Laurence & James
Laurence & James
45 years-old French and Canadian couple living in Montréal South Shore, no child, animals lovers
About Laurence & James
James and I (Laurence) always had pets : cat or dog.
We have been living near Montréal since August 2012. We are a french couple, and since 2017, June, we are very proud Canadian citizens!
We loves travelling and enthusiastic to discover new places and new "4 legged friends".
We love quiet places (hotels are not!). We like hiking and campin...
James and I (Laurence) always had pets : cat or dog.
We have been living near Montréal since August 2012. We are a french couple, and since 2017, June, we are very proud Canadian citizens!
We loves travelling and enthusiastic to discover new places and new "4 legged friends".
We love quiet places (hotels are not!). We like hiking and camping (summer). We also like to discover cities.
We are non smokers.
James is a software developer on his own. Laurence is a trainer on her own (visit my website redactia.com and my customers testimonies; it is in French but Google will translate for you).
See our video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MRBiX-zjkY&feature=youtu.be
Why we want to house sit
We do love animals, especially cats, as we appreciate their silent and nonchalant attitude. We appreciate the unconditionnal love animals give.
We had a cat during 17 years, and we REALLY know how hard it is to organize holidays and be able to leave home with peace of mind! In France we were used to lend our house to friends and family who took care of our cat.
When we emigrated to Canada, our cat Elliott was more than 14 years old.
We decided not to travel anymore (except a night sometimes) to stay with him, as he was too old to go in a cattery or in a family he was not familiar with.
Elliott died in October 2015. We miss him, and we will be glad to have "part-time" cat (or dog) while having holidays. We also look forward to discover Canada, USA (and other countries). Up to now, we travelled in Europe, Africa, Central and South America.
Very happy to discover this wonderful website!
Note : we are also airbnb users. You could read comments on our airbnb profile on request.
Our experience
We have been a very careful and loving family for our cat adopted in 1998 (he was a kitten) in France. When we emigrated to Canada (2012), Elliott flew in his box on my knees on the Air France flight to Montréal (we did not want him to be placed with luggages!). Till his death in october 2015, we did our best to have him a secure et happy live.
Moreover, I (Laurence) volunteered in two shelters for cats in France between 2002 and 2012 (cares for cats + administrative tasks + updating website + feeding stray cats).
Several times, in France, we have temporarily hosted cats.
Laurence had an experience of "dog-sitting" (sitting my boss' dog in her house in Paris area). Afterwards, we took care of cats at their home when their owners were away (friends and neighbors).
We have a pool, James is used to manage it and could do it for you if needed.
In December 2017, we were cat-sitters in Massachusetts (USA). See review!
Reviews (1)
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Danuta - Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States
22 December - 30 December 2017
My husband and I were very fortunate to have Laurence and her husband James house sit for us during the Christmas holidays in December 2017 and take care of our two cats Philo & Xenia. Laurence & James are the nicest, kindest, most considerate, responsible and most caring people you will ever me...
My husband and I were very fortunate to have Laurence and her husband James house sit for us during the Christmas holidays in December 2017 and take care of our two cats Philo & Xenia. Laurence & James are the nicest, kindest, most considerate, responsible and most caring people you will ever meet. Such a comfort to leave our kitty cats, who are like our children, in the care of this couple. We enjoyed their communications and photos, that came without asking. It was visible and obvious with every message and photo how much they liked our cats, actually enjoyed spending time with them and how good care and a lot of play time they offered to them. Philo needed some medical care: eye drops applied twice a day, duty timely performed with no problems.
Upon returning we found our house well organized and cleaner than when we left it. And an additional surprise - a lovely Thank You card from them with sweet Canadian treats and a bottle of Mousse des bois! What a wonderful and unexpected treat, the first for us from House Sitters! We can wholeheartedly recommend Laurence and James as Trusted House Sitters and you definitely want them to take care of your precious pets. They are true animal lovers. It was a good vacation for us and we hope they had a good vacation too despite the very cold and snowy weather in Boston at that time. Many thanks to Laurence and James for their kindness and care.
Response from Laurence & James
Danuta,
it was a great pleasure to watch over Philo and Xenia. These cats are very nice and endearing.
In addition, your home is welcoming and warm. It was a win-win agreement!
Laurence
External references (6)
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Régine - House / Pet sitting Reference
22 December 2015
I know Laurence Picot and her companion James for almost a decade.
During 6 years, I was President of an animal protection organization (Assistance Aux Animaux de lArrondissement de Grasse, South of France) and I was part of the Board of Directors.
In the refuge, where there were a ...
I know Laurence Picot and her companion James for almost a decade.
During 6 years, I was President of an animal protection organization (Assistance Aux Animaux de lArrondissement de Grasse, South of France) and I was part of the Board of Directors.
In the refuge, where there were a hundred cats, Laurence was a volunteer. She took care of feeding and giving medications to sick animals.
Once a week, she took care of stray cats 60 km from her home.
Laurence was a person very involved in animal rights, on which I could count, sparing neither time nor her trouble. She showed complete reliability and a great dedication. It was a pleasure working with her.
Rgine Soustelle
(translated from French into English by Google translation)
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Martha - Character Reference
16 December 2015
It's a pleasure to recommend Laurence and James as house and pet sitters. I have known them for several years now (both as a friends and business colleagues) and would let them care for my home in a second! They keep their own lovely home impeccably clean and well-kempt--I know they would do the...
It's a pleasure to recommend Laurence and James as house and pet sitters. I have known them for several years now (both as a friends and business colleagues) and would let them care for my home in a second! They keep their own lovely home impeccably clean and well-kempt--I know they would do the same for someone else's.
They smart and serious, extremely well-organized, honest and open-minded--a pleasure to have around.
Laurence and James are also true animal lovers. Our cats gravitate towards them whenever they come to visit, and I've also watched them providing lots of tender loving care to their own cat. A pet owner could not wish for a kinder pet sitter than these two!
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Olivier - Character Reference
15 December 2015
Laurence and James are very reliable persons who love animals. They've had a cat for 17 years and took care of him in a exemplary way.
They're also concerned about animals well being and got involved in animal protection non profit organizations.
I've known Laurence for more than 20 years.Laurence and James are very reliable persons who love animals. They've had a cat for 17 years and took care of him in a exemplary way.
They're also concerned about animals well being and got involved in animal protection non profit organizations.
I've known Laurence for more than 20 years.- Organised
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Sylvain - Character Reference
15 December 2015
I have worked with Laurence for five years. She was an employee in the firm I own.
Laurence is extremely reliable, meaning she's the kind of person you not only can trust, but also rely on as she always delivers what has been promised.
"Anticipation, organization, satisfaction" :-) is the motto...I have worked with Laurence for five years. She was an employee in the firm I own.
Laurence is extremely reliable, meaning she's the kind of person you not only can trust, but also rely on as she always delivers what has been promised.
"Anticipation, organization, satisfaction" :-) is the motto she has used for years, always succesfully.
I also happen to have been invited once in her home. Tidy must be some sort of understatement!
And she is fond of pets, no doubt!
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Lyne - Landlord Reference
15 December 2015
Bonjour,
Madame Laurence Picot et son conjoint sont arrivs au Canada en 2012. Ils ont lou mon appartement pendant deux mois soient le mois d'aot et de septembre. J'ai eu le plaisir de les ctoyer au cours de ces deux mois et je peux affirmer que ce sont des gens trs bien et fort sympathiques....Bonjour,
Madame Laurence Picot et son conjoint sont arrivs au Canada en 2012. Ils ont lou mon appartement pendant deux mois soient le mois d'aot et de septembre. J'ai eu le plaisir de les ctoyer au cours de ces deux mois et je peux affirmer que ce sont des gens trs bien et fort sympathiques. Il s'occupaient avec amour de leur chat Eliott. Lorsqu'ils ont quitts, l'appartement tait impeccable. Je vous recommande ce couple trs fiables sans aucune hsitation.- Organised
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Lori - House / Pet sitting Reference
14 December 2015
Laurence and her partner rented our house for two months (October & November) in 2012 while we were on sabbatical. They brought along their aging cat which they had moved to Canada with. As we have cats too we were very open to cat-lovers renting our house. We met ahead of time to work out the ag...
Laurence and her partner rented our house for two months (October & November) in 2012 while we were on sabbatical. They brought along their aging cat which they had moved to Canada with. As we have cats too we were very open to cat-lovers renting our house. We met ahead of time to work out the agreement and everything ran very smoothly. They did exactly what they said they would and paid everything on time. They took wonderful care of our home and left it in excellent condition. It was cleaned from top to bottom before they left. We kept some contact with them after our return. They are lovely people - very professional and responsible and obviously very caring about animals. I would not hesitate to recommend them as house sitters.
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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About Laurence & James
James and I (Laurence) always had pets : cat or dog.
We have been living near Montréal since August 2012. We are a french couple, and since 2017, June, we are very proud Canadian citizens!
We loves travelling and enthusiastic to discover new places and new "4 legged friends".
We love quiet places (hotels are not!). We like hiking and camping (summer). We also like to discover cities.
We are non smokers.
James is a software developer on his own. Laurence is a trainer on her own (visit my website redactia.com and my customers testimonies; it is in French but Google will translate for you).
See our video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MRBiX-zjkY&feature=youtu.be
James and I (Laurence) always had pets : cat or dog.
We have been living near Montréal since August 2012. We are a french couple, and since 2017, June, we are very proud Canadian citizens!
We loves travelling and enthusiastic to discover new places and new "4 legged friends".
We love quiet places (hotels are not!). We like hiking and camping (summer). We also like to discover cities.
We are non smokers.
James is a software developer on his own. Laurence is a trainer on her own (visit my website redactia.com and my customers testimonies; it is in French but Google will translate for you).
See our video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MRBiX-zjkY&feature=youtu.be
Why we want to house sit
We do love animals, especially cats, as we appreciate their silent and nonchalant attitude. We appreciate the unconditionnal love animals give.
We had a cat during 17 years, and we REALLY know how hard it is to organize holidays and be able to leave home with peace of mind! In France we were used to lend our house to friends and family who took care of our cat.
When we emigrated to Canada, our cat Elliott was more than 14 years old.
We decided not to travel anymore (except a night sometimes) to stay with him, as he was too old to go in a cattery or in a family he was not familiar with.
Elliott died in October 2015. We miss him, and we will be glad to have "part-time" cat (or dog) while having holidays. We also look forward to discover Canada, USA (and other countries). Up to now, we travelled in Europe, Africa, Central and South America.
Very happy to discover this wonderful website!
Note : we are also airbnb users. You could read comments on our airbnb profile on request.
Our experience
We have been a very careful and loving family for our cat adopted in 1998 (he was a kitten) in France. When we emigrated to Canada (2012), Elliott flew in his box on my knees on the Air France flight to Montréal (we did not want him to be placed with luggages!). Till his death in october 2015, we did our best to have him a secure et happy live.
Moreover, I (Laurence) volunteered in two shelters for cats in France between 2002 and 2012 (cares for cats + administrative tasks + updating website + feeding stray cats).
Several times, in France, we have temporarily hosted cats.
Laurence had an experience of "dog-sitting" (sitting my boss' dog in her house in Paris area). Afterwards, we took care of cats at their home when their owners were away (friends and neighbors).
We have a pool, James is used to manage it and could do it for you if needed.
In December 2017, we were cat-sitters in Massachusetts (USA). See review!
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Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
Availability
Preferred Countries
- Brazil
- Canada
- United States
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Sint Maarten
- Suriname
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
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House & pet sitting timeline
Laurence and James have done 1 house sit since 2015
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StonehamUnited StatesDec 2017
