Dedicated, caring and experienced house/pet sitter available

About this sitter

Hello, I'm Jorge pronounced (George :), a middle-aged high school physical education and geography teacher with 33 years experience as an educator that will be retiring in June, while living and working in Mississauga, Ontario Canada.
I'm friendly and outgoing, yet respectful of others. I've led a morally sound life, and don't smoke or do drugs. I was born in Canada, but am of Portuguese descent and speak the language fluently. I'm also pretty good with Spanish and French. I have 2 adult children that are my everything. I've owned cats, dogs, birds and fish. I have a sincere fondness and appreciation for all animals, and don't often miss an opportunity to be around them.

Why they want to house sit

I was introduced to this site in 2016 and wish I'd known about it even more years ago. My travel experience hasn't been that extensive, but has been growning, thanks in large part to this site. After having dedicated myself and my time to those dear to me over the years, I'd like to change that, especially in circumstances where I can be exposed to learning about a different country and/or culture.
My occupation inherently makes me a student of human nature, and I'd like to learn from and engage with people and cultures from around the world when given the opportunity, and I'm excited by the possibilities this site provides.

Their experience

I have house and pet sat extensively over the years, including locally for friends and family, and overseas in the Azores for up to a month. I've also sat for dogs and cats on numerous occasions, and have gardening experience as well.
I spent the month of July 2016 in Delft Netherlands looking after two adorable cats. An unforgettable experience with a lovely family in an intriguing and historically rich country.
The last two weeks of August that year I traveled to Navarre Florida to look after a gorgeous German Shepherd belonging to a friendly mature couple.
In the summer of 2017, I spent a month in Cartagena Spain caring for 12 cats, a dog, horse and 2 peacocks. Quite the pet sitting experience! Lol. In the summer of 2018 I looked after 2 cats in Mexico for the nicest of American couples, and again in 2021. Summer of 2023 found me just outside of Cape Town South Africa looking after 2 amazing dogs belonging to a lovely German couple.
In all cases, I came away proud and satisfied with the experiences, feeling I'd made new friends, made a difference, and still keep in touch with the families involved.

What can they bring to the assignment

I'm a very responsible, respectful person, that given the privilege to
look after another's home and/or animals while travelling, would do so as though the place and pets were my own, as has been the case in each of my placements so far. They were all very satisfied with the service I provided. It's something I take great pride in.
Upon their return, their homes were clean and well taken care of, and their pets healthy and happy. Also, what's become a bit of a tradition of appreciation if you will, upon my arrival I enjoy taking the host family out for dinner at a place of their choosing, a great get to know you experience I've found, and when you arrive there is a homecooked meal waiting for you.
It would be a worry free time for you while away, and I could easily provide further references, pics and a clean criminal record check as necessary in further putting your mind at ease. Feel free to check out my testimonials which will verify this.