Animal lovers across the globe will attest to the many rewards of pet ownership, but for some, owning their own Rex, Rocky, Misty or Puss, just isn’t an option.
Sometimes apartment rules, limited space or just time pressures prevent even the most devout animals lovers from owning a pet of their own.
House and pet sitting is a way to enjoy the company of animals if owning one just doesn’t suit your lifestyle.
As Australia becomes more urbanised, more people are restricted by smaller backyards and living in apartments, where they realise owning a pet is not suitable or fair for the animal.
So Australians are starting to think outside the box and are choosing to care for different animals, even for short bursts, as house and pet sitters.
It’s a win/win situation. Home and pet owners engage a house and pet sitter and save on boarding fees and also have the peace of mind that their pet will be in their home environment with one-on-one attention and house and pet sitters can play with and care for different animals and pets.
Annual holiday breaks are a great time to house and pet sit to relax and enjoy walks and exercise with pets.
Some families even turn to house and pet sitting for a chance to trial pet ownership and give their children a taste of what it means to be responsible for caring for a pet.
So if space, time or cost are restricting you from being a pet owner, then long or short term house and pet sitting could be a way for you to experience the benefits of pet ownership.