Responsible House Sitters

Responsible House Sitters Empower your housesitting journey! Access essential forms, troubleshoot issues, and explore a community-built directory to make every sit easier.

With RHS, owners and sitters solve problems and thrive together, making each experience more rewarding ☕🌳🐾

🌱 Spring is officially here, and that means house sitting season is heating up!More homeowners are travelling as the wea...
12/09/2026

🌱 Spring is officially here, and that means house sitting season is heating up!

More homeowners are travelling as the weather warms up, which means more opportunities — but also more competition. If you want to stand out as a sitter this spring, a few small things go a long way:

✅ Be upfront about any garden or outdoor care you're happy to help with
✅ Mention if you're flexible with dates — flexibility is gold during peak season
✅ Keep your profile/posts fresh with recent photos and clear availability

Homeowners are juggling a lot before they go away — the sitters who make their lives easier are the ones who get chosen.

What's one thing you always make sure to mention when applying for a spring sit? Drop it below 👇

07/09/2026

Lorna Henstridge, from South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula, lived her life with one motto at heart: ‘Always do something you enjoy.’

❄️ Getting a house sitter for winter? Here's how to set them up for success.A confident sitter = a relaxed homeowner. An...
25/06/2026

❄️ Getting a house sitter for winter? Here's how to set them up for success.
A confident sitter = a relaxed homeowner. And confidence comes from clear information — not guesswork.
We've put together a free printable Winter Sit Checklist for Homeowners covering:
🔥 Heating instructions (the stuff that's obvious to you, but not to someone new to your home)

🐾 Pet routines & feeding schedules

💊 Medication tracking

🏠 Home prep reminders for the colder months

📞 Vet details & emergency contacts, all in one place
If you've ever handed someone a rushed verbal run-through five minutes before your flight, you know how much easier this makes things for everyone.

Print it, fill it in, leave it on the kitchen bench. Your sitter will thank you. 🙌

Grab your free copy 👇 (link in comments)

❄️ What sitters *actually* want from a winter sit 👀Forget luxury. Most sitters are pretty simple creatures 😂Give us:☕ A ...
28/05/2026

❄️ What sitters *actually* want from a winter sit 👀

Forget luxury. Most sitters are pretty simple creatures 😂

Give us:
☕ A decent coffee setup
🔥 A warm house (or at least instructions for the heating system from 1987)
🐾 A pet that settles after the homeowners leave
📝 Clear notes so we’re not guessing where the bins go at 10pm in the rain

Bonus points for:
🛏️ Fresh linen
🪵 Dry firewood
📶 Good Wi-Fi
🍫 The mysterious “help yourself” snack cupboard

Honestly, a comfortable, well-prepared sit beats a fancy house every single time.

Sitters — what’s your non-negotiable for a winter sit?
Homeowners — what’s the one thing you always make sure is ready before you leave? 👇

❄️ A cold house and a confused sitter is nobody's idea of a good sit.We've all heard it — or lived it. The sitter who co...
17/05/2026

❄️ A cold house and a confused sitter is nobody's idea of a good sit.
We've all heard it — or lived it. The sitter who couldn't figure out the heating on their first night. The one who wasn't sure if the dog's medication was once or twice a day. The homeowner who meant to write it all down but ran out of time before their flight.
Our latest guide is for the homeowners who genuinely want their sit to go well — and just need a little nudge to get organised before they hand over the keys.
Make Your Sitter Feel Prepared, Comfortable & Confident walks you through what really matters in the cooler months, and comes with a free Winter Sit Checklist you can print and fill out before your sitter arrives.
It won't take long. And your sitter will feel it the moment they walk through the door.
View the Link in 1st comment 👇

🏡 The little touches make a place feel like home.I came across this decorated tree while out walking the dogs on a house...
07/05/2026

🏡 The little touches make a place feel like home.

I came across this decorated tree while out walking the dogs on a house sit, and it felt like such a simple reminder of what house sitting is really about.

Not perfection.
Not luxury.
Just care, trust and the little things people do to make a home feel warm and welcoming.

That’s the heart of great house sitting. 🐾

This is the view… but this isn’t luck.It’s knowing what to ask.It’s having the right agreements in place.It’s being prep...
04/05/2026

This is the view… but this isn’t luck.

It’s knowing what to ask.
It’s having the right agreements in place.
It’s being prepared before you even arrive.

The RHS Document Library
gives you the checklists, agreements, and guides to step into every sit with confidence.

Because when everything’s handled…
you get to enjoy moments like this. 🌊

⚠️ SCAM ALERT – Know What to Watch ForWe're seeing a type of post circulating in house sitting communities that is worth...
27/04/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT – Know What to Watch For
We're seeing a type of post circulating in house sitting communities that is worth flagging here, because it's well-crafted and easy to fall for.

The formula goes something like this:
🏡 Stunning home photos
🐾 Irresistibly cute puppies (Maltipoos are a favourite)
💰 Generous daily pay — think $150–$200 USD per day
A US address
🕐 Shift-style hours rather than overnight stays

It reads like a dream gig. That's the point.
If you ever see a post — here or anywhere — that ticks several of these boxes, reverse image search the photos before you respond. Right-click any image → "Search image," or use Google Lens or TinEye. It takes less than a minute and will often tell you everything you need to know.

Real house sitting involves overnight stays, genuine home care, and homeowners who are present in the conversation from the start. Posts that feel more like a paid job ad than a sit — especially from overseas — are worth a second look.

Stay sharp, and always feel free to DM the admin team if something feels off. 🧡

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old…”“…We will remember them.”“Lest we forget."
24/04/2026

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old…”
“…We will remember them.”
“Lest we forget."

🐾 House SittingThe pet eats at 6:00.It is now 5:58.You are already being watched ⌛️
12/04/2026

🐾 House Sitting

The pet eats at 6:00.

It is now 5:58.

You are already being watched ⌛️

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