I was a fulltime housesitter for several years, travelling with my beautiful dog Eddie, until the pandemic curtailed our travel. Sadly she passed away in December 2025 and I am adjusting to life without her by my side. My heart isn't ready to love another dog yet, and so I am returning to housesitting on a part time basis as a way to enjoy the company of dogs until I am ready to commit myself to a special soul again. I am semi-retired and so have plenty of time to care for your home and pets while you are away. I am fit and healthy so able to ensure your dogs get all the exercise they need. I have a full, clean UK driving licence and my own car for UK assignments. For overseas assignments, I have driven extensively around Europe so can be trusted if you provide a car for sitters. Housesitting has given me so many wonderful memories and I am looking forward to adding new ones. I really enjoy seeing new places and living as a local, immersing myself in the local culture and food. It is a great honour to be trusted by a relative stranger to care for their home and their pets. It is something I undertake with sincerity and professionalism. I will follow your instructions and communicate with you as much or as little as you need while you are away and ensure that your home and your pets are well cared for in your absence.

Job Title

    Dog Lover

Pet Care Experience

    Dogs

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    Experienced Petsitter

    Cats

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    Experienced Petsitter

    Poultry

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    Experienced Petsitter

    Horses

    -

    Basic Care (e.g., feeding, cleaning)

References and Reviews

    Annie W - Italy

    It is a leap of faith having a stranger come to stay in your house and look after your beloved pet....but I can honestly say that Michelle and her dog Eddie have been superb housesitters. My rural location and rustico farmhouse throws up a lot of challenges....but Michelle coped with any issues in her stride, she is self reliant, problem solving, intelligent and practical. She is very good at communicating and sent regular updates and photos of my dog, so I did not have a moment's worry. When I returned after nearly 3 months, not only was my house and dog in better shape than when I left them, she had also gone to the trouble of buying new wine glasses....(among other things!)...for the new friends she said she had made for me! She went out of her way to introduce herself to my neighbours and friends and make herself a part of the local fabric. She came with her dog Eddie who instantly made friends with my dog and is a gentle easy going pooch. I have no hesitation in recommending her to look after your house and pets.

    Linda F - Cyprus

    I have known Michelle for approximately 7 years (as at 2017). During that time she has house sat for me and my husband and proved to be pleasant, competent, reliable and trustworthy. House sitting for us involves taking care of and exercising three large and very active dogs as well as tending to three cats. All our pets obviously adore Michelle I would never have any qualms about leaving them in her care. My near neighbours also found her very comfortable to deal with. During her last stay on top of normal activities she also coped with a minor incident with one dog, a water leak and the effects of some unexpected council works in the area. I would have no hesitation in recommending her as a house/pet sitter.

    Martyn - Cyprus

    My wife and I are members of TrustedHousesitters and use it regularly. Michelle is a caring, honest individual and a big animal lover. We have no doubts whatsoever that Michelle will be a first class house and pet sitter, in fact one of the best!

    Robyn & Andy

    Michelle very kindly looks after our apartment out in Cyprus for us. She keeps the place completely immaculate and always adds lots of thoughtful little touches for us when we go out there, stocking the fridge etc. She has always been completely trustworthy and has always gone above and beyond with all she has done for us. I cannot recommend her enough

    Sophie - France

    Michelle lived up to her impeccable reputation in every sense. Upon return there was not a grain of sand in the pool, weed in the garden or sign or wear in the squeaky clean house, not to mention a lovely meal ready for us on the table. She kept us up to date with news from home regularly and found time to play games and do some dog training exercises with Frisbee in addition to walks. And indeed, her dog Eddie is a darling, very well behaved and unimposing and the two dogs got on well immediately. It was a joy to come home. I would both highly recommend Michelle and be delighted to have her back here again.

Details

  • GenderFemale - She/her
  • Age60-69

What kind of places do you like to visit when you housesit

  • Beach
  • City or Town
  • Countryside
  • Mountains

Need easy access to public transport

  • Yes
  • No

Desired Locations

  • Anywhere in the world
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Australasia
  • Europe
  • N America
  • S America
  • Afghanistan
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Congo
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Palestine
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • South Sudan
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Property maintanance experience

  • DIY
  • Light gardening
  • Lawn care
  • Vegetable patch
  • Hedge management
  • Experienced gardener
  • Pool maintenance
  • Small holding
  • Farm
  • Large estate

Video call to get to know the owners

  • Yes
  • No

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