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Dog Behaviour Explained
Sainsbury's Bank visual guide offers an overview of some common dog behaviours and expressions, to help you understand what exactly your dog is trying to communicate.
Protect an empty home going through probate with a live-in caretaker
Protect your vacant home with live-in home sitters. Ensure your property is protected if your home is going through probate or is empty for a long period.
Why homesitting is the ideal job for retirees who want to keep busy
The Department of Work and Pensions reported last year that the number of people working beyond their 65th birthday has more than quadrupled in the last 20 years.
Ghostly tales and knitting keep one homesitter busy
Many of our homesitter’s use the spare time they have on assignment to catch up on hobbies such as painting, drawing or cooking. However, one of our homesitters, Mary Ann Cameron went one step further and wrote a book!
Rise in cat theft - how to protect your cat
Cat Theft is on the rise, protect your pets with our pet sitting services. We look after your cats & dogs at your home whilst you're away. Contact Us.
Our Pet of the Month for February is cuddle loving Robert
If you’d like your pet to be featured as our Pet of the Month please get in touch by email at admin@homesitters.co.uk
5 tips for walking your dog during the winter
To help you ensure your dog still gets all the exercise they need during the winter and that they're happy and safe outside, Kirsty McGovern is going to share her top winter walking tips. Read on to find out more.
Sainsbury Bank - Money Matters - Understanding Your Cat
Do you know what your cat is trying to tell you? Is it feeling playful, loving, or just showing off? Have a look at Sainsbury's Bank Money Matters Blog animated guide to find out more.
Why men are driving the rise in cat ownership in the UK
Research by the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) amongst 8,000 UK households found the number of cats in the country rose by 500,000 to reach eight million, a rise it claims is being driven by one million more men getting a cat.
Tips for homesitters for assignment success
We provide homesitters a useful checklist of questions to ask the client to ensure they are prepared for the assignment.