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Cat Servants and Doggie Companions provide reliable, loving care for your home and treasured pets
Canada
Testimonials
They have 6 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s)
Police check
They have a police check
Availability
From: 29 Jun 2025
Until: 30 Apr 2027
(see their busy times below)
Occupation
Retired non-profit manager
References
They have referees/references (view below)
About this sitter
Laura is a retired non-profit manager, having worked in the arts, tourism and social services. She is a country mouse but appreciates the cultural activities of cities, loves animals and nature, enjoys travel, gardening, yoga and sharing the love of reading as the steward of a Little Free Library. She loves large dogs (has owned two German Shepherds) and is a crazy cat lady (just minus the 99 cats).
Eldon grew up on a dairy farm which had an abundance of domesticated critters. He has had careers in the energy industry and government and has retired from his business. His interests include golf, travel, reading and volunteering with many community organizations. He loves cats and is something of a cat magnet. He enjoys many genres of music and collects anything by Bob Dylan, but please don't hold that against him;)
Laura is a dual American / Canadian citizen. Eldon is just a plain old Canadian.
We are non-smokers, easy-going, neat and tidy folks who appreciate a clean, organized home.
We are vaxxed and boosted and hope that you are being safe too.
Why they want to house sit
We enjoy a change of scene and house sitting makes our lives more interesting. We have met so many nice homeowners and their lovely pets in locations we may not have otherwise considered. Having the companionship of pets during our travels makes us feel at home wherever we are.
Their experience
So far on our 22 house sitting adventures, we have had the pleasure of caring for 15 dogs, 33cats, a hilarious African Grey Parrot and a few fishies.
Cats have owned us for several years. Sadly, we lost our much-loved ginger tabby, but a long-haired, green-eyed beauty took up residence and is currently running the estate.
What can they bring to the assignment
We are homeowners with a lifetime of experience caring for homes and pets. We have excellent references from all of our house sits with offers to return. We also engage sitters to look after our home and cat while we travel, so we share your concerns about having capable, loving and trustworthy people in your home.
We are reliable. When we accept your offer to house sit, we have made a firm commitment to your dates. You can depend on us to show up!
We provide companionship for your pets. Although we enjoy exploring whatever the area has to offer, we are homebodies at heart. We are just as happy to curl up with a good book, a big cup of tea and a furry critter nearby. We want your pets to feel loved and secure. We will follow their routines and provide all the attention, playtime, walkies, love and snuggles they can stand! At bedtime, we expect pets in our bedroom or on the bed. Caring for pets is the fun part of our vacations.
We believe that good communications are essential for a successful house sit. We will send you daily updates with photos of your pets so you can see how they are adjusting to their new friends.
We are committed to your travels being worry-free. As homeowners, we are used to fixing things if they go wonky or know when to call in reinforcements. We do all the homeownership things: pick up mail, put out trash, plant care and so on. When you do arrive home, you can expect to find your home as you left it.
It is a privilege to be entrusted to care for your home and pets. You can be assured that your property and privacy will be respected and that your pets will be safe and happy during your time away.
Last updated:
22 Feb 2025
Available to house sit
Countries: Canada, Caribbean, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain
Availability dates
From: 29 Jun 2025
Until: 30 Apr 2027
They have indicated that they are busy at the following times:
22 Feb 2025 to 28 Jun 2025
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 76+ years old
Family status:
Couple
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MindMyHouse.com – https://www.mindmyhouse.com/owners/sitter_listing/19340
Testimonials
Fantastic
Laura and Eldon were fantastic house /pet sitters. Great daily communication through text and pictures. Would highly recommend them.
Sue, United States, 01 January, 2025(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Where to even begin
Where to even begin - Laura and Eldon were just incredible! They provided clear and consistent communication from the initial inquiry until returning home. We were updated every day with photos of our pets. Laura and Eldon were beyond flexible and accommodating with unforeseen schedule changes. They were proactive in troubleshooting any issues that arose with the home and contacted us with solutions. Both our pets and home were so well cared for. They went above and beyond our expectations and left the house better than they found it. Our pets loved them! We would trust Laura and Eldon with both our pets and home again and again. If you have the opportunity to book them for your house sit- I highly recommend it!
Stephanie, United States, 01 January, 2024(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Where to even begin
There are not enough words to express how grateful we are to Laura and Eldon for the wonderful and thoughtful care they took of our Ruby. We were on an extended trip, and during our absence, they noticed that Ruby had developed a limp and was favoring one of her paws. Without hesitation, they brought Ruby to her vet and had the paw examined. They proved how exceptional and caring they were by paying for not only the vet bill and Ruby's medication but, without hesitation, trusting us to reimburse them for the charges. They caringly treated Ruby's infection and within days our 12 year old puppy was good as new. Although at times it was difficult to communicate with them they always kept us apprised of what was happening at home and often sent pictures of Ruby and themselves playing, watching tv and walking around the neighborhood. It was so comforting to know that our dog and our home was in such good hands. Our neighbors and friends enjoyed the company of Eldon and Laura and had only nice things to say about them when we returned. Richard's golf buddies miss playing with Eldon and hope that they have the opportunity to play with him again in the future. We returned to our home and everything was perfect. In fact, it was cleaner than when we left. It has taken a couple of weeks to write this endorsement and in the meantime Ruby has healed completely. The first few days we were home it was evident that Ruby missed Laura and Eldon because she often seemed sad and she would walk around seemingly looking for her new best friends. If only dogs could talk. Thank you Laura and Eldon for EVERYTHING ! If you are ever is St. Augustine again please, please contact us. We would love to spend more time with you. In a world of Covid-19 be safe and stay well.
Richard, United States, 01 February, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Laura and Eldon were amazing
Laura and Eldon were amazing. They loved on, played with and brushed our kitties for a little over 22 days. We received pictures and updates everyday. Laura's notes with the pictures were informative and at times very funny. Laura could be a comedy writer!! When we got home, our home was immaculate, cleaner than when we left. The lawn had been mowed and everything was perfect. Most importantly the kitties were happy and healthy and had clearly formed strong bonds with Laura and Eldon. Thank you Laura and Eldon from the bottom of our hearts. Jan & David
Jan, United States, 01 August, 2018(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Very grateful for their help and care
Laura and Eldon took fantasic care of my kitties and my house! This was my first time travelling while having a housesitter at home, and Laura talked me through the process, what was required, and how it all works. Her cat snapshots and updates helped me sleep soundly, secure that all was well, while I was far away. Very grateful for their help and care. Thanks so much!
Monika, United States, 01 June, 2018(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
I highly recommend them
Laura and Eldon took very good care of my house and 2 cats for almost a month. Laura sent notes and pictures of the cats indicating that all was well with them. The house was in perfect condition when I returned. [Probably better than when I left it !] I feel that I've made 2 new friends and will certainly give Laura and Eldon first option to return when I take my next trip. They are friendly, caring people with cheerful dispositions and positive attitudes...perfect for taking careful care of my house and pets. I highly recommend them to anyone considering using house sitters.
Sandy, United States, 01 March, 2015(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)