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Meet Nathan and Samantha, the couple behind The Guardians Tribe, and discover how Tenerife, home education, travel and years of house and pet sitting eventually led to the community they run today.

House and pet sitting is built on trust, but who is responsible when something goes wrong? We explore the gaps between insurance, platform protection and verification, and what homeowners and sitters should understand before arranging a stay.

The Guardians Tribe is still less than a year old, but in that short time the community we imagined when we first began is already becoming something far more substantial than simply another place to find a house or pet sit. From the beginning, our ambition was never to become the fastest-growing house and pet […]

The pet care industry is changing, and the conversation around stronger regulation is beginning to gather real momentum. A proposed Pet Care Regulation Act is calling for clearer, more consistent and welfare-focused standards across the sector, including improved accountability, better verification and stronger protections for the animals placed in someone else’s care. For many pet […]

Is a £25 annual house and pet sitting membership really worth it? From less than 50p a week, The Guardians Tribe offers trusted opportunities, verification, insurance checks, education, member discounts, human support and a growing community committed to raising standards for homeowners, Guardians and the animals in their care.

One ordinary decision to begin home educating our son eventually led our family to discover house and pet sitting, give up our permanent home, travel full time and create The Guardians Tribe.

It’s Easy to Focus on the Membership Fee When people first discover house and pet sitting, one of the first things they often look at is the membership fee. It’s understandable. We all want to know what something costs before deciding whether it’s worth our time or money. What we’ve noticed over the years, however, […]

Trust is not built by platforms. Trust is built by people, through real experiences, genuine care, and the way members show up for one another. Every time a Homeowner welcomes a Guardian into their home, and every time a Guardian cares for someone’s beloved animals, something meaningful is created. It is not about points, scores, […]

In a world obsessed with rapid growth, bigger numbers and overnight success stories, we have chosen a different path. At The Guardians Tribe, we believe trust takes time, relationships take time and strong foundations take time. Here's why we are comfortable growing slower than many other platforms.

Six months ago, The Guardians Tribe was just an idea. Today we have over 200 members across 24 countries, active listings, successful matches, repeat bookings, insurance partnerships, and a growing ecosystem designed around trust, safety, and real human connection. Here's a look at what we've built together so far, and where we're heading next.