Why you'll love pet and house sitting in Rome

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

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

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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.

Adelia, sitter member from Bath, UK

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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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome

Do you desire inspiring architecture, museums, art and picturesque historical landscapes? Consider house sitting in the ancient city of Rome - the perfect way to combine your love of travel and animals.

Keep adorable pets happy at home while their owners are away, enjoy free accommodation and get stuck into the Italian way of life. Enjoy a gelato whilst you wander past the Colosseum with a new pooch pal or plan your visit to the Pantheon as you sip coffee in a city apartment with a sweet kitty for company. Your Italian house sitting experience awaits you, along with many exciting memories to be made with new furry friends.

Let classical Rome inspire you

This city was once the capital of one of history's most significant empires. While you're house sitting in Rome, explore some of the impressive buildings constructed by the ancients. The most iconic of these is the Colosseum, once a gladiatorial arena, but you can also see the Roman Forum, the Pantheon temple and the ruins on Palatine Hill.

Visit the Vatican

House sitting in Rome lets you visit two countries for the price of one! Vatican City is technically an independent microstate, but don't worry, you can easily hop across the border to see the sights. Top of the list is St. Peter's Basilica, the most important Catholic church in the world. You can also visit the Vatican Museums, where you'll be blown away by the mind-boggling collection of treasures amassed by Popes over the years. This is where you'll find the Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo's iconic painting running across its ceiling.

Enjoy a taste of la dolce vita

Rome house sitting gives you the chance to live just like the Italians do. You'll probably want to do a spot of sightseeing, like tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain for good luck or stopping for a bite to eat in the Piazza Navona. You can also enjoy the typical Italian lifestyle by eating in the city's many trattorias. Italians take their food very seriously. Don't miss the dishes that are Roman specialities, like cacio e pepe, carbonara or porchetta. Of course, there's no better way to finish a Roman meal than with delicious artisan gelato, available all over the city!

Walk your dog around Rome

Looking after a dog in Rome? You're in luck! Italians are very canine-friendly. You'll be able to bring your four-legged friend to any restaurant or cafe with outdoor seating. In winter, locals often bring a blanket for their pooch to lie down on for warmth. You'll find doggy drinking bowls at the base of almost all the city's drinking fountains. You can even bring your new pup pal to most of Rome's historic ruins, with the exceptions of the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Forum.

Are you ready for Rome? Join TrustedHousesitters’ pet-loving community today! Find house sitter jobs and start your very own Italian adventure.