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Featured image for article: The Pet Sitter vs Traditional Pet Sitting Marketplaces: An Honest Comparison
Company9 min read

The Pet Sitter vs Traditional Pet Sitting Marketplaces: An Honest Comparison

How does The Pet Sitter compare to traditional commission-based pet sitting platforms? An honest look at the differences in pricing, features and philosophy.

By Graeme Rycyk

Featured image for article: Pet Sitting in Antwerp: What Every Dog Owner Should Know
City Guides10 min read

Pet Sitting in Antwerp: What Every Dog Owner Should Know

A local's guide to pet care in Antwerp. From Rivierenhof to the Zurenborg quarter, everything you need to know about caring for your dog in Belgium's port city.

By Graeme Rycyk

Featured image for article: Pet Sitting Regulations by Country: What You Need to Know
Industry10 min read

Pet Sitting Regulations by Country: What You Need to Know

Pet sitting regulations vary significantly between countries. From insurance requirements to business registration, here is what sitters need to know in key markets.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: Pet Sitting in Brussels: The Complete Guide for Dog Owners
City Guides12 min read

Pet Sitting in Brussels: The Complete Guide for Dog Owners

From Bois de la Cambre to the Sonian Forest, everything you need to know about caring for your dog in Brussels. Parks, regulations, neighbourhoods and rates.

By Graeme Rycyk

Featured image for article: How to Find a Lost Dog or Cat: An Action Plan
Pet Care9 min read

How to Find a Lost Dog or Cat: An Action Plan

If your pet goes missing, fast action matters. Follow this step-by-step plan covering the first 24 hours, search strategies, social media and prevention.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: Dog-Friendly Melbourne: A Suburb-by-Suburb Guide
City Guides11 min read

Dog-Friendly Melbourne: A Suburb-by-Suburb Guide

From Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy to the off-leash beaches of St Kilda, here's the definitive guide to Melbourne's most dog-friendly suburbs.

By Graeme Rycyk

Featured image for article: Winter Pet Safety: Keeping Dogs and Cats Warm and Healthy
Pet Care9 min read

Winter Pet Safety: Keeping Dogs and Cats Warm and Healthy

Cold weather poses real risks to dogs and cats. Learn how to protect your pets from hypothermia, frostbite, antifreeze and more this winter.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: Pet Sitting in London: The Complete Guide for Dog Owners
City Guides12 min read

Pet Sitting in London: The Complete Guide for Dog Owners

From Hampstead Heath to Richmond Park, everything you need to know about caring for your dog in London. Parks, regulations, boroughs and rates.

By The Pet Sitter Team

Featured image for article: The Complete Guide to House Sitting for Pet Owners
Pet Care10 min read

The Complete Guide to House Sitting for Pet Owners

House sitting keeps your pets in their own home while you travel. This guide covers the benefits, how to prepare your home, setting house rules, choosing the right house sitter, and making the arrangement work for everyone.

By The Pet Sitter Team