Thank you to everyone that has applied. I have found a housesitter.
I am planning to be away for some long weekends throughout the year and then about 2 weeks sometime between April and August. I am looking for someone to housesit my 1 year old Maltese. She is lovable with lots of energy but well trained. I live in the theatre district, within walking distance to just about everything that Manhattan has to offer. I have a 1 bedroom apt. facing a lovely courtyard with cable,wireless internet access and front desk in the lobby. I prefer a non-smoker, someone who loves animals and has good references. I would also consider a vacation houseswap with someone depending on location as I have not yet completed travel plans for this year.