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Experienced sitter, pet lover, photographer and gardener - so you can go away knowing everything is taken care of • 22 completed sits • Excellent reviews & recommendations
Latvia
Testimonials
They have 8 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Chicken(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Tortoise/Turtle(s), Guinea pig(s)
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Availability
From: Now
Until: 31 Dec 2027
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Occupation
Freelancer
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About this sitter
I am a 51-year-old freelance photographer from Latvia and an experienced house and pet sitter. I combine a genuine love of animals with a strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail and respect for other people's homes.
Over the past few years, I have completed 22 house and pet sittings and cared for 30 pets in total across the UK, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Denmark and Latvia. Nine homeowners have invited me back, and I’ve returned to some homes as many as three times.
I have lived with cats and dogs throughout my life and spent much of my early childhood around animals on a farm. I am comfortable with different personalities and routines, including puppies, older animals and more demanding situations. One of my most challenging sits involved caring for seven dogs, including three puppies, at the same time.
Why they want to house sit
For me, house sitting is much more than a way of travelling. I enjoy becoming part of a place for a while and experiencing everyday life — ideally with a furry companion curled up on my lap — rather than simply passing through as a tourist.
Most importantly, I believe pets are happiest when they can remain in their own familiar environment. My aim is to keep their routine, surroundings and sense of security as undisturbed as possible while their owners are away.
Their experience
My experience
I have good experience looking after pets with different needs and personalities. I have cared for cats, dogs and smaller pets, including puppies and older animals. I always try to understand each pet and follow its usual routine.
I also have experience looking after gardens, both at home and during house sits. I enjoy taking care of plants and keeping the garden neat while the owners are away.
What can they bring to the assignment
I am a reliable and caring person who takes good care of the homes I stay in. I pay attention to small details and like to leave a home just as clean and well cared for as I found it.
I am also practical and resourceful, with a good sense of how to deal with everyday challenges and find solutions when unexpected situations arise. I use common sense and look for ways to make things work, so you can feel confident that your home is in capable hands.
For 22 years, I worked at my country's border control headquarters, including some international business travel. This part of my life taught me to be responsible, organised and discreet. But I also have a warm and caring side. I am an empathetic person who understands that every pet has its own personality and needs, and I enjoy giving animals the attention and care that make them feel safe and comfortable.
I also enjoy gardening and have experience looking after gardens, plants and outdoor spaces. I am happy to help with watering and regular garden care while you are away.
Creativity is another important part of my life. I am a photographer and painter, and I love capturing the personalities of animals in photographs. I often leave homeowners a small collection of professional photos of their pets as a personal gift.
I am a non-smoker and enjoy a quiet, tidy lifestyle. For me, house sitting is about trust, kindness and respect — taking care of your home and pets as I would want someone to care for my own.
Last updated:
16 Oct 2026
Available to house sit
Countries: Africa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North East Asia, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South East Asia, South Korea, South Pacific, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
Personal details
Age: 46-55 years old
Languages spoken:
English, Latvian
Do they charge?
They sometimes charge for house sitting services
Availability
From Now until 31 Dec 2027
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Testimonials
My animals love Silga !!!
Silga was an absolute pleasure to meet and was the most amazing sitter for our animals ! They definitely miss her as do we ! I really hope she will be able to sit for us again. very communicative and the photos she takes are so special ! would not hesitate to recommend Silga !!! we would like to keep her and did actually ask her to stay on !
Elaine, Spain, December 2025
Exceptional Care and Peace of Mind: A 5-Star Pet Sitting Experience
I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care Silga provided for my seven dogs. Leaving them was particularly challenging for me, especially since I had watched three of them grow from puppies. However, Silga made the experience much easier than I anticipated. Silga consistently sent me daily updates and videos, which were incredibly reassuring. It was clear from the footage that my dogs were not missing us at all! They looked happy, relaxed, and well-cared-for, which put my mind at ease. The love and attention Silga gave to my dogs was evident. They received plenty of affection and care, which is all any pet owner can hope for when they are away from their beloved pets. I would highly recommend Silga to anyone in need of a trustworthy and caring pet sitter. Her dedication and compassion for animals are truly remarkable.
Cassie, Portugal, December 2024
Fantastic Sitter - 2nd time :)
Silga recently returned to cat-sit our cat Muezza for a week, and just like the first time, everything was flawless. Her communication is clear and timely, and she takes excellent care of our home and Muezza. This time, Silga's daughter joined her, and they both did a wonderful job. Muezza was happy and well looked after. We highly recommend Silga for anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter. Thanks, Silga!
Patrick, Switzerland, June 2024
Silga Belte
Silga looked after and took care of our relatively large property for three weeks, and we have seldom, if ever, come across a person as honest, conscientious, responsible, reliable and trustworthy as Silga. Silga is an absolute diamond. There's really nothing more to add.
Erik, Spain, May 2024
A true cat lover, great housesitter
I have no reservations about recommended Silga. She was great, went above and beyond. She is very organised, kept in touch before and during the trip and took care of my house, plants and four cats perfectly. She even had to deal with an emergency with one of the cats and did so brilliantly. That meant I could relax and enjoy my holiday knowing everything was in good hands.
Rachel, United Kingdom, January 2024
Silga
Silga was a very good guest. The cats loved her, and she kept the house clean and tidy. We also overlapped for a few days, and shared meals, which was lovely. I recommend her as a house sitter.
fiona, United Kingdom, November 2023
Lovely and trustworthy housesitter
We were delighted to have Silga sit our apartment and cat and would welcome her back anytime. She communicates really well and builds trust from the beginning. Silga really enjoys spending time with animals so we did not worry once about our cat. Hope we will get her to come back and hang out more.
Patrick, Switzerland, October 2023
Nice, clean and reliable :)
For Silga this was the first sit via this website, but I decided to trust her, and everything was fine! Since the first contact, she was really nice and her enthusiasm was contagious. It was easy to get an agreement on arrival and departure dates, and we also got to spend a night together -she even cooked me dinner and it ws very interesting to get to know her. She left the house perfectly clean after her stay, and my cats looked really fine and happy. I would be glad to have her here once again, and if you are looking for someone reliable, clean, positive and caring, Silga is the right person for you!
Simona, Italy, May 2023