Hello,
We are James and Menekse, 58 and 51 years young, an American Turkish couple that lived in Germany. James worked as a Project Manager for a large sporting goods company and Menekse owned her own travel agency.
The end of 2018 brought major changes for us, as we sold most all our belongings and decided to become full-time travelers! Our change in lifestyle makes house sitting and pet sitting a win-win solution for you because you no longer need to worry about kennelling your loved one(s) for your holidays.
James grew up with dogs and volunteered as a dog walker at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland Oregon. Menekse had a beautiful cat, who was as curious and mischief as they come! We miss having fun furry companions around us which is why house sitting has been a wonderful opportunity to continue to have pets in our lives while traveling. While in Australia, we volunteered at Jirrahinga Wildlife Sanctuary, where our duties included feeding wombats, koalas and kangaroos, as well as walking dingos!
We are a friendly, easy, honest, responsible, flexible, vegetarian, fully vaccinated, and non-smoking couple. We enjoy playing golf, reading books, having quiet evenings, going for long walks, and just enjoying life. You can be sure that we will treat your property with the privacy and respect that it deserves. As for your furry family member, they too will be treated like royalty! We like to send photos and videos to ensure you are up to date with everything back home, so that you can feel relaxed and enjoy your holiday.
A clean and safe environment is very important to us. And, as we both work online from time to time, a WIFI connection should be provided, which also enables us to keep in touch with you. And in case you get homesick and need some video time with your little one.
We could arrive prior to your departure in order to get to know each other and talk about your needs and expectations.
Thank you for taking the time to read our profile. We are new to UK Housesitters but are longtime members of other housesitting websites and have over 75 glowing 5* reviews. We are happy to provide many references upon request.
Please also have a look at our house sitting Instagram and Facebook page: Your Perfect House Sitters and our main account Puttering around the World to see what we're up to!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Menekse and James
Our experience:
2024
Perth, Australia, 26 days, 1 Viszla
Melbourne, Australia, 7 days, 1 Tibetan Spaniel Cross
Torquay, Australia, 16 days, 1 German Shorthaired Pointer (repeat)
Seoul, South Korea, 1 night, 2 dogs
Seoul, South Korea, 48 days, 1 Bengal cat, 5 yo
Bangkok, Thailand, 5 days, 1 Terrier, 9 yo (repeat)
Hua Hin, Thailand, 5 days, 2 cats, British Shorthair and Scottish Fold, 9 and 8 yo (repeat)
Hua Hin, Thailand, 15 days, 2 cats, British Shorthair and Scottish Fold, 9 and 8 yo
Bangkok, Thailand, 8 days, 1 Terrier, 9 yo
Heroldsberg, Germany, 20 days, 1 Whippet, 5 yo (repeat)
Beaverton, OR, 3 days, 1 Maltipoo, 15 yo
Seattle, WA, 4 days, 2 dogs 9yo and 6yo, 2 cats 18yo and 3yo
Langley, BC Canada, 3 days, 1 Maltipoo, 9yo
2023
Tigard, OR, days, 1 Goldendoodle, 3yo
Clearwater Beach, FL, 7 days, 2 Havanese, 12 yo and 5 yo
The Villages, FL, 17 days, 1 Maltese, 4 yo
Durham, NC, 4 days, 2 cats, 7 yo and 1 yo
University Park, Washington DC, 3 days, 1 Lab, 14,5 yo
Boston, MA, 3 days, 1 Labmix, 12 yo
Toronto, Canada, 16 days, 1 Cockapoo 2yo, 1 Goldendoodle 2yo
Chicago, IL, 17 days, 1 Springer Spaniel, 12 yo
Las Cruces, NM, 5 days, 2 Maltipoos, 1.5 yo
Albuquerque, NM, 9 days, 1 cat, 6 yo
Albuquerque, NM, 21 days, house sit no pets
Santa Fe, NM, 4 days, 1 GSP, 10 yo, 1 Lab mix, 9 yo
Denver, CO, 5 days, 3 cats, repeat
Denver, CO, 8 days, 3 cats, 5, 4, 1 yo
Denver, CO, 3 days, 1 Bernese Mountain dog, 2 yo
Saint George, UT, 5 days, 1 cat, 4 yo
Springdale, UT, 4 days, 1 Golden Retriever, 5 yo, 1 Rescue, 7 yo
Salt Lake City, UT, 4 days, 1 Basset Hound, 6 yo, 1 Labradoodle, 2 yo
Portland, OR, 5 days, 1 Mini Goldendoodle, 5 yo
Portland, OR, 5 days, 1 Mini Goldendoodle, 5 yo, repeat
Seattle, WA, 8 days, 1 Goldendoodle, 2 yo
Seattle, WA, 3 days, 1 Jack Russell dog, 7yo
2022
Forchheim, Germany, 4 days, 2 cats, 11 and 4 yo
Heroldsberg, Germany, 25 days, 1 dog (Whippet), 4 yo
Erlangen, Germany, 3 days, 1 dog , 8 yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 7 days, 1 dog (Shihtzu), 9 yo
Munich, Germany, 24 days, 2 cats, both 6 yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 8 days, 1 cat, 9 yo
Berlin, Germany, 6 days, 1 dog (Cocker Spaniel), 2 yo, 2 cats, both 4 yo
Herzogenaurach, Germany, 4 days, 1 dog (Golden Retriever), 2 yo
Erlangen, Germany, 15 days, 1 dog (Swiss Bernese Mountain Dog), 1 yo, 1 cat
Herzogenaurach, Germany, 4 days, 1 dog (Golden Retriever), 2 yo (repeat)
Heroldsberg, Germany, 9 days, 1 dog (Whippet), 4 yo (repeat)
München, Germany, 28 days, 1 cat 1,5yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 6 days, 1 cat, 9 yo (repeat)
Frankfurt, Germany, 5 days, 1 dog (Bernedoodle), 2 yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 14 days, 1 dog (Beagle Boxer Amstaff Cross), 6 yo
Nürnberg, Germany, 20 days, 2 cats, 13 yo
Herzogenaurach, Germany, 7 days, 1 dog (Cockapoo), 8 yo
Fürth, Germany, 79 days, 2 cats (Siam and Tabby), 8 yo
2021
Launceston, Australia, 19 days, 1 dog, 6 yo, (Staffie)
Seaford, Australia, 11 days, 2 dogs (Puggles)
Aspendale Gardens, Australia, 5 days, 2 dogs, 11 yo + 12 yo (Lab Retriever and Shetland Sheep Dog)
Melbourne, Australia, 4 days, 1 cat
Clifton Springs, Australia, 15 days, 2 dogs, both 1 yo (English Staffies)
Christies Beach, Australia, 3 days, 2 cats
Aldinga Beach, Australia, 15 days, 1 dog, 5 yo (Lagotto)
Adelaide, Australia, 5 days, 1 dog, 11 yo (Cavalier King Charles),1 cat, 5 yo, 3 chickens, and finches
Adelaide, Australia, 6 days 1 dog, (Kelpie), 5 budgies
Clifton Springs, Australia, 31 days, 1 cat, 21 yo (Burma)
Torquay, Australia, 10 days, 1 dog, 2 yo, (German Shorthair Pointer)
Clifton Springs, Australia, 3 days, 1 dog, 10 yo (Foxterrier Cross), 1 cat, 21 yo (Burma), (repeat)
Torquay, Australia, 26 days, 1 dog, 4 months (German Sheperd), 2 cats
Castlemaine, Australia, 9 days, 2 dogs, 9 yo + 5 yo (Cocker Spaniels)
Geelong, Australia, 4 days, 2 dogs, 8 yo and 5 yo (Cocker Spaniels)
Torquay, Australia, 7 days, 1 dog, 2 yo, (German Shorthair Pointer) (repeat)
Adelaide, Australia, 9 days, 2 dogs, both 6 yo (Chocolate Labs)
2020
Sydney, Australia, 9 days, 2 cats
Sydney, Australia, 3 days, 1 cat, 10 months
Fingal Head, Australia, 10 days, 2 dogs (King Cavalier Charles and Maltese), 1 cat, all elderly
Whitsundays, Australia, weekend, 1 elderly dog
Brisbane, Australia, weekend, 1 dog, 1 yo (Golden Retriever)
Port Stephens, Australia, 1 week, 1 dog (Staffy), 1 cat, 20 yo
Jervis Bay, Australia, 1 week, 2 dogs (Maltese and Groodle), 2 cats, and fish
Jervis Bay, Australia, 6 days, 2 dogs (Maltese and Groodle), 2 cats, and fish (repeat)
Sydney, Australia, 1 week, 1 dog, 11 yo (Pomeranian), 1 cat, 6 yo
Brisbane, Australia, weekend, 1 dog, 1 yo (Golden Retriever) (repeat)
Brisbane, Australia, 5 days, 1 dog (Blue Heeler)
Good Night, Australia, 4 days, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 19 yo, 1 chicken, and 2 geese
Bowen, Australia, weekend, 1 dog, 11 yo (Labrador)
Hobart, Australia, 5 days, 1 dog, 11 yo, and 6 chickens
2019
Melbourne, Australia, 3 days, 1 dog (Red Heeler)
Melbourne, Australia, 11 days, 1 dog (French Bulldog), 1 cat
2018
Berlin, Germany, 5 days, 2 cats (repeat)
2017
Berlin, Germany, 5 days, 2 cats
Couple
James & Menekse - thank you, thank you, thank you!
Couldn’t have asked for better dog/housesitters to look after our fur boy and home.
Regular communications and photos throughout our holiday. Our Baxter was so well looked after, it was like he had a holiday himself. Beach walks, cafe and restaurant visits, he was so loved, cuddled and cared for while we were away.
Not only was our home beautifully cared for, but the bed sheets were washed, fresh bed made for our arrival home and we even ... MORE
