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Why you'll love pet and house sitting in Manhattan, NY

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Forget hotel rooms

From home comforts to the calming company of pets, house sitting offers so much more.

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It feels good to give

Explore new places while making a difference to the lives of pets and people along the way.

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A new perspective

You don’t have to travel far. With pet and house sitting, you can find a world of adventures just around the corner.

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A win-win without money

When you’re house and pet sitting, you provide free house and pet care. And pet parents offer you free accommodation in return for looking after their home and furry friends. The only cost is your annual membership, making it an affordable and fulfilling way to travel.

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I am so blessed to have this experience and to be able to have a companion by my side the entire time. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity TrustedHousesitters provides! This is truly life changing.

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Manhattan house sitting FAQs

With an annual sitter membership, animal lovers like you can enjoy free accommodation all over the world in exchange for pet care. Live like a local with a cute pet pal by your side as you provide peace of mind to pet parents who know their adorable animals are in the best of hands. Apply for as many sits as you like and get ready for meaningful connections and unforgettable adventures, all made possible by pets!

Choose your membership plan and create a profile that stands out from the pack - include clear photos, relevant experience, and references (these don’t have to be from previous house sitting jobs). Next, set up a saved search to be the first to find out when house sitting jobs in Manhattan become available for your chosen dates. Once you’ve found the ideal sit, write a personalized message to the pet parents explaining why you are the perfect person for the job! Find out more with 10 tips on how to become a house sitter.

Your number one priority when house sitting in Manhattan will be taking care of the pets. Daily walks, mealtimes, and lots of cuddles will be top of the agenda as most house sits include a pet. Aside from this, house sitters in Manhattan need to keep the home clean and tidy and send regular updates to the pet parents about their precious pet pals.

At TrustedHousesitters, our members are driven by a genuine love of pets, not getting paid. They exchange passionate pet care for free accommodation, gaining a wealth of experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

House sitting in Manhattan

If you’re a true pet lover and you’ve always wondered what it’s like inside those trendy NYC apartments, house sitting in Manhattan will be a dream come true.

Yup, by simply caring for new furry pals, you can stay in the heart of the island’s hustle and bustle like a true New Yorker, with a local (fluffy) buddy by your side, every paw-step of the way.

Right in the thick of the city’s food scene, artwork and iconic sights are heaps of pet parents looking for animal lovers like you to care for their fur babies. That’s right, simply tend to the home, plants and of course, cute pets and that’s a truly local place to stay in the heart of Manhattan, with nothing more than trust exchanged.

So, whether it’s a flying weekend visit or days on end to truly get amongst New York’s local scenes, we’ve got both short and long-term stays with a variety of pets, breeds and trendy central homes that need house sitting - Manhattan awaits, fellow pet lover.

What’s house sitting really like?

House sitting in Manhattan truly offers our members the chance to experience the city like a real New Yorker. Staying in local neighborhoods, getting to know nearby cafes and walking a furry pal in their favorite park is simply unmatched. And wherever our members explore, houses feel like homes with a fluffy buddy to look after - our members Eoin and Aisling certainly thought so.

“An animal makes anywhere feel like home and for us, when we are moving from place to place and country to country this feeling of home is so comforting and gives us such a warm feeling in our hearts.”

So, whether it’s house sitting in New York City, Manhattan you’re after or another far-flung big city, you’ll be in the company of a new pet pal wherever you go.

Central Park walkies

Looking after a doggo and taking on house sitting gigs in Manhattan has got to mean walkies in Central Park, or a bike ride if your pup pal is trained up. It’s one of the biggest inner-city parks in the world, and it’s all too easy to forget that you're in a metropolis as you lose yourself (but not your pet pal!) in its woods and lawns.

Central Park is dotted with things to see, from boat ponds to history museums and even a miniature castle. And with a canine pal by your side, chatting to locals to get a feel for the true NYC lifes will be a breeze.

Feast your eyes on New York's most famous sights

It can’t be a trip to Manhattan with a little NYC sightseeing. And even though a usual trip to the city would set you back a fair chunk, house sitting in Manhattan (simply exchanging pet care for a cool place to stay), you’ll have the freedom to explore more than would ever be possible with a pricey hotel stay.

The city is packed with iconic buildings and monuments - all easy to explore while house sitting in Manhattan. Peaking the Empire State Building offers unparalleled views over the city, while the truly legendary Statue of Liberty can be visited via ferry that will take you around the harbor. Times Square, with its famous billboards and endless crowds, is right in the heart of the city, too.

And if you’re into beloved NYC TV series like Seinfeld or Sex and the City, you can easily find tours to discover all of those famous spots. Either way, exploring the Manhattan vacation pet care scene gives you the chance to see as many or as few tourist attractions as you like - simply ride around on the subway with a coffee in one hand and a bagel in the other, if that’s what takes your fancy.

Manhattan’s pet-friendly culture

Manhattan loves pets, so you won’t be short of things to do that involve your new fluffy pals. There are countless doggy meet-ups you can find online from breed and size-specific park meets to running events (where bringing your furry pal is what it’s all about).

Then there are restaurants welcoming dogs outside, and even dog-friendly cafes and eateries made especially for dogs and their humans, like the famous Boris and Horton and The Barking Dog.

And if you’re cat sitting in Manhattan but your new feline friend prefers her own space about town (which is totally understandable, of course), get your daytime kitty fix at one of the city’s cat cafes, like Koneko or Meow Parlour and chat to like-minded (and local, naturally) feline enthusiasts.

Take a bite (or three) in the Big Apple

If you're thinking about house sitting in Manhattan, you’ll know that New York is famous for its food culture. And when you're in the city, one thing's for sure - you'll never go hungry. In fact, you’ll be inundated with choice - head to Chinatown, Koreatown, Little Italy or another of New York’s neighborhoods where your only worry is deciding what to eat.

And naturally, don't forget to grab a bite at a traditional New York diner while you're here, too - no Manhattan house sitting experience would be complete without it.

Explore the city’s outer boroughs

Even if you're house sitting in Manhattan, you'll have the chance to visit other parts of New York City, and they’re all just a subway away. The NYC train network makes it easy to get about town, connecting Manhattan to the outer boroughs like Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx - all melting pots with their own unique vibe for you to explore.

Or for something more scenic, it’s easy enough to hop on the Staten Island Ferry to cross the harbor. The trips last around 25 minutes and it's fare-free, welcoming small, well-behaved doggos, which is great news for your Manhattan canine adventure.

Get your Manhattan house sitting adventure started

If a trip to the city that never sleeps is on your bucket list, we can’t say we blame you. To explore like a true local, you might be on the lookout for the house sitting jobs Manhattan has to offer.

But here in the TrustedHousesitters community, nothing is exchanged between pet parents and animal lovers like you, but trust. Yup, with your love for pets in one hand and your wanderlust in the other, you can land one of our many house sitting opportunities in Manhattan and get a central place to stay in return.

Discover house sitting in Manhattan

195 house sits in Manhattan, NY, US

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