Pets

You can save money by using pet-sitting services Are you planning a vacation but concerned about the high cost of pet care? HouseSitMatch Could be the answer. You will be connected with experts. House-and-pet-sitters, animal lovers Who don’t charge a fee for their service. They will travel to your house and care for your pets, in exchange for a free …

The basic framework permits a 30 % reduction on eligible veterinary spending up to €100. Photo credit: Maria Sbytova/Shutterstock Residents of Andalucía who own pets will now be able to claim a new tax deduction for veterinary expenses in their upcoming income tax returns, following fiscal reforms approved in the autonomous region’s 2026 budget. The measure, included in the Law 8/2025 …

The regulation also confirms a limit of 5 dogs for non-commercial trips. Photo credit Lindaze/Shutterstock On April 22, the legal framework for travelling with companion animals within the European Union will be changed. This new framework applies to all EU member states including Spain. This update comes after the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation, which revised the rules of …

Thomas hates kennels and loves to cuddle. Credit: Lamia Walker Meet Thomas – a friendly cat who loves a cuddle and hates kennels. Thomas, like thousands of other pets in Europe, would prefer to stay at home with a trusted sitter rather than be placed in an unfamiliar environment. Save money with house-sitters You’re planning a trip but are worried …

A good pet-sitter can be vital when you own more than one animal. Credit: Mark Thelwall All of us love our pets. And some of us even have multiple pets that need special care and attention while we are away from home. Have you got pets? Do you need pet care while traveling away from your home? Most of us …

Lucy, a pet owner, saves a lot of money by having Sylvia as her house-sitter. Credit: Lamia Walker Lucy, a dog owner, travels for six weeks of holidays every year – but thanks to her trusted house-sitter Sylvia, she saves a small fortune on pet care. Lucy does not have to pay hundreds of euro for kennels and professional pet-sitters …

Lamia Walker – Founder. Credit: Lamia Walker The house-sitting addiction is real! I know this firsthand – not just as the founder of HouseSitMatch, but as someone who is hooked both as a house-sitter and a homeowner welcoming sitters into my own home. We’re traveling across the continent in February to pet-sit for one month at the coast. I house …

Arty The Burmese. Credit: Lamia Walker Arty, a handsome young Burmese rescue cat, has recently joined three Burmese cats in a home full of character. Together, the four cats form a lively group of indoor felines with their own quirks. They keep cat-sitters entertained for hours. What is Arty’s most impressive party trick? He somehow predicts which room you’re about …

He is a true shoe connoisseur. Credit: Lamia Walker Odin and other dogs enjoy smelling a little shoe leather. He is a shoe connoisseur. It doesn’t matter if the shoes are small, big, or worn out. Sometimes boots can be used, too. Any shoe-like object will do. They are small, portable and make a wonderful accessory for the dog to …

Jimmy. Credit: Juana Cavaliere Silva When he’s at home, Jimmy the Dachshund is all charm and cheek – playful, affectionate, and fiercely loyal to whoever happens to be holding the food bowl. Jimmy is like many other pets in that he has a super-sensitive hearing, and can be frightened by loud noises. Fireworks? No, thank you.Car exhausts back-firing? Is it …