Update: Just a quick note - I'm booked until January 28, 2024 and looking for available house and pet sits beginning February, 2024. Thank you!
Hi there! I’m Cheryl, 62, retiring in Summer, 2023, and ready to begin my next career as a nomad. I’m a vegetarian, non-smoker, non-drinker, no drugs, and generally live a healthy lifestyle. I’m from the West Coast of Canada, and did housesitting in my 20s before I became a homeowner. That was when it became my turn to find honest, trustworthy housesitters so I know what you’re thinking as you read my profile. Is this the person who will treat my home and pets respectfully and not cause any problems? Yes! You have found me!
I’ve owned horses and dogs most of my life. My last dog recently passed away which is why I’ve decided to become a not-quite-grey housesitter. My horse is in boarding. Yes, I have an expensive pasture ornament living the good life on my nickel. I’m an experienced horsewoman who knows the difference between taking care of minor injuries on my own or if it’s time to call a vet. Besides horses and dogs, I’ve also owned cats, mini-donkeys, rabbits, ducks, and chickens. I’m comfortable around animals of all sizes.
I’m a former volunteer at Dogwood Dog Rescue. They specialized in sporting breeds, and when I owned a house I fostered Weimaraners, German Short Haired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Wirehaired Griffons, Labradors, and even a Munsterlander.
I’m experienced at giving medications to animals. Senior animals who need extra TLC? Here I am! Not a problem at all if your pets like to sleep on the bed with me.
I’m a native English speaker. When I was younger I worked as an au pair in Madrid, Spain. I’m not fluent in Spanish, but I can get around. I’ve traveled across Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, China, Japan, and Central America.
My hobbies are horseback riding, walking, photography, swimming, reading, and traveling.
So, why do I want to be a not-quite-grey housesitter? I’ve whittled my worldly possessions down to a suitcase and laptop bag and want to experience different countries and cultures and live like a local. I love animals and while I’m a nomad, it’s not fair to own a dog. But I know there are dogs out there who would love to go walkies and get loved on while their parents are on vacation.
I’m selling my car before leaving Canada. I’d love a housesit where a car is available but it’s not a dealbreaker. I can provide my clean driving profile. I have a motorbike license, but I sold my Suzuki Burgman last year and not traveling with gear. If you have a Vespa and a spare helmet, I’d love to ride it! Just call me Scooter Girl!
I’ve been housesitting for the company where I work for over a year. With my impending retirement, that arrangement is about to end, so I welcome new housesits! I will be in Spain between September and December and won't be able to housesit in another Schengen country until summer, 2024. I’m especially looking for longer housesits where I can immerse myself as a local while I explore different countries. Long-term housesits in Canada and America are fine with me too.