TrustedHousesitters operates a global online marketplace that connects pet owners with verified sitters. The model provides home-based pet care in exchange for accommodation, rather than a monetary payment. Founded in 2010, the platform serves a community spanning over 180 countries, with more than 240,000 members.
The service has facilitated over 16 million nights of pet sitting. Its operational model sits at the intersection of the pet care, travel, and home-sharing industries. The company holds B Corp Certification, indicating it meets standards for social and environmental performance.
The platform reports that 98% of sits result in five-star reviews. A large majority of its membership, 97%, state that using the service has changed their lives for the better. The business model is presented as reducing the environmental footprint of travel by using existing homes rather than hotels.
