Community Forum: November round-up

With pumpkin spice in the air and the holidays just around the corner, we thought it was high time we brought you the latest from the Community Forum! From tips for solo sitters and thoughtful rejection messages to adorable winter pet pics, let’s dig into what’s been happening...

Must-read discussion

Do single sitters face more rejection than couples? Forum member @lollykaiser opened up this hot topic, prompting members to share a wealth of advice and experience on the matter.

@strawberryjen said:

“Solo sitter here! I have been house sitting for 6 years and have completed upwards of 30 sits, several on this site. I haven’t found being a solo sitter to be an impediment at all, other than on one occasion when the HO opted for a couple for a long-term sit, but extended an invitation to sit for them the following year.”

@SalomeL also shared some excellent advice:

“I am a single sitter, female, mid-50s. I actually think this works to my advantage. People can see that I have raised children, owned pets and homes, kept a responsible job, etc. I am quintessentially reliable. I get almost every sit that I apply for, but that’s because I pick them very carefully so that they are in line with my experience.”

It’s great to hear stories of success from solo sitters and couples alike!

Forum member shout-outs

This month, we want to say an extra special thank you to @strawberryjen, who’s always kind and compassionate when engaging with our members and helps to spread those good vibes throughout the Forum!

We also want to give a shout-out to @temba, who shared their heartfelt experience with pet loss, offering comfort and support to a member grieving their senior kitty. Moments like these remind us why this community is so special!

Top pics

We asked our fabulous Forum members to tell us all about their hobbies, and we got some great photos!

@Shannon wowed us with some handmade cro-ations (crochet creations?!), including this adorable unicorn.

@Chrissy shared a wonderful shot of Mary Queen of Scots’ house in Jedburgh – can you imagine pet sitting in a place like that?

@BonnyInBrighton gave us a peek at their impressive saxophone collection!

What else has the community been discussing?

How to politely reject a sitter

There’s always a right way and a wrong way to do things, and @Robinstent shared an excellent example of a well-worded rejection message from a pet parent. This sparked an interesting discussion on whether members agreed with the message and what an acceptable rejection consists of. The conversation is packed with tips and takeaways for everyone – sitters and pet parents alike!

Winter wear for pets

The Forum has also been flooded with pics of four-legged friends in their winter best. Members have been sharing their furry friends rocking winter coats, scarves, and even a snazzy hood. Take a look for a dose of feel-good cuteness – we’d love to see more of our members getting involved.

What’s new?

The Forum book club announced its next book

Looking for the perfect excuse to cozy up by the fire and dive into a new adventure? Head over to the Forum book club to find out what we’ll be reading next!

Get involved!

Got something to share? Join the fun over on our Community Forum, where pet lovers like you are always sharing fresh ideas, helpful tips, and inspiration. We’d love to hear your perspective and see what you bring to the conversation!