Hello! This is our second attempt to use Trusted Housesitters. We did not find a sitter the first time and had only one applicant who didn’t work out. After a fair amount of hesitation we’ve decided to try again. We’ve had our dates up for several weeks now and, again, ZERO applicants. We’ve worked …

As it’s showing Low Applications, you can remove then re-post dates as often as you want to so that sitters see it @emily_Quantocks .

Hi Flory, In addition to the suggestions made by @Cuttlefish , it may behoove you to “invite” sitters in your state to apply. Perhaps put feelers out to 5-6 a day after thoroughly reviewing their page in THS. They may be more familiar with a rural/multi-animal situation and given the price of gas an…

Coming back with one more suggestion. I usually don’t think that sending invites is a good idea, but this sit just seems so great for kids. It’s manageable but it would give kids a lot to explore, and I know families sometimes have issues getting sits, so I would look on the app (which has a filter …

Your listing looks great! And, it is well written. I like how you say you travel regularly. Perhaps list all your sits (if already scheduled) at the same time (assuming you do one sit at a time), so sitters can strategize how they fit you into their schedule. The use of car, music room, garden, and…

Really appreciated your response, Marion, because we too are not getting applicants. This is my first time using the Forum. If you are willing, I’d love to hear your suggestions about my post. It’s long in the future, so I can delete and repost but would appreciate your feedback first. Unfortuna…

Always enjoy reading your feedback :star::star::star::star::star::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Often the moderators will add your listing for you. @Jenny

Thanks for the tag @BonnyinBrighton - I dropped a DM to @jonnastar6 about adding their listing to their profile in case they don’t see the link that @Cuttlefish shared (thank you!) or just in case they need any more help with it.

No luck so far getting applicants

Owner Questions, Advice & Chat

Cuttlefish 19 May 2026 09:43 20

Here you go @jonnastar6 How to add a listing or profile link to your Forum profile!
#addingalisting

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No luck so far getting applicants

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