My name is Jolene Dames. I am a professional filmmaker, seasoned traveler, artist, writer, and widow. I love going to new places and house sitting all over the world. I am willing to accommodate the interview process as best I can, either in person, on the Internet, or by phone. I am respectful, conscientious, and responsible. I have great references, so you can be sure that your animals will be well-cared for and your home well-kept.
I am a certified feng shui consultant, life coach, and yoga instructor who enjoys clean and tidy spaces. I am a seasoned traveler with 20-plus countries and hundreds of cities. Traveling is something that comes naturally to me. Caring for others' homes and pets and being immersed in a new location feeds my adventurous, creative spirit in between working on movies and television as a set designer and scenic artist.
Life is better when you are experiencing it, and that is why I like house-sitting. I enjoy the feeling of reciprocity and the authentic experience of a location that house sitting offers. It affords me the opportunity to see new places while also giving us the satisfaction of caring for people’s houses and pets. For me, it is one of the best ways to travel.
Experience
I am a current homeowner and have served as a property manager. I have excellent problem-solving skills. I understand what it takes to maintain and keep the property in working order. I have been professionally house-sitting for 14 years, with a lifetime of taking care of homes/pets for friends, family, and acquaintances. I have enjoyed the experience of house-sitting in Ireland, Scotland, France, Mexico, and many locations in the United States. I used to house-sit the world with my husband as The Globe Squatters (two artists on a little adventure house sitting their way around the world). But unfortunately, Patrick died of cancer seven years ago. So I have dubbed myself the Wandering Widow and continue to travel on my own.
My pet-sitting experience at these locations has included cats (indoor & out), dogs (small & large), chickens, ducks, and horses. I have two cats of my own and have had rabbits, hamsters, birds, dogs, and fish.
My main site is: and Movie Database with my movie credentials: