Bringing home owners and house sitters together
Two friendly kitties in a big Santa Fe house
United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Pets
- Cat(s)
Both Pancho and Lefty are cuddly and loving.
Dates
- 30 Dec 2024 to 30 Jan 2025 (3 sitters have applied for these dates)
About this assignment
We need an experienced house sitter and cat-lover to stay in our home and look after our two kitties, Pancho and Lefty (born 6/14/2023), The picture of me holding them was taken when we first adopted them at age 4 months. They're full grown but still very kitten-like.
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
Pancho and Lefty are friendly, cuddly, happy boys who love to romp and play. They'll hop on your lap whenever they want to be held.
They eat canned cat food a couple of times a day, plus they have dry kibbles available for whenever they want to munch.
Their litter box needs to be scooped twice a day to keep down odors in the house.
In addition to the kitties, we also have potted plants that need to be watered every 4 or 5 days.
The kitties are not allowed outdoors - too many predators around here.
What are the good features of the property and location
If you're a skier, this is the place to be, and January is the time to be here. We have big views of the Sangre de Christo mountains to the east and Jemez mountains to the west. To watch the spectacular New Mexico sunsets you can go up on our rooftop deck and see the horizon in all directions.
The Santa Fe ski area is a 40-45 minute drive from our house. Los Alamos (Pajarito) ski resort is just about an hour away, and Taos ski Valley is about 2 hours away. There are open space trails right outside our door where you can walk for miles, as well as hundreds of miles of wilderness hiking trails in the nearby Sangre de Christo mountains.
Santa Fe is has a wealth of art and culture and museums. New Mexico is culturally varied and interesting, with 23 Native American reservations, many ancient Anasazi ruins, and a rich Hispanic influence.
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
Things to consider:
1. There is no public transportation near here, and the nearest store is a 14 minute drive away.
2. We have no TV service, though we do have high-speed internet and WiFi, and there?s a large TV that you can connect your computer to in order to watch movies through WiFi.
Can I bring my own pets?
No, sorry.
Last updated:
16 December 2024
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Testimonials
Buddy is his own man...
We loved our time with Buddy. He is his own man with strong opinions and charm galore. He loves being picked up - briefly and when he specifically asked for it:) It felt like such a victory when he decided to sleep with us after a few days. It is obvious he is well-loved by his people. Marcy and Tom are great to interact with as well; organized and flexible. Their home is just gorgeous. We loved working from their back patio.
Cynthia, 29 August, 2022
Enjoyable Southwest Catsit
Our recent petsit near Albuquerque was enjoyable, with a sweet cat, Buddy, a beautiful house and the lovely landscape and attractions of New Mexico. Marcy and Tom were delightful hosts as they oriented us to our duties and to the local area. It was not too difficult to keep Buddy on his special diet. He was a good companion, keeping us company both in the house and on the terrace. Marcy had a detailed list with all the information we needed to know. We enjoyed getting to know them and gained a deeper appreciation of the Southwest, its natural beauty and indigenous heritage.
Fred, United States, 19 Jun 2019
Wonderful!
I sat for Marcy a couple of years ago, and it's been a real disappointment our schedules haven't jived since. It was such a great experience house sitting for her and caring for Buddy. Marcy is very organized and, having had sitters before, is prepared with all the information one might need. She is clear in her communications and expectations and I felt completely supported. Her home is exquisite. I spent much of my time in her sun room which has a small wood-burning stove, lots of plants ,beautiful views, and the sweetest cat ever to keep you company. There is shopping in the little town nearby and a pretty quick drive to Albuquerque for stocking up. I was also able to get a temporary library card. The house is remote, but not isolated since there are neighbors just up the road. My car doesn't have 4WD and I was able to manage even when there was lots of snow. As a single woman alone I felt completely safe. And, yes, the house is sometimes surrounded by coyotes at night serenading!
Georgiana, United States, 20 Oct 2017