5 cats and their century-old home near San Francisco

About this assignment

We are looking for a person or couple that adores cats. Our 5 kitties are truly our family. We know that caring for 5 indoor cats takes a good amount of commitment on a daily basis (i.e. litterboxes!), so we want to know that anyone who contacts us as potential housesitters is very comfortable with the responsibilities. Also, our home is older and a little delicate in some ways, so we'd like someone who will be gentle with "her".

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Our cats eat twice a day, morning and evening. There is some management involved at mealtime due to their different personalities. One cat takes a pill once a day. They are strictly indoor cats and so we have litterboxes that require daily scooping. We have hardwood floors and the kitty hair builds up pretty quickly so frequent vacuuming is best.

What are the good features of the property and location

We live about 10 miles north of San Francisco in an area with lots of hiking and biking trails. Napa and Sonoma Valleys are a few miles further north, and the Pacific coast is a short drive to the west. There is a lot to see for nature lovers, in addition to the city of San Francisco. Our home is a single family home in walking distance of shops, the bus and train station, and the downtown area of our little town of San Rafael, with several restaurants. Also in walking distance is Dominican University and trail heads leading to hiking trails.There is a lot to do and see whether on foot, on bike, or in a car. In addition, fans of kayaking can enjoy the canal that leads out to San Francisco Bay.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

We like to have frequent communication with our housesitter, including photos of our kitties. Being such cat lovers ourselves, we hope to meet fellow cat lovers that will gladly give them love and care, and respond to each one's personality with patience.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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