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Jesse Sia

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Nashville, Tennessee

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I am a 73 year old, retired, single woman, a nonsmoker with no pets of my own. I have been housesitting since August, 2013. My housesitting experience includes:Norwalk, CT (Jan. - Feb., 2015)Wheeling, W. Va. (Nov. - Dec., 2014)Birmingham, AL (Oct., 2014; March 17 - May 12, 2015)Austin, TX (Aug. - Sept., 2014)Elgin, IL (Aug., 2013 - July, 2014)Cookeville, TN (July, 2013; August, 2023; August, 2024)Fredericksburg, TX (July, 2011)Minneapolis, MN (2013)Leiper's Fork, TN (various dates, 2021 - 2025)I first began housesitting in 2013. I housesat fulltime, moving from job to job, for two years (2014 - 2016) and then settled in Tucson, AZ for two years (2016 - 2018). I moved to Nashville in late 2018 to be closer to family. I stopped hosuesitting during the Covid shutdown and its aftermath (2019 - 2020). In late 2020, I was hired to work a Covid-related, part-time position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville. I thought the position might l... read more

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Peggy Jo Rain

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Eastsound, Washington

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Sheryl Hack

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Broad Brook, Connecticut

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We are willing to go anywhere from 10 days to two months. . Shery has spent the last 30 years as an architectural historian and museum director. Joe has been a radio and tv sports caster and talk show host for the last 42 years. We both homes in Connecticut and are very familiar with the needs of pets, homes and plants, We love pets, we love to travel and we love to meet new people and to have new experiences. . Our goal is to meet as many great pets and pet owners as possible. It's a great experience to visit new places and experience their culture and enjoy local cuisine. To any assignment we will bring enthusiasm, caring for pets and property and the ability to adopt to our surroundings. We are neat and clean and believe in leaving the houses the same way we found them. We will be conscientious about the surroundings and caring for the pets. We don't smoke or do drugs and believe it is our responsibility to be the best house sitters and pet caregivers possi... read more

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Dean & Diane Paulin

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Mesa, Arizona

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We began our house/pet sitting experience in Estes Park, CO for six months in 2014 (through a personal ad) and enjoyed the cat sitting opportunity  and home location so much that we joined Luxury House Sitting, House Sitters America and Mind My House to seek out additional adventures through these websites.During 2016, Luxury House Sitting connected us with three great house/dog sittings.  FL, MI, and CO and 2019 a five week sit in CA!  2017 - 2019 we completed nine house/dog/cat sittings in AZ, CA, NM, MA, WA and OR through the Mind My House website.  Additional house sits from other websites from 2020-21 has totaled us seventeen  successful sits!  We hope caring for your home and pet(s) will be our next assignment!!  Dean, age 67,  retired seven years ago from being self-employed owning a chain of hair salons (Fantastic Sams) in the tri-county area of Charleston, SC.  Upon retirement, during Summers and Falls, Dean worked as a seasonal Par... read more

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Carol Beaver

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Boulder, Colorado

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Hello, I live in Boulder, Colorado. This morning I went on a trail run close to my home--I love being active and have pet-sat many friend's dogs who required daily exercise. I love to ski as well, and I do a bit of yoga every day. I LOVE to cook and grow food, and have cooked professionally at one point in my life.  (Recently foraged nettles while on a hike and came home and made homemade ricotta-nettle ravioli). I'm adept at canning and preserving food. I've been a freelance photo stylist in commercial photography for almost 35 years and I'm ready to do something more. I love to travel and have traveled to Europe extensively.  I have WWOOF'd in Italy and France, taking care of sheep & horses, cats and dogs, bed and breakfast, cooking, gardening, cleaning, ironing, etc. etc.  During Covid Quarantine I stayed at my family's farm in South Dakota, and was able to reestablish my Mom's perennial gardens, as well as build two waist-high growing boxes, a... read more

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Barbara Lindemann

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Port Charlotte, Florida

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My husband & I live on the west coast of Fl. in Port Charlotte.  He is a retired business man who owned flower shops in NY for over 30 years. He is very handy.   I am retired from working in sales for NY manufactures; Rochester Midland, as well as our own flower shops.  We  are reliable, trust worthy, very clean, organized and NON SMOKERS.  We will take care of your home as if it were our own.  We are animal lovers. and have had German shepherds and  a standard poodle.  References  on request. read more

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Elaine Pflepsen

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Madison, Connecticut

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Caring for other's homes, pets and ranches fills me with complete joy. I've been providing home/pet/ranch care for 35 years.  I am retired from my profession and solely provide care for other's properties and beloved animals.  My profession, in part, worked with others experiencing crisis, trauma, and transition. My passion for working with others easily transfers to caring for animals. I grew up in a family-owned hardware store in the Midwest, the Heartland.  My upbringing has allowed me to develop a skill set of 'handiness' allowing me to troubleshoot most unforseen issues.I've lived in NYC, Chicago, Minneapolis, Connecticut, the rural high desert mountains of southern Arizona and Nebraska.  I love rural living just as much as major cities.  I've traveled Europe, wandering, exploring many countries.  I've house, cat and dog sat in France, England and Australia. Three years ago, I spent close to 8 months traveling around the world.  I am comfort... read more

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Laura King

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Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Aloha, my name is Laura. I am a recently retired school administrator who is trustworthy and responsible. I am seeking house sitting opportunities on Oahu.  I would take care of your place as if it were my own! I love animals, and am happy to feed, walk or play with them. As well, I am good with plants.  I would be committed to keeping your home safe and well maintained.  Please contact me if my qualifications would be of support to you.  Mahalo! read more

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Teresa Smith

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Kansas City, Kansas

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I'm a financial planner in my 50's who works remotely from home (all I need is my cell phone and wi-fi to work).  I'm a responsible person and people trust me with their retirement nest eggs, and you can trust me with your home and pets!  I would like to travel more and explore the country.  House and pet sitting is much more satisfying than staying in a hotel, and I hope you'll consider my application seriously.  I can provide references if needed.  Thanks for considering me! read more

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Frank Rush

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Retired Airline Pilot married to Flight Attendant. Very neat, good at following instructions and taking responsibility. read more

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Donna Perdue

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Lakeland, Florida

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Hello there:Tony and I truly love exploring the world around us via house sitting opportunities.We are currently house sitting for a lovely home in Jerusalem. It has afforded us many opportunities to explore various parts of the country.  The home owners have funny cat and lovely German Shepherd that we care for. We also maintain the pool on the property, which we also enjoy swimming in. We are proud to take good care of the property and look forward to future house sits here. We have had some amazing house sitting assignments! One was a gorgeous home in Sonoma County, California, near San Francisco, where we also had the pleasure of caring for their pets, Scarlett, a beautiful Burnese Mountain Dog and two super friendly cats while their people family travelled in Latin America. We've had assignments in Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Bonaire; Baltimore, Maryland; LaPorte, Indiana; Key West, Florida; and now San Ginesio, Italy. Our stories are legendary...the things we disc... read more

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Susan Altman

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Raleigh, North Carolina

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I like to explore areas and places and meet and listen to people in the area. I like to return to areas of which I am fond, as well I love plants and animals and they love me back!  I work remotely (mostly part time these days) and it's fun to take my laptop and travel to somewhere and stay there a whileI will care for your home as you request and believe in leaving my campground the same as, or better than, how I found it!I am originally from the upper Midwest and return to MN and Chicagoland periodically as well as other areas of the country. I am fond of city and country alike, although Western NC and the Southwest and MT areas hold pieces of my heart, too.Please feel free to ask me anything. If you want more information about me, please check out my website (due to be updated any day now) at www.TheSACGroup.com and look me up on LinkedIn. And, my holistic website is due to be published shortly, as well: www.UnilomeFlow.com. Always safe travels!Susan  read more

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Shannon Dillon

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Aiken, South Carolina

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Seamless & Reliable Resource 18 years of dedicated animal care experience, personable, practical and active, single, non smoking professional available to house/pet/horse sit. Long term or short term. Absolute animal lover with a complete understanding of what it means to more than properly maintain, keep secure and ultimately care for your furry family ensuring your travel plans are as stress free and seamless as possible. Experienced "sitting" all types of residences from small quaint cottages to multi-million dollar estates and properly handling the responsibilities that accompany. PetTech CPR & First Aid Certified, Animal elder care experienced, Equine Experience. Bonded & Insured. Excellent references available. read more

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Tom Mcelwee

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Frisco, Texas

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We are a professional non-smoking couple with grown children.  We are animal lovers with a history of Quarter horses, Labradors Retrievers, and Calico cats.  We accept most opportunities from word-of-mouth recommendations but are always looking for that perfect fit on Luxury House Sitting.   We are extremely neat & clean in our own home, healthy living and looking to help out with your home & pet sittings in the US, Canada, and Europe. Tom is a recently retired IT executive with numerous "handy-man" skills after building four homes and Ruth Ann is an executive with a global corporation based out of our home in Frisco, Texas and both enjoy travel, photography and gourmet cooking.  We specialize in taking exceptional care of your pets, property and looking after your farm animals. We are very responsible and reliable and   read more

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Valerie Okrend

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Silver Spring, Maryland

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July 2025, I finished an amazing house sitting and air bnb manager role in Switzerland.  Villa Wilen is one of the most sought after properties in Switzerland for its exquisite views, the care the owners put into every single detail, and ideal location to visit all parts of the region.....****Passionate about exploring new areas in an unconventional manner.  Never knowing what might pop up is fun!I look at assignments as an excellent way to live a more 'locals' life while still being somewhere new!  And I know having someone responsible, such as myself, taking care of things while you're away could bring great peace of mind and pleasure to your travels.  I have bought and sold 4 houses all as a single highly independent individual with a good sense of organization, cleanliness, respect and moral compass. And I love animals to my core!A career claim to fame is when the University of Chicago asked me to open up a study abroad center for them in Paris!  I bec... read more

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Dan And Fay Bergander

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Aurora, Colorado

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Dan and Fay Bergander retired in 2013, with their home base being in Aurora, Colorado.  When home they enjoy spending time with their family and friends.  They enjoy maintaining their home and yard where they have lived for over 35 years.  They also are avid travelers, either in their R.V. for longer trips or planes, trains and automobiles for shorter ones and motor scooter, bikes, kayaks and hiking shoes for really short trips.  They have other family and friends all over the United States and the world and try to see them whenever possible.Dan grow up on a farm and can handle all types of animals, including bees and is a pet lover.  He also is an experienced gardener. (If you can grow a good garden in Colorado you can be a great gardener almost anywhere else).  He also is a good all around handyman.Fay, other than keeping Dan in line, is excellent at handling all aspects of running a home, including dealing with any issues or legistics which may hav... read more