Trustworthy Gold Badge MMH Member

About this sitter

I love animals, peacefulness, the outdoors, and building lasting communities across the globe!
I am an independent scholar, ordained clergy, non-drinker, non-smoker, and very tidy. I lead an active, positive lifestyle, often walking 7–8 miles a day. Because I work remotely on writing deadlines, I am primarily around the house, providing constant presence, reassurance, and calm companionship for your pets.
As a dedicated "Gold Star" member on Mind My House with 22 years of global house-sitting experience, I approach every stay not as a business transaction, but as a way to support fellow homeowners. While I am entirely self-sufficient, I greatly appreciate it when hosts help offset initial logistical dynamics—such as contributing toward travel costs or covering the first month of basic groceries—allowing us to start the assignment on a wonderful, collaborative footing.
I am highly communicative and will seamlessly adapt to your preferred update schedule, providing text check-ins and photo updates. To decompress, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, sailing, tennis, theater, and classical or jazz music.

Why they want to house sit

I relocated to Edinburgh in 2019 and operate as an independent scholar. House sitting provides a beautiful change of scenery that helps me relax, connect with local neighborhoods, and find the quiet focus needed to meet my academic writing goals.

Their experience

I am proud to be one of the very first members of Mind My House, having joined 14 years ago, though my total house-sitting journey spans over 22 years. I have successfully managed properties and loved pets across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, England, Denmark, Austria, Canada, and the United States.
I grew up alongside dogs, hamsters, and parrots, and have developed a profound, lifetime comfort with animals. My experience spans everything from standard cat and dog care to managing an entire small farm of 20 animals simultaneously. I am highly requested by past homeowners, many of whom frequently invite me back or attempt to coordinate their holiday schedules around my availability.

What can they bring to the assignment

I bring absolute reliability, meticulous home care, and advanced problem-solving skills. For 14 years, I successfully maintained and managed a beautiful home of my own in California, so I deeply understand the care, cleanliness, and vigilance required to keep a household running smoothly.
I specialize in handling exceptional behavioral and medical pet situations with complete patience, including:
• Anxiety Management: Creating stable, peaceful environments for highly anxious dogs.
• Dietary Structures: Implementing strict schedules and boundaries for pets with food-related anxieties.
• Medical Care: Reliably dispensing necessary prescription medications, vitamins, and supplements.
• Diverse Species: Confidently looking after exotics and farm animals, including parrots, chickens, roosters, and horses.
I am 100% dedicated to keeping your home pristine, your neighbors happy, and your pets loved.