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Nice quiet pet-loving Canadian man who grew up with many!
Canada
Testimonials
They have 7 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Tortoise/Turtle(s), Guinea pig(s), Rodent(s), Reptile(s)
Police check
They have a police check
Availability
From: 3 Apr 2022
Until: 31 Dec 2026
Occupation
Retired Lawyer
References
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About this sitter
Looking for a more urban / small town place where I am close to shopping and have access to easy public transit or one of your cars.
Why they want to house sit
A chance to do two of my favourite things -- enjoy making sure a pet is loved, and to take the time to know the neighbourhood.
Their experience
Yes! I have had the following pets in my lifetime (not all at the same time!): dogs, cats, turtles, snakes, gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, and tropical fish!
Also: a big plus is that I've hosted international high school students under the rigorous overview of a renowned host agency that assigns good homes to international students seeking warm shelter, good homecooked meals, and a happy environment when studying in another country. I have had a Chinese student January 2018 to June 2020, and a German student from January to July 2019, and a Brazilian student from September 2019 to February 2020.
What can they bring to the assignment
I've travelled extensively in many countries worldwide so I no longer need to "tour" and am content staying in a town. I'm over 55 so I am happy to "settle down" to the delight of the pets.
As to the Covid-19 pandemic, I am happy to inform that I have been double-vaccinated for some time now, and have in fact travelled internationally recently, so I know I have clearance!
Last updated:
22 Aug 2024
Available to house sit
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Availability dates
From: 3 Apr 2022
Until: 31 Dec 2026
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
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Testimonials
Fantastic house sitter
Scott was an excellent house and pet sitter! He left the house spotless and my cat was very happy when I returned. He was great at communicating throughout the 2 weeks which was a great comfort as this was the first time leaving my cat for any longer than a week. I would highly recommend Scott.
Bethany, United Kingdom, 28 Jan 2024
Energetic Dog Lover
Scott cared for our two elderly dogs for about 9 days while we were out of the country. We weren't able to meet up to get the keys to him before flying but he was easily able to work with us on a plan with a neighbor of ours, even with some last minutes changes. He frequently checked in prior to and during the trip to make sure he understood our instructions and to express how excited he was. He sent video and photo updates of our dogs and seemed to be having a great time with them. When we got home, we could tell the dogs were well cared for and the house looked great.
Brooke, United States, 10 Apr 2023
Excellent sitter
Scott is a wonderful house and dog sitter and we would highly recommend him. He looked after our elderly border collie for a week recently. From start to finish Scott was quick to respond to messages, asked all the right questions, kept us updated, was polite and friendly and we were reassured that our dog and house were in good hands. When our plans changed slightly just before we left, Scott was flexible and happy to change things to accommodate us. Our house was left perfectly clean and tidy and we came home to a happy dog who had clearly been well cared for while we were away. Thank you!
Caroline , Canada, 4 Mar 2023
Fantastic sitter
Scott was a great sitter and cannot recommend him highly enough. We had great communication throughout the whole process, he’s open and friendly. My cat Hardy was so well-cared for, something which made my trip so much easier knowing she was in safe hands. Scott cared for my plants too (brought a few back to life!) and i was very relaxed having him in the house, everything felt very safe and secure. He was flexible with gaining entry to the house (my friend organised this as I was already away) and leaving. All in all, a great experience that I would well recommend.
Jessica , Netherlands, 10 Sep 2022
Fantastic sitter
Scott was a great sitter and cannot recommend him highly enough. We had great communication throughout the whole process, he’s open and friendly. My cat Hardy was so well-cared for, something which made my trip so much easier knowing she was in safe hands. Scott cared for my plants too (brought a few back to life!) and i was very relaxed having him in the house, everything felt very safe and secure. He was flexible with gaining entry to the house (my friend organised this as I was already away) and leaving. All in all, a great experience that I would well recommend.
Jessica , Netherlands, 10 Sep 2022
From the moment we read Scott's profile we immediately felt at ease. We have been in regular contact with him in the months leading up to our holiday. Since he arrived by plane on the morning of our departure day, we were able to pick him up and personally introduce him the house and our pets. Scott immediately respected, accepted and adapted to all of our specific needs regarding animal care, waste disposal and home maintenance. He is a caring man and was very responsible for our cats and chickens. At our request, he kept us informed almost daily about the goings-on at home, whether or not accompanied by short movies. In this way we could enjoy our holiday freely and undisturbed. We are glad we got to know Scott and can highly recommend him as a house sitter!
Debbie, Belgium, 11 Jan 2022
Attentive, Helpful and Reliable
Scott was a fantastic house sitter, who took his duties to our cats seriously. He remained in contact throughout his stay and shared photo updates of our cats, it is always nice to see them happy. He was fanastic with planning,prompt and always clear. We came back to a spotlessly clean home, which we was very nice to come back to especially as our cats tend to be responsible for a lot of hair. I would highly recommend Scott as a house sitter, he has treated our home with respect, played and cared for our cats and kept the place tidy and very clean. Everything one would wish for in a housesitter.
Charlotte, Germany, 9 Sep 2019