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Should I use TrustedHousesitters?
Want to find 5-star dog sitters or care for pets while house sitting? Join our kind community of pet sitters and owners helping all animals stay happy at home. - trustedhousesitters.com
· 1 month ago
Buy if you travel often and want pets cared for at home — one sit can save hundreds versus paid care. Skip it if you're a sitter expecting income or a rare traveler who won't recoup the annual fee.
High. Based on 12+ public sources including Trustpilot, app stores, and independent travel blogs.
$129/yr + $12 per sit
Basic (sitter)
high
Booking fees stack: Basic and Standard add $12 per sit on top of the annual fee
medium
Owners also pay a membership — the 'free' sit still costs the owner yearly
medium
Cold-start problem: new sitters rarely accepted, new owners may see few applications
medium
Premium ($259/yr) removes per-sit fees — budget for that tier if sitting often
Value for money: 3/5
Rating
$129/yr + $12 per sit
Starting price
12
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$129/yr + $12 per sit
$169/yr + $12 per sit
$259/yr
No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Most owners and sitters praise the experience and savings, while some sitters and cost-conscious members object to fees.
“I have access to free worldwide sits & sitters I have built long-term relationships with users I find the platform intuitive and easy to use”
“Based on what I used to charge for sitting, using TrustedHousesitters for this three-week trip saved us at least $900.”
“TrustedHousesitters claims to help pet-loving travelers find free lodging all over the world, but it's a raw deal for sitters.”
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Aggregates sits from multiple platforms with powerful filters.
Low-cost travel via house and pet sitting with 500+ hosts.
Pay per visit instead; cheaper than membership for rare trips.
Based on 12+ public sources including Trustpilot, app stores, and independent travel blogs.
Frequent pet-owning travelers save big; sitters pay to work and fees keep rising.
Based on 12+ public sources including Trustpilot, app stores, and independent travel blogs.
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