Peace Paws Petsitting - References

Pranburi, Thailand with Yolo and Lola

3/9/2025

🐕 Yolo
🐕‍🦺 Lola

Feb. 12 - Mar. 7, 2025
3 weeks

Enjoyed caring for Yolo and Lola for a few weeks! They have such different personalities, but balance each other out well. They are sweet, well-behaved, loyal, and easy to love! We took them for hour-long walks at sunrise and sunset every day. We always encountered 'soi dogs' common in Thailand and while they tolerated each other, we stayed alert because they all can get a bit riled up unexpectedly and they are all super strong! We also played ball in the yard every afternoon while watering the plants.

Yolo had some recent health concerns, so we made sure to observe for potential incidents. Luckily, nothing happened under our watch, but we were prepared in case of that situation thanks to the pet parents’ preparedness.

For feeding, we measured out their raw meals twice a day after each walk in addition to various supplements and treats specific to each dog. One portion of their meals required cooking which we happily did.

The pet parents were super hospitable and generous as well. We felt really appreciated with all of their thoughtful gestures (picking us up & dropping us off, introducing us to neighbors, treating us to meals, preparing groceries, having professional cleaners come, showing us around town) to make us feel comfortable and appreciated. They went above and beyond with their preparedness and clear & prompt communication! Would love to care for Yolo and Lola again!

Bangkok, Thailand with Roland and Basil

2/28/2025

🐈‍⬛ Roland
🐈‍⬛ Basil

Jan. 2025
2 nights

Lianne cared for Roland and Basil for a nice weekend! I carefully followed instructions for one cat's medications—different dosages for morning and evening—and made sure his brother didn't eat while he finished his early! Other than that, it was a straight-forward and smooth housesit. I had a great time playing with them and getting much needed cat time! They don't like being picked up so I didn't do that, but I pet them and Roland cuddled on me with purrs. Best feeling ever! Thankful for the pet parents who are communicative, responsive, appreciative, and helpful by providing clear instructions and labeling things in the home. Would love to care for them again!

Bangkok, Thailand with Scout and Nala

1/4/2025

🐕 Scout
🐕 Nala

Dec. 14, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025
3 weeks

I (Lianne) planned a trip with my parents around SE Asia, Nov-Jan. The pet parent, Leandri, welcomed my parents to join on this 3-week housesit. It was a win-win for us and the dogs because it helped relieve some of their anxiety around new people. These dogs are young, energetic, and sweet puppies and must be handled with care since they are anxious and reactive. Leandri put in a lot of effort training them, so we were careful to maintain their consistent routine. This cheeky duo tried to push boundaries for us sitters. While we spoiled them with love, we didn't let them slip! (Yes that means no jumping on the bed, Nala.) The first night they were terrified of us and barked a lot; I was worried they wouldn't like us. However by the second day, we gained their trust. They were always by my side and loved cuddles. As asked, I drove Leandri's car to the park for long walks every weekend. I was nervous to drive in Bangkok, but it ended up being okay. Leandri's flight was delayed by two days unexpectedly, but I was able to rearrange my plans to stay with the dogs for the extra time. It's important to consider situations like this and be prepared for such incidents. We like these dogs so much we visited Leandri and the dogs several times since leaving the housesit and will be back for a 2nd housesit soon with Adam next time.

Chiang Mai, Thailand with Scruffy

11/30/2024

🐈‍⬛ Scruffy

Nov. 2024 - 2 weeks
Oct. 2024 - 1 week

While we were in Chiang Mai, Adam filled in on an emergency housesit at the last minute because their original petsitter canceled. Scruffy is an older cat who loves sun-bathing and eating. He is on a special diet to lose some of his chonkiness, but the automatic feeder made feeding time easy and straight-forward. Scruffy was really shy at first, but warmed up with cuddles soon after. The pet parents were so pleased with things that they asked Adam back for another two week sit. Scruffy is such a sweet cat; it was a pleasure to care for him! The owners gave the keys to their car to use freely, but Adam did not use it once. Still, it’s good to have access to transport in case of an emergency and the trust is appreciated! All of the money left for emergencies was thankfully unneeded as well. Hope to see you again, Scruffy!

Chiang Mai, Thailand with Dasher and Joe Joe

11/8/2024

🐕‍🦺 Dasher
🐕‍🦺 Joe Joe

Nov 4 - 6, 2024
3 days

Emergency housesit! Their sitter canceled so we filled in at the very last minute. It was just for three days, but very busy and full days with these guys! Still in Chiang Mai. Hard to get a clear photo of Dasher since he's a super active and playful pup. Joe Joe has a very calm demeanor.

These two don't get along very well with each other, so we were instructed to keep them separate, and go on separate walks and pee breaks, etc. They have different feeding times as well so we kept on top of it all ensuring each routine was not disrupted. Glad we could step in and reduce stress for the last-minute scramble due to a cancellation.

We understand emergencies happen and plans change, but keeping dates is VERY important to us. We have never canceled on a housesit after we've confirmed, so you can count on us! Likewise, we expect homeowners to please maintain this commitment with us as much as possible as well.

Johor Bahru, Malaysia with Chewie and Yoda

9/24/2024

🐈 Chewie
🐈 Yoda

Aug. - Sept. 2024
3 weeks

We cared for Yoda and Chewie for three weeks in Malaysia. They have distinct personalities and were easy to care for. Twice daily, we prepared a special raw diet for these two, as per the homeowner's instructions, as well as a daily treat time. We also ensured the plants were watered.

Yoda is a gentle and shy soul, so we did not overwhelm her with too much attention. Chewie is quite the character and we feel honored he eventually cuddled up on us! This housesit was the first time we brought a pet to the vet. Thankfully, Yoda ended up being okay. (See blog post below for more on that.)

The pet parents are so hospitable and made us feel welcome and appreciated. They left us detailed and thorough instructions, as well as prepared enough food ahead of time. We felt equipped to handle any situation thanks to their preparedness. Would love to petsit for them again!

Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia with Georgia and Avery

9/2/2024

🐕 Georgia
🐕 Avery

Sept. - Oct. 2024
1 week

Georgia and Avery are two sweet dogs who were such a pleasure to spend time with. They have get different medications and doses each meal, so we were sure to carefully follow the feeding instructions twice a day thanks to the owners who labeled and left clear instructions. Additionally, we enjoyed for walks twice a day. They were very easy to care for and love, a pleasure to have as companions! We already miss them and hope to see them again.

Singapore with Trevor

8/28/2024

🐕 Trevor

Aug. 2024
10 days

Our week+ with Trevor the mini schnauzer in Singapore went by too quickly! He is incredibly lovable, gentle, and smart, but perhaps a bit anxious. He loves humans and we loved giving him all of the attention! Two walks a day, brushing teeth and fur, bathing, following feeding and sleeping schedule, etc. He's easy to love! We really appreciate the thoughtfulness and communicative homeowners who got us a hotel the night before and booked us transport to our next destination. Their regular dog walker also came to walk Trevor one morning because the homeowner wanted to give us a 'day off'. The homeowners scheduled their travels around our available dates too. These gestures are not an expectation at all, but they made us feel welcome and appreciated! We anticipate we'll petsit for him again one day! We are always hoping to form relationships such that we have repeat clients, which is what is happening as we get asked to come back often. We are the luckiest to be able to do this!

Hong Kong with Sailor

8/22/2024

🐈 Sailor

Jun. - Aug. 2024
6 weeks

We LOVED our time with this handsome man (Sailor). He's a funny guy, full of curiosity! We are grateful that Sailor's parents entrusted us for two months living in their home. We met on video chat, but did not meet in person as our flights did not align. While we prefer to meet the pet parents in person for a meet-and-greet, this is not always possible; we are comfortable with this arrangement so long as you are. We've done this a few times and it has worked out just fine. In such cases, it is best if pet parents are accessible in case we have questions. Saying goodbye is always the hardest part of petsitting. It's easy to get attached quickly! Hope we get to see him again and meet his guardians.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Finnigan and Tali

6/29/2024

🐕 Finnigan
🐈‍⬛ Tali

Jun. 2024
3 weeks

We cared for a 3-year-old male corgi (Finnigan) and an 18-year-old male cat (Tali) in a 3-story family home. This assignment was rather simple for us since they had automatic feeders. We walked Finnigan every day on his usual route and played multiple rounds of fetch to exhaust his high energy! Tali's energy was completely different - we spent time scratching his chin and petting. Additionally, we kept the family's normal routine of watering the plants and being present for the twice-weekly housekeepers and Tali's groomer. We enjoyed our time with these sweet animals. The family's flight schedule was almost delayed by a day, but we built in a buffer day for that reason and could still care for the pets an extra day, but in the end their planned flight went as scheduled. Overall, everything went quite smoothly! We were asked to come back and we would love to!

Koh Tao, Thailand with Jet, Punk, and Mushy

6/17/2024

🐕 Jet
🐕‍🦺 Punk
🐈 Mushy

May - Jun. 2024
3 weeks

This was a very last-minute housesit. We happened to have availability when we saw a post about someone urgently needing a housesitter, so we spoke with Rosie that evening and booked a bus and ferry over to her place for the following day. We spent a wonderful three weeks with her two dogs and cat. Every morning, we all walked to the beach and back for about 1.5 hours where we joined their dog friends and their owners in picking up trash. Mealtime was cooked rice and chicken and we fed the cat as instructed. In the evening, we took the dogs on another walk around the neighborhood. We kept in close communication with Rosie and managed the handover to bring the dogs to her friend's home for the remaining week because we already had committed to another housesit prior - this was all agreed upon before our arrival. We loved these special pets and hope to see them again!

Phuket, Thailand with Nika and Moki

5/17/2024

🐕 Nika
🐕 Moki

Mar. - May 2024
8 weeks

We cared for two dogs (a 1-year-old Thai dog, Moki, and a 1.5-year-old Husky, Nika) in southern Thailand. We regularly shopped locally at wet markets for ingredients for their meals, which were cooked chicken, rice, and sometimes egg. Every day, we all went for an hour-long afternoon walk on the beach; we supervised when they went swimming and protected them from multiple engagements with territorial stray dogs along the path. Given the environment and record-breaking heat wave, we ensured that they stayed hydrated and mostly inside with the A/C and fan (as per the homeowner's request). We also bathed them and—because they both shed a lot—we brushed them often, sweeping and vacuuming every day. Around the yard, we watered the garden twice daily and kept the lawn maintained, mowing and weed whacking, as well as pulling weeds from the gravel driveway. These two dogs are very sweet.

Collingswood, New Jersey, USA with Juliet and Gatsby

2/24/2024

🐕 Juliet
🐕 Gatsby

Feb. 2024
8 days

I (Lianne) did 3 daily check-ins for two dogs over 8 days (morning, afternoon, and night). I took them for walks twice a day, let them out back, washed ears, brushed teeth, changed diapers, fed, and of course lots of playtime and cuddles! As a stranger, I was unfamiliar with their normal behavior, but I sensed the Yorkie was feeling anxious from being away from the owner - I know how loyal and social these breeds especially are! With the owner's approval, I brought my computer to their home to work where I can spend more time with the dogs (they loved sitting on my lap!) than three 15-20-minute visits as requested. Enjoyed caring for these two!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA with Tato, Timbit, and Tom

1/31/2024

🐕‍🦺 Tato
🐕 Timbit
🐕 Tom

Dec. 2023 - Jan. 2024
12 days

I (Lianne) cared for three large and beautiful dogs (pit bull, mixed, white German Shepherd) in Philadelphia. I closely followed the instructions to maintain their routine - letting them on the patio in the morning, picking up poo, feeding twice a day in their designated spots, bringing their beds upstairs every night and down during the day. I took them each for their own walk for two hours a day. They are reactive to other dogs and the owners requested they not interact with others, so I was on very high alert though difficult in the busy area. I used treats, created physical barriers, and distracted them while other dogs walked by. I also used positive reinforcement if they didn't react to other dogs. I respected the owner's wishes by not allowing two of the dogs on the couch & bed. These dogs are very sweet and love attention, cuddles, and belly rubs. They got a lot of that from me! I brushed the long-haired dogs multiple times, vacuumed the house and emptied the dehumidifier every day as instructed. This was a challenging but rewarding housesit and I learned a lot. Loved these dogs!

Chiang Mai, Thailand with Luna

1/21/2024

🐕‍🦺 Luna

Nov. 2023
2 days

We cared for this sweet pup, Luna, for just a weekend - wished we could spend more time with her! We took her on four walks a day and were very careful about preventing her from interacting with street dogs because of scary previous interactions that her owner was concerned about. Luckily, we didn't have any problems. Since there were two of us walking her, Lianne was able to ward off the street dogs who came to attack while Adam continued walking Luna away. We do our best to protect the pets!

Chiang Mai, Thailand with Haddie

10/27/2023

🐕‍🦺 Haddie

Oct. 2023
5 days

We provided care for a very sweet lady, Haddie (9 years). She was shy at first, but warmed up to us quickly within the first night. We carefully followed the feeding instructions including daily medications, walked her twice a day, and brushed her every day. We loved the area so much that we ended up in an AirBnB right next to theirs so we're thankful we got to spend even more time with Haddie who came into our yard to greet us!

Oaxaca, Mexico with Dino

10/20/2021

🐕 Dino

Aug. - Oct. 2021
2 months

No, this wasn't quite a housesit, but we wanted to include this experience to exemplify our love for animals! For a few months, we rented an apartment from a lovely family in Oaxaca. The family had a dog named Dino who often came up to hang out with us. Adam got particularly close with Dino and they went for walks every single day, sometimes even twice a day.

HelpX in Australia with Kim

8/15/2017

HelpX in Australia with Julia

8/7/2017

Mount Barker, South Australia, Australia with Riley and Holly

6/23/2017

🐕 Riley
🐕 Holly

Apr. - Jun. 2017
10 weeks

We took care of two lovely dogs, 12 & 14 years young, Riley and Holly. We maintained their normal routine of feeding, walking twice a day, bedtime routine, in addition to brushing them regularly and giving lots of love. We also took care of the beautiful garden -- watering during dry spells, raking the relentless (but beautiful!) Autumn leaves, maintaining the compost tumbler, harvesting tomato plants (and made preserves for the homeowners), and even planted some winter vegetables. We got to know the neighbors a bit and participated in a garden day to help beautify the public lawns with succulents. We stayed with Laurel and David before and after the housesit and enjoyed getting to know the lovely couple :)

We had the pleasure of having Adam and Lianne in our home for 10 weeks, caring for our property and 12 & 14 yrs young dogs. They were very reliable and responsible, they made good neighborhood contributions, they communicated promptly and effectively, they were interested in so many aspects of our lives, they lived in a very environmentally conscious way, and our dogs were obviously treated kindly and appropriately. We are very happy to recommend them to others who share our values and lifestyles. They are friendly, open, interesting and interested.

- Sincerely, Laurel and David
Mt Barker, SA, Australia

HelpX in Australia at Murundaka Cohousing Community

4/19/2017

Roseville, Sydney, Australia with Sascha

2/27/2017

🐈‍⬛ Sascha

Feb. 2017
3 days

We spent the weekend in a large home in a northern Sydney suburb taking care of Sascha, this sweet Russian blue cat, and watering the plants.

Anne and I were very happy to have you look after our house and our lovely cat Sascha while we got away from Sydney for the weekend. We found you a very charming and interesting couple, but the important thing was that you did a first class job. You were both very willing and capable, and obviously have a natural affinity for animals. Sascha took an immediate liking to you. We returned to find the house in apple pie order and Sascha snug, smug and well fed. What more could we ask?

- Bob and Anne
Roseville, Sydney, Australia

HelpX in Australia with Kate

2/21/2017

Wentworth Falls (Blue Mountains), New South Wales, Australia with Misty

2/17/2017

🐩 Misty

Feb. 2017
10 days

We took care of a tiny 12-year-old Maltese Shitzu in a lovely home in the Blue Mountains. We fed and administered medications as per the owner's instructions. It was quite cold at the time, so we made sure to warm her up with blankets and snuggles!

"Thank you Adam and Lianne so much for looking after our home and pet in Wentworth Falls during our holiday, it made it possible for us to go away and have a worry free time knowing Misty (small dog) was lovingly cared for and our home was secure. We were pleased to come home to find everything as we had left it and Misty happy. When we first met you we were comfortable in the thought of having you house care for us and wouldn’t hesitate to welcome you back anytime in the future. The little things like remaking bed, washing linen, bathing Misty, picking up bark and branches just some of the things that made our coming home easy and not have to worry about doing those things ourselves. We would be happy for you to use this letter as a reference for future house sits and we would be pleased to expand on this letter to anyone seeking you to house care for them by phone or email. Many thanks again for your care and best wishes with your travelling."

- Yours sincerely Kris & Marilyn, and of course Misty
Blue Mountains, NSW Australia

Gladesville, New South Wales, Australia with Chip, Tilly, and Sapphire

1/19/2017

🐈 Chip
🐈 Tilly
🐇 Sapphire

Dec. 2016 - Jan. 2017
6 weeks

We took care of two cats who were shy at first, but warmed up to us quickly! We also looked after the rabbit daily, cleaned the pool, did some gardening, mowed the lawn, and trimmed bushes. The cats brought in some fleas from outside that got into the carpet, so we contacted the homeowners and got permission to do a "flea fogger" which they kept in their home, and applied topical medicines to manage the pests.