I communicate with animals

About this sitter

My experience is with cats and dogs. Loving them and photographing them and training. I'm not a professional trainer but I enjoy challenging them. I'm looking to explore the world from a local perspective. I think I can find that in house and pet sitting. Meeting people where they live and how they live enjoying nature while caring for the pets. I'm outgoing. I talk to strangers and almost every animal that walks by. I'm following where my adventures take me.

Why they want to house sit

I am semi-retired. I finally have time to travel and explore and I want to experience the true culture of the places I visit and what better way than house and pet sitting. At one time I had 5 animals, 2 dogs and 3 cats. I also had a professional pet photography business for a few years until cell phones came out with great cameras. I trained my dogs to play the piano and one sang with me. I love connecting with animals and nature. I'm happy hanging out in a park and talking to the animals and the trees. I've been told I have a calming energy. I'm funny, I think.

Their experience

I have watched friends' pets and 2yrs ago was given custody of my good friend's dog, Einstein, because she was retiring to Germany and couldn't take and put him in quarantine for 6 months and she felt if I took care of him she could go. Having 5 animals at once and single, yes I would say I have experience. Having patience to photograph animals, yes that was great experience, too.

What can they bring to the assignment

I truly love animals and I feel I connect with them. I also care about people's homes. I have stayed with many people and always try to help in any way and clean up after myself.