Take this easy quiz to find out if house or pet sitting is right for you.

Do you like the sound of international house sitting or getting free rent for pet sitting? Is “Should I do house or pet sitting” something you have been thinking about lately?

House and pet sitting is a big responsibility as you are providing pet care services for people you have never met but at the same time it can be incredibly rewarding.

Take this easy quiz to find out if house or pet sitting is right for you.

Do you love animals and enjoy spending time with them?Give yourself 3 points if you answered Yes.
Are you retired, self-employed or have flexibility with the time you can house sit?Give yourself 1 point if you answered Yes .
Is your primary goal to get free accommodation?Give yourself 1 point if you answered No.
Do you have young children or animals that you will need to bring with you on your house sit.   If you answered yes, don’t despair, pet sitting is still possible but you may find that some owners are reluctant to have you sit for them.Give yourself 1 point if you answered No.
Are you always running late and have trouble sticking to a schedule?   When you are House and Pet Sitting you need to arrive on time so the owners don’t miss their plane and then you need be able to stick to the daily routine of their pets.Give yourself 2 points if you answered No. / Take off 2 points if you answered Yes.
Are you a tidy person?   Owners often expect a higher standard of tidiness from their sitters than they might even expect of themselves. Being tidy on a House Sit is a must have requirement.Give yourself 2 points if you answered Yes. / Take off 2 points if you answered No.

How did you go? Do you have what it takes to start house and pet sitting around the world?

Should I do house or pet sitting? Check the results.

If you scored less than 5 then house and pet sitting probably isn’t for you.

If you scored 8 or above then congratulations, you are pretty close to the perfect pet sitter and one step closer to embarking on your house and pet sitting adventure.

Read the Beginner’s Guide to House and Pet Sitting or Helpful tips to Plan your House and Pet Sitting Jobs!

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