Julie D.
Julie D.
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from €45 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Canadian carer, 25 yrs experience❤️
Hi there! I’m Julie, a Canadian living in the heart of Florence, and I would be honoured to care for your furry family members. Animals have always been a huge part of my life. I grew up with both cats and dogs and have more than 25 years of experience caring for pets of all ages and needs, including seniors, special-needs animals, complex medical cases, and administering medications, including dialysis. My background is in PR & communications but when I moved to Italy, I decided to turn my lifelong passion for animals into my full-time career. Pet care isn’t a side job for me—it’s what I do every day, and I take the trust you place in me very seriously. My schedule revolves around my clients, allowing me to provide attentive, reliable, and loving care. When your pet stays with me, my home truly becomes their home. I live in a spacious, ground-floor, three-bedroom apartment in a quiet residential neighbourhood in the historic centre of Florence, just a 10-minute walk from the Duomo and only a 5-minute walk from the Accademia Gallery. My apartment is conveniently located outside the ZTL, making drop-offs and pick-ups easy while still being right in the heart of the city. The tram stops directly outside our front door, making it convenient whether you’re arriving by car, train, or from Florence Airport. In my home, pets have free access to the entire apartment. They’re welcome on the furniture, encouraged to curl up on the sofa, and if they’re used to sleeping in bed with their humans, they’re more than welcome to sleep in bed with me too. My goal is to provide a loving home-away-from-home experience where your pet is treated like family. I share my home with my best friend, Daniela, who is also an experienced animal lover and pet sitter. If your pet experiences separation anxiety or simply enjoys having company, we’re often able to coordinate our schedules so they’re rarely left alone. Whether your pet is staying with me or I’m caring for them in your home, they’ll be treated as if they were my own. They’ll receive plenty of love, attention, cuddles, playtime, and enrichment, and you’ll receive regular photo and video updates so you can enjoy your time away knowing they’re happy, safe, and well cared for. I offer: • Boarding in my home • Daycare • Dog walking • Cat & dog drop in visits • in-home pet sitting throughout Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, and surrounding areas • Puppy and senior pet care • Care for pets with special medical needs • Medication administration I understand how difficult it can be to leave a beloved pet with someone new. My goal is to make the experience as stress-free as possible—for both you and your furry family member. I’ll do everything I can to give you complete peace of mind, knowing your pet is receiving the same love, attention, and care they would receive from you. I have the legal right to work in Italy and welcome bookings from both locals and visitors to Florence. I’d love the opportunity to meet you and your furry family member—I hope to hear from you soon! Ciao! Sono Julie, una canadese che vive nel cuore di Firenze, e sarei onorata di prendermi cura dei vostri amici a quattro zampe. Gli animali hanno sempre avuto un ruolo fondamentale nella mia vita. Sono cresciuta con cani e gatti e ho più di 25 anni di esperienza nella cura di animali di tutte le età e con diverse esigenze, inclusi animali anziani, con bisogni speciali, casi medici complessi e nella somministrazione di farmaci, compresa la dialisi. Dopo essermi trasferita in Italia, ho deciso di trasformare la mia passione di sempre per gli animali nella mia professione a tempo pieno. Prendermi cura degli animali non è un lavoro secondario per me, è ciò che faccio ogni giorno e prendo molto sul serio la fiducia che riponete in me. Il mio programma si adatta alle esigenze dei miei clienti, permettendomi di offrire cure attente, affidabili e amorevoli. Quando il vostro animale domestico soggiorna da me, la mia casa diventa davvero la sua casa. Abito in un ampio appartamento al piano terra con tre camere da letto, in un tranquillo quartiere residenziale nel centro storico di Firenze, a soli 10 minuti a piedi dal Duomo e a soli 5 minuti dalla Galleria dell'Accademia. Il mio appartamento si trova in una posizione strategica, appena fuori dalla ZTL, il che rende facili le visite e i ritiri, pur rimanendo nel cuore della città. Il tram ferma proprio davanti alla porta, rendendo comodo arrivare in auto, in treno o dall'aeroporto di Firenze. Nella mia casa, gli animali domestici hanno libero accesso a tutto l'appartamento. Sono i benvenuti sui mobili, incoraggiati ad accoccolarsi sul divano e, se sono abituati a dormire nel letto con i loro umani, sono più che benvenuti a dormire anche nel mio letto. Il mio obiettivo è offrire un'esperienza accogliente e familiare, dove il vostro animale domestico venga trattato come un membro della famiglia. Condivido la mia casa con la mia migliore amica, Daniela, anche lei un'appassionata di animali e pet sitter con esperienza. Se il tuo animale domestico soffre di ansia da separazione o semplicemente ama la compagnia, spesso riusciamo a coordinare i nostri orari in modo che raramente venga lasciato solo. Che il tuo animale domestico soggiorni da me o che me ne prenda cura a casa tua, verrà trattato come se fosse mio. Riceverà tanto amore, attenzioni, coccole, momenti di gioco e stimoli, e tu riceverai aggiornamenti regolari con foto e video, così potrai goderti il tuo tempo libero sapendo che è felice, al sicuro e ben curato. Offro: • Pensione a casa mia • Asilo diurno • Passeggiate per cani • Visite a domicilio per cani e gatti • Servizio di pet sitting a domicilio in tutta Firenze, Toscana, Umbria e dintorni • Cura di cuccioli e animali anziani • Cura di animali con esigenze mediche particolari • Somministrazione di farmaci Capisco quanto possa essere difficile lasciare un amato animale domestico con qualcuno di nuovo. Il mio obiettivo è rendere l'esperienza il più serena possibile, sia per te che per il tuo amico a quattro zampe. Farò tutto il possibile per darvi la massima tranquillità, sapendo che il vostro animale domestico riceverà lo stesso amore, la stessa attenzione e la stessa cura che riceverebbe da voi. Ho il diritto legale di lavorare in Italia e accetto prenotazioni sia da residenti che da turisti a Firenze. Mi piacerebbe molto avere l'opportunità di conoscere voi e il vostro amico a quattro zampe: spero di sentirvi presto!
Cat care experience

Julie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Julie was very friendly with us and Vesper. Our Little Dog looked very happy after we came back, he found a new friend and play compagnon! Thanks again Julie it was very helpful and we felt totally secured!

My husband and I were traveling to Florence and had to request daycare last minute, and Julie was an absolute lifesaver. She was incredibly communicative from the start warm, friendly, and clearly experienced with dogs. She made the whole process feel easy and stress free. Throughout the day, she kept us updated with plenty of photos and videos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Julie truly went above and beyond, and we would absolutely trust her again. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring sitter.

I can truly highly recommend Julie as a dog sitter! It felt great from the very first moment when I dropped off my little boy – Julie immediately gave a sense of experience and trust. She is incredibly loving and knowledgeable when it comes to dogs, and you can really tell that she genuinely cares. Honestly, my puppy has never had it this good with any other dog sitter before. I felt completely at ease the whole time, which means everything when you leave your four-legged family member in someone else’s care. Julie was also wonderful at sending photos and updates throughout the entire stay, which allowed me to fully relax. I will absolutely be using her again – many times! Thank you so much, Julie, for taking such great care of my little boy ❤️

Julie foi muito gentil e cuidadosa com Lázaro. Nos forneceu fotos e notícias sobre ele, isso é incrível! Com toda a certeza utilizaremos o serviço dela quando retornarmos a Florença!

Our slightly difficult old dog immediately took to Julie and we felt very comfortable leaving him with her. She also took the time to find out his needs beforehand which made me confident she knows how to look after dogs. Will definitely leave Sidney with Julie again.

Julie was fantastic! Eugene had a great time with her and she kept me updated with pictures and videos throughout his stay. Couldn’t recommend more highly!

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Schedule
I am working remotely with a VERY flexible schedule. Caring for your pets will always be my first priority. I am also available on short notice when possible!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I will ensure open communication between myself and my pet parent so I understand the pets individual requirements. I never let a pet off leash or interact with pets I am not familiar with. Doors and windows always stay closed and locked. Food and dangerous items are never accessible to pets in my home. Your pet will have access to lots of fun and interactive toys and activities in my home!
Pets
A typical day
If your pup is active they can expect lots of walks around the city and to parks! For cats, senior pups or pets who have limited mobility, we will work within their abilities, limits and needs - that could include playing with toys in the home, enrichment activities like treat puzzles and snuffle mats or simply snuggling up together.
