Caomhán - Composer and Animal Lover

About this sitter

I am a composer and writer from the west of Ireland, with extensive experience in house and pet sitting across Ireland and further afield. I am quiet, reliable, and very respectful of other people’s homes, and I genuinely enjoy caring for animals and settling into calm, steady domestic routines.

House sitting suits my work perfectly. I prefer longer sits and spend much of my time composing and preparing music for public performances, which means I value peaceful environments and keep very regular, home-based routines. Many animals respond well to this, and I often find that pets settle easily while I am working, whether I am composing, practising quietly, or writing. Walking dogs and spending time outdoors is an important part of my creative process, so dogs always get plenty of exercise and attention.

I live a very steady lifestyle. I do not drink alcohol, smoke, or take recreational drugs. Homeowners often appreciate this, as it means their home is looked after carefully and calmly at all times.

I am comfortable looking after dogs of all sizes and energy levels, cats, and occasionally horses and small animals. I grew up in the countryside, so animals and responsibility around the home have always been part of my life. I take instructions seriously and am very comfortable following specific routines or care requirements.

In terms of house sits, I am looking for places where I can care properly for animals and maintain a quiet, respectful presence in the home. Longer stays suit my work particularly well.

I am happy to communicate clearly before and during a sit and to provide regular updates, including photos, if that is helpful. Before a sit begins, I am always glad to arrange a WhatsApp video call to answer any questions and ensure everyone feels comfortable.

I also have Garda vetting available, and my TrustedHousesitters profile can be viewed, where you will find eight reviews and further verification from earlier work teaching.

As with any sit, I appreciate arriving to a home that is clean, with fresh bedding, space in the fridge and cupboards for my food - and basic arrangements in place, and I gladly return homes in the same or better condition.

Why they want to house sit

House sitting gives me the quiet time and space I need to focus fully on composing and preparing music for public performances. Spending short periods away from family life, including my five-year-old son, allows me to work with real concentration, which is essential for my creative process.

It also gives me the opportunity to spend time in different parts of Ireland, experience new places in a meaningful way, and enjoy the companionship of animals while maintaining a steady daily routine. Caring for a home and pets provides structure to my days, which suits my work very well.

Occasionally, my son may stay with me for a short part of a sit, always with the homeowner’s full knowledge and agreement in advance, but the primary purpose of house sitting for me is to work independently and give my full attention to both the animals and my music.

Meeting new people and building trust with homeowners is always a bonus, and I value the connections that come from successful house sits. Overall, house sitting allows me to combine focused creative work with responsible care, quiet living, and respect for someone else’s home.

Their experience

I am very experienced in house and pet sitting. I have completed many successful sits over a number of years across Ireland and further afield, caring for a wide range of homes and animals.

I regularly look after dogs of all sizes and energy levels, cats, and occasionally horses and small animals such as fish and guinea pigs. This has included energetic working dogs, young puppies, and animals with specific routines or care requirements. I am comfortable following detailed instructions and maintaining consistent daily routines.

I grew up in the countryside, where animals and responsibility around the home were part of everyday life, and I continue to take a calm, practical approach to animal care and house sitting. I am used to settling into new environments quickly, keeping homes clean and secure, and communicating clearly with homeowners before and during a sit.

I also have verified reviews on house sitting platforms, including TrustedHousesitters, along with Garda vetting available on request, all of which reflect a high standard of care, reliability, and trustworthiness.

I am very used to professional standards around cleanliness and organisation. I do not expect a spotless or showroom-perfect home, I fully understand that homes are lived in. I simply look for a home that is clean, welcoming, and ready to be lived in, and I always return homes in the same or better condition. Reviews consistently reflect this sense of mutual respect and care.

What can they bring to the assignment

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Because I work from home as a composer, I am present for most of the day, which many homeowners appreciate. This means pets are not left alone for long periods, routines are maintained, and the home is well supervised.

I bring a calm, responsible, and attentive presence to any house sit. As a more mature sitter, I am dependable, steady, and used to taking responsibility. I take the trust involved very seriously and look after both homes and animals as if they were my own. I always leave a house as I found it, and reviews often note that homes are returned in excellent, sometimes even cleaner, condition.

I am reliable and well organised, comfortable following routines and instructions, and quick to notice if something is not quite right. I have experience caring for larger dogs, high-energy dogs, and a wide variety of animals, and I am confident administering medication when required.

I have my own transport, which allows me to bring animals to different walking locations or appointments if needed. Animals tend to settle well with me, and I am patient and observant in responding to their needs, whether that involves regular exercise, medication, or simply companionship.

I also bring clear and respectful communication. I am happy to provide regular updates and photos and to stay in touch in whatever way suits the homeowner. My aim is always to make each sit as straightforward, secure, and worry-free as possible.