Premium pet and home sitting across the Cascais–Lisbon corridor—by someone with 12 years of five-star sits who genuinely loves what he does.
It started in Portland, Oregon. I ran a home-based dog boarding business on Rover—three years, 31 verified reviews, the highest-rated sitter in my zip code. Daily photos. Proper meet-and-greets. Flexible late-night pickups when flights ran late.
Then I left the US and spent the better part of a decade traveling the world. House sitting became one of my favorite ways to live—real neighborhoods, real routines, real connection with animals. Thirty-four sits across Portugal, France, Spain, South America, and the US. Always five stars.
I'm based in Carcavelos now. The Cascais–Lisbon corridor is home. And I'm offering private sitting services directly—no platform, no middleman, just a straightforward arrangement with someone who has been doing this seriously for a long time.
"A dog is never just a dog to me. I learn their routine, adapt to their quirks, and send you updates you'll actually want to read."
I'm also the person behind Digital Serenity—a digital life consultancy for expats in Portugal. Chances are we already have someone in common.
I move in for the full duration of your trip. Your pets keep their beds, their walks, their routines. I'm there around the clock—not stopping by.
Traveling but no animals at home? I still stay. Your plants get watered, your mail collected, your home stays lived-in and secure. Same attentiveness—just quieter.
This is not a 30-minute drop-in. I arrive, spend real time—a proper walk if that's what your dog wants, full feeding, genuine play, and a real photo update when I leave.
A full morning or afternoon with your pet. Perfect for longer day trips, a busy workday, or any time you need someone to genuinely be there for an extended stretch.
A note on your home. Before a decade of sitting, I spent years in the construction defect claims industry. I know how buildings work—structurally and mechanically. After six years living in Portugal, I understand local apartments and homes specifically. If a pipe drips, a breaker trips, or something looks off while you're away, I know exactly what to do and who to call.
I'm based in Carcavelos and cover the corridor between Cascais and central Lisbon. If you're an English-speaking expat on the linha, we're likely already in the same neighborhood groups.
Not sure if you're in range? Just message me—I'll tell you directly.
Tell me your dates, your pets, and roughly where you are. I respond quickly—usually same day.
We talk for 15–20 minutes. I want to understand your pets, their routines, any quirks or needs. You get to ask me anything. No commitment yet.
For overnight sits, I always come to your home to meet you and your animals first. Non-negotiable—it matters for everyone.
Rates confirmed, care notes shared, key in hand. You go—and I take it from there, with regular photo updates throughout.
Reviewed on Trusted House Sitters
"Steven is the perfect petsitter—the most organised, kind, reliable, diligent, respectful, thorough and tidy sitter you could hope for. This was the 3rd time he has sat for my 2 Vizslas. I trust him completely and would recommend him to anyone."
"Steve was an amazing pet sitter, flexible, easy-going, reliable and very tidy. He got along really nicely with Rumy and sent updates regularly. I also appreciated his knowledge of the area. Highly recommend."
"Excellent. Steven monitors our dog via webcam when away, came home during his lunch break to spend time with him, takes him for walks, throws the ball. This is a very positive and safe environment."
"Steven was a fabulous sitter for our dog Roxie. He sent pictures every day she was there and she loved going. Clean house, nice yard. I highly recommend Steven for any dog watching you need."
"We noticed the fence might be a little low, so Steven offered to add a temporary higher fence—now that's service! Daily photos of Mia were priceless. He also offered pickup after 10pm when our flight got in late. Very flexible."
"Steven was just amazing with the girls—took excellent care of them, they enjoyed being there so much my son said they wouldn't want to leave. I told two neighbors about him already. He has a true love for dogs."
"Steven was absolutely great with Bogie. Bogie is a special-needs rescue with trust issues. Steven was very understanding, took extra care to win him over—and he did. We will definitely use him again."
"We truly appreciated how well Steven looked after our fur babies and our home. The dogs were healthy and happy, the house absolutely immaculate. Daily photos, perfectly communicative. We look forward to having him back."
All rates are confirmed during our discovery call—no platform fees, no middleman. What we agree is what you pay.
Rates for 3+ pets, longer stays, or special requirements are always agreed before anything is confirmed. No surprises, ever.
The easiest way to reach me is WhatsApp. Tell me a little about your animals and your dates—we'll go from there.