Kind Couple. Big Hearts. Seeking Cuddles & Paw-sitive Adventures!

About this sitter

We are Daniela and Michal, a kind-hearted, loving and thoughtful couple based in Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire. Daniela was born in the UK with Spanish, Italian, Irish, and Indian heritage, whilst Michal grew up in former Czechoslovakia and has been living in the UK for over eight years. We are both self-employed; Daniela runs a cleaning and property management business and Michal works as a bookkeeper and Czech-English interpreter. Together, we have built a colourful and beautiful life surrounded by nature, creativity and, of course, animals.

We would love the chance to combine our love of animals with our passion for travel and new experiences. We feel happiest in places where we can care for pets, enjoy the simplicity of nature and bring peace of mind to homeowners while they’re away.

Why they want to house sit

For us, house sitting is the perfect way to combine our values, which are caring for others, experiencing new places, and spending time with animals. Running our own business can be rewarding but also demanding, and caring for pets offers a grounding and restorative balance, teaching us to slow down and appreciate the world around us.

Animals have always been at the heart of our lives — from Daniela’s time looking after hostel pets across Europe to Michal’s childhood spent on his grandparents’ smallholding in Czechia. When we house sit, it never feels like “work”; it feels like being exactly where we’re meant to be, sharing love, cuddles, and companionship with furry (and sometimes feathery!) friends while offering homeowners peace of mind.

Their experience

We have over 10 years of combined experience in house and pet sitting across Spain, Portugal, England, the Czech Republic, Albania, and Romania. We are also part of the "Trusted Housesitters" community, and so we can provide glowing references from past sits and clients.

In addition to house sitting, we run a premium cleaning and property management business in the UK, responsible for more than 10 holiday properties. This means we are highly skilled at maintaining homes to an exceptional standard. We are also well-accustomed to pets being part of daily life - dogs, cats, chickens, and even talkative parrots often keep us company while we work.

What can they bring to the assignment

We bring warmth, reliability and genuine love for animals. We treat every home and pet as if they were our own and we take pride in leaving spaces clean, well cared for, and full of positive energy. Daniela has a natural gift with animals, especially dogs and cats, whilst Michal has a calm and grounding presence that animals are instinctively drawn to.

Because of our background in cleaning and property care, you can also trust that your home will be in excellent hands. We are attentive, proactive and respectful, and we adapt easily to your pets’ routines. Most importantly, we will always make sure that they feel loved, safe, and happy whilst you’re away.