I am a retired academic, resident in Cambridge, England, finally able to travel for long periods as I have always wanted.
For most of my life I have had at least a couple of cats, and often a lot more when there have been kittens. Cats like me and I like them. I am equally happy with dogs, and have found that my love of walking coincides very happily with theirs
There aren’t many animals I don’t like in fact. I like figuring out their characters and quirks and reaching some sort of understanding with them. Some have problems and I can be very patient about that.I can provide references testifying to the fact that I keep my environment extremely clean and tidy, and that I am a trustworthy person.
I think I have the ability to get along with many different sorts of people, and can deal quickly and tactfully with any problems that might occur while I am house-sitting.
I have done house-sitting, looking after cats and/or dogs - some very large - in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and North America. More recently, I looked after a three-legged car called Georgie, and last Christmas, a large ginger cat, called Prince. I have looked after cats in Northiam and In Shoreham, in Sussex, and I think that they would both provide references to say that I did a good job, since they returned to find their cats relaxed, healthy, and happy
Although I enjoy meeting people I can be happy on my own for a few weeks or so, as this gives me chance to recharge the batteries, to read and reflect. I have spent half my life in the country and the other half in cities, so I can enjoy remote areas as much as metropolitan ones.
I am a non-smoker, and a quiet man of regular habits. I am active, and walk or cycle three to five miles every day.