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😬 The Not-So-Glam Side of House-Sitting

Let’s be real: while cuddling with furballs is awesome, sitters often face stress that isn’t all belly rubs and fresh croissants:

1. Solitude & Mental Load

“Personally housesitting did ruin my mental health 
 I love pet sitting though so I still do walks and drop ins where I feel that I’m ‘off’ once it’s done.”
Being alone in someone else’s home, with nothing but pets and your own thoughts, can feel borderline isolating.

2. Constantly “On”

“It can feel exhausting because whenever I send updates or answer questions I have to basically put on my customer service personality.” 
Many sitters say they never truly relax—they’re always crafting the perfect update.

3. Eye on You - Surveillance Stress

“Feeling there are cameras around 
 seeing the light come on 
 always wondering 
 if the owners are checking it.” 
That little red glow on a security cam? Instant anxiety.

4. Burnout & Undervalued

Long sits away from home, juggling tasks, and feeling guilt for taking personal time—they add up fast.

đŸ›Ąïž Enter: Housepawty - Your Sitter Sidekick

Housepawty is built to squash these pains, so you can enjoy the gig, and maintain your self-respect.

1. “Productise” Your Time & Services

  • Live-in overnight sits & daytime-only check-ins? Perfect.
  • Meds, dog walks, cleaning? All distinct extras with clear prices.
    You define EXACTLY what you offer - and get paid for it, no confusion.

2. Your Diary, Your Rules

Full control of your calendar. No more off-day surprise requests or late-night DMs.
Book yourself smart, avoid burnout, and honour your limits.

3. Built-In Contracts (Peace of Mind!)

Every booking includes a solid contract:

  • Breakdown of what's included and what’s extra (like cleaning !)
  • Camera disclosure clause - where they are, who watches them, and whether you can pause them
  • Protection against vague expectations, like “just water the plants
 and maybe clean the bathroom?”
    Yes, please.

4. Camera Transparency = Zero Anxiety

No more surprises. If cameras are present, they’re documented upfront in the contract:

  • Indoor or outdoor
  • Who sees the footage
  • Whether you can disable them during your stay
    Transparency removes tension.

5. Mutual Reviews = Build Trust

After each job, you can leave a review - and homeowners review you.
That means:

  • Verified trust - learn who’s reliable vs. who’s flaky
  • Red-flag avoidance - spot tricky hosts before accepting a sit

6. Extras with Exact Price Tags

Need to vacuum? Meds? Errands? You list any extras as add-on options—with upfront pricing, so there’s no “Oh, I thought that was included
” hassle.

“Housepawty takes the guesswork out of house-sitting - and keeps your sanity intact.”

Forget vague expectations, surprise chores, or hidden cameras. With your diary, services, and pricing all laid out - and homeowners bound by contract - you get to enjoy the best parts of the gig: cozy stays, cute pet selfies, and zero anxiety.

Time to paw-ty with confidence. You’ve got clarity; now go claim those cuddles! đŸŸ

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