House Sitting & Pet Care

House Sitting & Pet Care

Calm, reliable care for your home and animals.

When you're away, you deserve to know your home is being respected, your animals are being cared for, and everything is being handled with consistency, attention, and integrity.

I've completed dozens of house and pet sits, all with 5-star reviews, caring for a wide range of homes and animals with responsibility, kindness, and attention to detail.

My goal is simple: to give homeowners complete peace of mind while they're away.

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Why Homeowners Trust Me

I've spent over twenty years as a professional healer, wellness practitioner, and certified companion animal massage therapist.

I've also spent years living in remote environments, including twelve years aboard a sailboat and extended periods living off grid and on islands.

This combination of experience has made me adaptable, resourceful, observant, and highly attentive to both animals and homes.

I understand routines. I notice details. I communicate clearly. And I genuinely enjoy caring for both homes and animals.

Twenty+ years of professional care

Healer, wellness practitioner, and certified companion animal massage therapist.

Resourceful & observant

Twelve years aboard a sailboat plus extended off-grid and island living.

Genuine love for animals & homes

I notice details, follow routines carefully, and communicate clearly throughout.

Calm, quiet, home-based

No guests, no parties — peaceful, predictable environments pets settle into easily.

A Quiet Presence

Why pets tend to relax around me

One of the things that makes me different from many house sitters is that I naturally live a quiet, home-based lifestyle.

I work remotely and spend most of my time at home. When I leave, it's usually for a walk, exercise, errands, or a short outing.

I naturally assimilate to an animal's schedule and create a calm, consistent environment that many pets settle into easily.

  • I don't host guests.
  • I don't bring people into your home.
  • I value peace, routine, and respect for space.

Many homeowners tell me their animals quickly relax because the environment remains stable, predictable, and calm.

Experience Includes
Dogs
Cats
Senior pets
Multiple-pet households
Horses
Chickens
Plants and gardens
Mail collection
Property checks
Long-term sits
Remote properties
Off-grid homes
Solar systems
Water conservation systems
Generators
Light property maintenance
Contractor coordination
Household staff coordination
Housekeepers
Gardeners and landscapers
Pool service providers
Maintenance and repair appointments
Airbnb and guest-property oversight

I'm equally comfortable caring for a suburban home, rural property, luxury residence, waterfront home, self-sufficient off-grid property, or large estate.

I understand that many homeowners rely on a team of professionals to keep their property running smoothly while they're away. I'm comfortable coordinating with contractors, maintenance personnel, landscapers, housekeepers, pool services, and other trusted providers to ensure projects, appointments, and property needs are handled responsibly and communicated clearly.

My Philosophy

Your home is a sanctuary

I treat your home with the same care, attention, and respect I would want for my own.

  • I keep things clean.
  • I follow routines carefully.
  • I communicate consistently.
  • I take pride in leaving homes exactly as I found them, or better.

For me, this isn't simply a way to travel. It's a way to live well while helping homeowners feel confident that their animals and property are being thoughtfully cared for.

Trusted By Homeowners

Kind words from homeowners

"Well, please don't share this with anyone, but Julie is the best! My kitty is so happy when she's here. She's thorough, communicative, & caring as well as tidy. So, nope, you don't want her… no no, I want her for my kitty exclusively! Oh well, I guess I don't travel every day so I can share."

Patti

West Asheville, NC · Feb – Mar 2025

"Julie was the perfect sitter in every way! Excellent communicator, patient, so sweet with our cats and took great care of the house. I would be thrilled to have her sit again and I know Sahara and Clancy would as well. Highly recommend her!"

Lynette

Hendersonville, NC · Sep 2024

"Julie is A++++ number 1! I can't even begin to name all the ways that Julie's presence in my home and care of my animals was stellar, loving, and far exceeded expectations. She sent me daily detailed and thorough updates along with artistic and creative photos of each animal which always illustrated how loved and well cared for my animals were. She was meticulous in caring for my home and dealt with some unpleasant house issues in a very gracious manner."

Suvara

Asheville, NC · Jul – Aug 2024

"Julie was terrific, as she was the last time. If I could give her 6 stars on everything I would! I'm great-ful for her care of Noa, my home, & her attention to my yard & plants."

Patti

West Asheville, NC · Aug – Sep 2024

"Julie was an excellent dog sitter and I would be happy to have her sit again. Nigel seemed to do very well with her. She communicated with me daily and left the house in very good shape, washing all the sheets, towels etc although not required to. She went above and beyond, even agreeing to take Nigel to a previously scheduled grooming appointment."

Elizabeth

Brevard, NC · Jun – Jul 2024

"This was Julie's first-time cat sitting for us, and we are so happy to have found her. She was able to bond with our skittish queen Bunny within a day. Both cats felt very comfortable with her. She sent regular updates with amazing pictures and communicated all the details very well. She was very accommodating to our flight delays and stayed late with the kitties until we got back. The house was very clean and neat upon our return, and cats were at ease and happy like we never left."

Monali

Melbourne, FL · Apr 2024

"Julie blew me away with her professionalism, expertise and reliability. My dog often doesn't eat when I go away, but he ate on day 1 with Julie! Then he didn't eat when she left b/c he missed her so much! She exercised him, socialized him and taught me a thing or two about how to get the best from him. She took instructions like a pro and left the place tidy, cleaned and with sweet notes. Made it easy for me during a difficult and quick transition due to a family emergency."

Kerry

Asheville, NC · Sep 2023

"It was such a pleasure to have Julie as a cat sitter! She sent us great pictures and interesting snippets about our precious Schnuggl every day. It was easy to see that Schnuggl was happy and that she and our home were well cared for. She absorbed everything instantly, was totally engaged and contentious, and always pleasant and upbeat. We have had a lot of good sitters over the years, but Julie outshined them all."

Robert

Saint Augustine, FL · Aug – Sep 2023

"Julie was a wonderful sitter. She took care of my two kitties, provided me daily updates with pictures and it was clear that she loved animals. This was a last minute sit and I couldn't have been more pleased with the care she gave my babies. I would welcome her back anytime. It was a wonderful experience."

J.

Asheville, NC · Jul 2023

"Julie is absolutely the best choice to make if you are looking for a pet or house sitter. I have always been a little weary of letting strangers take care of my home or dog but Julie completely gained my trust and confidence with the outstanding service that she provided while I was out of town. I came home to a happy dog that has the tendency to not eat well while I'm away — he was comfortable with her, settled in just fine and didn't miss a meal. I was also thrilled to come home to a house that was tidy and clean. Overall, the experience changed my opinion of hiring a house/pet sitter and now I will only call on Julie when I'm out of town."

Matt R.

Character reference · Nov 2022

Last names withheld to protect homeowner privacy. Full Trusted Housesitters reviews and references available upon request.

Photo Gallery

Pets, homes, and life on the road

Golden doodle relaxing on a bed
Australian shepherd with caretaker outdoors
Black doodle resting in the grass
Blue-eyed tabby cat under a table
Tortoiseshell cat in a garden
Happy dog running through a field
Cream tabby cat lounging on a bench
Black cat in a tranquil yard
Caretaker walking a white standard poodle
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If you're looking for a calm, responsible, experienced caretaker for your home and animals, I'd love to learn more about your situation.

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