I am here for your peace of mind. Your pets are happy, and your home is safe

About this sitter

I'm 69 and retired, so my time is my own. I've lived in Portland for the last 39 years, 26 of them in the house my grandparents built. Growing up in the Columbia Gorge my family always had dogs, cats, horses, chickens and more. Over the years I've had cats, chickens, and house bunnies, and for 8 years I worked with the local rabbit rescue teaching people how to foster and adopt bunnies. I don't have any pets now, and miss having them, which is one reason I enjoy pet and house sitting.
I keep active with yoga, traveling and hiking, and I like to read and cook. I'm quiet, tidy and self-reliant. I'm fully vaccinated and boosted, don't smoke and I have a car.

Why they want to house sit

I'm taking the opportunity now to travel, meet new people and enjoy making friends with companion animals while learning about interesting areas.
I like taking pictures to send with updates if that is something you would enjoy.

Their experience

I grew up with dogs, cats, horses and chickens, and have had animal companions throughout my life.
I'm retired now after 8 years of working with a bunny rescue in my area. I fostered rescue bunnies, trained people to foster, screened applications to adopt, did community outreach on bunny education and bunny sat for people's bunnies, along with going to the vet, administering medications and helping abandoned bunnies regain a sense of security and love.
I've been happily house and pet sitting through another site since last year.

What can they bring to the assignment

I've owned a house for 26 years, so I've had experience in dealing with things that come up around housekeeping.
I'm quiet, keep early hours and don't smoke.
I like to read and research, especially history, and enjoy time in nature. I like to cook and eat plant-based meals.
I have a car. I'm fully vaccinated. I have a passport.
I understand the importance of routine, special diets, medication, and appropriate exercise for everybody. Reassurance is important, too, and I make sure the day is interesting and calm for each companion, so they don't feel lonely. I am certified in animal reiki.