetic pets. We hope you enjoy THS and being a part of the Forum.

Hi everyone My name is Diana I joined TrustedHousesitters because it feels like the perfect combination of the things I love animals, travel and meeting new people. I run a guesthouse locum business in South Africa, where I look after guesthouses while their owners are away. This has given me lot…

@Diana7 , Welcome to the Forum. So sorry for your loss of George. :broken_heart: THS sounds perfect for you. There’s a wealth of information here on the Forum. Use the spyglass on the upper right to search topics of interest, and feel free to post anything else you’d like to discuss. Our experienc…

Hi Maeve Thank you so much for yiur reply, I really appreciate it and also thank you for the information. Diana

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Welcome & Getting Started

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