Leaving your pets and home behind when travelling can sometimes feel scary. Kennels can be expensive, and many pets get anxious. Having a house and pet sitter means your pets stay at home and your house stays secure.
At House Sitters Canada, we connect homeowners with trusted house sitters who will care for your home and pets in exchange for free accommodation. It’s a win-win: your pets are cared for happily at home, and house sitters get to live and travel around Canada while saving money on accommodation.
House sitters provide loving attention tailored to your pet’s routines and quirks. Unlike boarding facilities, sitters can give your pets all their attention, offering their regular feeding, exercise and play routines from the comfort of their own homes. This reduces stress for many pets, especially older or anxious animals who struggle with change.
Having a house sitter living in your home is simply the best form of home security you can have. House sitters keep your property secure by keeping it lived in, collecting mail, taking out bins on schedule, and simply maintaining a natural “someone’s home” appearance.
Having a house sitter keeping your home safe and you can enjoy travelling with total peace of mind.
From indoor ferns to backyard pools, from hanging pot plants to manicured lawns, sitters can take care of them all. House sitters are happy to water pot plants and gardens, mow lawns, or maintain a pool while you’re away. Many sitters are garden lovers with a green thumb, so if you’ve got specific garden care needs, just let them know. They’ll keep everything thriving until you return home.
Pets thrive on having a consistent routine in a familiar environment. A house and pet sitter can provide this. Pets can enjoy their usual feeding times, daily walks, and play sessions, which means less anxiety for them.
This is particularly helpful for pets with medical needs, have anxiety, or are older, as following their routine, from the comfort of their own home keeps them calm and happy.
Many sitters send daily photo updates or quick messages if homeowners want more regular communication. Owners can feel reassured knowing their furry friends are safe and happy. So, feel free to ask your sitter to send photos, or messages so you can enjoy seeing them playing at the dog park or sleeping in the sun. You’ll feel confident that they are in good hands, and you can enjoy your travel.
Having a house sitter live in your home while you are away means they can deal with any small issues before they escalate. They can reset tripped switches, fix minor leaks, or report any appliance faults early. This means you’re less likely to come home to any unexpected maintenance issues.
Your house sitter can deal with any emergencies that might happen, like a large storm or burst pipes. They can contact local tradespeople, secure your property, and keep you informed.
Having someone on-site taking care of your home minimises damage and stress in case of emergency and allows you to travel stress-free.
At House Sitters Canada we bring thousands of house sitters and homeowners together each year. Our registered and experienced community of house-sitters go above and beyond by treating your home and pets like they would their own, with care, love and respect.
Ready for some stress-free travel? Join House Sitters Canada to connect with registered and experienced sitters near you. You can place a house sitting ad and have experienced house sitters contact you directly. It is fast, secure and easy.
I enjoyed Housesitters and met many many friends throughout Canada. This is a great site and very professionally run and organized. Thanks to every one involved. Bob
