Experienced, caring pet sitter and digital nomad with flexible hours to care for your pets and home

About this sitter

Hi, I'm Karin a German-American looking for friendly, nice people in different locations who will let me take good care of their pets and homes while they are away.

We own rental properties and I also used to sublet my apartment in New York City, so I know both sides of the coin.

Why they want to house sit

As a digital nomad, I like to combine working and living in different places. My work hours are flexible so I can accommodate your pet's needs. But the best part is that I really like animals and enjoy meeting and caring for them.

Their experience

Since joining MMH and another site in August 2023 I have completed many successful short and long term pet and housesits. I have been asked back and returned for further dates by/with all of my hosts and it's always a pleasure seeing my new furry friends again. One host couple referred me to their parents, where I got to look after a lovely thirty year old Mare and stay in a historic landmark former custom house.

Since I get booked well in advance, I currently have several repeat assignments throughout 2025 (see availability times below). However, you can always check with me, as sometimes dates change.

Before joining Mind My House, I had been pet and house sitting on referral for many years.

For references, please see below, and I can also connect you to hosts from sits before joining MMH.

My experience:
Having lived in the U.S. and Germany, I have extensive experience in:

Pet sitting: I’ve cared for young and older, dogs (large and small), cats (friendly and shy), chickens & roosters (best eggs I’ve ever eaten!), horses, rabbits, birds, fish and geckos. I'm also familiar with administering medications, feeding special diets and Vet visits.

House types: Apartments, penthouses, small farms and single-family homes, including a historic landmark former schoolhouse, former custom house, a converted barn and a wood burning stove providing warm water and heat to the house.

Locations: U.S. - New York City, Washington D.C., Arizona, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey; Germany - Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Heidelberg, Baltic Sea resort, countryside near Saarbrücken, Stuttgart, Trier and Hamburg.

Some of the animals I've cared for include:
Murphy & Luna, Roxy & Bruno, Brooklyn & Buddha, Columbus, Peake, Paco & Pele, Elton, Janus & Tikka, Bella & Molly, Paulchen & Oscar, Cashew, Sophie, Harry, Seamus & Bella & Lola, Leo & Rufus, Patty & Leila & Mary, Wilbour & Charlotte, Kendall, January, February, Clemetine, Squeaker.

Who they are and stories of my time with them available on request as well as references (written/video call) from homeowners & pet parents ;)

What can they bring to the assignment

I appreciate animals and always bond with them, so yours will be loved and well cared for. I am honest, responsible, quiet, neat and clean (some references below) and will do the 'usual house chores' such as watering plants, airing the apartment (the classic German lüften), monitoring your mailbox, accepting packages and anything else specific to your home. If you'd like I can also look over your MMH posting from a native English speaker's point of view or translate your German advert.

Because I work remotely, I'm very flexible with dates and available for short and long term assignments when reliable, fast internet is provided.

If you'd like to talk more to see if we're a good fit, we can videomeet or talk on the phone.

Please feel free to contact me with any other information you may need. I look forward to meeting you and your pets :)