Your pets stay home.I move in.

I live in your home, so I'm there day and night and your pets keep their own bed, their own walks and their own feeding times. Coco, my 8 year old black standard poodle, comes too.

Every sit is priced individually.

Distance, how long you need me and what your pets need all change the price. Send your dates and I'll price it for you.

DBS checked Insured to £10m Pet first aid trained Five-star reviewed
Michelle Norton smiling warmly

with Coco

Who you're trusting with your home

Ten years as an NHS A&E nurse and an Airbnb Superhost since 2010. Very little rattles me. If your dog is off colour or the boiler packs in, you'll hear from me straight away and I'll deal with it. I take pets as they come, young and daft or old and slow, and I'm home most of the day and every night.

“She was very reliable, tidy, organised and self sufficient. Our house and pet were in wonderful hands.”Matthew and May, Warlingham

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Michelle with a spaniel on a house sit Michelle with a grey dog Michelle with a collie dog Michelle with a siamese cat

What homeowners say

Thomas the yellow Labrador standing in the open patio door in the sun
★★★★★
Michelle and Martin · Newcastle upon Tyne

The care she gave to our elderly lab Tom was second to none. He is old with additional medical issues and we couldn't have left him in safer hands.

Chewie the vizsla standing on a log in a stubble field
★★★★★
Matthew and May · Warlingham

Michelle was a star sitter! She took such good care of our Chewie dog and clearly loves dogs and animals so much. She was very reliable, tidy, organised and self sufficient. Our house and pet were in wonderful hands with Michelle and I'd highly recommend her for your sits!

Hippo and Tiggy lying together in their bed
★★★★★
Georgie · Marlborough

I cannot recommend Michelle more highly. Never before have we come home to happier dogs or a more clean and welcoming home. You'd be lucky to have her and her side kick Coco look after your home and animals.

Chewie the vizsla standing on a log in a stubble field
★★★★★
Matthew and May · Warlingham, United Kingdom

Michelle was a star sitter! She took such good care of our Chewie dog and clearly loves dogs and animals so much. She was very reliable, tidy, organised and self sufficient. She brought her own dog, Coco, who was very docile and sweet, and was a wonderful companion for our Chewie to hang with. Our house and pet were in wonderful hands with Michelle and I'd highly recommend her for your sits!

14 Aug - 31 Aug 2026
Hippo and Tiggy lying together in their bed
★★★★★
Georgie · Marlborough, United Kingdom

I cannot recommend Michelle more highly. Never before have we come home to happier dogs or a more clean and welcoming home. You'd be lucky to have her and her side kick Coco look after your home and animals.

24 Jul - 08 Aug 2026
Indie the collie lying on the lawn
★★★★★
Rob · Kettering, United Kingdom

Michelle was excellent at communicating before and during the sit. Her dog, Coco, was lovely and got on well with Indie. I was given regular updates, and Michelle coped well with dog care during the heat wave, with maximum consideration to the dogs' well being. The house was immaculate on my return. I am happy to recommend her to everyone.

13 Jun - 11 Jul 2026
Dessi the spaniel
★★★★★
Liz · Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Michelle arrived on time and was very communicative during her day. She left the house immaculate and clean and managed to deal with the swimming pool and pond with no issues. Thank you Michelle. I do hope we get to see you again soon.

14 May - 03 Jun 2026
Finn the border terrier
★★★★★
Joanna · Wye, United Kingdom

Michelle was in our house for three weeks, looking after our dog Finn, and we came back to a very happy, relaxed dog and a house cleaner and tidier than when she arrived! It was very reassuring to know, while we were so far away, that Finn was in such good hands, and also had Michelle's dog Coco as a companion - they apparently had lots of games in the garden together. There were problems with the internet and the plumbing in our absence, all of which Michelle was very patient and competent with. We are crossing our fingers that she and Coco will want to come back and sit again for us.

25 Mar - 16 Apr 2026
Thomas the yellow Labrador in the patio door
★★★★★
Michelle & Martin · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

What can we say??? Michelle was simply the best. She is totally unflappable!! The care she gave to our elderly lab Tom was second to none. He is old with additional medical issues and we couldn't have left him in safer hands. Michelle communicated with us and sent videos and pics of Tom on a regular basis which was very reassuring. Coco, Michelle's standard poodle is a gorgeous, calm girl who Tom seemed to take to right away. Our house was immaculate when we returned. Michelle even stayed on an additional day when our travel arrangements changed last minute. We hope to have her sit again for us in the future.

15 Feb - 17 Mar 2026
★★★★★
Jo and James · Ely, United Kingdom

What can we say about Michelle. This was a perfect house sit with her and gorgeous Coco as Jackson is very happy with other dogs to play with. Michelle communicated perfectly both in the runup and throughout the sit so we felt very comfortable with her taking care of our beloved dog and home. We came back to a happy hound, perfectly clean house and she'd even baked us a focaccia! I would highly recommend Michelle on all counts and I would happy have a chat to any potential holiday makers about our very relaxing holiday because of her very capable hands. We will certainly be inviting her back next time we go away! Thanks Michelle and Coco!

25 Jan - 15 Feb 2026
Bernie on a muddy path
★★★★★
Martin and Deborah · Winster, United Kingdom

It was a pleasure having Michelle to housesit and look after Bernie. She followed our instructions perfectly, responded quickly to any messages and the house was left clean and tidy for our return with even the washing done. We would be very happy to recommend Michelle and we would also be delighted for her to return for another sit.

27 Dec 2025 - 13 Jan 2026
★★★★★
Sue · Simat de la Valldigna, Spain

Michelle and her daughter came to the house the day before the sit so we could do the handover as we were leaving early in the morning. They stayed in a local hotel for the night. They were both lovely people and were genuinely interested in Calcetines the cat, asking lots of questions and making sure they knew his usual routines etc. They communicated well before the sit and sent me updates and photos during. They were very self sufficient and I didn't worry once whilst we were away. The house was left clean and tidy and Calcetines looked well looked after and unphased by it all. I would welcome them back anytime.

05 Jul - 08 Jul 2025
★★★★★
Mark · East Grinstead, United Kingdom

Michelle came down with her own dog before the sit to ensure she got along with our two. She looked after our boys really well, taking them for good walks and keeping an eye on their welfare as one is quite old. She communicated but not excessively. There were a couple of breakages but she let us know and replaced the broken glasses. A few things were left behind but she arranged for them to be collected. She left the place clean and tidy.

20 Dec - 28 Dec 2024
★★★★★
Joelle · Santa Fe, NM, US

Michelle was a huge help while I was away. She took excellent care of Coco, watered my house plants as needed, messaged daily, & left me a clean home when I returned. Although we were unable to meet in person as planned due to timing constraints, Michelle came in and handled my housesit gracefully & competently….certainly an expert sitter! I would recommend Michelle without hesitation!

23 Oct - 30 Oct 2024
Michelle with a grey dog at Bellingham
★★★★★
Alison · Bellingham, WA, US

Michelle was a breath of fresh air - perfectly on time, the animals absolutely loved her. Her communication with us was spot on, our house was spotless, and she completed a little grocery task I had requested. I love her personality and style, and cannot say enough wonderful things about her. Thank you 1000%, Michelle, you are a star!

14 Oct - 22 Oct 2024
★★★★★
Emily · Fort Collins, CO, US

Michelle took wonderful care of our kitties and home! I was pleased with her in all aspects, as she had open communication and did all that was requested. I felt confident she was comfortable with all the responsibilities and came home to a clean house and happy kitties like I was never gone. I would absolutely love to have Michelle sit for us again if the starts ever lined up for it!

05 Oct - 13 Oct 2024

Coco comes too

My 8-year-old standard poodle, on every sit. She has lived alongside foster dogs for years, is easy with other dogs and cats, and is covered by the same £10 million insurance I am. If your pets need to be the only animals in the house, I'm not the right sitter for you.

“She brought her own dog, Coco, who was very docile and sweet, and was a wonderful companion for our Chewie.”Matthew and May, Warlingham
Coco the black standard poodle

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