I enjoy much about housesitting and on the top of this list is my love for the animals that live in the house ( to date I have cared for dogs, cats, gold fish, doves, a horse, chickens and topped up many bird feeders, etc.)
I keep them fed and always make sure drinking water is available (excellent for their kidneys), keep the cats' litter boxes clean, take the dogs for at least two walks a day (if they are able), talk with them a lot and have them close to me on my lap or at my feet while watching television at night, share my bed with them if they like this, and let them in and out (and sometimes in and out and more in and out) of the house when they want, give them medications and take extra care with them if they are old or have disabilities.
It is very important to me to keep your animals and your place safe. When I go out of your house for awhile, I lock up, leave the radio and a light on.
I am responsible, a trouble shooter, a problem solver and a good communicator. I am very good at doing administrative work such as dealing with your mail, telephone calls, etc. I am very observant concerning anything that changes around your place or looks unsafe.
I have worked as a housekeeper in a hospital and in hotels so I know how keep a place clean. I do some garden care and water plants indoors and out. I keep the bird feeder filled. I love nature but also enjoy living in the middle of a city and find the parks.
I am a warm, friendly person but also independent and enjoy living alone (my independant 30 year old son lives in Victoria, BC)with the company of animals when I housesit. I can also handle business matters. As a long time writer, including time as a journalist, I am an excellent communicator as well as an intuitive counselor.
I have done housesits in rural, town and urban areas in Canada, the United States, Guatemala, France, England and Germany over the last six years (mostly in the last four years on a fulltime basis). I have travelled extensively in 22 different countries so adapt easily to new environments. I also can arrange to be at the housesit on short notice.
Being 62 years old, I am mature but also fit and I like to think a young 62. My son is 30 years old and works and lives independently in Victoria, BC, Canada. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Winnipeg in Canada. I am a published author. I also have the unusual occupation of giving people intuitive readings which I usually do long distance for clients on the telephone (at my expense) or online. I am well respected for this.
I use my cell phone unless you have a lineline with a phone plan, you are okay with me using. I usually do not charge any fees as I believe in doing it in exchange for getting free accommodation, I care for your animals and home. Doing my intuitive readings, often long distance online, is my income.
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