Julie
Quiet, mature, animal lover and travel enthusiast wants to pet/house sit for you!
About Julie
I am a retired special education teacher and I am currently finishing up a year of pet/house sitting in Europe where I have house/pet sat from Portugal to Sweden and many places in between. I am heading back to the states in late June. (2017). I taught students with disabilities for over 30 years, the last 25 of them in St. Louis, MO. I grew...
I am a retired special education teacher and I am currently finishing up a year of pet/house sitting in Europe where I have house/pet sat from Portugal to Sweden and many places in between. I am heading back to the states in late June. (2017). I taught students with disabilities for over 30 years, the last 25 of them in St. Louis, MO. I grew up in Minnesota with lots of siblings, two horses and two dogs. I am interested in pet and house sitting for a variety of reasons. One being I love to travel and prefer to live in communities verses being a tourist so that I get the true flavor of the place and the community. Secondly, I love animals of all kinds and they make my travels fun, interesting and I love the companionship. Since I am retired, I do have lots of spare time on my hands and I would like to continue these fabulous experiences after I move back to the states next month. I have multiple house and pet sitting experiences when I lived in the US before moving to Europe and I would like to continue now that I am returning.
Why I want to house sit
I know what it is like to travel and have to leave your pets at home. I have experienced it first hand and through pet owners when I sit for them. The first and foremost priority is the health, safety and well being of the animals. When I was a pet owner I was fortunate enough to have a family member watch my dog or a vet tech friend would come and stay at my house. I thought it was important to keep my dog at home in his own environment and as close to his routine as possible. This is the beauty of THS, you can do just that. I love being a part of this organization and hope that people will feel secure and happy that I am house and pet sitting their animals while they are away. I miss owning a pet but I am just not settled enough to get one and make that commitment right now. I think I have a few more years to travel before I decide just when and where I want to retire. Right now I am happy to be returning to the US to be with family and friends for awhile and then start traveling and house/pet sitting in the fall.
My experience
I can assure you that I am a quiet, reliable and a trustworthy person. I love to read, nap, walk and snuggle with cats and dogs. My first priority would always be your pet. Their safety and well being taking precedence over anything else. I can tend to the house & garden as well.
My experiences as a house/pet sitter before I moved to Europe included short and long term situations. I had been house/pet sitting in the states for the last 10 years. Sometimes it would be for 24 hours, sometimes a long weekend, a week and up to a month. These included my house sitting at owners home or bringing their pet to my home. The pet sitting I have done has mostly been with dogs and cats.
When I pet sit, I would have owners write a detailed schedule and a list of do's and don'ts and follow those rules. I would also be in contact at least 2-5 times a week with owners (via email) to give them updates and to send pictures so they would know everything was going smoothly. Actually, when I had a pet sitter for my dog, I would have them send me a picture every day so that I could be reassured that all was well. I could do that for you! I like to stay at home taking daily walks and the occasional trip to the grocery store or shopping. I do have a car but I think most likely I would be flying to your home. I could rent one for the time I am with your pet if you felt it was necessary. I am experienced with giving medications to animals.
Reviews (9)
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Darren - Muzillac, France
04 September - 09 September 2018
Julie was a perfect house and cat sitter for us. We all got along very well and upon our return, the house was immaculate and the cats very content. We would certainly recommend Julie to anyone and hope to meet up again in the future.
Julie was a perfect house and cat sitter for us. We all got along very well and upon our return, the house was immaculate and the cats very content. We would certainly recommend Julie to anyone and hope to meet up again in the future.
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Alexandra - Vashon, Washington, United States
02 April - 02 May 2018
How do I describe the comfort in knowing that there is a loving person staying with our beloved pets while we are away? We are immensely grateful for Julie and for Trusted Housesitters for creating the opportunity for this kind of house share/pet sitting trade. Julie was everything we could hav...
How do I describe the comfort in knowing that there is a loving person staying with our beloved pets while we are away? We are immensely grateful for Julie and for Trusted Housesitters for creating the opportunity for this kind of house share/pet sitting trade. Julie was everything we could have hoped for! We arrived after our month-long journey to a beautifully clean house and extremely well-adjusted pets. I think I actually saw some sadness in our dog, Tacobeh, as he waited by the door near the guest house for the first day after Julie left. How wonderful for him to have such an attentive AVAILABLBE friend to come be with him while we’re away. And our cat, Gloria, asked for cuddle time at her usual times each day, and Julie complied. Thanks for the photos now and then and for the care given to our world here on Vashon Island. We definitely would love to have you return sometime in the future!
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Response from Julie
My house/pet sitting experience on Vashon Island with Tacobeh and Gloria for Bob and Alix was fantastic. The communication before, during and after was excellent. When I arrived, the house was in tip top shape and the guest house where I slept was quaint and comfy. I absolutely fell in love with Tacobeh, the dog. He is a sweetheart and was my pal for the whole month. He loved to walk, play fetch in the back yard and lay next to me in the evenings. We had our own little routine going by the end of the month!
Gloria is just a beauty. Her morning cuddles were a must! She would spend her days usually lounging but when evenings came around she would sit on my lap and watch movies with me. A delight and easy to care for.
I arrived a day early so both Bob and Alix could show me around and answer all my questions. I was shown the town and bought groceries before they left. They also suggested a great coffee place and eatery and fun walks to do with Tacobeh. I felt very much at home when it was time for them to leave. The welcoming guide that was prepared for me through THS was thorough and had lots of good and necessary information. I referred to it several times during my stay.
I would not hesitate one moment to recommend this house/pet sit to anyone who was interested and would love to come back, even just for a visit! -
Diane - Davis, California, United States
23 August - 30 September 2017
We were extremely pleased with Julie and the loving care she gave to our pets! From the first time we contacted her, we found Julie to be very organized, pleasant and responsible. During our Skype call with her, we were very impressed with her and felt that we could trust her. This turned out to ...
We were extremely pleased with Julie and the loving care she gave to our pets! From the first time we contacted her, we found Julie to be very organized, pleasant and responsible. During our Skype call with her, we were very impressed with her and felt that we could trust her. This turned out to be absolutely true!
During the five weeks of housesitting, Julie sent frequent updates and photos of our dog Tobi and cat Princess. She seemed to truly love our animals! Julie never bothered us with little things during our time in Europe, therefore we were able to enjoy our stay without any worry whatsoever about our home and animals. When we returned, our home was very clean, sheets & towels washed, etc. Julie became a trusted friend. We highly recommend her to other pet owners, and would love to have her stay in our home again. Thanks so much Julie!- Organised
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About Julie
I am a retired special education teacher and I am currently finishing up a year of pet/house sitting in Europe where I have house/pet sat from Portugal to Sweden and many places in between. I am heading back to the states in late June. (2017). I taught students with disabilities for over 30 years, the last 25 of them in St. Louis, MO. I grew up in Minnesota with lots of siblings, two horses and two dogs. I am interested in pet and house sitting for a variety of reasons. One being I love to travel and prefer to live in communities verses being a tourist so that I get the true flavor of the place and the community. Secondly, I love animals of all kinds and they make my travels fun, interesting and I love the companionship. Since I am retired, I do have lots of spare time on my hands and I would like to continue these fabulous experiences after I move back to the states next month. ......
I am a retired special education teacher and I am currently finishing up a year of pet/house sitting in Europe where I have house/pet sat from Portugal to Sweden and many places in between. I am heading back to the states in late June. (2017). I taught students with disabilities for over 30 years, the last 25 of them in St. Louis, MO. I grew up in Minnesota with lots of siblings, two horses and two dogs. I am interested in pet and house sitting for a variety of reasons. One being I love to travel and prefer to live in communities verses being a tourist so that I get the true flavor of the place and the community. Secondly, I love animals of all kinds and they make my travels fun, interesting and I love the companionship. Since I am retired, I do have lots of spare time on my hands and I would like to continue these fabulous experiences after I move back to the states next month. I have multiple house and pet sitting experiences when I lived in the US before moving to Europe and I would like to continue now that I am returning.
Why I want to house sit
I know what it is like to travel and have to leave your pets at home. I have experienced it first hand and through pet owners when I sit for them. The first and foremost priority is the health, safety and well being of the animals. When I was a pet owner I was fortunate enough to have a family member watch my dog or a vet tech friend would come and stay at my house. I thought it was important to keep my dog at home in his own environment and as close to his routine as possible. This is the beauty of THS, you can do just that. I love being a part of this organization and hope that people will feel secure and happy that I am house and pet sitting their animals while they are away. I miss owning a pet but I am just not settled enough to get one and make that commitment right now. I think I have a few more years to travel before I decide just when and where I want to retire. Right now I am happy to be returning to the US to be with family and friends for awhile and then start traveling and house/pet sitting in the fall.
My experience
I can assure you that I am a quiet, reliable and a trustworthy person. I love to read, nap, walk and snuggle with cats and dogs. My first priority would always be your pet. Their safety and well being taking precedence over anything else. I can tend to the house & garden as well.
My experiences as a house/pet sitter before I moved to Europe included short and long term situations. I had been house/pet sitting in the states for the last 10 years. Sometimes it would be for 24 hours, sometimes a long weekend, a week and up to a month. These included my house sitting at owners home or bringing their pet to my home. The pet sitting I have done has mostly been with dogs and cats.
When I pet sit, I would have owners write a detailed schedule and a list of do's and don'ts and follow those rules. I would also be in contact at least 2-5 times a week with owners (via email) to give them updates and to send pictures so they would know everything was going smoothly. Actually, when I had a pet sitter for my dog, I would have them send me a picture every day so that I could be reassured that all was well. I could do that for you! I like to stay at home taking daily walks and the occasional trip to the grocery store or shopping. I do have a car but I think most likely I would be flying to your home. I could rent one for the time I am with your pet if you felt it was necessary. I am experienced with giving medications to animals.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Julie has done 9 house sits since 2016
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MuzillacFranceSep 2018 -
VashonUnited StatesApr - May 2018 -
DavisUnited StatesAug - Sep 2017 -
KarlskronaSwedenMay 2017 -
RathcooleIrelandApr - May 2017 -
WinchesterUnited KingdomApr 2017 -
ThetfordUnited KingdomApr 2017 -
NorthallertonUnited KingdomMar 2017 -
LisbonPortugalDec 2016
