AVAILABLE FOR LIVE-IN and DROP IN SERVICE
Assignments so far for 2016:
February 29 to March 4 one dog in El Sobrante, live-in
March 16 to 20 2 cats for drop in service once a day El Cerrito
April 5 to 8 (or 9) one dog in El Sobrante, l
June 19 to 27 (possibly 28) one dog in El Sobrante, live-in
July 2 to 13 quick drop-in care for 2 cats in El Cerrito
Julyl 18, 19 i dog, i cat in El Sobrante
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Will now serve Moscow IDaho and Pullman WA area only......... available for house, homecare and pet sitting.both short drop-in service or live-in over nights . Live-ins do not conflict with drop-ins on same time period, however I'm never gone morre than 3-4 hours from a live-in job. Incidentally, I painted a mural at Veterans Alley in San Francisco last summer titled 'Mother Earth is A Disabled Vet' . I occasionally paint pet portraits.
I only consider simple exchange of space for service if for 3 months minimum. Otherwise, strictly fee based service.
My service rate is for number of CALENDAR Days, partial or full and is paid AT BEGINNING OF ASSIGNMENT..Established 2 pet dog clients have adjusted for inflation since I started back in 2005, now pay $40 to $50 per day. Minimum rate for one dog or 1 to 3 cats is now $35 after many years at $25, Once a day drop in for feeding and litter cleanup is $20. Also per dog walk.
I stay in client home at night when needed. and usually so for dog care....Local CAT CARE USUALLY A DROP IN . though I love cats and have had wonderful live-in experiences.
I have given total care to a blind, bedbound male patient 24/7 , and was official caretaker for late last girlfriend I hope this profile gives you assurances for trust you expect to have in a sitter, for personal or pet care and company. Human caregoving rates would require negotiation.
Owned art supply stores in San Francisco until 80s. , Introduced 'POLITEC,' the original acrylic emulsion artists paint (see Wikipedia )to U.S market supplying hundreds of CETA era public art projects in the SF bay area. I still hope to find a partner/patron to help revive these great colors.
BA University of Florida, member Beta Theta Pi fraternity; founding president of National Intercollegiate Pep Conference. US Army Japan Features Editor of First Cav's newspaper; taught English to soldiers. Attended Emory Law School; studied painting at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Mexico City College; taught English to Mexican children Later, designed off Broadway plays in NYC
Raised two daughters in San Francisco, was president of parent group at Haight Ashbury Children's Center ; Served on several community boards.. Founder of Bound Together Bookstore Collective. Operated an office cleaning business, Contract Cleaning, ,drove a taxi,, after closing my art supply store. I support Pinole Senior Center, ACLU, KPFA
I'm in good health, am responsible and security conscious; have a fully insured van . I've had eight one month long, and dozens of multi week assignments,
I cook, practice violin, cello or guitar and have a laptop. SPECULATIVE prospective CLIENTS should tell me first, especially if not a serious orientation. REFERENCES ARE well established repeat clients and will be gladly provided when interest is definite.
ASSIGNMENT STATUS is RESERVED UNTIL confirmed. PLEASE MAKE FIRM YOUR DATES AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. .