Fur baby loving teacher and decorator looking to travel

About this sitter

I am a retired high school mathematics teacher, and now a home stager/stylist/organizer, a mystery writer, and mother of two humans and currently one fur baby who loves to travel. My Chihuahua, Max, and I live just south of Denver, Colorado, while my daughter (as of Feb 2025) and son are in Wellington, New Zealand attending university and law school. I love traveling, especially to Europe and New Zealand and around the United States.

I am also very organized and reliable (thanks to teaching teens for over 25 years and owning an interiors business) and LOVE pets.

In my free time, I love hiking, reading, watching British and Kiwi mystery shows, and spending time with friends and family.

I am casually looking for short sitting opportunities throughout the year.

Why they want to house sit

I have always had dogs and cats as part of my family and have frequently traveled outside of the US. I love having the opportunity to see new places or visit friends and family while also helping out a homeowner. I know how difficult it can be to leave your home and beloved pets when traveling and hope to alleviate some of the stress for others.

Their experience

While I have not had recent house or pet sitting experience yet, I do have an elderly dog now and have always had multiple pets (dogs and cats) in my home.

What can they bring to the assignment

My own dogs are spoiled with attention, belly rubs, walks in the park, and lots of love, and I would treat your fur babies the same. I'm happy to provide regular updates so you don't miss them too much! As the owner of a home organizing and interiors business, I also am very experienced in caring for other people's home and am very conscientious and organized. You can trust that your home with be well looked after while you're away. And as a former high school teacher in Colorado for over 26 years, you be can assured I'm very trustworthy.