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Professional, paid home and pet sitting services provide trusted care worldwide,
Professional, Paid Home & Pet Sitting — Trusted Care, Worldwide
Welcome to Elsie and Kerry Phillips' sitting service for the discrete and security-minded home and pet owners. We are a healthy, professional, retired couple offering paid home and pet sitting services for people who want absolute peace of mind while they’re away.
With decades of hands-on experience caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, and livestock including sheep, we understand that animals thrive on routine, familiarity, and calm, attentive care. Your home deserves the same respect.
Whether you’re traveling for a week or several months, locally or internationally, we provide a steady, responsible presence—so you can leave knowing everything is handled.
What sets us apart:
- Experienced with multiple animals and species
- Reliable, mature, and highly organized
- Paid service — no uncertainty or last-minute cancellations
- Available for international home & pet sits
- Excellent references
Additionally, if you’re interested in fine art photography, we can also discuss image licensing options for your home decor while we care for your pets.
We don’t just “watch” homes and animals. We care for them as if they were our own.
Elsie — Professional Background
Hello, I’m Elsie. I’m a healthy, positive, and active grandmother who brings a lifetime of leadership, care, and real-world experience to Private Pet Sitters. After raising three children as a single parent and building a long career in education, I value patience, consistency, and creating calm, supportive environments for both people and animals.
I am a retired elementary school principal and teacher, with 27 years teaching Kindergarten through Grade 7 followed by 17 years in school administration. My Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership reflects a strong foundation in responsibility, organization, and clear communication. Throughout my career I have been federally security vetted by the RCMP and trusted with the safety and well-being of large school communities, experience that translates naturally into caring for clients’ homes and beloved pets.
Animals and the outdoors have always been an important part of my life. My family has shared our home with cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and gerbils over the years, and I genuinely enjoy caring for animals of all personalities and energy levels. I believe pets thrive when their routines remain familiar, and I focus on creating a relaxed, attentive presence while owners are away.
Relevant Experience and Credentials
- Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership
- Retired Elementary School Principal (17 years)
- Elementary School Teacher, Kindergarten to Grade 7 (27 years)
- Occupational First Aid
- Federally security vetted by RCMP
- Long-term personal experience caring for a variety of companion animals
Together with Kerry, we are available for local and international home and pet sitting assignments and are happy to provide long-standing personal and professional references upon request. We look forward to caring for your home and your pet family with warmth, reliability, and respect.
Kerry Professional Background
Kerry Phillips brings a unique blend of artistic vision, technical precision, and professional discipline to Private Pet Sitters. With a career rooted in fine art photography and advanced atmospheric science, Kerry has worked extensively in the film and television industry as an on-set Special Effects Technician. Collaborating with internationally respected award-winning directors of photography, Kerry has developed a reputation for reliability, calm decision-making, and meticulous attention to detail.
This background translates directly into the world of home and pet care. Years of working in high-responsibility environments have strengthened strong organizational skills, safety awareness, and respect for clients’ spaces, routines, and privacy.
Relevant Certifications and Credentials
- IATSE 891 Grip Rigging Certificate
• Grip Rigging
• Equipment Transport
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods - NRC Federal Pyrotechnics Certification
- Federally security-vetted by RCMP
- OSSA Elevated Work Platform
- Occupational First Aid Level 2
- Serving It Right
- Food Safety Certification