Freelance Writer & Editor, Animal Lover with Wanderlust!

About this sitter

I'm a full-time freelance and remote-working writer, editor and journalist traveling the world while I've got the chance. In Summer 2024, I gave up my housing and sold my car to spend a couple/few years mainly in Spanish-speaking countries to support my lifelong goal of learning another language.

Longer term housesits are ideal, but two weeks is generally my minimum unless it's just a little time in between other engagements. Overall though, my preference is to really get to know the places I visit — be they cities or villages, oceanfront or mountainside, luxurious or rustic. Other than wanting to stay in a home that's safe, clean and at least moderately comfortable, I'm not picky. I'm in it for the experience!

Some logistical considerations ...

* While high-speed WiFi is appreciated, I'm also looking into getting a Starlink Mini to make sure that my connectivity needs for work are fail-safe.

* I won't be traveling with a car, so use of a vehicle is awesome if that's feasible. But if not, I can be pretty resourceful with walking, biking, public transit or just renting my own wheels if necessary.

Why they want to house sit

Satisfying my wanderlust makes it hard to have pets of my own, so I love spending time with animals when I travel! Bonding with critters definitely makes any place feel a bit more like home ...

On that note, I'm comfortable and experienced caring for house pets and farm animals, alike. I actually used to want to be a large-animal vet, so it's been a few decades but I've even helped deliver a foal and castrate boars. (Not that I plan on doing the latter again anytime soon. But wow, it was memorable.)

I enjoy traveling in order to see where and how other people live — not just to see various sights. Housesitting is therefore ideal for me, as it's that much closer to living like a local.

Their experience

In addition to cats and dogs — I love all breeds, from chihuahuas to rottweilers — I've also cared for chickens, goats, sheep and horses over the years. I've got a bit of experience with smaller animals like guinea pigs or rabbits, as well as fish. And I'm certainly willing to take care of reptiles or birds, too.

I used to live and work on a farm, and also worked as an herbalist at a shop where we grew and wildcrafted many of the plants we made medicine from. Plus, I've worked at a garden nursery in the past, and for a gardener/landscaper ... In other words: Your plants and yard will be under the capable watch of someone who loves to get her hands in the dirt!

I'm also handy with basic tools — see farming experience above, and I was the caretaker of a rustic cabin in New Hampshire for six years — so rest assured, your home will be well tended, too.

What can they bring to the assignment

I will treat your home and pets like they're my own, with the utmost respect and care. And I'm happy to stay in touch with updates as often as you like!