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Would you cook for your dog?
Cooking for your dogs seems to be a growing trend among owners keen to avoid additives in commercial dog food or who want to have more control over their dog’s diet. Homesitters can cook & prepare meals for your pets whilst you're away from home.
20 May, 2019
Why more people will choose homesitters this summer
One of the reasons is that they want their dog or cat looked after in their home environment. A lot of people don’t fancy the idea of leaving their family pet in a kennel or cattery, as pets can find these places stressful. Contact Homesitters today.
6 May, 2019
Sainsbury's Bank - Money Matters - Dog Exercise Tips
Looking for fun and unusual ways to exercise your four-legged friend? Take a look at this infographic for intriguing dog exercise tips. Join our team of pet sitters to look after people's dogs whilst they are away from home. Get exercise for retirees.
24 April, 2019
Leaving a sick pet or one that needs medication with a homesitter
If you have a pet that is sick or requires medication it can mean having to put off going away. This doesn’t have to be the case though. Many of our homesitters are well versed in caring for sick animals and are happy to give medication too.
22 April, 2019
Congratulations to our DogFest winners!!
We’re delighted to announce the five worthy winners of our DogFest competition. These lucky dogs and their owners will be off for a fantastic day out at this year’s DogFest, the UK’s ultimate summer festival for dogs.
18 April, 2019
Katzenworld - Tips for Keeping Your cat in Peak Condition
Looking after your feline friend and ensuring they are healthy and happy is a priority.
15 April, 2019
Why more retired couples are enjoying home and pet sitting
Many couples want to keep busy and active in retirement which is leading some to become Homesitters. One of the many attractions of the role is the chance to visit different parts of the country.
8 April, 2019
Mirror Online - Retired couple take up caring for strangers' dogs and parrots as housesitters
Sue & Roy Strangeway packed in their jobs as funeral directors to join growing army of pet-sitting helpers. The couple, who are in their 60s, are the latest retirees to become housesitters, who babysit strangers’ pets while they are away.
8 April, 2019
50 Connect - Home and pet sitting offers animal lovers the opportunity to spend time with unusual pets
Pet sitting gives you an opportunity to look after people's unusual pets at their homes. Look after snakes, reptiles, parrots, ferrets pigs and other animals. Becoming a home and pet sitter appeals to people’s sense of adventure. Join Homesitters today.
25 March, 2019
Katzenworld - Training Tips for Cats
Dogs can be trained, cats can’t, right? Well no. Cats can in fact respond well to training, it’s just that most people don’t bother trying because cats appear mysterious and aloof.
18 March, 2019