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House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, None
Preferred Locations
  • Anywhere in the United Kingdom

Your Perfect Housesitters

51, Travel Agent

58, Retired

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
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

Reviews (18)
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
 
NATASHA (St Kilda VIC, Sep 2024 - 1 week) From Aussie House Sitters
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly loved our time with Baxter—he brought us so much joy with his playful personality and sweet cuddles. It was a pleasure taking care of him, and we're happy you were pleased as well. We hope to be back again one day!
James and Meneske were amazing house sitters. As soon as we met after our first connection,i knew our labs were going to be spoilt! They were friendly,communicated well,gave us daily updates abt our Brownies and not once did we feel guilty about leaving them. The house was very tidy on our return and they left us a little present which was very special:) We would refer them in a heartbeat, im sure our labs still miss all their cuddles! We couldnt be more grateful to have met you guys and ... MORE
 
ANNE (North Haven SA, Dec 2021 - 1 week 1 day) From Aussie House Sitters
I cannot recommend James and Menekse enough. They have been the best house sitters we could have ever imagined! Communication from the beginning was great and ongoing while we were gone. We were regularly updated with photos of our two doggos and it honestly seemed like they were unphased (and even happy) that we were gone- they were having that much fun!! James and Menekse are the ultimate animal lovers. We felt so comfortable leaving our home and fur babies with them. Upon return our house ... MORE
 
RACHAEL (Geelong West VIC, Nov 2021 - 3 days) From Aussie House Sitters
James and Menkse were amazing. Not only are they the two most warm and friendly people but they took such great care of our two dogs! They made sure to send us lots of photos to show us their adventures and the affection they had for the dogs. When we got home the dogs were so relaxed we could tell they got on great. Plus the house was spotless with sheets and towels washed. What more could could ask for! Highly recommend and wish they could do our next house sitting!
 
KIRSTY (Castlemaine VIC, Oct 2021 - 1 week 1 day) From Aussie House Sitters
The moment we met Menekse & James, we knew we had to choose them for our sit. We were blessed to have chosen such wonderful, loving and caring sitters. We have a 21yo cat Bubbles and having Menekse & James sit for us, meant we could have a stress free holiday. We received photo's and updates regularly showing us how content and happy our puddy was. They are the most beautiful couple you will come across. We came home to a spotlessly clean house, thriving gardens and a very happy puddy ... MORE
 
JEN (Clifton Springs VIC, Jul 2021 - 4 weeks) From Aussie House Sitters
That you so much for your wonderful words, the pleasure was all ours! We can't express how fortunate we are to have met you both. Please give Bubbles another smooch from us! All our very best, Menekse and James
If you are after the perfect house sitters then James and Menekse are the ones. They were amazing with our kelpie, walking him twice a day and showering him with love. Our bird aviary was also well looked after and the house was immaculate on our return. They are such a lovely couple and we know would always take the best care of anyone's property and animals. Very highly recommended.
 
DI (Springfield SA, Jun 2021 - 1 week) From Aussie House Sitters
Thank you for your wonderful review! It was an honour for us to have been able to care for Jack. He is so adorable, and we miss him already. Thank you again so much for your trust in us!
I feel so lucky to have had Menekse and James look after my beautiful, nervous dog and our lovely home. They looked after Billie incredibly, loved her as their own and took her on at least daily walks and so many adventures. She actually received much more attention and stimulation from M&J than she does normally! When I returned Billie was so happy and calm, and the connection she's formed with M&J was very clear. They had bathed her (more than once) and given her extra treats (with my ... MORE
 
RAINA (Aldinga Beach SA, May 2021 - 2 weeks 1 day) From Aussie House Sitters
Thank you for your wonderful review! It was such a privilege to have been able to care for Billie. She stole our heart, and we miss her dearly. Thank you so much for your trust in us!
James and Meneske are amazing. My puppies are very happy, my home was left spotless and throughout the time I received pictures of home. I can't recommend James and Meneske more highly, a lovely couple who are welcome back here anytime.
 
SUSAN (Clifton Springs VIC, May 2021 - 1 week 4 days) From Aussie House Sitters
Menekse and James were the perfect house sitters. They were so loving and attentive to my Tim, and they made me feel so at ease with regular updates and photos on how he was going. My house was kept spotless and I love the little photo frame gift they left behind!! So friendly and easy going, I highly recommend this couple! Their genuine love for animals and friendly, trustworthy nature will put your mind at ease and you can fully enjoy your holiday knowing your pet/s are in the best possible ... MORE
 
ESTHER (Ringwood VIC, Apr 2021 - 3 days) From Aussie House Sitters
James and Menekse looked after our home and our two dogs for ten days and I can't recommend them highly enough. They kept the house spotlessly clean and gave our puppies so much love and attention. They were great to communicate with and regularly gave us updates on the dogs and sent pictures daily. Thanks so much for looking after our home as if it were your own. Five star rating!!!
 
REBECCA (SEAFORD VIC, Apr 2021 - 1 week 3 days) From Aussie House Sitters
James and Menekse were delightful house-sitters, who looked after our dog so well I don't think she even noticed we were gone. Our house was possibly cleaner when we got back than when we left, our chooks were happy, and more than anything we just really enjoyed talking to them about their travels. I would highly recommend them as house sitters.
 
JO (South Hobart TAS, Dec 2020 - 4 days) From Aussie House Sitters
You couldn't ask for better sitters than James and Meneske!they are simply awesome. Even my next door neighbour said that he saw James and Meneske take awesome care of our pet dog Casey.they constantly updated us with photos and messages throughout the stay.house was actually better than we left it!:-) only downside is our pet Casey looks like she s missing James and Meneske big time...highly recommend these guys...very very trustworthy..thanks again guys..
 
CHAD (Riverside TAS, Dec 2020 - 2 weeks 4 days) From Aussie House Sitters
Thank you for your wonderful review! It was an honour for us to have been able to care for Casey. She is so adorable and we miss her already. Thank you so much for your trust in us!
Thanks to you both for being so fabulous with our boy Benny. You treated our family and home with such respect and care. We left our precious boy in your care with no reservations! They kept in touch with us sending us update - which we found very reassuring :) Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your trip. Ps thank you for the terrific photos :)
 
VICTORIA (Bowen QLD, Aug 2020 - 2 days) From Aussie House Sitters
This wonderful couple would rate up there with the very best house sitters. Our range of animal family where cared for with true love, that only committed animal lovers can show. If your looking for awesome communication and the knowledge that you can leave home without any concern's then this is a couple to do the job. Will always welcome them back any time
 
SANDIE & RICK (Good Night QLD, Aug 2020 - 3 nights) From Aussie House Sitters
Just returned from our trip away...walked into a squeaky clean house and my two pets were not at all interested in the fact we were home...they were so spoilt whilst we were away that it's going to take some time for them to get over James and Menekse not being here to pamper them..garden had thrived and I felt so at ease with them as sitters and just as really lovely people..I highly recommend them to care for all that is precious to you...we are very lucky to have met them.
 
SUE (Corlette NSW, Mar 2020 - 6 days) From Aussie House Sitters
We couldn't have asked for a nicer couple to house sit and care for our dog, Paddy, for 3 nights. From the moment we met Menekse and James, we were instantly put at ease and Paddy immediately loved them both! We were given regular updates of photos and videos and came home to a spotless house and very happy dog. Paddy definitely misses you both!
 
CAROLYN (Murarrie QLD, Feb 2020 - 3 days) From Aussie House Sitters
James & Meneske are a beautiful couple and fantastic HouseSitters. I loved they sent us pics as I knew then they cared about our dog. Would highly recommend them both for all future housesits. Enjoy the vegiemite with lots of 'budda' !!!
 
REN (Airlie Beach QLD, Feb 2020 - 4 nights) From Aussie House Sitters
The house was perfect when we arrived home. We also loved receiving pictures of our cat while we were away. Thank you for looking after things.
 
LAUREN (Drummoyne NSW, Jan 2020 - 3 days) From Aussie House Sitters
 
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