Why you'll love pet and house sitting in Florence

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From home comforts to the calming company of pets, house sitting offers so much more.

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Explore new places while making a difference to the lives of pets and people along the way.

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You don’t have to travel far. With pet and house sitting, you can find a world of adventures just around the corner.

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A win-win without money

When you’re house and pet sitting, you provide free house and pet care. And pet parents offer you free accommodation in return for looking after their home and furry friends. The only cost is your annual membership, making it an affordable and fulfilling way to travel.

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I am so blessed to have this experience and to be able to have a companion by my side the entire time. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity TrustedHousesitters provides! This is truly life changing.

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With an annual sitter membership, animal lovers like you can enjoy free accommodation all over the world in exchange for pet care. Live like a local with a cute pet pal by your side as you provide peace of mind to pet parents who know their adorable animals are in the best of hands. Apply for as many sits as you like and get ready for meaningful connections and unforgettable adventures, all made possible by pets!

Choose your membership plan and create a profile that stands out from the pack - include clear photos, relevant experience, and references (these don’t have to be from previous house sitting jobs). Next, set up a saved search to be the first to find out when house sitting jobs in Florence become available for your chosen dates. Once you’ve found the ideal sit, write a personalized message to the pet parents explaining why you are the perfect person for the job! Find out more with 10 tips on how to become a house sitter.

Your number one priority when house sitting in Florence will be taking care of the pets. Daily walks, mealtimes, and lots of cuddles will be top of the agenda as most house sits include a pet. Aside from this, house sitters in Florence need to keep the home clean and tidy and send regular updates to the pet parents about their precious pet pals.

At TrustedHousesitters, our members are driven by a genuine love of pets, not getting paid. They exchange passionate pet care for free accommodation, gaining a wealth of experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

House sitting in Florence

Do your perfect trips involve art, culture and fine dining? Then, Florence is the city for you! The capital of Tuscany was the epicentre of the Renaissance movement, and today, its streets still have a unique, artistic energy. See it for yourself when you go house sitting in Florence.

Looking after a dog or cat in Florence allows you to see this Italian city like a local. You'll enjoy free accommodation, staying in a real home and looking after sweet cats or adorable dogs while their owners are away. When you're not curled up on the couch enjoying some kitty cuddles or puppy love, you'll get to explore Florence, discovering the city for yourself.

Taking Fido for walkies

Taking care of a dog in Florence is a dream come true. Italy is a nation of dog lovers, and you'll be pleased to discover that Fido can accompany you on your daily outings. Want to indulge in delicious local cuisine? You're in luck! Just sit on a terrace and make sure your four-legged friend is willing to stay calm beside you. Dogs are also welcome on buses! If you want some off-leash fun, head for the Parco delle Cascine or Ponte Rosso, where dogs love to frolic in the big green spaces.

Soak up the culture

No trip to Florence would be complete without enjoying some of the world's most famous artworks. Your Florence house sitting trip should give you enough time to slip away and admire some true masterpieces. Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and the Uffizi Gallery for Boticelli's Birth of Venus. If you're a true art lover, you’ll love wandering around these galleries, admiring masterpieces by Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Caravaggio and more.

Cross the river, Renaissance-style!

The River Arno runs right through the centre of Florence, and there are many bridges that cross it. None are as iconic as the Ponte Vecchio, though. This medieval stone bridge is noted for the shops that line it. Once, bridges all across Europe were cluttered with shops, but now, the Ponte Vecchio is one of the last that remains. When looking after a dog or cat in Florence, take a break and wander across the bridge. Maybe even pick up a souvenir or two along the way!

Take a stroll through historic Florence

While house sitting in Florence, you'll find remarkable old buildings, each with a story to tell. Pay a visit to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, distinguishable by its iconic red dome that can be seen from all over the city. Stop by the Palazzo Vecchio, a 13th-century palace that is now the town hall. Check out the Basilica of San Lorenzo, and look out for the Medici Chapels, the final resting place of Florence's most powerful dynasty. Many of the tombs are decorated with stunning Michelangelo artworks.

Get ready for your journey to Italy! Become part of TrustedHousesitters’ pet-loving community today, and find house sitting jobs in Florence!