Oakland home in great location with 2 cute kitties

About this assignment

I'm looking for someone who is responsible, kind, clean, and is home part of the day ideally. I have two kitties - a 8-year old sweet and sometimes playful kitty, Luna, who likes attention when not lazing around or snoozing, and6-year old Pele, who is curious and communicative.

I have a 2-bedroom/ 1-bathroom house with a backyard. You would be staying in the guest room/ my office, which gets nice light and is a good size.

I am looking for someone who will take care of my home and kitties, is mature, communicative and can make good decisions when needed.

I am also looking for someone who can eventually commit to the dates we agree on. I've had instances of people dropping out at the last minute, so would need some level of commitment at some point.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Basic responsibility will be to keep the place clean and make sure Luna and Pele get some food and affection. I like to keep my place clean and tidy, so am looking for someone who can respect that.

If they can take the garbage, compost and/or recycling out once a week (Monday nights), that would be great.

I am looking for someone who is conscientious about energy use and can also minimize water use - when washing dishes, taking a shower, etc. California is drought-prone, water is an expensive resource, and conservation is a value of mine.

I will leave the phone number of a neighbor for any emergencies or questions.

What are the good features of the property and location

Mine is a cute 2-BR, 2 story house in a fantastic location off Piedmont Ave, in Oakland. There are lots of cafes, shops, restaurants, a yoga studio, book stores, a movie theater, and more. It's walking distance to a park and Lake Merritt.

The bathroom has a claw foot tub and is good sized. I have a lovely backyard that is shared by a neighbor who lives in the back unit.

There are stairs to reach the front door as well as stairs inside to reach the bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor.

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

Ideal house sitters will not be out most of the time. Pele and Luna like to have someone to hang out with for part of the day (mornings, evenings) as they can be social. Comfort in administering medicine is preferred, since Luna might need some meds for her allergies (it depends on time of year and current situation).

This is an exchange of a lovely free place to stay in a great location for kitty care with some light house tending. Unfortunately, it is not a paid gig.

My May travel dates are somewhat flexible at the moment. I do need to be in Los Angeles by or on May 1 but my return date is flexible.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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