Julie D.
Julie D.
Contact for Boarding
from €45 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Canadian carer, 27 yrs experience❤️
Hi there! I’m Julie, a Canadian living in 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 centre of Florence, a 10-minute walk from the Duomo and a 5-minute walk from the Accademia Gallery. In my home, pets have free access to the entire apartment and welcome on furniture for snuggles or to sleep. 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 your baby always has a friend around if needed. 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 know leaving your pet with a sitter. 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. Ciao! Sono Julie, una canadese che vive a Firenze, e sarei onorata di prendermi cura dei membri pelosi della vostra famiglia. Gli animali hanno sempre avuto un ruolo fondamentale nella mia vita. Sono cresciuta sia con gatti che con cani e ho oltre 25 anni di esperienza nella cura di animali di ogni età ed esigenza, inclusi anziani, animali con bisogni particolari o patologie complesse, e nella somministrazione di farmaci (compresa la dialisi). In passato mi occupavo di relazioni pubbliche e comunicazione, ma trasferendomi in Italia ho deciso di trasformare la mia passione di sempre per gli animali in una professione a tempo pieno. Per me, prendermi cura degli animali non è un'attività secondaria, ma la mia occupazione quotidiana; considero la fiducia che mi accordate una responsabilità molto seria. Organizzo i miei impegni in base alle esigenze dei clienti, garantendo così un'assistenza attenta, affidabile e affettuosa. Quando il vostro animale soggiorna da me, la mia casa diventa davvero la sua casa. Vivo in un ampio appartamento con tre camere da letto al piano terra, situato in una tranquilla zona residenziale nel centro di Firenze, a 10 minuti a piedi dal Duomo e a 5 minuti dalla Galleria dell'Accademia. Da me, gli animali hanno libero accesso a tutto l'appartamento e possono salire sui mobili per ricevere coccole o per dormire. Il mio obiettivo è offrire un ambiente accogliente e amorevole, una sorta di "casa lontano da casa" dove il vostro animale venga trattato come un membro della famiglia. Vivo con la mia migliore amica, Daniela, anche lei grande amante degli animali ed esperta pet sitter. Se il vostro animale soffre di ansia da separazione o semplicemente ama la compagnia, spesso riusciamo a coordinare i nostri orari affinché il vostro piccolo abbia sempre un amico accanto, se necessario. Che il vostro animale soggiorni da me o che io mi prenda cura di lui a casa vostra, sarà trattato come se fosse il mio. Riceverà tanto amore, attenzioni, coccole, gioco e stimoli; inoltre, riceverete aggiornamenti regolari con foto e video, così potrete godervi il vostro tempo lontano sapendo che il vostro animale è felice, al sicuro e ben accudito. Offro i seguenti servizi: • Ospitalità presso la mia abitazione • Custodia diurna (daycare) • Passeggiate per cani • Visite a domicilio per cani e gatti • Pet sitting a domicilio a Firenze, in Toscana, in Umbria e nelle zone limitrofe • Assistenza per cuccioli e animali anziani • Cura di animali con esigenze mediche particolari • Somministrazione di farmaci Capisco cosa significhi affidare il proprio animale a un sitter. 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 offrirti la massima tranquillità, sapendo che il tuo animale riceverà lo stesso amore, le stesse attenzioni e le stesse cure che riceverebbe da te. Sono in regola per lavorare in Italia e accolgo con piacere richieste sia da parte dei residenti che dai visitatori di Firenze.
Cat care experience

Julie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Julie was absolutely lovely with our little boy, Diego. She took such wonderful care of him, and he absolutely adored her. We felt completely at ease knowing he was in such caring and capable hands. Julie was reliable, attentive, and kept us updated throughout. We would happily book her again and highly recommend her!

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.

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Schedule
Hi there! I’m Julie, a Canadian living in Florence, and I would be honoured to care for your furry family members. 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.
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!
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.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgJulie can host up to 2 pets per night
- I know being away from your pet can be stressful for both you and them. We will thoroughly go over all your pets needs ahead of time so you feel totally comfortable leaving them in my care. This could include their daily routine, medication needs, feeding routine, behavioural issues, or anything else that makes your furry friend unique!
