Yvonne & James (jim)
Yvonne & James (jim)
Professional Quiet Clean Non Smoking Friendly Experienced Pet/House/Gym/ Small Business Sitting/Property Mgmt Couple available to help!
About Yvonne & James (jim)
We are an active-fit-animal loving-reliable-responsible-experienced pet/house/gym/small business sitting-professional couple, looking to travel to various places around the globe and assist pet & business owners by caring for their pet(s), homes, gym facility, small business or rental property. My name is Yvonne, and my better half is Jim.
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We are an active-fit-animal loving-reliable-responsible-experienced pet/house/gym/small business sitting-professional couple, looking to travel to various places around the globe and assist pet & business owners by caring for their pet(s), homes, gym facility, small business or rental property. My name is Yvonne, and my better half is Jim.
Jim has completed an extremely rewarding 32 year career with the Toronto Fire Department, 14 of which he was in the role of “Captain”. He was also a Real Estate Agent and owned a very successful landscaping business on the side. He's quite the handyman around the house and has completed several home renovations, including plumbing and electrical work.
I (Yvonne) was in a Senior Management role in communications, in the financial services industry in Toronto, for over 25 years. I am currently a Freelance Writer, Yoga Instructor, and Certified Fitness Coach for Adults, Seniors and Children.
We have owned dogs, cats, fish and hamsters, and currently have flexibility in our schedule to do some pet/house/business sitting. We walk/hike/run everyday, so if you have any pets that need daily exercise, we're the perfect match!
Why we want to house sit
We have owned several houses and condos, and cared for dogs, cats, hamsters and fish throughout their entire lifetimes. We are unable to commit to owning a pet again at this time, but do love caring for furry friends and helping owners be away from them and their homes without any worries!
We understand that your pet is a very important member of your family, and when you are away from them, you need to feel comfortable with the arrangements you have made.
Our experience includes caring for well and sick pets, and even those in heat!
Our experience
As pet owners for many years, gym and small business operators, and homeowners for over 30 years, we are experienced at caring for pets, small businesses, gyms, homes, property, pool and hot tub maintenance. Jim has even saved pets from fires during his career!
We can handle all your varied pet care needs, from walking the dog, to changing the kitty litter, to cleaning the bird cage.
We have experience at caring for pets during illness, and we pride ourselves in being able to give them the extra care they need when not feeling well, or recovering from surgery. We are also experienced with caring for Rescue dogs.
We will mind your plants with care, watering them and keeping them healthy according to your instructions. We also water exterior gardens and flower beds, and care for lawns as requested.
We are experienced landlords used to dealing with short and long term tenants, should you require assistance in this area as part of your property management needs.
Reviews (21)
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Evan - Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
06 October - 13 October 2018
Yvonne and Jim were absolutely wonderful! We can't say enough good things about them! They came a day early as we requested to go over everything, and were so kind! They took great care of our girls(cats) while we were gone plus our plants and home! The house was spotless when we came home and th...
Yvonne and Jim were absolutely wonderful! We can't say enough good things about them! They came a day early as we requested to go over everything, and were so kind! They took great care of our girls(cats) while we were gone plus our plants and home! The house was spotless when we came home and they washed the sheets. They will take great care of your pets and they will listen and do all of your requests! I can't say enough good things about them and highly recommend them!!!
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Victoria - Kirkland, Washington, United States
25 August - 08 September 2018
The only thing better than a great holiday is coming home to a clean house with happy cats. Yvonne and Jim were ideal house sitters: the house was spotless when we got home, the cats were happy and they they followed our house guide to the letter. They went well above and beyond by taking out our...
The only thing better than a great holiday is coming home to a clean house with happy cats. Yvonne and Jim were ideal house sitters: the house was spotless when we got home, the cats were happy and they they followed our house guide to the letter. They went well above and beyond by taking out our backed up recycling without being asked to (we can only take it out every two weeks and kept missing the dates due to travel), what a treat for us! We were so impressed that they even figured out the crazy Swiss recycling system! Thank you so much Yvonne and Jim! I also really appreciate their communication before, during and after the house sit, they replied quickly with efficient and thorough (seems simple enough but it's not so for everyone) responses. Five stars all around, you will be lucky to have Yvonne and Jim look after your pets and home, we hope they come again.
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Response from Yvonne & James (jim)
Caring for the furry 'five' was an awesome experience. Each cat has its own unique personality, and since we were fortunate to have two weeks with them, we certainly got to know Olivia, Osgood, Zola, Bonetti and Esme quite well.
Tory provided great instructions on kitty care, as well as how things run in their beautiful home. She also welcomed us with some local delicacies and terrific information on the area; including places to visit, eat, hike and explore.
This particular assignment will be one that is long remembered by Jim and I. Between the wonderful four-legged companions, comfy home, fantastically clean city, and warm host/hostess, it was simply an amazing experience.
Thank you Tory and Erez for this opportunity. We do hope to sit for you again.
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Ann - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
10 August - 12 August 2018
It was a pleasure to have Yvonne and Jim house and cat sit for us. We had a pleasant introduction over skype. While we were away, they let us know when they arrived and had daily contact with us about our two female cats including lovely photos of the girls. They let us know when they left and we...
It was a pleasure to have Yvonne and Jim house and cat sit for us. We had a pleasant introduction over skype. While we were away, they let us know when they arrived and had daily contact with us about our two female cats including lovely photos of the girls. They let us know when they left and we arrived home to very happy kitties, a clean and tidy house, with bed sheets and towels washed. We would not hesitate to use them again knowing that our home and cats would be well cared for by them.
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Response from Yvonne & James (jim)
Ann and Marilyn are very well organized pet/home owners. They provided us with all of the necessary information to properly care for Maddie, Nina and their beautiful home.
Friendly and affectionate cats, great safe neighborhood close to shops, restaurants, parks, transit, etc.
We appreciate the opportunity, and hope to see their girls in the future for another assignment.
About Yvonne & James (jim)
We are an active-fit-animal loving-reliable-responsible-experienced pet/house/gym/small business sitting-professional couple, looking to travel to various places around the globe and assist pet & business owners by caring for their pet(s), homes, gym facility, small business or rental property. My name is Yvonne, and my better half is Jim.
Jim has completed an extremely rewarding 32 year career with the Toronto Fire Department, 14 of which he was in the role of “Captain”. He was also a Real Estate Agent and owned a very successful landscaping business on the side. He's quite the handyman around the house and has completed several home renovations, including plumbing and electrical work.
I (Yvonne) was in a Senior Management role in communications, in the financial services industry in Toronto, for over 25 years. I am currently a Freelance Writer, Yoga Instructor, and Certified ......
We are an active-fit-animal loving-reliable-responsible-experienced pet/house/gym/small business sitting-professional couple, looking to travel to various places around the globe and assist pet & business owners by caring for their pet(s), homes, gym facility, small business or rental property. My name is Yvonne, and my better half is Jim.
Jim has completed an extremely rewarding 32 year career with the Toronto Fire Department, 14 of which he was in the role of “Captain”. He was also a Real Estate Agent and owned a very successful landscaping business on the side. He's quite the handyman around the house and has completed several home renovations, including plumbing and electrical work.
I (Yvonne) was in a Senior Management role in communications, in the financial services industry in Toronto, for over 25 years. I am currently a Freelance Writer, Yoga Instructor, and Certified Fitness Coach for Adults, Seniors and Children.
We have owned dogs, cats, fish and hamsters, and currently have flexibility in our schedule to do some pet/house/business sitting. We walk/hike/run everyday, so if you have any pets that need daily exercise, we're the perfect match!
Why we want to house sit
We have owned several houses and condos, and cared for dogs, cats, hamsters and fish throughout their entire lifetimes. We are unable to commit to owning a pet again at this time, but do love caring for furry friends and helping owners be away from them and their homes without any worries!
We understand that your pet is a very important member of your family, and when you are away from them, you need to feel comfortable with the arrangements you have made.
Our experience includes caring for well and sick pets, and even those in heat!
Our experience
As pet owners for many years, gym and small business operators, and homeowners for over 30 years, we are experienced at caring for pets, small businesses, gyms, homes, property, pool and hot tub maintenance. Jim has even saved pets from fires during his career!
We can handle all your varied pet care needs, from walking the dog, to changing the kitty litter, to cleaning the bird cage.
We have experience at caring for pets during illness, and we pride ourselves in being able to give them the extra care they need when not feeling well, or recovering from surgery. We are also experienced with caring for Rescue dogs.
We will mind your plants with care, watering them and keeping them healthy according to your instructions. We also water exterior gardens and flower beds, and care for lawns as requested.
We are experienced landlords used to dealing with short and long term tenants, should you require assistance in this area as part of your property management needs.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Yvonne and James (jim) have done 21 house sits since 2015
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Saint PetersburgUnited StatesOct 2018 -
KirklandUnited StatesAug - Sep 2018 -
TorontoCanadaAug 2018 -
NokomisUnited StatesMay 2018 -
BuffaloUnited StatesMar 2018 -
Les Lèves-et-ThoumeyraguesFranceFeb 2018 -
The VillagesUnited StatesJan 2018 -
BradentonUnited StatesDec 2017 -
ChathamUnited StatesSep 2017 -
TorontoCanadaAug 2017 -
ViñuelaSpainJun 2017 -
Broadview HeightsUnited StatesMay - Jun 2017 -
TitusvilleUnited StatesMar 2017 -
WokingUnited KingdomFeb 2017 -
The VillagesUnited StatesSep - Oct 2016 -
JasperUnited StatesAug 2016 -
AshburtonUnited KingdomApr 2016 -
OrlandoUnited StatesJan 2016 -
MontréalCanadaJan 2016 -
TorontoCanadaJan 2016 -
TorontoCanadaDec 2015
