Which pet sitting app is right for me?

Heard about house sitting, and keen to know more? Well as there are heaps of pet sitting apps and websites available, it’s important you find the right one. 

To get you started on your pet-filled adventures, take a look below as we explore TrustedHousesitters vs. Rover - two of the most popular pet sitting platforms, with two very different business models. 

We’ll also explore other alternatives, as well as what makes TrustedHousesitters such a unique community for both pet owners and sitters.

What is the best pet sitting app?

New to house sitting, and not sure how it all works? Well if you love pets and you can’t think of a better way to spend your time than with new furry friends in destinations near or far, you’re in the right place. 

Below, we’re going to dive into a comparison of TrustedHousesitters vs. Rover. But first, we thought you might find it helpful to know the alternatives below, and what they offer. 

But before we get into it, it’s worth noting that TrustedHousesitters is a little (well, a lot) different to other house and pet sitting platforms. With both sitters and owners part of the community, sitters secure homestays around the world in exchange for in-home pet care, all for a one-off annual membership fee. 

Plus, it’s not just cats and dogs part of the TrustedHousesitters community - sitters can connect with rabbits, reptiles, llamas and more. So, if you’re wondering - what is the best dog minding app - it’s worth noting that TrustedHousesitters care for a whole lot more than dogs, and all sitters stay in the pets’ homes.

Now, without any further ado, let’s explore a few pet sitting apps and websites below, and what they offer.

• TrustedHousesitters. In exchange for in-home pet care, sitters care for animals of all shapes and sizes. For just a one-off annual membership fee, sitters can choose from thousands of worldwide house sits, connecting with scaled, feathered and furry friends near and far.

Other house and pet sitting apps, platforms and websites

While TrustedHousesitters boasts one of the biggest house and pet sitting communities in the world - meaning lots of house sits to choose from - there are other pet sitting apps and pet care websites available.

We’ll list those below, but it’s worth noting that they aren’t TrustedHousesitters alternatives! While many pet care platforms require sitters to operate as a business, all of the sitters at TrustedHousesitters are here for the love of pets and travel, exchanging in-home pet care for unique homestays. With in mind, below find a list of other house and pet sitting platforms:

• Nomador
• MindMyHouse
• Rover
• Kiwi House Sitters
• House Sitters America
• HouseCarers
• Borrow My Doggy
• Wag!
• Scout
• Cat in a Flat
• BringFido
• Pawshake

TrustedHousesitters vs. Rover - what’s the difference?

If you’re thinking about becoming a house sitter, we won’t be surprised if you’ve heard of both TrustedHousesitters and Rover. To help you decide which pet sitting platform is right for you, take a look below as we explore a few facts about the TrustedHousesitters platform.

TrustedHousesitters is not a job

At TrustedHousesitters, all sitters are hobby pet sitters, and exchange in-home pet care for unique places to stay around the world. It’s an alternative to a traditional vacation, and means pet lovers get to spend time with adorable new pet pals in locations near and far. 

TrustedHousesitters welcomes different animals

TrustedHousesitters is a true animal lover’s paradise - there are thousands of sits to choose from, and each has a variety of adorable pets who need looking after. While many of the sits available ask for cat and dog care, there are also reptiles, bunnies, fish and even lamas who need in-home TLC. Don’t believe us? Feast your eyes on Lucas and Silvi’s alpaca adventure in Hawaii!

TrustedHousesitters means sitters stay in far-flung destinations

At TrustedHousesitters, sitters have the option to care for pets locally, but they can also stay in homes around the world, making unique furry friends in countries far from their own. So, whether it’s a chic Parisian cat sit you’re after or a tropical beachside retreat that’s your thing, there’s something for every pet lover here. For sitter Nicole, the exchange of in-home pet care for cool homestays around the world is allowing her to live out the travels she always dreamed of. 

“TrustedHousesitters is more than just a convenient way for me to see the world on a budget, it is helping me live out my dream life.”

TrustedHousesitters helps long-term travelers find a place to stay

With thousands of worldwide house sits to choose from, sitters are never short of pet sitting opportunities. And for many of our sitters, a slow approach to travel is possible with TrustedHousesitters. 

With some retired travelers, many digital nomads and lots simply looking for a pet-filled vacation, we’re never short of unique homes, cool destinations and adorable animals to choose from.

Sitter and digital nomad, Nina, explains the benefits of house sitting through TrustedHousesitters, for her remote working lifestyle:

“For long-term travelers, this saving is HUGE as it means we can use those thousands of dollars we would have spent on accommodation on more travel instead. It's really a no-brainer.”

TrustedHousesitters connects likeminded pet lovers

You might not be surprised to hear that many of the sitters and pet parents part of this platform connect time and time again. After amazing experiences looking after pets near and far, many of our sitters repeat sits they’ve enjoyed - it’s a win-win for pets, owners and of course, the sitters who get to spend time with animals in locations they love. Pet parents Tom and Liza told us their sitters Patrick and Dee have become ‘friends for life’.

TrustedHousesitters allows fur-filled travel dreams to come true

The sitters in this community are true animal lovers, and staying in homes often far from their own means the fur-filled company of pets is always more than welcome. 

Whether it’s a chat at a local dog park or connecting with neighbors at a nearby coffee shop, having pet pals in tow means our sitters are never far from like-minded pet lovers.

For sitter Julia, her dreams of exploring Edinburgh came true when she secured multiple sits across the city - a trip that might have been lonely without the company of pets.

“Six weeks is a long time to be on your own in a new city but with cats and dogs for company I didn’t feel lonely at all.”

TrustedHousesitters memberships for an annual fee

Unlike many other pet sitting platforms, TrustedHousesitters members pay an annual membership fee, which means they have access to unlimited worldwide house sits, with no extra cost for securing sits in far-flung destinations.

Along with thousands of sits to choose from, TrustedHousesitters sitter members also have access to veterinary nurses for advice while pet sitting, global lounge passes, dedicated member support, and so much more.

For more information about our membership types and what’s included, take a look below.

How TrustedHousesitters works

As we’ve mentioned, TrustedHousesitters works a little differently to many other pet sitting platforms, like Rover. With an annual membership fee, sitters can choose from thousands of sits around the world, exchanging in-home pet care for unique places to stay in locations local and beyond. 

For more information about how TrustedHousesitters works, click below.

Useful resources

• 10 tips on how to become a house sitter
• How to house sit a house boat
• 10 questions to ask before pet sitting