Professional Animal Carer, House Sitter & Digital Nomad

About this sitter

Hey, I'm Ananda! I'm a freelance copywriter and digital nomad, currently travelling around Europe. Often I travel with my girlfriend Beth, but I am looking on my own in November.

I have lived in New Zealand for a couple of years and have travelled around five continents. I have house-sat in Europe, New Zealand, and the US. I love animals and am an experienced pet sitter. I am committed to animal welfare and have previously worked with dogs (more on this below).

As a digital nomad, I'm often interested in longer sits and repeat sits (especially in Spain). I am British but have an EU passport, so I can sit in Europe for over 90 days. I am a vegetarian and a non-smoker.

Why they want to house sit

I love to travel and love animals, and as I'm self-employed I can work from anywhere. I have house-sat for many years and have used another sitting platform extensively over the last year to travel around Europe.

I miss my dog while travelling and love spending time with people's pets. I have had many enjoyable house and pet sits, and think it's a great way to experience new places.

Their experience

I have over five years of experience in professional dog care. I managed a dog daycare in Wellington, New Zealand, worked at a London dog daycare, and worked as a dog walker. I enjoy teaching and reinforcing basic training using positive reinforcement methods.

I adore cats and am an experienced cat-sitter. I have lived with many in the last 10 years. I have looked after cats with health problems and can administer oral medication.

My family had rabbits and guinea pigs throughout my childhood, and I've looked after rabbits and hamsters while house-sitting. I have a rescue lurcher who stays with my partner or family while I'm away.

I volunteered on a lifestyle block in New Zealand where I cared for and exercised horses, and I’ve stayed on farms where I’ve cared for sheep, cows, and chickens.

What can they bring to the assignment

Experience, reliability, and flexibility.

I started house and pet sitting 8 years ago and have sat for over 7 of the last 18 months.

I set my own work schedule, so I can easily adapt to your pets. I appreciate good communication and will always send photo & video updates of your animals. I will care for your pets and your home as I care for my own.