House-sitting and pet-sitting platforms connect homeowners with potential caregivers. They're an excellent place for homeowners to meet experienced sitters and vice versa, but that's not all.

Pet owners and sitters are increasingly turning to apps to connect, ... Others find reliable pet care through traditional brick-and-mortar businesses, word of mouth or classified ads.

Hailey Learmonth explored Australia without paying rent, thanks to pet sitting. She saved $15,000, lived on farms and embraced remote work to travel. An attorney shared legal insights.