Pet House Sitters

The biggest reason to use a house sitter is for peace of mind. When someone is living in your home, you know it is secure and cared for in your absence. Even if your home is in a nice neighborhood or secluded location where you think it will be safe, theft, vandalism, and unforeseen storm damage can occur. Having someone in your home greatly increases the level of security and assures that any unexpected trouble that arises is immediately addressed, before further damage can result. (I even know someone who had a tree fall on their house in their absence. If left that way, even a few days, it could have caused thousands more in water damage. Fortunately, someone was there to have the tree removed and roof repaired right away, before the heavy rains could further affect the home.)

House sitting is a win/win proposition. As a homeowner, you get free security and other benefits while the housesitter receives, among other things, a cheap place to live.

What can a House Sitter do for Me?

A house sitter can do anything for which you contract. One very important service is pet care. If you have to be away from home for a time and can't take your beloved furry friend(s) along, a housesitter enables you to leave your pets comfortably in their own home while providing individualized attention to assure they are well cared for and don't get lonely. This is far better for most animals than being in a kennel, and can save you money besides. Many housesitters can also garden and do lawn and pool care. Others will do construction, painting, or other .