Dan & Paige
Dan & Paige
Retired Couple looking to be a Blessing to Homeowners we come in contact with and the Pets we meet!
About Dan & Paige
Greetings from Michigan! My name is Dan and my wife's name is Paige. I retired in July 2017 and my wife has just recently retired. We have already began thinking about what we will be doing during retirement.
I am a retired military veteran with over 29 years of military experience serving in the U.S. Marines and the Michigan Air National Guar...
Greetings from Michigan! My name is Dan and my wife's name is Paige. I retired in July 2017 and my wife has just recently retired. We have already began thinking about what we will be doing during retirement.
I am a retired military veteran with over 29 years of military experience serving in the U.S. Marines and the Michigan Air National Guard. I have been to many places in my career experiencing people, personalities and their pets. Making a positive difference in this world is refreshing and it brings out the best in us and having loving pets by our side make it even more enjoyable. I enjoy running, working out, helping others in need and exploring new places.
Paige has just retired serving as a School Success Liaison, working with at-risk youth in our local school system. She has been the Director of Child Care Resource and Referral agency and a local Big Brothers/Big Sisters agency. She is great with kids and will be hard pressed to fill that void now that she is retired. Traveling, meeting new people and pets through this venue may be just what the doctor ordered!
Over the past 15 years we have fostered over 15 children and adopted two. We were so grateful for the opportunity to give two young ladies a forever home and be able to allow them to follow their dreams. We are currently pet free so that we can travel, but enjoy being around animals and know how they need to be treated.
After many years of serving others and our community we are ready to travel and see some sights and have some experiences that we haven't yet had. House sitting will be a great avenue to help us do just that.
What may set us apart from others is that we have experience in a lot of different areas and have been tested over the years. How you respond to those challenges helps to define you as a person. We are non smokers, non-partiers, neat, clean and security conscious. I also welcome the opportunity to do odd jobs and physical labor where ever I go. It's how my parents and grandparents raised me! While others may pack their shorts, flip-flops and sunglasses, I will do the same, but will also have room for some work clothes, gloves, boots, ear plugs and eye protection. You just never know when you have an opportunity to go above and beyond the call of duty!
We currently own rental properties that we manage with a yearly lease and weekly lake cottage rentals that we monitor, maintain and manage during the summer months. Paige and I would enjoy helping you out if you have a need in any of these areas!
Also, concerning the enhanced security verification offered by this site, I was informed that for now they are unable to offer the enhanced security check because of internal reworkings of that process. Rest assured we are in good standing. Before my retirement in 2017 I held a secret security clearance in my position at the base where I was working. Along with that my wife and I have had numerous intensive background checks done in order to be licensed as foster parents. I hope this helps those who are looking for this extra security measure.
Thank You for your consideration! Entrusting your home and pets to someone you don't know (yet) is a huge step in faith and we hope that you feel more at ease by reading about our journey and what we have to offer. We are excited! Thanks Again!
Why we want to house sit
I am retired and my wife has just recently retired. Travel is definitely in our plans but we also wanted to make positive difference at the same time. What bigger reward than to care for someone else's precious pets, do some sightseeing and hopefully meet some new friends! Priceless!
Our experience
I (Dan) have been around animals pretty much all of my life. When I was growing up my mom remarried and we moved out to the country to live on a farm. Little did I know that this introduction to farm life and animals would stay with me forever. We had almost every type of animal from chickens to cattle and everything in between. I loved the farm and honestly my best friends much of the time were the animals! They seemed to always love you unconditionally, and depended on you to look after and care for them. If it wasn't for my military career I could have been a farmer! After the farm phase was over, we still had dogs and cats in the house to care for and love, and of course many of our friends currently have pets that we love to spoil when we have an opportunity.
My wife has had animals in her background also. She did her best to spoil her parents cats and dogs and as a family we were focused on cats and rabbits and all the things revolving around 4-H. What a wonderful experience it was to have animals around us at a young age because most of those furry critters will show you love in their own special way! It can be quite contagious!
Having no pets in the home creates an emptiness, but the good news is we can help fill that void by watching and caring for your pets. We would be honored to do that!
Reviews (8)
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Kerry - Twentynine Palms, California, United States
19 April - 21 April 2019
Dan and Paige were amazing sitters! Our dog was very spoiled having all the attention to herself, since she is usually second fidle to our small kiddos. Very easy communication with Dan before and during the stay. Dan sent at least two pics/texts from our pup each day. I knew she was in great han...
Dan and Paige were amazing sitters! Our dog was very spoiled having all the attention to herself, since she is usually second fidle to our small kiddos. Very easy communication with Dan before and during the stay. Dan sent at least two pics/texts from our pup each day. I knew she was in great hands! And they left our house better than they found it - washed all sheets, towels, remade the bed, vacuumed, and the best part, they made us two peanut butter pies and a chicken pot pie! I was so excited not to have to cook dinner when we got home! And they were great with our kids, which helped immensely while we were packing at the last minute. I would have them back in a heartbeat. I cannot recommend them enough!
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Response from Dan & Paige
Thank You for allowing us to care for your home and your dog, Jamie while you were away! It was enjoyable time and we can only hope that our paths will cross again in the future. Good luck on your transition to your new home and being closer to your family. Paige and I are glad we met your family!
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Victoria - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
03 April - 10 April 2019
There's not enough room on this page for the wonderful comments I have about Paige & dan Bilyeu. I never met people that made me feel so comfortable about leaving them in my home with my precious little dog for a week without asking my friends to come by and watch over them. they sent me picture...
There's not enough room on this page for the wonderful comments I have about Paige & dan Bilyeu. I never met people that made me feel so comfortable about leaving them in my home with my precious little dog for a week without asking my friends to come by and watch over them. they sent me pictures every day of my dog walking, eating, and just sitting with them. my house was so well kept I swore it looked cleaner than when I left! the absolute cream on the cake was: Dan was and is the best handyman I have ever had fixing things in my home. I can't wait to go away again so they can come back. I think I'll break something on purpose, they will be welcomed in my home forever.
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Response from Dan & Paige
Victoria and Bobby,
Thank you for a wonderful stay at your home. Your openness towards us was amazing! Paige and I felt as if we had known you for years! We definitely would return in a heartbeat and believe our visit was heaven sent! You both are the Best! (And Freckles to!) -
Kierestin - Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
08 March - 12 March 2019
I cannot say enough good things about Dan! He arrived the night before I left to meet my cats and get the overview of the house and routine. Each day, I received at least two texts with pictures (written from the cats' perspective). I looked forward to these texts each day; they were a riot! ...
I cannot say enough good things about Dan! He arrived the night before I left to meet my cats and get the overview of the house and routine. Each day, I received at least two texts with pictures (written from the cats' perspective). I looked forward to these texts each day; they were a riot! Seeing the pictures of the boys playing as usual and/or cuddled up on Dan for "movie time" made me feel so much better. My cats get very anxious when I leave,but it was obvious they adjusted well very well to Dan!
Even though I arrived home at 6:30pm, Dan waited at the house for me to return so he could welcome me home, give me the updates in person and answer any questions. This was certainly not expected of him, but much appreciated!
Not only was the house spotless, sheets and towels washed, but he made two pies...and left them for me! YUMMY! What a nice welcome home!
Thank you so much for caring for my animals and my home as if it were yours! I absolutely recommend Dan; you will not be disappointed!- Organised
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Response from Dan & Paige
Thank You for the kind words! The time I spent with Sherman and Oscar was so much fun! I never thought I would be pushing two cats in a stroller but now I know that anything is possible! The pleasure was all mine!
About Dan & Paige
Greetings from Michigan! My name is Dan and my wife's name is Paige. I retired in July 2017 and my wife has just recently retired. We have already began thinking about what we will be doing during retirement.
I am a retired military veteran with over 29 years of military experience serving in the U.S. Marines and the Michigan Air National Guard. I have been to many places in my career experiencing people, personalities and their pets. Making a positive difference in this world is refreshing and it brings out the best in us and having loving pets by our side make it even more enjoyable. I enjoy running, working out, helping others in need and exploring new places.
Paige has just retired serving as a School Success Liaison, working with at-risk youth in our local school system. She has been the Director of Child Care Resource and Referral agency and a local Big Brothers/Big S......
Greetings from Michigan! My name is Dan and my wife's name is Paige. I retired in July 2017 and my wife has just recently retired. We have already began thinking about what we will be doing during retirement.
I am a retired military veteran with over 29 years of military experience serving in the U.S. Marines and the Michigan Air National Guard. I have been to many places in my career experiencing people, personalities and their pets. Making a positive difference in this world is refreshing and it brings out the best in us and having loving pets by our side make it even more enjoyable. I enjoy running, working out, helping others in need and exploring new places.
Paige has just retired serving as a School Success Liaison, working with at-risk youth in our local school system. She has been the Director of Child Care Resource and Referral agency and a local Big Brothers/Big Sisters agency. She is great with kids and will be hard pressed to fill that void now that she is retired. Traveling, meeting new people and pets through this venue may be just what the doctor ordered!
Over the past 15 years we have fostered over 15 children and adopted two. We were so grateful for the opportunity to give two young ladies a forever home and be able to allow them to follow their dreams. We are currently pet free so that we can travel, but enjoy being around animals and know how they need to be treated.
After many years of serving others and our community we are ready to travel and see some sights and have some experiences that we haven't yet had. House sitting will be a great avenue to help us do just that.
What may set us apart from others is that we have experience in a lot of different areas and have been tested over the years. How you respond to those challenges helps to define you as a person. We are non smokers, non-partiers, neat, clean and security conscious. I also welcome the opportunity to do odd jobs and physical labor where ever I go. It's how my parents and grandparents raised me! While others may pack their shorts, flip-flops and sunglasses, I will do the same, but will also have room for some work clothes, gloves, boots, ear plugs and eye protection. You just never know when you have an opportunity to go above and beyond the call of duty!
We currently own rental properties that we manage with a yearly lease and weekly lake cottage rentals that we monitor, maintain and manage during the summer months. Paige and I would enjoy helping you out if you have a need in any of these areas!
Also, concerning the enhanced security verification offered by this site, I was informed that for now they are unable to offer the enhanced security check because of internal reworkings of that process. Rest assured we are in good standing. Before my retirement in 2017 I held a secret security clearance in my position at the base where I was working. Along with that my wife and I have had numerous intensive background checks done in order to be licensed as foster parents. I hope this helps those who are looking for this extra security measure.
Thank You for your consideration! Entrusting your home and pets to someone you don't know (yet) is a huge step in faith and we hope that you feel more at ease by reading about our journey and what we have to offer. We are excited! Thanks Again!
Why we want to house sit
I am retired and my wife has just recently retired. Travel is definitely in our plans but we also wanted to make positive difference at the same time. What bigger reward than to care for someone else's precious pets, do some sightseeing and hopefully meet some new friends! Priceless!
Our experience
I (Dan) have been around animals pretty much all of my life. When I was growing up my mom remarried and we moved out to the country to live on a farm. Little did I know that this introduction to farm life and animals would stay with me forever. We had almost every type of animal from chickens to cattle and everything in between. I loved the farm and honestly my best friends much of the time were the animals! They seemed to always love you unconditionally, and depended on you to look after and care for them. If it wasn't for my military career I could have been a farmer! After the farm phase was over, we still had dogs and cats in the house to care for and love, and of course many of our friends currently have pets that we love to spoil when we have an opportunity.
My wife has had animals in her background also. She did her best to spoil her parents cats and dogs and as a family we were focused on cats and rabbits and all the things revolving around 4-H. What a wonderful experience it was to have animals around us at a young age because most of those furry critters will show you love in their own special way! It can be quite contagious!
Having no pets in the home creates an emptiness, but the good news is we can help fill that void by watching and caring for your pets. We would be honored to do that!
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House & pet sitting timeline
Dan and Paige have done 8 house sits since 2018
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Twentynine PalmsUnited StatesApr 2019 -
Las VegasUnited StatesApr 2019 -
MooresvilleUnited StatesMar 2019 -
NashvilleUnited StatesMar 2019 -
Fort WorthUnited StatesFeb 2019 -
Lady LakeUnited StatesFeb 2019 -
Lady LakeUnited StatesJan 2019
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DeWittUnited StatesNov 2018
