Hello to all! Over the last 30 years I have house sat around the US for friends, family and co-workers. I originally began house sitting in Aspen, Colorado when I worked as a realtors' assistant. I cared for numerous pets and luxury homes for our clients and realtors in our firm while they traveled. Since then I have pet and house sat more in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, Connecticut and New York.
My clients all were able to leave their homes and pets in my able and trust-worthy hands. And this is what I can most offer other home owners, the knowledge and reassurance that your home and pet will be well cared for. I am reliable, flexible, conscientious and available for long or short sits.
About me:
In 2015 I embarked on a solo around-the-world trip starting in Iceland, north to south through Europe, then to Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Mexico. I completed my journey with a summer stay in Alaska followed by a month on the Big Island, Hawaii.
While traveling I did many work exchanges where I specialized in cleaning, pet care, cooking, and assisting guests in hostels, B&Bs, small inns and guest houses.
Traveling solo made me realize how much I enjoy being in new places and meeting new people. After my trip I returned to Santa Fe, NM. I moved briefly to Henderson, NV and then spent a year in Glenwood Springs, CO to house and cat sit for friends while they lived in Mexico. It was a win-win for all of us: they were able to relax knowing their home, property and cars were watched over, their 2 cats had fresh food and water daily, and I was able to enjoy the beautiful Rocky Mountains. While there I worked parttime at the Glenwood Hot Springs and Pool Athletic Club where I was a receptionist. It was an opportunity to catch up with old friends and make many new ones plus enjoy the benefit of the world-renowned hot springs pool.
Skills and other background:
Former dog and cat owner -- have had numerous pets throughout my life including rescue dogs, a Dalmatian and several cats.
While doing the work exchanges some of the things I did besides cooking and cleaning were:
- Yard and garden work in a variety of climates such as in Denmark, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, and the tropical jungle.
- Cleaning a chicken coop daily along with feeding goats and a pig in New Zealand.
- Running errands for groceries, supplies, etc.
- Painting interior and exterior of buildings.
- Lots of informal child care, in other words, I'm a "Bubbie" now with six grandchildren so I have lots of experience caring for infants on up.
- Taking cars in for repairs.
I also have extensive executive assistance experience at an Aspen realty office, non-profit and other offices. For the last 15 years I worked as an Aesthetician in luxury hotel spas, medical spas and day spas.