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Responsible retiree ready to house/petsit while exploring your neighborhood
United States
Testimonials
They have 6 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish
Police check
They have a police check
Availability
From: 6 Apr 2024
Until: 1 May 2025
(see their busy times below)
Occupation
Retired
References
They have referees/references (view below)
About this sitter
Retired after a 30+ yr. career in the Corporate world, now looking to house/pet-sit as a fun way to experience daily life in other areas around the globe. I enjoy exploring the outdoors, traveling, and visiting with family & friends.
Why they want to house sit
After many years of travel, I’ve learned what I enjoy most is just hanging out and exploring new neighborhoods, near and far. My greatest joy in travel is in experiencing what daily life is like for those I cross paths with. I really love animals but with a current focus on travel, now finding it best to enjoy the pets of others until I can again responsibly make this important lifetime commitment.
Their experience
After almost 10 years of very successful AirBnB stays (including ALL 20+ posted positive referrals) as a guest, now interested in finding my 1st win-win house-sitting opportunities. Over these many AirBnB stays, I found I always really enjoyed the ones that included their fur-family members. During COVID, I joyfully fostered a dog from our local rescue for a month. During this stay Midgy was potty-trained and learned to relish her public walks, leading to her successful adoption. As a long-time homeowner, I’m also prepared to keep your home well-cared for while you are enjoying time away.
What can they bring to the assignment
Responsible, clean, organized, mature, flexible and communicative (non-smoker). I hope to transfer my experience as a trusted and welcomed houseguest to meeting your pet/house-sitting needs. I look forward to learning of your opportunities and needs for a successful pet/house-sit!
Last updated:
6 Apr 2024
Available to house sit
Australia, Canada, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States
Availability dates
From: 6 Apr 2024
Until: 1 May 2025
They have indicated that they are busy at the following times:
7 April 2024 to 13 April 2024, 1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024, 18 October 2024 to 28 October 2024
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
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Testimonials
Simply Fantastic Pet Sitter
Having Darlene care for my cat, Joplin was the best decision I could have made! Her genuine love for animals is apparent. Before she came to the house, she wanted to know all about Joplin's routine. She asked all the right questions and was ready to ensure that Joplin was safe, loved and entertained while I was away. Darlene provided me with pictures and updates throughout my vacation and gave me peace of mind. When I asked Darlene to hang around for a few hours to meet the refridgerator repair guy, she was happy to accommadate. Upon returning home, I was so pleasantly impressed with how clean my home was. I can't recommend Darlene enough to other folks who are looking for someone trustworthy, attentive and simply fantastic! Thank you Darlene!!!!!
Paulette , United States, 9 Dec 2024
Another Great Sit experience
Darlene sat for me a second time and I have nothing but positive things to say. She’s a delight who really took great care of my pup and my home. Hope to have her again.
Margie, United States, 14 Mar 2024
Wonderful dog house sitter
We reached out to Darlene due to her previous testimonials. She lived up to them and more. Communication before and during was great. We received daily photos of our dogs with comedic captions. This put our minds at rest, allowing us to relax and enjoy our vacation. We could tell our dogs were happy and well looked after. They got regular walks and due to this Brody lost 1lb in weight which we had been working on before we left. Thanks for that Darlene! Our house was well looked after and clean on our return. We would love to have Darlene back. If you are fortunate enough to have Darlene as your pet sitter you should consider yourself very lucky.
Brian and Karen, United States, 18 Feb 2024
Darlene is a True Gem!
I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my four beloved fur babies to the care of Darlene while I embarked on a much-needed vacation. From the moment I met her, it was evident that Darlene possesses a deep passion and unwavering dedication to dogs, and my dogs immediately sensed her warmth and kindness. Darlene's level of professionalism and attention to detail was outstanding. She took the time to thoroughly understand each of my dogs' unique needs, preferences, and quirks. This made me feel completely at ease, knowing that my pets were in capable hands. During my time away, Darlene went above and beyond to ensure the comfort and happiness of my furry companions. She followed the established feeding and medication schedules meticulously and provided daily updates, including heartwarming photos and videos that reassured me of their well-being. It was evident that Darlene treated them as if they were her own. One of the standout qualities that sets Darlene apart is her genuine love for animals. She didn't just provide basic care; she engaged in playtime, cuddles, and interactive activities that kept my dogs mentally stimulated and emotionally fulfilled. They were clearly in high spirits upon my return. In addition to her unparalleled care for my dogs, Darlene also took great care of my home. It was spotless upon my return, and she ensured that everything was in order. Darlene's exceptional dog-sitting skills and her deep compassion for animals make her an extraordinary pet caregiver. I can't express enough how grateful I am to have found her. Her professionalism, reliability, and, most importantly, her love for animals make her the ultimate choice for anyone seeking a top-notch dog sitter. If you're searching for someone who will care for your pets as if they were family, I wholeheartedly recommend Darlene. She exceeded all my expectations, and I can't thank her enough for providing such peace of mind during my vacation. I will undoubtedly be calling on her services again in the future. Darlene truly is a treasure in the world of dog sitting!
florentina, United States, 15 Sep 2023
Great experience
Darlene was a breath of fresh air, she took excellent care of our home and our dog. Completely trustworthy in our minds and made us feel very at home with her. Our dog seemed to be well cared for while we were away. She sent us photos everyday letting us know how our dog was doing. We found our home to be in pristine condition on our return. Excellent communication. We will definitely reach out to her again and will cross our fingers that she might be available for a future visit. Lovely first time experience using this site. We will try this again! Thank you Darlene for making this so easy.
Margie, United States, 7 Jun 2023
Trust Darlene with your home and pets
Darlene stayed in my home with my two dogs for 9 days. When she arrived, we went over information re: the house and dogs. She asked questions and we chatted. She kept the "to do" list on the kitchen table where she could refer to it. Darlene sent me photos of my pets everyday. This helped me to not miss them so much and not to worry. When I arrived home, it was clean and she had done the 3 things that I had asked of her. Later in the day, she called to do a debrief. She was honest and responsible. I would have her again. Thank you, Darlene!
Marla, United States, 17 Apr 2023