Get pet peace of mind while you’re on holiday

As an experienced house sitter, I’ll take care of your home and pets, so you can enjoy your adventures worry-free.

Since joining TrustedHousesitters in 2022, I’ve completed over 60 house sits, each one earning a 5-star review for my reliable service.

You’re ready for a well-deserved break, but leaving your home and pets behind feels stressful.

Asking friends or neighbours feels like too much of a burden, and the thought of kennels or catteries makes you uneasy. 

You want your pets to stay in the comfort of their home, surrounded by familiar smells and routines, with someone who’ll care for them just as you would. 

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I can help you!

I’m a full-time house sitter based in the UK and have been taking care of homes and pets via TrustedHousesitters since 2022.

Not only have I been all over the UK, but parts of wider Europe too, ensuring all kinds of pets are safe, happy and well-loved while their owners are away.

By inviting a trusted house sitter into your home, you can truly relax and enjoy your trip, knowing everything’s in good hands.

Sarah
★★★★★
London, UK
We are grateful to Emma for looking after our home and our kitties so nicely! We would be delighted to have her stay again - she was tidy, thoughtful, and very responsive in her communications. Would happily recommend her to anyone else looking for a sitter.
Nicole
★★★★★
London, UK
I cannot thank Emma enough for her help with the cats while I was away. I came back to an exceptionally clean and tidy flat with two very happy little cats - I couldn’t have asked for more. She was super communicative with updates, chatted beforehand to make sure we both had everything we needed and made me feel totally comfortable. I would absolutely love for Emma to come stay again any time!!
Roisin
★★★★★
Luxembourg
We were absolutely delighted to have Emma return for another sit, and once again, she provided outstanding care. Our cats received individual attention and lots of love—it's clear they feel completely comfortable and happy with her. We came home to two content, healthy, and relaxed cats. Emma was also incredibly flexible and accommodating when we had to make a slight change to our travel plans. She also left our home spotless, just as she did last time. Her thoughtfulness, reliability, and excellent communication continue to impress us. It’s such a relief knowing everything is in such capable hands while we’re away. Emma is always welcome in our home and remains one of our most trusted sitters. We recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a kind, respectful, and truly devoted caregiver. Thank you again, Emma—we hope to see you again soon!
Carolyn
★★★★★
York, UK
Highly recommend Emma, she took great care of our cat Harry and the house. Emma is friendly, highly organised and clean & tidy. the house was left spotless! We would receive daily updates with cute pics, Harry was clearly being well looked after and she had no issues with administering his medication. Emma would be welcome back any time! soon!
Leah
★★★★★
Broxbourne, UK
Emma is such a lovely person - super clean and tidy, very punctual, and responded really quickly to messages. Best of luck with everything in your future Emma!
Georgia
★★★★★
London, UK
Emma was an absolute pleasure to deal with and left the house spotless, and most important - Ernie very well looked after! Would absolutely recommend her.
Jen
★★★★★
Cornwall, UK
Emma is the perfect sitter for your home and pets! She was super easy to communicate with and really friendly. Our puppy adored her and they really bonded which was lovely. We look forward to Emma coming again.
Rachel
★★★★★
Cornwall, UK
Emma very helpfully stepped in to cat & flat-sit at fairly short notice after another sitter had cancelled on me. She was flexible with arrangements, friendly when we met, and entirely self-sufficient while I was away. I returned to a happy cat and a clean and tidy apartment. Welcome back any time!
Kate
★★★★★
Cornwall, UK
Emma was great - good communication, and was professional and thoughtful. She took great care of our dog and our house and we would highly recommend her.
Sarah
★★★★★
Bristol, UK
Emma was fabulous -- just the perfect sitter. We set up a phone call ahead of the sit and she was great --- asked good questions and was very friendly and communicative. She gave regular updates and was incredibly low-maintance. We came back to the house incredibly tidy -- tidier than we left it and Stevie the cat was incredibly happy, we could tell he was well-loved whilst we were away.
Palma
★★★★★
Berlin, Germany
Emma is simply fantastic. We cannot recommend her enough so if you see her application, don’t even think twice about inviting her. We left our precious cats, Pepper and Plush, in Emma’s care for a month and we couldn’t have been happier upon our return home. During her stay, Emma never missed the two daily updates we requested. Thank you, Emma, for everything!
Jonny
★★★★★
Bristol, UK
Emma was the perfect house sitter; we couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She is friendly, highly organised, great at communicating, and is self-sufficient. Our pets were thoroughly looked after and we received updates throughout the sit. Emma also took great care of our house and when we returned it was spotless. We had a worry-free month away from home. We would love for Emma to look after our house and pets again.
Ellen
★★★★★
Edinburgh, UK
Emma took excellent care of my two cats and my home. She was very easy to communicate with and quick to organise her travel plans. Emma gave me wee updates on Ching and Pippi and their antics, and left my home tidy and clean. Would be delighted to have Emma back and recommend her to others.
Sana
★★★★★
Hemel Hempstead, UK
Emma was great from the start. Really communicative, reliable & friendly. She took really good care of our cat who is not easy to pleas! & left our house in an excellent condition. I would love to have Emma sit for us again.
Nicole
★★★★★
London, UK
Emma looked after Ludo and our home for three weeks and everything was perfect - from initial comms to regular updates, we felt we were in good hands throughout! She also left the house super clean and tidy when we returned. We would thoroughly recommend Emma as a sitter - thanks again!
Sol
★★★★★
Vienna, Austria
Outstanding sitter! Emma was easy to communicate with, reliable and the neatest! I came home to a happy cat and an immaculate flat. I would choose her again in a heartbeat!
Kat
★★★★★
Brighton, UK
Emma was a fantastic sitter. She was very organised and reliable. I received photos of my cats everyday and it was clear they settled in very well with her. Emma was also very clean and tidy and I was so pleased coming home to an immaculate and calm flat after a long journey home. I fully recommend Emma and hope she might sit for me again one day!
Philip
★★★★★
Manchester, UK
Emma was very good with all her communication before and during her stay. She formed a bond with Bobbie and sent photos with imaginative captions to keep us in touch throughout. She left the flat in immaculate condition for our return..we'd be very happy for Emma to come back and we highly recommend her.
Jack
★★★★★
Belfast, UK
Emma was absolutely fantastic from early communications and throughout our entire time away. Everything was plain sailing, we got regular updates at the same time every day which honestly made our holiday, there was no worries or concerns and we could just enjoy ourselves. The most wonderful of updates was seeing that Tilly was sitting on Emma and it was clear that they had formed a lovely bond. My only concern was how much Tilly would miss her when we got home. When we did get home, the house was spotless and Tilly was happy.
Kerry
★★★★★
London, UK
We could not have asked for a more perfect sitter than Emma! She is so kind, prompt, and attentive, our Gyoza was so, so well looked after with so many snuggles. Our flat was probably the cleanest it's ever been after having anyone to stay, and that's saying something as we make sure to clean really thoroughly beforehand whenever we go away. She sent us daily updates and photos as requested and even watered our plants before I'd remembered to ask! - thank you so much xx
Gill
★★★★★
Devon, UK
Emma was a brilliant catsitter, she was organised and communicative from the start and kept me updated while I was away. It was good to meet Emma before I went away and I came home to find two happy and relaxed cats who had clearly been well cared for. The place was spotless on my return too, couldn't ask for more. Truly professional catsitter!
Colleen
★★★★★
Dublin, Ireland
Emma had fantastic communication both before the sit and during the sit. We really appreciated her communication and enthusiasm. Our two cats seemed content in all the pictures and videos she sent, and we did indeed come home to happy cats. The house was also clean and tidy. We would welcome Emma back!
Verity
★★★★★
London, UK
Felt totally confident leaving Shadow with Emma - would definitely do so again
Paige
★★★★★
Edinburgh, UK
Emma did a fantastic job. She proactively sent updates through the week, and I came home to a happy cat and a spotless flat. Thank you, Emma! Basil misses you!
Tessa
★★★★★
Edinburgh, UK
Emma was totally professional and well prepared. We had a zoom call and she listened carefully and asked really good questions to make sure she understood everything. I felt totally relaxed and confident leaving Emma to look after Archie and Lucinda. She sent photos and communicated regularly. We returned to a spotless home and two happy cats. I would definitely ask Emma to stay again if she fancies another trip to Edinburgh! Thanks Emma!
Celia
★★★★★
Worthing, UK
Emma is a great cat sitter! She planned her travels & arrival times with me well in advance, she sent me an update every couple of days, she was really independent and she left the flat super clean and tidy. My cat Bleu was her happy self when I got home. Thank you for taking good care of her.
Charlotte
★★★★★
Paris, France
Everything with Emma went smoothly. It was easy to communicate with her and she took very good care of Pixel and our house. It was amazing! Thank you Emma and I would recommend her to anyone
Charlotte
★★★★★
Gent, Belgium
Emma took really good care of our cat and home. We are very grateful for her kind dedication. We received every day an update of our pet and she informed us always about the practical updates. She's very trustworthy.
Mark
★★★★★
HOVE, UK
Emma was great and Rosa the cat is gently resentful of the fact that she - after house and cat sitting for five weeks - has moved on and we have returned. Emma is a good communicator; clear, well organised and experienced. She looked after the house very well. It was clean and tidy on our return and she sent photographs of Rosa which were reassuring and appropriate. She would be very, very welcome back to our home in the future.
Caroline
★★★★★
EDINBURGH, UK
I met Emma the night before we left for holiday, I liked her instantly … she was warm, friendly and chatty despite her very long bus journey to us. Emma asked me how often I wanted kept up to date and I said every few days was fine, Emma did this and sent photos of Lulu, always asking how the holiday was going. When we got back Emma had left and our house was spotless, her bedding drying and towels in the machine … so nice to be away knowing Lulu was being taken care off so well.

How does it work?

Here’s a brief outline of what to expect when looking for a house sitter. Still have questions? Check out my FAQ section below.

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sign up

I only house sit through the TrustedHousesitters platform, so at some point, you’ll need to sign up for a yearly membership – here’s 25% off for you!

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Get in touch

Once you’ve signed up to the platform you can invite me to apply for your sit. Here’s my profile. 

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confirm

If the sit seems like a good fit, we’ll arrange a video call to introduce ourselves and ask any questions, eventually using TrustedHousesitters to confirm.

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Want to know how to become a house sitter?

I’ve been house sitting full time since 2022. And, I must admit, I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. 

Whether you’re looking to dip your toes in with weekend sits or dive into full-time house sitting like me, my ebook is packed with all the knowledge you need to become a house sitter.

TrustedHousesitters feature

After being chosen for a rather eventful house sit in Paris over the Olympics, I spoke to TrustedHousesitters to tell them all about it.

FAQs.

To invite a house sitter, you’ll need to sign up for a yearly membership on TrustedHousesitters. The cost varies, but you can use this link for 25% off your first year.

No, I don’t charge a fee for my house sitting services. The only cost to you is the TrustedHousesitters membership.

There are so many benefits to becoming a house sitter! I get to live a bill-free life while caring for pets and exploring new places. It’s a rewarding experience knowing that I’m helping others have adventures while also having a positive experience myself.

If I’m not available, there are plenty of other experienced sitters on TrustedHousesitters who may be a great fit for your needs. You can search for other sitters directly on the platform or simply wait for the applications to come in once you’ve listed your sit.

Once you’ve registered and become a TrustedHousesitters member, you can send me an invitation. Here’s my profile.

I highly recommend TrustedHousesitters and have never had any issues. It’s a secure platform that connects homeowners with experienced sitters like me. Depending on your membership level, there’s also added benefits like insurance and access to a 24/7 vet advice line.

Yes, I do! I’ve house sat in France, Austria and Germany, among other places. However, I’m mindful of visa regulations, so international sits depend on the location and entry requirements.

Absolutely! I’ve cared for cats, dogs, fish and even a tortoise. You’ll find lots of cat-sitting experience on my profile, but I’m open to looking after all kinds of pets.

I generally prefer longer house sits, but I’m always happy to consider weekend requests. Feel free to reach out and ask.

For any additional questions about the platform or membership, please visit the TrustedHousesitters website. 

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