# Who's on a house sit now? How's it going?

**URL:** https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741
**Category:** Sitter Questions, Advice & Chat
**Created:** [12 May 2021 12:15 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741 "2021-05-12T12:15:43Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![temba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@temba](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/temba)
#### Post date: [13 September 2022 10:55 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/987 "2022-09-13T10:55:01Z")

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Lovely part of NSW to sit @jecaseka. I sat in Toronto earlier this year and am booked to return for the same week next year. The sunrises over Lake Macquarie were just stunning.

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### Author: ![jecaseka](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/jecaseka/32/12350_2.png) [@jecaseka](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/jecaseka)
#### Post date: [13 September 2022 13:33 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/988 "2022-09-13T13:33:23Z")

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That’s great! We liked Toronto. Excellent coffee at Cleaver in the main drag but lots of other nice cafes also. We swam twice weekly in the baths. 🕶

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### Author: ![temba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@temba](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/temba)
#### Post date: [13 September 2022 20:47 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/989 "2022-09-13T20:47:13Z")

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Yes, plenty of cafes there @jecaseka and lovely dog walks too. I’m looking forward to returning there in February. I can just picture where you were swimming!

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### Author: ![toml](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/toml/32/2049_2.png) [@toml](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/toml)
#### Post date: [16 September 2022 12:55 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/990 "2022-09-16T12:55:20Z")

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Back in the US sitting in Chapel Hill for my brother again.  
Boudreaux -

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And Gizmo -  
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Off to donate platelets, then the dog park this afternoon.

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### Author: ![Edith](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/edith/32/4691_2.png) [@Edith](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Edith)
#### Post date: [17 September 2022 00:59 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/991 "2022-09-17T00:59:02Z")

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The black pup looks positively headless in the top photo! 😅

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### Author: ![Angela\_L](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/angela_l/32/1521_2.png) [@Angela\_L](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Angela_L)
#### Post date: [17 September 2022 02:14 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/992 "2022-09-17T02:14:45Z")

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I’m back in Rancho Santa Fe CA with Casey … Mom and Dad have gone to Italy for three weeks and I’m back with "my’ boy for the 4th time and he gets more adorable every time I come back.

We have visitors in the larder, not mice but moths … Does anyone have any natural remedies? I have a lavender diffuser and have ordered some remedies from the biggest shop in the world 😉

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### Author: ![Anywhere.Local](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/anywhere.local/32/13395_2.png) [@Anywhere.Local](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Anywhere.Local)
#### Post date: [17 September 2022 09:01 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/993 "2022-09-17T09:01:52Z")

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At the end of a 10 days sit with Willow, a beautiful Amazonian parrot, 15 minutes away from my own house. Had a most wonderful experience of giving him a bath a couple of days ago. Spot 10 differences 🤣

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### Author: ![botvot](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/botvot/32/13547_2.png) [@botvot](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/botvot)
#### Post date: [18 September 2022 10:28 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/996 "2022-09-18T10:28:34Z")

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We are currently in South Africa, minding my niece’s home. Together with all the locals, we are suffering through ‘Load Shedding’. This is where electricity/power is cut for several hours to redistribute it so that there is enough to give some electricity to everyone. For the last few months, it usually was 3 x 2 hour blocks, time slots always changing. But from today it is 3 x 4 hour blocks. We are somewhat worried about getting through our jobs this week, as power will be out from 12pm - 4:30pm every day, wow. Talking about issues. And food in freezers and fridges…it is definitely a challenge. Businesses and hospitals have huge generators that help them keep going. But the average households must just ‘plan accordingly’ to ensure family meals are cooked and other homework done. At my sister’s place, there is also water cuts along the power cuts…

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### Author: ![Grandma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e99b99/32.png) [@Grandma](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Grandma)
#### Post date: [21 September 2022 14:08 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/997 "2022-09-21T14:08:25Z")

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I am sitting a very timid 2 dogs. Adopted with heavy abuse in the past. They have been in this house over 6 moths and don’t go to owners or need cuddle. I feel so sad.

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### Author: ![temba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@temba](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/temba)
#### Post date: [23 September 2022 08:56 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/998 "2022-09-23T08:56:07Z")

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Libby and I are on our last sit in England before flying home to Australia next week. We’ve had a fantastic 3.5 months here and 10 wonderful sits. The summer weather has been so good too.  
This is a repeat sit for me looking after Sooty and Sweep in Worcestershire. Both gorgeous cats and very good hunters!! They look innocent, don’t they??

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### Author: ![Lucy-B](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/lucy-b/32/7576_2.png) [@Lucy-B](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Lucy-B)
#### Post date: [23 September 2022 09:03 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/999 "2022-09-23T09:03:06Z")

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@temba so pleased to hear that you have had such a lovely time exploring England and have made lots of furry friends along the way. Looks like you will be heading home just as the rain and cold comes.

I am gobsmacked however that you have successfully taken a clear photograph of 2 black cats, faces and everything! I feel like I am forever trying to get a picture of my own kitty Polly as I think she is so beautiful, yet her features just vanish. 🐈‍⬛

Thank you for sharing, and you are quite right, they look like butter wouldn’t melt.

All the best  
Lucy

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### Author: ![temba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@temba](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/temba)
#### Post date: [23 September 2022 09:08 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/1000 "2022-09-23T09:08:43Z")

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Thanks @Lucy-B for your kind words.  
I can tell you it was rather difficult to get that photo!!

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### Author: ![Therese](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/therese/32/3204_2.png) [@Therese](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Therese)
#### Post date: [23 September 2022 10:14 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/1001 "2022-09-23T10:14:32Z")

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@temba I am very impressed with your photo skills. I am also sitting 2 black cats in Amsterdam, and they don’t look dissimilar. Initially I found very difficult to see the difference. Luckily, one is more social than the other. However when they were both on the bed, I didn’t know who is who!

The white cat is our uninvited guest who pops in daily!

Here are my photos , not nearly as proficient though. 😉

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### Author: ![temba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@temba](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/temba)
#### Post date: [23 September 2022 10:20 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/1002 "2022-09-23T10:20:17Z")

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Great photos of your cats @Therese. A gorgeous stray cat too.  
There’s a slight difference between our two but I still have to look carefully when I need to medicate Sooty twice daily!!

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### Author: ![Therese](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/therese/32/3204_2.png) [@Therese](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Therese)
#### Post date: [23 September 2022 10:25 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/1003 "2022-09-23T10:25:11Z")

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Oh gosh … that is a challenge to make sure you have the right kittie!  
Enjoy the rest of your time there.

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### Author: ![Amparo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7feea3/32.png) [@Amparo](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Amparo)
#### Post date: [24 September 2022 19:20 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/1004 "2022-09-24T19:20:20Z")

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One week left after two glorious months!  
Yes I am having bubbly on deck whilst dogs, kitty and I are taking in this glorious sunshine and remnants of warmth before Autumn sets in here. Temps have been fluctuating like hormones gone wild. 97F a few days ago with nights in the 50’sF for some delightful stimulating moments.  
My friends and most gracious hosts have reported back that their trip has been successful in acquiring their next home and I am now in the “let’s welcome them home with gratitude phase”.  
Ok I did my chores for the day and enjoying my day. ❤

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### Author: ![Edith](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/edith/32/4691_2.png) [@Edith](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Edith)
#### Post date: [25 September 2022 02:05 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/1005 "2022-09-25T02:05:21Z")

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I’ve never sat for a praying mantis! Now you get to add “insects” to your profile. 🐜😊  
It looks glorious. I’m so glad all is going so well for everyone. Another glass of bubbly to toast the next adventure!

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### Author: ![Debbie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/debbie/32/1425_2.png) [@Debbie](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Debbie)
#### Post date: [25 September 2022 08:49 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/1006 "2022-09-25T08:49:27Z")

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@Edith @Amparo we once really were invited to sit for a praying mantis! Sadly we had to decline as we were unavailable for the dates.

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### Author: ![botvot](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/botvot/32/13547_2.png) [@botvot](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/botvot)
#### Post date: [25 September 2022 14:11 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/1007 "2022-09-25T14:11:49Z")

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We’re sitting for my niece in South Africa. This morning my sister and I went bushwalking in a local reserve - we spotted these! And the other was a recent sunset here…

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### Author: ![Edith](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/edith/32/4691_2.png) [@Edith](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Edith)
#### Post date: [25 September 2022 14:19 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/whos-on-a-house-sit-now-hows-it-going/2741/1008 "2022-09-25T14:19:47Z")

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That’s great! Did they ask you to spend most of your time there because the mantis was used to you working from home? 😄

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