I haven’t found anyone for my Christmas/New Year dates yet. I had someone contact me for part of it, including Christmas. I’m debating splitting the dates into two separate sit, one including Christmas, one New Years’ Eve. I’m thinking it might make it easier to find sitters. But I don’t love the id…

I think this can work, but I’ve heard a lot of pretty bad stories so I would only do it as a last resort. It is probably less of a big deal for a short sit but I’ve heard some pretty hair raising stuff from 2nd sitters on long sits. ETA: in another thread, admin mentioned that they can help promote…

Hi there, I am a sitter and not an owner, however I have been on a sit where the owners split it. I did the first half and another sitter came after me. It was my first sit actually so I was a little nervous about not turning the house back over to the owner also. I asked the owners to have a trust…

Hi Tamara, welcome to our community forum and to TrustedHousesitters. Thank you for sharing your sit experience and it sounds as though you managed the split sit like a true pet and house sitting “veteran” We look forward to sharing in more of your TrustedHousesitters experiences … enjoy connecting…

Ok, I’ll look for it. Is that on the Christmas thread?

Not sure how to edit this thread, but I am looking for Dec 20-January 4. I didn’t include my car. I’m a bit nervous to do so. But I would consider it.

Hi @mountaingen your kitty is adorable and I’ve looked at your sit which looks like a wonderful opportunity it includes Christmas and New Year which is always a bonus for sitters, including you car for qualified drivers is always a benefit which is greatly appreciated. There is still time to find …

Hi Angela @Angela_L I just added my car. It’s making me a bit nervous but if it’s going to help, I’m willing to consider it. You are welcome to share on social media! Thanks!

@long1016 I’m on the North coast of California, about 2 hours south of Oregon, and 5 hours north of the Bay area. Land of the tallest trees in the world! :grinning:

Splitting a sit to find someone

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Hi, it wa on this thread: When do I panic about getting a sitter? - #41 by NOmtnClowns

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