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Joy Lissa

Huge Animal-lover, Remote Writing & Art Teacher - Open to House-Sits Anywhere!

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My experience

10+ years

I've been traveling and pet-sitting with THS for the last six months. I have had the BEST time and I've met such wonderful people and their pets! I work online, (at home), so pet-sitting gives me the fulfillment of being with animals…

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  • Mondo

    mix-breed

    Cared for

  • Ziggy

    labradoodle

    Owned in past

  • Canyon

    golden retriever

    Cared for

  • River

    english springer spaniel

    Cared for

  • Tajin

    i don't know

    Cared for

  • Dovah

    i don't know

    Cared for

  • Moon

    mix-breed

    Cared for

  • Bart

    i don't know

    Cared for

  • Kobutsu

    american shorthair

    Cared for

Reviews (29)

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Donald

This was our first go with a Trusted Housesitter, and Joy Lissa set a high standard. She arrived the evening before we left, so we were able to show her…

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Bainbridge Island, WA, US · 25 Jun - 01 Jul 2025
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Pam

Joy took wonderful care of our dog, Libby. They went on multiple walks and had lots of adventures. Communication was great and she left the house in…

  • dog
Seattle, WA, US · 16 Jun - 21 Jun 2025
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Eliza

Absolutely wonderful! Her communication was clear, kind, and consistent from start to finish, and she was incredibly flexible around our schedule. Most…

  • cat
Hansville, WA, US · 03 Jun - 14 Jun 2025
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Ellen

Joy took excellent care of our home, cat and dog. She took Winnie, our dog, on many walks while exploring the island we live on. She had to water quite a…

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  • cat
Clinton, WA, US · 12 May - 25 May 2025
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Meredith

Mika totally fell in love with Joy. He got to go on many new adventures . I would have her back in a heart beat. This was my first experience with trusted…

  • dog
Langley, WA, US · 05 May - 11 May 2025

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David

Joy Lissa looked after David’s pets & home

Lissa has been a terrific dog and house sitter for us. In addition to the character qualities checked here, she is an all around delightful person. She took Mondo on adventures and gave him the affection he believes he deserves. I highly recommend her!

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10 March 2024

About Joy Lissa

Hello! I'm Joy (aka "Lissa"). I am a creative arts teacher (working online) and I’m from Central Oregon. I have an MA in Myth and Psych, and I really like to travel and learn new things. I recently came back from a trip to Kenya! What a…

Age – 41Occupation – Art TeacherLives in – Portland, United States
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Why I want to house sit

As someone who works online, I travel quite a bit because of the bliss I get out of having new experiences in other places. House/pet sitting gives me the opportunity to help others and, in a way, travel in an entirely new and wonderful…

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