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Scottish single woman, honest, friendly, trustworthy, reliable and non smoker
United Kingdom
Testimonials
They have 11 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Bird(s), Fish – Mainly dogs and cats but open to other animals.
Police check
They have a police check
Availability
From: 28 Dec 2019
Until: 28 Mar 2026
Occupation
Complementary Therapist/Trainer - Freelance Marketing/PR
References
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About this sitter
Hi my name is Agnes, I'm 53 and I'm a Scottish lass!! (well I suppose that should be woman!!). I live near Glasgow. I'm currently self employed running my own Training and Complementary Therapy business where I work with clients and train/teach students. I am also a speaker and do some freelance Marketing/PR work.
My favourite countries are Italy and Ireland.
I studied Italian to Honours degree level and I've lived and studied there and also been there on business, so it is like a second home for me. I'd welcome the opportunity to spend some time there again
I've also spent a lot of time in Ireland and have travelled a lot in it. It is very special to me as it is part of my roots! :-) I have a soft spot for County Donegal and travel there often, although I have been to many other beautiful places there!
Italy or Ireland would be my preference for house sits, but I'm open to suggestions!
Why they want to house sit
I think it is a great way of spending time in a country and experiencing real life and also meeting locals and being able to integrate into the community - which is the approach I prefer, rather than just being there on holiday.
Their experience
I've done some house/pet sitting, mainly for friends. But decided to join a couple of sites and now have a lot of experience of "officially" doing house sits.
What can they bring to the assignment
I'm a friendly and open person and enjoy meeting new people and visiting new places. I am very lucky to have an amazing family and circle of friends who bring me great happiness and joy.
I'm trustworthy and reliable and would respect and look after the houses and the furniture and belongings.
I'd also be able to bring fluent English and Italian skills, so I would be able to build a rapport with neighbours and deal with any issues whilst the owners are away (depending of course where the house sitting assignment is).
I am well educated and have a lot of business experience and I am used to interacting with and getting to know people from all different backgrounds and nationalities.
I am a member of the PVG Scheme, which means I have been police checked.
I love animals and have done house/pet sitting for friends. You can be assured that your home will be well looked after and your wee pets pampered :-)
I look forward to hearing from you.
Last updated:
22 Mar 2025
Available to house sit
Ireland, Italy
Availability dates
From: 28 Dec 2019
Until: 28 Mar 2026
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
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Testimonials
Agnes is a real treasure
Agnes is a real treasure- quietly competent, efficient and obviously an animal lover and experienced with their care - our elderly cats instantly took to her - and were very happy and at ease with her. She arrived a day early so we could have a thorough handover and I also enjoyed her company. The house was left spotlessly clean and tidy. She was our first sitter and we couldn’t be happier
Caroline, Italy, 07 May, 2024(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
A wonderful house sitter
Agnes was a wonderful house sitter and we would highly recommend her! She was really organised, very communicative, tidy and our cat was very happy! We were able to relax on our holiday knowing the cat and house were in good hands. Thank you!
Nichola, Italy, 03 June, 2022(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Agnes was such a great cat sitter
Agnes was such a great cat sitter. As it was my first time she was great at helping me understand the process. She was great with our sweet cat and sent pictures to help reassure us while we were away. When we arrived home the house was clean and tidy. I would happily have Agnes look after our Kitty again.
Kate, United Kingdom, 28 June, 2021(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
5-star pet sitter
Agnes was a 5-star pet sitter and cared for Daisy and Henry exactly as we would have wished. Both pets were happy and content when we arrived home and everything was in perfect order. Agnes gave us daily updates - and photos - which meant that we were able to relax and enjoy our holiday with no worries. Thank you, Agnes, please come back next year!!
Lynne, United Kingdom, 04 September, 2019(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
A lovely, sweet and easygoing person
My husband and I have had Agnes take care of our home, plants and two very old cats. Agnes is a lovely, sweet and easygoing person and we felt completely at ease when we were away knowing Agnes was at home . I dare say we became friends, and hope we will keep in touch.
Arianna, Italy, 22 July, 2018(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Our perfect catsitter
Agnes was my first cat sitter. Agnes and I established a great connection. I knew I could fully trust her. We arranged an overlap coming and going, which made a big difference to me and her. She was so conscientious, having studied 22 pages of my cat and house notes and checking out questions. She was very professional about agreements, and attentive to details that she knew mattered to me, in terms of house and cat. She is an open, kind and highly reliable cat and house sitter. She is so trustworthy through and through. She is independent, clarifies and seeks information, and takes the initiative with consultation and suggestions. She sent me wee notes and pictures on whatsapp about how things were going when I was away. ..But what astounded me was how my cat, friendly to many, did not ride shoulders on any but myself,. Before I left, it was clear that she had taken to Agnes right away. When I came home, there she was, at the door, perched on Agnes' shoulders and stayed there as I came in! That evening, Cassie, my cat, balanced her time between sitting on Agnes and me, throughout the evening. Special and rare. She also took great care to tend to Cassie's in response to her pressures and particularities. Even better, there was food for me in fridge replacing that which she was free to eat. We had an excellent de-brief, with meal and a film, and later I found a lovely card, plant, and little touches she had made having left early before I awoke. She was exceptionally tidy. And Cassie was as relaxed as could be, having found our perfect catsitter!
Susan, Italy, 20 March, 2018(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
The nicest House sitter I have had
Agnes is, without doubt, the nicest House sitter I have had. My cat fell in love, she was well looked after...she actually improved in health having Agnes look after her.We arrived home to gifts and food and a very thoughtful card. The house was spotless and having met Agnes before I traveled I felt 100% secure in leaving my home and beloved Gem with her. Cannot recommend her enough. Thanks Agnes , you are welcome back anytime :)
Mim, Ireland, 28 December, 2017(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
A wonderful lady
This is the second year that Agnes has cat sit at my house. She is a wonderful lady who takes good care of the pets, house, and car. My 17-year old blind cat (Anastasia) was very relaxed when I returned. This has not always been the case with some previous sitters. I highly recommend Agnes to anybody looking for a truly caring and competent pet sitter. She even dealt with my landlord for me while I was gone!! She is fluent in Italian and she can take care of anything that comes up.
Sue, Italy, 30 July, 2015(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Gentle, kind, and responsible.
Agnes sat with my 16 year old girls (cats) for 3 weeks. She was wonderful with them, and I think they miss her. She was very gentle, kind, and responsible. I hope she sits with my girls again next year.
Sue, Italy, 21 July, 2014(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
She did an absolutely brilliant job
Agnes recently sat for my beloved elderly cat for almost a week over Easter. She did an absolutely brilliant job, very capable and professional in her approach, and my cat very quickly took to her. She was caring and gentle with her and made a brilliant connection. I had no concerns leaving her in charge of my pet and house, and would recommend her unconditionally as a house and pet sitter. Thank you Agnes!
Geraldine, United Kingdom, 04 April, 2014(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Agnes was wonderful
Agnes was wonderful. She arrived on time. Looked after house and two dogs really well. We were very happy on our return. A great housesitter.
Brigid, Ireland, 21 March, 2013(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)