Trusted House SittersReviews 1,000

I was introduced to Trusted Housesitters 3 years ago by a friend who lives in the UK. We were going on holiday and were looking for someone to care for our 3 cats and our home. We had tried local carers but they expected payment which can add up to quite a bit on top of your holiday expenses. We have had five sitters over the last 3 years and all of them have cared for our pets well, only one incident was a little concerning. I discovered some of my personal belongings had been stolen, shoes of all things. Since that incident we now lock valuables or personal items away in our closet. However I'm sure that was an isolated incident but I do encourage you to have a lock up area all the same. It's always a risk having strangers in your home but I try to meet the sitters and give them a handover in person. I also ask for photos and messages to keep track of my pets and I have excellent neighbors who keep an eye on things. We travel a lot and it's an excellent service for us, in future we hope to become sitters ourselves. Overall I highly recommend this service.

I have been a pet sitter for Trustedhousesitters for over 2 years and can not find one thing negative to say. The idea that there is a legitimate company in the back ground ready to support the pet sitter and the pet owner is just absolutely comforting. If you love animals and have energy to care for one you to could go see the world, like me! Just finished a sit in Chang Mai Thailand, currently sitting in Portland Oregon on my way to sit on Whidbey Island just out side of Washington state. For me the animals are my community so I get just as much out of it as the animal. Win Win!

The most stressful part of going away is worrying about my dog. His health isn't that great anymore and, let's face it, the thought of putting him in a kennel just doesn't fly. The cost alone is prohibitive.
We just used this organization for the first time and, I can tell you, it won't be the last. From the very first communication it was clear that this is a well run, organized and professional site. Great support. Our first trip away was such a pleasure because we used this service. I highly recommend it!

I entirely understand that TrustedHouseSitters can't be responsible for the behaviour of the sitter, but we had an absolute nightmare. Items were missing from our house (nothing valuable, but small towels, tea cloths, etc.), she had used up a huge jar of expensive honey and a lot of chocolate, the house was filthy, and she also ran up a massive electricity bill - apparently she had visitors there using our washing machine / dryer. She seemed fine when we met her, had a professional LinkedIn profile - the only good thing that I can say is that our cat and dog were fine. However, we will never use this site again - we can't risk it.

My husband and I have used this site for a few years now and we have enjoyed all our experiences. The people we have met are all super friendly and kind. The pets we have taken care of have been adorable. The homes we have lived in have been exactly what was portrayed to us. I recommend this site to everyone I know that likes animals and enjoys travelling. We first heard of this site reading International Living Magazine from retirees trying to figure out where they want to retire to and possibly have a second home there. When you stay in someones home and take care of their pets through this site you live in a neighborhood and community. You learn the culture better than staying in a resort or hotel. For example if you are taking care of a dog. They have there routs for walks and their buddies along the way. You chat with other pet owners and learn the best local spot for dinner or the local festival that's in the square that weekend. Then you also have the perks of a kitchen and laundry so it make your adventure more affordable. Pet owners can feel good that their pets are being cared for by people that love animals with out displacing them to kennels and paying big fees. While they are away on their holiday we send pictures of the adventures or nap time their pets are enjoying so they are at easy knowing all is well at home. I think it's a win for both sides.

As both a house sitter and house owner, I have nothing but great things to say about this site. I have had wonderful sits so far. My husband and I just completed our second visit to a home in Western Australia. Our son and his family live in a suburb of Perth, Australia. 4 years ago, I joined the site looking for an afordable way to visit the kids. We had spent a lot of money over the years on both airfare from Canada on top of staying in not so nice rentals paying anywhere from $200.00 to $250.00 per night! Then I discovered Trusted House Sitters and found a beautiful little acreage only 7 kms from the kids house. It turned out that the owners, who we've come to call our friends, go away on vacation every year for 3 weeks in January which is when our grandkids are off school on summer vacation! The home owners have told us that we are welcome to sit for them every year that we are able to. They now check with us every year to give us first dibs on the sit before they post it to the website. There is no way that they would have found us, or us them if not for this site. My husband and I have done a sit in England as well as one only a few hours drive from us. We've had great success with those sits as well. We've also had 2 different couples come to look after our home and dogs as well as a woman who came from Ottawa, Ontario while we were on our last trip to Australia. Every one of them had great reviews which is why we chose them all, and have never been disappointed! As we are both now retired, we plan to use the website more and more to start spending winters somewhere warm, without breaking the bank! Also, their chat lines are incredibly efficient and helpful. Thank you Trusted House Sitters!

It really isn't! I came upon an article in MarketWatch several years ago talking about a couple who had retired early and were pursuing their travel dreams by joining THS. In the past 4+ years, I've had the privilege of caring for the most amazing pets. And, THS has also afforded me the opportunity to stay in locations near to my children. My most recent opportunity, was in Denver, CO, and the day I started, my daughter, who lived 2 blocks away, delivered my third grandbaby. Thanks to THS, I have been on location for the births of all my grandchildren.
The absolute assurance that their pets are going to be well cared for and loved as though they are my own, provides immeasurable comfort, too, for folks who are going away.
THS has opened doors and new opportunities for me that I never knew existed! Thank you!

I wish I had known about this sooner. I pay a lot of money to board my sweet pets and they are always so miserable. I had a great time pet sitting and have 2 more lined up. I cannot wait to upgrade my life using this app for travel and making friends. I see all the complainers on here and it sounds like this website is another disruptor. I have been doing home exchanges since before the invention of the internet, air mailing photos of my apt. Plus a postcard and trading with people all over the world. People are waking up, and realizing we can connect with each other online and have a wonderful experience. I see this as just the beginning. First Airbnb, homexchange.com, and now this. I am so happy to have found this.

Joining Trustedhousitters has been a life-saver for us! We are at a stage in our lives in which we travel a lot. We have pets and a large home, which requires us to have someone here while we're away. Hiring good house/pet sitters was getting quite expensive! Joining Trustedhousitters has saved us A LOT of money! For a nominal annual fee with Trustedhousitters, we have had several extremely positive experiences with house/pet sitters who have capably, kindly cared for our pets and home while we've been away. We've met wonderful people who love pets and who want to see the world. Being able to read the sitters' reviews before confirming a sit is a great way to learn about the sitter/s and to help guide in choosing who would be best for your needs. We have had only positive experiences. We highly recommend Trustedhousesitters!

I've used this service twice and each time we were most impressed. We now have two large Bernese Mountain dogs and three cats (two large Main Coons one with issues) and we were hesitant at first until I heard first hand from a neighbour how great the arranging and evaluation parts of this service are so I felt assured. Both sits were more than exceptional.The sitters were everything and more than what we expected. Our pets were not only properly cared for but loved.
A wonderful site.

We were directed to this website by word of mouth. I can't believe what a positive experience we had from the first step to meeting our sitter and coming home from our vacation. We've paid pet sitters in the past, but to my mind, this experience was infinitely better. The fact that you can interview possible sitters and find the best fit for your situation is a real plus. I can see why people apply to be BOTH house and pet sitters and pet sit for others. This is a wonderful site to explore.