how the love of journey and pets created a brand new neighborhood

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For anybody who owns a pet and desires to make a journey, you already know, it may be a trouble discovering somebody to look at your canine or cat. Additionally, the price of boarding or hiring a sitter can add up.

The love of our pets is now serving to individuals dwell rent-free.

“I haven’t paid rent in more than a year,” Carlyn Shaw, knowledgeable home sitter, stated.

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Living rent-free: how the love of journey and pets created a brand new neighborhood

Shaw advised ABC Action News reporter Michael Paluska she’s spent the previous yr reserving houses via Trusted Housesitters.

“I’ve used this app in 13 different states in the United States. I did two houses in New Zealand, two house sits in Australia, and a house sit in Bali, Indonesia,” Shaw stated. “These aren’t crash pads. These are people’s homes.”

We interviewed Shaw at a house in St. Petersburg, Florida. She advised Paluska that the proprietor is 83 years previous and desires somebody to look at her cat, “Ziggy.”

“She’s a traveler as well. She’s in France right now visiting her daughter and grandkids,” Shaw stated.

Shaw can also be a life coach and a guide. She helped Joe Miller learn to use the app and coached him on method owners to get chosen for his first sit.

“She helps you understand more about what the app does,” Miller stated. “The filters, how to approach the homeowners, how to design your profile, what they’re looking for. It’s not a dating app. It’s like, ‘Hey, how can I rent your house for free? You know, so you need to understand what their (homeowners) mindset is as well.”

Miller is now house-sitting in a $2-million home on the water that overlooks the Sunshine Skyway. He is taking good care of two Labrador retrievers.

“Financially, does it make sense for you?” Paluska requested. “Oh, yeah, absolutely. “They are like, ‘Hey, are you able to keep right here in case you watch my pets?’ No matter who you might be on this planet, everyone is attempting to avoid wasting a bit of cash, particularly with pets whenever you journey.”

“The love of animals is hooking individuals up,” Paluska said.

“Yeah, I like it,” Miller said with a smile.

According to a recently released report from Zillow, the average rent price in Florida is $2,450. That is 16% above the national average.

“And, financially, you suppose it is helped you out?” Paluska asked. “1,000,000% financially, this has helped me out. I went from the stress of month-to-month lease to having the ability to journey and dwell. I’m not answerable for something.”

“What if you find yourself homeless?” Paluska asked.

“I will not, the those who I do know which might be dwelling on this, and the those who I’ve helped join this. Everyone has discovered what they wanted.”

Shaw is an affiliate for Trusted Housesitters. If you would like to connect with her to learn more or explore potential discounts on the yearly membership, you can reach her at www.carlynshaw.com.