How much does TrustedHousesitters cost (and is it worth it)?

Got a family of four-pawed pals at home, and need to secure your vacation pet care? 

While it can be hard to see the wood for the trees when you’re just starting out as a pet parent, rest assured, you’ve landed in the right place.

Here at TrustedHousesitters, pet parents get access to connect with as many loving, verified sitters as they need.

To get clued-up on how it all works and how much it costs to join the community, take a look below.

How much does TrustedHousesitters cost to become a member?

With a Basic TrustedHousesitters membership in the US, pet parents pay $149 per year. The membership gives owners get access to arrange the pet care they need for their home and furry family members.

To get a more detailed breakdown on TrustedHousesitters costs in your country, find out more about our membership plans.

The cost of private pet sitters vs. TrustedHousesitters

In case you were thinking about finding a paid, one-off pet sitter from some place else, we crunched the numbers, and it might make you think twice! 

It turns out that the average nightly rate for a paid pet sitter in the US is a whopping $80 per night. 

To compare the cost of a TrustedHousesitters membership to other common pet care options, head to our (free!) pet care calculator.

Is TrustedHousesitters worth the money?

The cost of a TrustedHousesitters membership allows pet parents access to connect with loving sitters who adore spending time with animals, and have varied experience with all kinds of pets. And as our sitters are here for the love of pet-filled travel experiences, it tends to be more cost-effective than opting for private pet sitters.

And while we could talk all day about the benefits of this pet-loving community, wouldn’t you rather hear it from our members themselves? Take a look below for a taste of their experiences with trusted sitters.

“We were able to go away knowing she was being well cared for, loved, and totally spoiled, and she didn’t miss us at all while we were away.” - Deb and Scott

“TrustedHousesitters is a total win-win – it saves us money and gives us incredible peace of mind knowing a trusty cat lover is caring for our kitties all day long, not just swinging by to feed them at the end of the day.” - Caz and Craig

“The sitters we found for our 2 fur babies were the most kind, loving, respectful and genuine people who we are hoping to stay in touch with for future visits and housesits!” - Amie

What do I get with a TrustedHousesitters membership?

• Access to connect with verified sitters. We ask all of our sitters to complete ID verifications and character references. Our US sitters have the chance to complete a background check. That way, you know who you’re welcoming into your home. 
• Reviewed sitters. We encourage all of our members to review each other after a sit - that way, it’s easy for pet parents like you to find out what like-minded others think of the sitters they’ve had.
• In-home pet care. Vets agree pets are happier at home, surrounded by all the smells and sounds they’re used to. By welcoming in-home sitters, there’s no need to uproot your home-loving furry family.
• Consistent pet care routines. There’s no need to break those precious routines that help your pets feel safe, secure and happy. Pet parents simply tell our sitters when feeding, walking and play happens, so nothing has to change.
• 24/7 vet advice. For both sitters and pet parents with a Standard or Premium membership, veterinary nurses are on hand around the clock during sits on the phone, via chat and video call, should any concerns crop up.
• And lots more! To learn more about our membership plans here at TrustedHousesitters, how much they cost and all the benefits you could be making the most of, head to our guide on our membership plans.

Curious about the costs of vacation pet care?

So that you can make the best pet care choices for your furry family, we’ve put together a downloadable report that covers the costs of different pet care options across multiple countries and cities around the world.

To do this, we gathered data from a variety of pet care platforms and local business listings to help give you a good idea of current pet care trends.

Our analysis covers the cost of a variety of pet care services around the world, including boarding facilities for dogs and cats, dog walking, drop-ins, and specialized care for the likes of horses, farm animals, reptiles and more.

So to get an idea of the pet care costs around the world and where your local area might sit within that, download the report below.

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