TrustedHousesitters offers a guilt-free holiday solution for pet owners and travel opportunities for potential sitters – and they’re even offering a discount on new annual memberships
Research has shown that over half of pet owners say their travel frequency has dropped since getting a pet, with 57% planning holidays around pet-friendly accommodation. The struggle to juggle pet ownership and travel is real, as many feel guilty leaving their furry friends in unfamiliar settings, and often can’t bring them along.
Concerns about separation anxiety and wellbeing are also widespread, with nearly half (49%) of pet owners confessing they worry more about their pet’s wellbeing than their own holiday enjoyment. A third of pet parents spend a significant portion of their holiday glued to their phones, checking up on their pets or video calling their sitters.
However, this doesn’t have to be the norm for pet owners. The ideal scenario is to jet off on holiday, confident that your pets are safe and comfortable at home.
TrustedHousesitters offers a guilt-free holiday solution for pet owners and travel opportunities for potential sitters. They’re even offering a discount on new annual memberships with the code THS20SC until 30th September.
TrustedHousesitters provides pet owners with the opportunity to travel worry-free, knowing their pets are being cared for at home by a verified sitter. A one-year membership fee for a sitter starts at £79.20 with the current discount offer, reports the Mirror.
Pet parent membership typically starts at £119, but with a discount code, it becomes even more affordable. Once registered, pet parents can host as many sitters as they need throughout the year.
The platform is designed for ease of use. Pet owners can start browsing for free and then choose a membership option – basic, standard or premium – when they’re ready to join. Rather than charging for their services, sitters offer pet care in return for accommodation during their travels and the company of a pet, allowing pet parents to go on holiday.
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Research has found that pet owners are reluctant to travel but now this could be the ideal solution.
Pet owners can rest easy knowing that sitters are verified, there are reviews left by fellow pet parents, and pets get to stay safe and content in their own homes. For sitters, who must be over 21, it provides an affordable way to travel with an annual membership that unlocks unlimited pet sitting stays in homes worldwide.
It’s important to note that house sitting may be considered work in some countries and sitters may therefore need a visa before travelling. Potential sitters should check a country’s travel rules before agreeing to housesit.
There are other platforms that offer similar services that pet owners can also explore. For example, Rover, an app and website that connects dog and cat parents with pet sitters and dog walkers in neighbourhoods across the UK, US, Canada and Europe.
Another option is Borrow My Doggy, which connects dog owners with verified local borrowers for walks, weekends, and overnight stays. Those interested can sign up for free and choose from some premium memberships if needed.
TrustedHousesitters has garnered an excellent reputation on Trustpilot, achieving a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from more than 21,000 reviews. One delighted customer revealed: “My family and I love the benefits of TrustedHousesitters! Nearly every holiday since joining has been as a sitter. We even sat for a month when we moved to a new city to have time to get to know the neighbourhoods and research where we wanted to live before signing a long-term lease or buying.”
Another user commented: “Since joining Trusted Housesitters, we are slowly but surely spreading our wings into new adventures. Not only meeting lovely people and their pets, but getting to explore parts of the UK we have traditionally driven through en route to somewhere else and commented, ‘isn’t this lovely! We really should come back’.
“Now we’re starting to spend a few days in the many treasures dotted around. And all done with an old favourite of mornings, afternoons and evenings filled with furry cuddles. Our latest trip to Hampshire has been wonderful. Two wonderful dogs, equally wonderful hosts and a gorgeous part of the world to explore.
“Finding this site a year ago was a lifesaver. We have had a number of sitters and all have proven reliable, trustworthy and efficient. It has freed my wife and me up to do so much travelling that would otherwise have been impossible,” another person chimed in.
Other patrons highlighted usability issues with the website. One reviewer awarded TrustedHousesitters four stars but commented: “The app is definitely better than the website, which is not as intuitive as it could be.”
An elated customer remarked: “The app has been so straightforward and easy to use. The saved searches have led us to stays that fit exactly what we are looking for. Our first stay was incredible! I just wish we had known about TrustedHousesitters sooner! We’ve already booked a second stay and referred two friends.”
And someone else wrote: “Great idea for an app! Very useful, we had our first sitter recently through the app, and it went very smoothly. We saved a ton of money by using the app to find someone to house/pet sit. I’m looking forward to trying out being a sitter somewhere in the world myself through the app.”
