Your Perfect Housesitters

About this sitter

We are James and Menekse, 59 and 53 years young, an American Turkish couple that lived in Germany. James worked as a Project Manager for a large sporting goods company and Menekse owned her own travel agency.

The end of 2018 brought major changes for us, as we sold most all our belongings and decided to become full-time travelers! Our change in lifestyle makes house sitting and pet sitting a win-win solution for you because you no longer need to worry about kennelling your loved one(s) for your holidays.

James grew up with dogs and volunteered as a dog walker at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland Oregon. Menekse had a beautiful cat, who was as curious and mischief as they come! We miss having fun furry companions around us which is why house sitting has been a wonderful opportunity to continue to have pets in our lives while traveling. While in Australia, we volunteered at Jirrahinga Wildlife Sanctuary, where our duties included feeding wombats, koalas and kangaroos, as well as walking dingos!

We are a friendly, easy, honest, responsible, flexible, vegetarian, fully vaccinated, and non-smoking couple. We enjoy playing golf, reading books, having quiet evenings, going for long walks, and just enjoying life. You can be sure that we will treat your property with the privacy and respect that it deserves. As for your furry family member, they too will be treated like royalty! We like to send photos and videos to ensure you are up to date with everything back home, so that you can feel relaxed and enjoy your holiday.

A clean and safe environment is very important to us. And, as we both work online from time to time, a WIFI connection should be provided, which also enables us to keep in touch with you. And in case you get homesick and need some video time with your little one.

We could arrive prior to your departure in order to get to know each other and talk about your needs and expectations.

Thank you for taking the time to read our profile.

Please also find us on our Facebook and Instagram page: Your Perfect House Sitters.

We look forward to hearing from you!
Menekse and James

Why they want to house sit

Since we have been traveling full time, we really missed having fun furry companions around us. This changed when we found house sitting! We have found that house sitting has been a wonderful opportunity for us to continue to have pets in our lives while traveling.

Their experience

Our experience:
10+ years

2025
Obidos, Portugal, 24 days, 2 dogs, 1 Staffie, 12 yo, 1 Jack Russel, 11 yo (repeat)
Obidos, Portugal, 4 days, 2 dogs, 1 Staffie, 11 yo, 1 Jack Russel, 11 yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 31 days, 1 cat, 8 yo
Eckernförde, Germany, 7 days, 1 cat, 16 yo, and squirrels
Xativa, Spain, 62 days, 2 dogs, 12 and 4 yo, and 2 cats, 14 yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 16 days, 2 cats, 15 yo (repeat)
Manchester, England, 19 days, 2 cavapoos, 3 and 6 yo
Birmingham, England, 6 days, 1 Turkish Van and 1 American Shorthair, 9 and 7 yo
Winterbourne, England, 10 days, 1 Mixed-breed dog, 5 yo, 2 Mixed-breed cats, 8 and 1 yo

2024
Grizzana Morandi, Italy, 31 days, 2 cats, 10 yo
Ku?adas?, Turkiye, 3 days, 1 dog, 3 cats, and around 20 street cats
Perth, Australia, 26 days, 1 Viszla, 10 yo
Melbourne, Australia, 7 days, 1 Tibetan Spaniel Cross
Torquay, Australia, 16 days, 1 German Shorthaired Pointer (repeat)
Seoul, South Korea, 1 night, 2 dogs
Seoul, South Korea, 48 days, 1 Bengal cat, 5 yo
Bangkok, Thailand, 5 days, 1 Terrier, 9 yo (repeat)
Hua Hin, Thailand, 5 days, 2 cats, British Shorthair and Scottish Fold, 9 and 8 yo (repeat)
Hua Hin, Thailand, 15 days, 2 cats, British Shorthair and Scottish Fold, 9 and 8 yo
Bangkok, Thailand, 8 days, 1 Terrier, 9 yo
Heroldsberg, Germany, 20 days, 1 Whippet, 5 yo (repeat)
Beaverton, OR, 3 days, 1 Maltipoo, 15 yo
Seattle, WA, 4 days, 2 dogs, 9 yo and 6yo, 2 cats, 18 yo and 3yo
Langley, BC, Canada, 3 days, 1 Maltipoo, 9yo

2023
Tigard, OR, days, 1 Goldendoodle, 3yo
Clearwater Beach, FL, 7 days, 2 Havanese, 12 yo and 5 yo
The Villages, FL, 17 days, 1 Maltese, 4 yo
Durham, NC, 4 days, 2 cats, 7 yo and 1 yo
University Park, Washington, DC, 3 days, 1 Lab, 14,5 yo
Boston, MA, 3 days, 1 Labmix, 12 yo
Toronto, Canada, 16 days, 1 Cockapoo 2yo, 1 Goldendoodle 2yo
Chicago, IL, 17 days, 1 Springer Spaniel, 12 yo
Las Cruces, NM, 5 days, 2 Maltipoo, 1.5 yo
Albuquerque, NM, 9 days, 1 cat, 6 yo
Albuquerque, NM, 21 days, house sit, no pets
Santa Fe, NM, 4 days, 1 GSP, 10 yo, 1 Lab mix, 9 yo
Denver, CO, 5 days, 3 cats, repeat
Denver, CO, 8 days, 3 cats, 5, 4, 1 yo
Denver, CO, 3 days, 1 Bernese Mountain dog, 2 yo
Saint George, UT, 5 days, 1 cat, 4 yo
Springdale, UT, 4 days, 1 Golden Retriever, 5 yo, 1 Rescue, 7 yo
Salt Lake City, UT, 4 days, 1 Basset Hound, 6 yo, 1 Labradoodle, 2 yo
Portland, OR, 5 days, 1 Mini Goldendoodle, 5 yo
Portland, OR, 5 days, 1 Mini Goldendoodle, 5 yo, repeat
Seattle, WA, 8 days, 1 Goldendoodle, 2 yo
Seattle, WA, 3 days, 1 Jack Russell dog, 7yo

2022
Forchheim, Germany, 4 days, 2 cats, 11 and 4 yo
Heroldsberg, Germany, 25 days, 1 dog (Whippet), 4 yo
Erlangen, Germany, 3 days, 1 dog, 8 yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 7 days, 1 dog (Shihtzu), 9 yo
Munich, Germany, 24 days, 2 cats, both 6 yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 8 days, 1 cat, 9 yo
Berlin, Germany, 6 days, 1 dog (Cocker Spaniel), 2 yo, 2 cats, both 4 yo
Herzogenaurach, Germany, 4 days, 1 dog (Golden Retriever), 2 yo
Erlangen, Germany, 15 days, 1 dog (Swiss Bernese Mountain Dog), 1 yo, 1 cat
Herzogenaurach, Germany, 4 days, 1 dog (Golden Retriever), 2 yo (repeat)
Heroldsberg, Germany, 9 days, 1 dog (Whippet), 4 yo (repeat)
München, Germany, 28 days, 1 cat 1,5yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 6 days, 1 cat, 9 yo (repeat)
Frankfurt, Germany, 5 days, 1 dog (Bernedoodle), 2 yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 14 days, 1 dog (Beagle Boxer Amstaff Cross), 6 yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 20 days, 2 cats, 13 yo
Herzogenaurach, Germany, 7 days, 1 dog (Cockapoo), 8 yo
Fürth, Germany, 79 days, 2 cats (Siam and Tabby), 8 yo


2021
Launceston, Australia, 19 days, 1 dog, 6 yo, (Staffie)
Seaford, Australia, 11 days, 2 dogs (Puggles)
Aspendale Gardens, Australia, 5 days, 2 dogs, 11 yo + 12 yo (Lab Retriever and Shetland Sheep Dog)
Melbourne, Australia, 4 days, 1 cat
Clifton Springs, Australia, 15 days, 2 dogs, both 1 yo (English Staffies)
Christies Beach, Australia, 3 days, 2 cats
Aldinga Beach, Australia, 15 days, 1 dog, 5 yo (Lagotto)
Adelaide, Australia, 5 days, 1 dog, 11 yo (Cavalier King Charles),1 cat, 5 yo, 3 chickens, and finches
Adelaide, Australia, 6 days, 1 dog (Kelpie), 5 budgies
Clifton Springs, Australia, 31 days, 1 cat, 21 yo (Burma)
Torquay, Australia, 10 days, 1 dog, 2 yo, (German Shorthair Pointer)
Clifton Springs, Australia, 3 days, 1 dog, 10 yo (Foxterrier Cross), 1 cat, 21 yo (Burma), (repeat)
Torquay, Australia, 26 days, 1 dog, 4 months (German Shepherd), 2 cats
Castlemaine, Australia, 9 days, 2 dogs, 9 yo + 5 yo (Cocker Spaniels)
Geelong, Australia, 4 days, 2 dogs, 8 yo and 5 yo (Cocker Spaniels)
Torquay, Australia, 7 days, 1 dog, 2 yo, (German Shorthair Pointer) (repeat)
Adelaide, Australia, 9 days, 2 dogs, both 6 yo (Chocolate Labs)

2020
Sydney, Australia, 9 days, 2 cats
Sydney, Australia, 3 days, 1 cat, 10 months
Fingal Head, Australia, 10 days, 2 dogs (King Cavalier Charles and Maltese), 1 cat, all elderly
Whitsundays, Australia, weekend, 1 elderly dog
Brisbane, Australia, weekend, 1 dog, 1 yo (Golden Retriever)
Port Stephens, Australia, 1 week, 1 dog (Staffy), 1 cat, 20 yo
Jervis Bay, Australia, 1 week, 2 dogs (Maltese and Groodle), 2 cats, and fish
Jervis Bay, Australia, 6 days, 2 dogs (Maltese and Groodle), 2 cats, and fish (repeat)
Sydney, Australia, 1 week, 1 dog, 11 yo (Pomeranian), 1 cat, 6 yo
Brisbane, Australia, weekend, 1 dog, 1 yo (Golden Retriever) (repeat)
Brisbane, Australia, 5 days, 1 dog (Blue Heeler)
Good Night, Australia, 4 days, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 19 yo, 1 chicken, and 2 geese
Bowen, Australia, weekend, 1 dog, 11 yo (Labrador)
Hobart, Australia, 5 days, 1 dog, 11 yo, and 6 chickens

2019
Melbourne, Australia, 3 days, 1 dog (Red Heeler)
Melbourne, Australia, 11 days, 1 dog (French Bulldog), 1 cat

2018
Berlin, Germany, 5 days, 2 cats (repeat)

2017
Berlin, Germany, 5 days, 2 cats

What can they bring to the assignment

We bring years of trusted international house and pet sitting experience, a calm and loving approach with animals, and the reliability you want when leaving your home and furry family member in someone else’s care.

As full-time travelers, we structure our days around the needs of the pets we care for. Their routine, comfort, and safety always come first. We’re experienced with many breeds, sizes, personalities, and energy levels — from playful pups to senior pets who need gentle companionship.

We are a responsible, non-smoking couple who keep a clean, organized home. Homeowners often describe coming back to a house that’s even tidier than they left it. We treat every home and pet with the same care as if they were our own.

We also bring excellent communication: daily updates, photos, and videos so you can fully relax while you’re away. If anything needs attention, we handle it promptly and respectfully.

Most importantly, we bring genuine affection for animals, patience, understanding, and a warm presence that helps pets feel calm, loved, and secure while you’re gone.

Your home and your pet will be in safe, caring, and dedicated hands.