ABout
The Heart Behind the Care
of southern california
Luxury pet sitting
Get to Know Aeray,
Your Primary Caregiver
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I’m a professional pet sitter and author with over 20 years of experience
caring for animals, homes, and the humans who love them.
My first sit was in Cape Town, where as a customer I was asked to manage a hostel
for 6 weeks while the owner left on emergency— I cared for staff, animals, and wide-eyed travelers alike.
Since then, I’ve cared for hundreds of homes and animals across continents:
coastal villas, vacation homes, off-grid homesteads, and international estates—
navigating snowstorms, solar outages, medical emergencies, and the quirks of every home and heartbeat I’ve met.
I have a degree in CBT Psychology and my background includes animal communication; and pet therapy;
3 coaching certifications and quite a bit of extended education and certifications
(YTT/Thai massage/Human Design +) plus fluency in Spanish.
I started a successful business in Tahoe in 2017 taking dogs out on back country expeditions (adventure camp for dogs!)
which is still running and successful today under new ownership.
When I’m not caring for animals, I’m writing books on emotional intelligence
and conflict resolution—
often with a dog at my feet and a cat on my lap.
This work is sacred to me.
I commune with animals, not just care for them—and they’ve taught me more than words ever could. But in truth, it’s all the same devotion:
Listening, tending, and honoring the life in front of me.
“Listening. Tending. Honoring the life in front of me.”
Presence-Led Care, From Our Hearts to Yours
Our Shared Devotion
At Southern California Pet Sitting, Every home, every animal,
and every client receives the same sacred care —
because we’re not just pet sitters, we’re presence-givers.
Between us, we bring over 30 years of experience and a shared heart
for intuitive, soulful, high-trust care.
Whether it’s a high value vacation home or a desert homestead, a senior cat or an anxious pup —
we show up with grace, attentiveness, and calm leadership.new
We don’t just watch your pets —
we listen to them.
We don’t just stay in your home —
we care for its spirit.
This is our calling, and it’s our honor to share it with you.
About Alesha, Southern California Pet Sitting’s Trusted Co-Guardian
Some sits I entrust to my dear friend and fellow caregiver, Alesha—a wise, intuitive soul who’s been pet sitting with me for over 12 years. She brings a rare blend of grounded presence, clear communication, and emotional intelligence that animals naturally trust. Whether she’s navigating an emergency or curling up with a nervous pup, Alesha shows up fully—just like I would. She’s not just someone I trust—she’s the only one I trust to carry this work forward.
A Note From Alesha
I’ve always felt most myself in the quiet company of animals.
For over a decade, I’ve worked alongside Aeray caring for pets and properties with calm presence, practical intuition, and heartfelt devotion. I have years of hands-on care in homes from the tropics to Spain; California to Denver, and Austin. My background in animal communication and intuitive healing helps me connect easily with sensitive or shy animals. I’m comfortable with off-grid systems, emergency response, and tending to the unexpected with grace. To me, pet sitting is about more than tasks—it’s about trust. I treat every home and animal with reverence, like I’ve been invited into something sacred.
“Grace under pressure. Soul with a spine.”
Ready to entrust your home and pet care you can truly trust?
Our extended-sit model supports the rising trend of longer, intentional travel experiences, as noted in Forbes.