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GLOBAL PET & HOUSE SITTING COMMUNITY
Where Homeowners and Pet Sitters connect with confidence
A worldwide community built around responsible pet and home care, with verification, insurance, training and real human support.
More confidence from the very beginning
Verified Identities
Members verify who they are, adding greater confidence to every connection.
Insurance that Covers
Appropriate insurance is required, with cover checked not just self-declared.
Human Support
Real people review profiles and listings and are there when members need support.
Mutual Exchange
No booking fees between members - genuine Pet and house sitting built around mutual benefit.
Skills & Training
Access to accredited training and pet first aid helps Guardians build knowledge and experience.
A community built for both sides of the connection
Whether you’re looking for someone you can trust with your home and pets, or you’re ready to care for someone else’s, The Guardians Tribe gives both Homeowners and Guardians a clearer, more supported way to connect.
For Homeowners
£25 per year
Find a Guardian with greater confidence
Connect directly with verified Guardians and see the information that matters, including experience, training, insurance and trust indicators, before deciding who’s right for your home and pets.
For Guardians
£25 per year
Find stays. Build experience. Be recognised.
Discover mutual-exchange opportunities around the world while building a profile that reflects your experience, training, insurance and commitment to responsible pet and home care.
Both a Homeowner and a Guardian?
£35 per year
Dual Membership gives you the benefits of both in one membership.
No booking fees or commission on stays with any membership.
Meet the people behind The Guardians Tribe
Built by pet and home sitters, for people who understand what trust really means.
The Guardians Tribe was created by Nathan and Samantha, experienced house and pet sitters who live the lifestyle themselves.
Having cared for animals and stayed in homes around the world, they understand the trust involved on both sides of every arrangement — from a Homeowner handing over the keys to someone they may only recently have met, to a Guardian arriving somewhere new and taking responsibility for much-loved pets.
That experience shapes everything behind The Guardians Tribe: a community built around better information, greater reassurance and real human support.
Real connections. Real experiences.
From first-time Guardians to experienced sitters and Homeowners looking for greater reassurance, every successful sit starts with trust.
New to pet and house sitting?
Everyone starts somewhere. We help you start well.
You don’t need years of experience to become part of The Guardians Tribe. If you have the right attitude and a genuine commitment to caring responsibly for other people’s pets and homes, we’ll help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence to get started.
1. Learn
Access accredited training and practical resources designed to prepare you for the responsibilities of pet and house sitting.
2. Build Your Profile
Complete your verification, demonstrate your skills and experience, and give Homeowners the information they need to feel confident connecting with you.
3. Gain Experience
Find opportunities that suit where you are in your journey, build experience and reviews, and grow as a Guardian.
Questions you may have before joining
Whether you’re looking for someone to care for your pets and home or you’re thinking about becoming a Guardian, here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.
How are Guardians verified?
Guardians must complete identity verification before becoming fully approved on The Guardians Tribe.
Profiles are also manually reviewed, and we conduct ongoing checks to maintain community standards.
Guardian profiles include additional trust information, so you can look beyond basic identity verification and learn more about the person you are considering.
No verification system can replace getting to know somebody yourself, which is why we also encourage direct conversations and video calls before confirming a Guardianship stay.
Are Guardians insured and what protection does that provide?
Guardians must hold appropriate pet-sitting or liability insurance in the countries where they intend to provide care.
Insurance details are checked, and relevant coverage information can bedisplayed on their profile.
Insurance provides an additional layer of protection if an insured event occurs, but every policy has its own terms, limits, exclusions and excesses. It should therefore be viewed as one part of a wider trust and risk-management process rather than a guarantee against every possible problem.
Homeowners should also check their own home insurance, tenancy agreement or other relevant arrangements to make sure they have appropriate permission and protection when somebody stays in their home.
Why would someone care for my pets and home without being paid?
For many Guardians, pet and house sitting is about far more than accommodation.
Some use it as a way to travel more slowly, spend time with animals, experience new communities or enjoy a different way of living. Others simply love caring for animals and value the relationships they buildwith pets and Homeowners along the way .
The exchange works because both sides receive something valuable.
You receive dedicated care for your pets in their own home, while the Guardian receives accommodation and the opportunity to experience your part of the world.
It is a genuine mutual exchange rather than a traditional paid pet-care service.
Do I need previous pet or house sitting experience to become a Guardian?
No. You don’t need formal qualifications or previous pet or house-sitting experience to join.
Experience can come from many places, including car g for your ownpets, helping family or friends, volunteering with animals or working within an animal-related profession.
What matters is being honest about your experience and only applying for stays you are confident you can manage. Your Guardian profile allows youto show Homeow your experience, the types of animals you are comfortable caring for and any relevant training or qualifications.
We also provide training and educational resources to help Guardians continue developing their skills.
Do I need insurance or a background check to become a Guardian?
Guardians are required to hold appropriate pet sitting or liability insurance for the countries in which they intend to provide care.
Insurance details are checked and relevant coverage information can be
shown on the Guardian’s profile.
Because insurance policies and requirements vary between countries, Guardians are responsible for making sure their policy is appropriate for the activities they undertake.
A DBS or equivalent background check is not currently a universal requirement for every Guardian. Where a Guardian has completed anappropriate background check, this can form part of the trust information available to Homeowners.
What happens if my Guardian cancels or something goes wrong while I’m away?
Even with careful planning, unexpected situations can occasionally happen.
If a Guardian cancels, contact The Guardians Tribe as soon as possible. We will support you in determining the next steps and, where appropriate, help you make the opportunity visible to suitable Guardians within the community again.
If a problem occurs during a stay, the Guardian and Homeowner should communicate with one another immediately wherever possible. Emergency arrangements, veterinary details, contact information and clear instructions should always be agreed before you leave.
Our team is available to support members, but The Guardians Tribe doesnot replace app priate emergency planning, veterinary care, insurance or the responsibility of members to make sensible arrangements before astay begins.
Still have a question?
Explore our full FAQs for more answers about becoming a Homeowner or Guardian.
Find your place in The Guardians Tribe
Whether you’re looking for trusted care for your pets and home, ready to discover new places as a Guardian, or a little of both, there’s a membership for you.