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Housesitting: The Basics
House and pet sitting offers a practical solution for maintaining your home and caring for your pets while you are away. By enlisting the help of a trusted sitter, you ensure your animals receive consistent attention, reducing their stress and maintaining their routine. Additionally, having someone stay in your home deters potential burglaries and creates the appearance that the property is occupied, enhancing security.
For sitters, this arrangement provides the opportunity to live in new locations without accommodation costs, often allowing them to explore different areas while enjoying the companionship of pets. It also fosters a sense of responsibility and connection, as sitters take on the role of temporary guardians. Overall, house and pet sitting combines peace of mind for homeowners with an affordable, flexible lifestyle choice for sitters.
Ooh Aah Point, Grand Canyon, 2018
Swiss Christmas market, Basel, 2019