House sitter available adverts from MindMyHouse

San Francisco area - Experienced pet and house sitter available from July 2010 onwards (Wed, 10th March 2010, 9:26pm)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:26:27 -0500

I am a retired IT consultant who now lives in New Zealand. I lived in San Francisco from 1992 until 2007. Since that time I have done pet/house sits in the San Francisco area. I am available from the last week of June until October though my dates are flexible. Local references are available on request.

Long Term House Sitter/Caretaker-CA & TX (Wed, 10th March 2010, 8:49pm)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:49:13 -0500

Professional female- seeking long term House Sitting and or Caretaker position in Southern California or Texas.

With this opportunity, I will include housekeeping and or Estate Management. My background includes business, home building, design and a Real Estate career with multiple business skills. I am motivated and have a positive attitude. Credit worthy and reliable. I am adaptable, personable and socially attuned. References available. A domestic couple position opportunity is also available. My spouse has a lifetime of home building and Executive Mgmt experience. His experience also includes the ability to personally do building maintenance and landscaping.

Active retired couple wanting to winter in a warm climate! (Wed, 10th March 2010, 7:02pm)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:02:34 -0500

We are an active retired couple (Larry and Bonnie) with a college education. We love to swim, hike, dance, bicycle, and travel. We have two children and four grandchildren. We have been married 44 years and first met each other in the fourth grade and just knew we were meant for each other. We do not like yard work, but we will do minimal chores and we do love animals. We have had numerous animals in our lifetime. We are non-smokers and non-drinkers.

NW London (Wed, 10th March 2010, 3:42pm)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:42:42 -0500

I am a 40 year old professional writer, composer & music agent (my businesses are in London, Paris & Sydney) & have been based in Paris for 5 years (British & Australian citizenship). I am looking for something anywhere near Hamstead. I have now been living in Dartmouth Park for 7 months but sadly have to move quite urgently since the house mind is up If anyone needs a house sitter from mid March OR mid April please let me know asap

Experienced, mature couple with excellent references (Wed, 10th March 2010, 2:55pm)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:55:10 -0500

www.kevinandaliciashea.com Hi, we are Kevin and Alicia Shea, a non-smoking, professional, actively retired married couple who offer you peace of mind by providing the highest quality home and pet sitting service. We specialize in executive sits since we fully understand the needs of busy professionals. While you are away, we respect and care for your property as if it were our own, plus care for your pets. We fully understand that “It is all about (your pet’s name)”. By communicating effectively, we assure that you are fully aware of what’s going on. In cases of emergencies, we act, rather than worry. We have addressed flooding basement problems, responded to damaging ice storms, coordinated contractor repairs, and more. We enjoy exploring new area, playing with pets, making new friends, and visiting areas of special interest. We are experienced house and pet sitters, having fulfilled many assignments in the USA, most with repeat requests and we are currently expanding our reach. Excellent references are available. Our preferred stay is two to eight weeks' duration. And during that time we maintain gardens and house plants as needed, and within reason, tend lawns. e-mail address: shea.kevin@verizon.net or Tel: 617-515-3690 You can get to know us "upclose and personal" by checking us out at our website www.kevinandaliciashea.com (It looks like you will need to cut and paste the URL)

Responsible DC Intern Seeks House-Sitting Opportunity (Wed, 10th March 2010, 2:48pm)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:48:07 -0500

I am an undergraduate at Georgetown University, seeking living accommodations in Washington, DC for this summer as I pursue an internship. I'm really just looking for a roof over my head; I'm tidy, responsible and low-key.

Retired Firefighter, female, non-smoking, w/ integrity (Wed, 10th March 2010, 1:24pm)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:24:25 -0500

I am a recently retired California Wildland Firefighter. I live in Astoria and am looking for house sitting assignments. I have mostly owned my own homes and still do. I plan on traveling to Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania this summer (late June thru early August) with my two step kids, aged 9 & 12. We love animals. I had a dog, Kada for 14 ½ years. My kids currently reside with two large dogs, Koda and Scrappy. Currently I am looking for house sitting opportunities (with just me) in my area, Oregon, Northern California and Washington. I am an entrepreneur; a Real Estate Investor and writer. I am starting an online business and am looking for a nice quiet place to work. I would love a pet to keep me active and company. I will need internet access. I have my own car and finances. I am willing to do short term sits and am flexible with dates until summer. I am honest, responsible and active. I do not smoke or do drugs, I do like a good beer once in a while yet it is not necessary. I am new to this and do not yet have references, yet my past is a career professional in the arena of helping others. Please call me, Zelda at 503 791 0262 or email to zeldazun@yahoo.com and we can talk about our needs and wants.

Writer and Filmmaker seek home to write book in. (Wed, 10th March 2010, 12:26pm)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:26:58 -0500

Hardworking couple (Lis, 30 and Cosmo, 30) blessed with flexible careers are looking for medium/long-term house sitting assignments for the whole of 2010. Freelance work commitments mean staying in the UK would be a bonus for the immediate future, but we’d consider looking after a home and pets anywhere in the world. We have our laptops, so we’re ready to go!

Port Leucate or Pyr-Orientales areas (Wed, 10th March 2010, 8:15am)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:15:33 -0500

Need your house or pets cared for over a long period? Myself , my husband and our VERY well behaved 6 year old son will be keen to help out. We live in the south of France. Whether you need your animals cared for, plants tended to and/or just want your home 'kept warm and loved', we're happy to help out! We would love a home close to schools. We're happy to be away from town, but close enough to travel in easily. A house with some grounds to allow our boy to play. We will consider smaller places too. 3 bedrooms is preferable. My husband and I are both self-employed and extra room would suit fantastic.

Architect on Sabbatical seeks 3-month assignment (Wed, 10th March 2010, 5:46am)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:46:45 -0500

Forty-one years old. Non-smoker (swimmer). Mother to two (ages 13 & 11, I have raised them alone). I have stepped out of the corporate arena in order to revel in these fleeting years of parenting. I seek longer term assignments (3, 6 or 12 months).

Petnanny (Wed, 10th March 2010, 5:39am)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:39:07 -0500

64 years old Canadian lady, honest to a fault, reliable, caring and with a big heart for creatures big and small. I would like not only house sitting but pet sitting as well. I want to reside in the house and take full care of things, plants, animals, mail, house.

Travel Lovers Will Care For Your Home (Wed, 10th March 2010, 5:31am)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:31:41 -0500

We are a couple of 60 year old experienced exchangers looking to care for your home, or exchange. We live in Colorado, USA, and we are trying to see as much of the world as possible while still working, so are interested in 3-4 week adventures around the world a couple times each year. We are homeowners, and would care for your home as if it were our own.

Retired University Lecturer and Librarian (Wed, 10th March 2010, 5:23am)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:23:17 -0500

Hi - We are retired academics, live in rural England, and come from very agricultural background. We love animals though at the moment our only livestock are a few pet hens. We love France, Spain and Italy and would enjoy spending time there looking after homes, pets and livestock. We don't mind semi renovated homes, have done up enough houses of our own to know the ropes. In fact we are very handy around the house (well he is). We expect homes to be clean (not a big deal, just normal family hygiene) and firmly believe in no go areas for pets e.g. bedrooms (hard I know).

27 yr old Female, Professional looking to sit locally in London or St Albans area (Wed, 10th March 2010, 5:11am)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:11:51 -0500

I'm a 27 year old female from New Zealand who has been in the UK for 18 months. I'm very flexible, trustworthy, personable, and conscientious, someone who is understanding, clean, tidy and easy going. I'm a responsible professional who does not smoke and enjoys pets. I like catching up with friends for dinner and drinks or even the theatre and taking in the most of what London has to offer.

Older women are wonderful (Wed, 10th March 2010, 3:08am)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:08:54 -0500

We are two older professional women, teachers and business owners. We have owned a boutique guest house and we have travelled a great deal. We own our own home and have also rented and house sat- with excellent references. We have owned dogs and cats and are very neat and tidy.

Asheville, NC Region Housesitters (Tue, 9th March 2010, 3:41pm)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:41:26 -0500

My wife and I are relocating to the Asheville, NC area this year. We are leaving full time jobs (I run a nonprofit education institute, she is a pediatric genetic counselor) to be nearer to our family, all of whom live in the Southeast. We would like to have a comfortable home that would allow pets (we have a well-behaved, well-trained dog, and a great cat) that preferably has a backyard, garden, or land in need of tending.I am an enthusiastic permaculturalist, and love to do design and building projects on residential property. We are essentially looking to take care of a home while we arrange our employment situation. We will also be looking to buy a home. We would consider Brevard, Hendersonville, Saluda, Black Mountain, etc. around the Asheville Area, too.

Responsible, resourceful, fit couple looking for winter house-sitting assignment. (Tue, 9th March 2010, 2:03pm)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:03:23 -0500

We are a fit and active couple who have been married for 27 years. John (55) has scaled down his business interests and is an endurance tri-athlete. Jackie (50), an acupuncturist, is a keen cyclist. We have a ridiculously friendly labrador who we will want to bring with us on any assignment.

Have Skills Willing To Travel (Tue, 9th March 2010, 9:07am)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:07:49 -0500

Martin and Dianne McManamon both in late fifties. Live in rural Aberdeenshire, N. E. Scotland in a house we renovated ourselves. He is a carpentar/joiner to trade and an all round handyman. While he worked offshore for 15 years she stayed at home and reared 3 children then went to work as doctors receptionist for 9 years. She then home boarded dogs for 5 years. Looking for a chance to visit other places where ordinary people live and work. We enjoy meeting people, doing some sightseeing. We both love living in the countryside but like a look around a city for a day out. Hobbies for her are walking the dogs, pottering in the garden, reading, listening to music and watching a good movie. He has so many he tries but favourite would be fishing, trying the crosswords each day (not always managing to finish them) listening to music and going around keeping everything neat and tidy outside! He also flew a microlight for a few years.

Friendly, reliable housesitters looking for a sit in Canada , France, Scotland, England, Spain or Italy (Tue, 9th March 2010, 9:06am)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:06:54 -0500

We have been home owners for over 30 years and have a wealth of practical experience in looking after a house, a garden and pets - especially, but not limited to, cats. We are professionals, non-smokers, and have full English driving licences. We enjoy city and country life, but would prefer not to be in an isolated situation.

3 option house sitting offer (Tue, 9th March 2010, 6:47am)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:47:16 -0500

Hi, we are 2 sitters Ana and Jacobo from Spain. I (Ana) am 22 years old and since I was 18 I go periodicaly to UK for summers to be an aupair. I'm a happy girl who is studying Biology and music (guitar, piano and oboe). I'm trustful, happy and "interactive" girl. I love to go outdoors and enjoy walking throught the fields. I would like to try the experience of being by my own in UK in a different way that being and aupair. As aupair I really enjoy the places and the people (I have been in Kent two summers and South Wales another two (counting this one ahead) Any of the families will provide excelent references. I'm looking for a place to housesitte for about 1 week as I would like to go to Uk (end June week) and explore another bit of the country before going to South Wales to take care of Mabon and Myfanwy again. I'm full of energy and I really enjoy to walk and be active, and as I love animals (that's why I begin studying biology in the first place) I would love to spent my time taking care of your dogs, cats, rabbits... I can't drive so you don't have to be afraid that I run away all days and use your home as a main camp for my hollidays! Anyway, a bike will be usefull so I can go arround and explore the near villages or towns. Jacobo is 20 years old and he is more looking for a summer job in a family, like an animal-aupair, so if you look for help taking care of goats, rabbits, chickens, sheeps, or any other animal, he is the one. He is very entusiastich, happy, responsible and empathic person and he love animals, specially dogs. This is the first time that he intent to work out of Spain, but It is not the first time he've been for a few months in another country. He stayed in Canada for two months and one in England. It has been a long time since he don't write in English but his understanding of the language is averaged, and so is his oral expression. I can go for sure from mid July to the end of August, and depending on my grades I'll be able to stay most of september.

The third option will be that I (Ana) and my mum (and maybe my dad) would go for a week house-sitting at the end of June. My parent are 49 and 50 and bouth work here in Spain. I propose to my mum a holidays as a house-sitter as a cheap way of going abroad (she has never hear about it before as is not a common practise in Spain) and she was happy to hear that. Bouth my parents grow up in a small farming village in Norht Spain so they like as well to be outdoors and the countryshide.

UK couple looking for house/pet-sitting opportunities (Tue, 9th March 2010, 5:15am)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:15:31 -0500

We are Mike (41) and Bernadette (40), a professional couple from the UK who took a career break to go travelling. We recently arrived back in the UK and are keen to find some house-sitting in or around London or Bristol. We are flexible on location and being pet lovers, look forward to looking after your pets too.

responsible semi retired couple looking for house sit over christmas period (Tue, 9th March 2010, 4:42am)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:42:56 -0500

I am a retired Physiotherapist and my husband a semi retired builder. Our daughter is travelling in Europe and we would like to spend christmas with her in December ( am flexible with dates). We live on the East Coast of Australia on acreage with three dogs, fish, a horse and turtles. We love animals and are very experienced at taking very good care of them. We have maintained our own homes and gardens and land for the past 30 years, we respect other peoples property as we would our own and would be very delighted to be able to take care of someone's home.

Responsible, mature, experienced housesitter now available! (Mon, 8th March 2010, 9:09pm)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:09:55 -0500

Hello Homeowners and Pet Lovers,I am a neat, handy, adult non-smoker, who is quiet and responsible, organized, trustworthy, creative and financially independent. I am 60 years young, and am retired. My children are now grown, and I have two grand-children who I visit regularly in the Albany, NY area. I very much enjoy home-sitting, and finding new and exciting places to visit and travel to.I am available to take good care of your home, plants, garden, and pets while you are away on vacation, or just need to be out of town. I will consider short and long term assignments, and have excellent references.

Professional couple from Australia - Wanting a cultural experience. (Mon, 8th March 2010, 7:01pm)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:01:00 -0500

I have strong references from time I spent as an aupair in Denmark for one year.My major roles being carer for their child and their home (performing household duties everyday). Have reference to supply.I am presently working in a Financial Institution as a Team Leader. My partner, Keiron, is an academic just finishing up his Phd in Optics & Photonics. We are looking to travel Canada and are interested in short term arrangements.

Loving Life Together (Mon, 8th March 2010, 4:21pm)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:21:51 -0500

Karen and I have been married for 33 years and have enjoyed raising four children along the way. Our interests in travel, sailing, walking and cycling have given us an adventurous life! We are both fit, healthy and capable of maintaining a property in good order (as well handyman/odd job duties as necessary).

Jolly retired energetic non smoking animal lover . (Mon, 8th March 2010, 11:29am)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:29:13 -0500

I'm a newly retired cook and have been living in France for the last twelve years.Now I want to return to England as I have missed being able to speak English and I think the slow food movement is getting very interesting in the UK. I know London well after living there 25 years but I'm open to the countryside as well, and I adore looking after gardens and animals. I'm particularly in tune with cats. I'm also hoping to write a cookery book this coming year.I'd like to find something that would be for at least six months, have an internet connection and be fairly close to transport and shopping. I do have a UK drivers license as well.

Friendly, reliable and responsible couple from Cornwall seeking sunshine in a beautiful location (Mon, 8th March 2010, 9:00am)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:39 -0500

I'm a jewellery maker (35) and my partner (54) a bespoke furniture/kitchen maker/creative carpenter so we can take time out as and when required and I can also take my work with me. We are flexible, adaptable and very caring animal lovers (especially dogs and cats) looking to house sit anything between a week to a several months, could be on a regular basis if required. We would like somewhere fairly close to the coast or with a pool/ somewhere to swim nearby.

House Sitter Available in SW England (Mon, 8th March 2010, 7:44am)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:44:23 -0500

Hi, We are Matt and Anne Marie (British and American respectively); we are youthful and relaxed 38 year-olds. We are living in the UK between April and Mid August 2010 and we are seeking a house sit assignment. The precise location is flexible, but we would like to be situated in South West England.

Experienced House Sitters & Animal Lovers (Mon, 8th March 2010, 4:52am)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:52:55 -0500

We are a non-smoking mature couple travelling around OZ. We are a conscientious, caring couple who adore animals,and love the joy of playing with them, supplying loads of TLC. Honest, responsible, quiet and clean, we enjoy caring for gardens as well: so we can be trusted to ensure your return home is a happy one. We will happily look after you house, garden and pets. It doesn't matter if they're big or small, furry or scaley we'll happily look after them all. We love all sorts of animals but more importantly animals seem to like us. If you have a pool or spa we will also maintain and keep it clean. We both grew up on farms so a rural stint is not an issue. I am able to ride, groom & feed your horses. If you have a ride on mower that you use to mow Grant is able to use it. We are flexible with the areas that we are house sitting. To view our references please visit our web site www.heavenlyhousesitters.com We are also able to supply character references or references from people that we have stayed with while we've been travelling (we use the couch surfing & globalfreeloaders web site) Experienced at housesitting, with a police clearance, we are detail-minded, and great problem-solvers should the need arise. We have excellent references and are flexible where we sit. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us. Feel free to contact me to see where we'll be when you need a sitter. We do ask that before emailing us with your request you visit our calendar to see if we're free as we hate to have to say "we're booked" Michelle & Grant I'm contactable by: skype: mishandgrant Email: justmishhere@bigpond.com Mobile: +61420264440 Ph: 08 61020042 Website: www.heavenlyhousesitters.com

Animal lovers wandering through Europe (Mon, 8th March 2010, 3:42am)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:42:16 -0500

We recently sold our business and will be wandering slowly through Europe from late March through summer 2010. Having no specific destination, (and missing our pets) we would love the opportunity to house sit along the way, exploring places through living in communities. We are a family of four people, our children are 11 and 14 years old. We work and the children go to school via the internet, so connection is important.

RELIABLE, GENTLE CARE FOR YOUR HOME AND PETS+ B&B experience (Mon, 8th March 2010, 12:26am)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:26:13 -0500

Mother/daughter team, Karla and Sarah Smith would love to take care of your home, pets and gardens in exchange for lodging. In return we get to travel more. We are extremely reliable, very clean, and quite capable of doing a splendid job in your home. We understand how hard it is to find someone who will take care of your home the same way you would. Our philosophy is to always exceed your expectations. We own a large home, several rental properties and know how to manage everything from small repairs to pool cleaning. We are open to house exchanges as well should you like to visit Missouri (near St Louis) and Mark Twain National Forest. Karla: Mostly retired Real Estate Broker & 18 years PC Insurance Broker, and owned a B & B for several years. Raised in the Midwest(US) with degree in Animal Science. Experienced with Animal Rescue plus raised Golden Retrievers, horses, and cats over the years. Prior licensed Veterinary Technician. Enjoy reading, music, gardening and swimming in my spare time. Sarah: Recent graduate of University of Missouri in Textiles/Business, working on Masters in Art Education. She has worked through high school and college as teacher’s aide, giving riding lessons, food service and textile sourcing. Sarah loves art, yoga, music and traveling. We have traveled extensively throughout the world and easily adapt to other customs. Required Salary: Just Lodging. Pocket money for some positions that require household painting, organizing, meal preparation, event planning, office/computer skills or child care. Contact: Sarah Smith sesq87@mail.missouri.edu Karla Smith karla@fidmail.com

Two pleasant & professional female housesitters available (Sun, 7th March 2010, 5:38pm)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:38:43 -0500

We are two young female professionals and also great friends (Asha 27 & Uyai 29) working for the Foreign Service. We are looking for a house-sitting assignment in London, Surrey and/or Middlesex for a minimum of six months. We enjoy the arts, going to the theatre, great dining and quiet nights in. Very much into healthy living, enjoy the odd dance class and of course shopping!

Looking to experience the world, and assist people on our way around it (Sun, 7th March 2010, 5:32pm)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:32:32 -0500

Caroline retired from the South Wales Ambulance service a few years ago and has been working with elderly Aboriginal people in North West Australia and also with mixed nationals as an aged care activities co-ordinator in Perth WA. Zeb is a fitter by trade and has been working as project supervisor for BHP in West Australia. Currently resuming University studies by correspondance. We are both semi retired. Caroline's son lives in our house in Wales and we are free to travel and house sit at our leisure. We have 5 adult children and 3 grand children between us, who live NZ, Wales and Australia. We are both animal lovers. Our own much loved pooch, Dodge, unfortunately passed on last year. Recently we have looked after a young Labrador, a mad Spaniel and a timid Chihuahua X, several cats and a number of budgies & goldfish.

Energetic and responsible young couple for caretaking and house-sitting (Sun, 7th March 2010, 4:04pm)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:04:11 -0500

We are Taryn and Martin, a young Canadian/American couple currently living in Seattle, USA, but looking for new places! Taryn is a terrific cook and home manager, and loves making things grow. Martin is great with people, but is also an all-around fix-it guy (cut his teeth fixing old motorcycles and boats). We have skills and experience in academics, project management, IT, hospitality and more! We both grew up with pets and enjoy the quirky personalities, games and walks involved in taking care of them. We are highly trustworthy, honest and responsible. We live our lives with integrity and would be very respectful of your home. We have both spent a lot of time in France, and are especially excited about reconnecting with the southern parts. We speak proficient French. We love the outdoors and spend a lot of time in it. We're both runners (Martin's doing his first marathon this year) and love going for walks and especially swimming!

Honest,decent and legal retirees! (Sun, 7th March 2010, 3:31pm)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:31:58 -0500

We are recent ( early ) retirees from the field of education - an art teacher, Patricia,57, and a school technician, Bruce,60. We love to travel and have lived and worked abroad. We are looking for more house sitting opportunities having thoroughly enjoyed our assignments so far.

Writer seeking quiet place to work (Sun, 7th March 2010, 1:24pm)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:24:46 -0500

Writer seeking quiet place to write I've written three novels under the pen name Christopher Sly, as well as several works on western Taoism. The focus of my writing is the hero character and the hero story. Last May I completed a 50 minute video titled “New Atlantis”, directed at writers of the hero's journey in which I define the problem of man's inhumanity to man, and propose an implentable solution based on hero educational philosophy, teaching the people's children how to work together solving the people's problems. This last January and February, I wrote a short piece titled “The Hero Returns”, about my personal experience with Taoist alchemy and how I believe it fits into the “peace story.” Both of these works have autobiographical content about where I am at and why I do what I do. “New Atlantis” is 50 minutes of me talking into a camera while I was living in a tent in the Costa Rica jungle. My works are available free on my website: “gratefulseeker.com.” I studied electrical engineering for 2 years at the University of Notre Dame (Joe Montana was the quarterback). I received my B.A. In Industrial Arts from Humboldt State University. I did post-bachelor work in computer science and statistics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. I completed 2 years of a masters degree in creative writing at Chico State University, before dropping out to move in with my elderly parents as their primary caregiver until they passed away. I would prefer a long term position.

Animal lover seeks new friends (Sun, 7th March 2010, 12:06pm)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:06:20 -0500

I am an independent, resourceful person. I have travelled abroad since the age of 8 and speak excellent French, some Spanish, Italian, Serbo-Croat and Greek. I want more opportunities to practice and revive these languages. I would like to be near-ish a town so that I can find a language class. I cannot have pets where I live at the moment but do love animals so would love to meet and take care of somebody else's. I have worked at a senior level in the public and voluntary sectors for many years.

Swiss Woman House Sitter will keep it clean and love your kids and animals (Sun, 7th March 2010, 9:38am)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:38:06 -0500

Hello, my name is Jane, I am 36 years old Swiss woman, and I love to travel. I speak German, French and english. Non-smoker, I do love kids and animals and will take real good care of your cats and dogs. Also, I am certif. Reiki-Master, Energy-Healer and Life-Coach, so I will bring lightfull healing energies to your home. I do Yoga and Meditation almost every day. Will answer all your questions by phone or email. I hope to find a 1-year-job like this.

Very active mature couple seek interesting assignments (Sun, 7th March 2010, 6:33am)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:33:09 -0500

DUE TO CANCELLATION WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR MEDIUM/LONG TERM ASSIGNMENT APRIL 2010 FOR UP TO 8 WEEKS We are Richard & Sylvie a very fit early retired business couple, non smokers, with a zest for the more active lifestyle. We are hardy folk, very self sufficient and versatile, able to adjust to all environments. We are always available for interesting assignments throughout the UK, France and Spain and possibly Belgium. We are animal lovers and are confident and calm in the handling of most domestic pets and small animals. We are car owners so remote locations are not a problem.

Science teacher looking for long term assignment in Cornwall (September 2010) (Sun, 7th March 2010, 4:22am)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:22:40 -0500

I'm a 24 year old female Science (biology and physics) teacher who will be leaving the profession in July 2010 to start a MSc. in Penryn, Cornwall. The course is Conservation and Biodiversity and starts at the end of September. I'm a non-smoker and ideally, I am looking to home sit for the academic year (Oct 2010-Jun 2010). Please note that this is completely open to negotiation (for example, an arrnagement of two assignments, or me moving out during Christmas, etc). The house must be in driving distance of Penryn and the surrounding areas. I am also available for house sitting during the summer months in most areas. I may be of particular use to holiday home owners as a security measure and housekeeper during the Winter months when holiday makers are not using the property. I would prefer a rural area, having always lived in farm or village situations but I have no qualms about considering any property.

Want outstanding house sitters in the Brisbane area in September? (Sun, 7th March 2010, 1:25am)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:25:33 -0500

Ian and I are looking for a home and /or pets to take care of for someone from 6 September to 1 October 2010- somewhere accessible to Scarborough, Queensland. It might be right in Brisbane city or perhaps further out -we have transport. We are a professional couple in our later fifties and we can provide top level references from Brisbane residents for you. We will utterly guarantee to keep your home safe and clean and we also very much enjoy animals so that yours are likely to be completely pampered! We have some experience in farming as well and we are gardeners, and energetic and conscientious sort of people. Pretty quiet living. Actually Felicity will still be studying for some masters' papers extramurally at an NZ uni at that time so maybe we will be extra quiet!! We own our own home in Timaru, New Zealand and a business there -but we have family in Brisbane -so we visit often. In September, Ian has work in Scarborough so we are coming then and we'd love to house sit again. Do get in touch if you are thinking of time away around about then.

Your home and pets will never know you've left!! (Sun, 7th March 2010, 12:33am)

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:33:28 -0500

Hello there! We are a responsible, honest and hard working married couple from california who love animals. I'm currently working in the medical field as a radiologic technologist. We are looking for a long term house sitting job that will allow us to experience the life and culture found in another country.

House sitter available for property in London (Sat, 6th March 2010, 9:28pm)

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:28:15 -0500

Hello, I'm 32 years old, female and I would like to find a property to house sit in London, preferably during week days but I can be flexible. I don't smoke. I am conscientious, I love pets and I will take good care of your home.

Quiet, tidy, non-smoking family, seek house-sits in SE UK and Japan (Sat, 6th March 2010, 4:47pm)

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:47:26 -0500

Hi. Clean, quiet, tidy, non-smoking family - professonal photographer James (40), wife Annie (44), and sons Kim (9) and Ned (6) seek house-sits in SE England (commutable to London) from April 2010 on. Happy to look after animals. Also looking for medium/long-term house-sits in Tokyo from August 2010 onwards.

Mature working female as house/pet sitter (Sat, 6th March 2010, 11:44am)

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:44:40 -0500

I am a working health professional in Wiltshire looking for opportunity to stay in different homes with or with out pets. Dogs might be a problem as i am out at work all day

Responsible and Active Retired Couple (Sat, 6th March 2010, 10:26am)

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:26:55 -0500

My husband Peter and I retired a couple of years ago from a very active working life which included a New York Corporation; Teaching; and Small Business owners. We enjoy travel and history. Having owned our own homes, we are very respectful of the homes and possessions of others. We have cared for animals and plants; we have been volunteer hosts at state parks and federal parks. We enjoy people and new experiences. We have excellect financial and personal references and would expect close scrutiny before any assignment.

American writer, gardner and animal lover seeks housesitting (Sat, 6th March 2010, 7:44am)

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:44:47 -0500

I am a mature American woman (50s) writer from Vermont who is currently house-sitting in Paris for three months and would like to locate a house-sitting position in Europe (ideally Paris!) beginning April 2010. I am hale and healthy, love animals and am very handy. I ran a landscape business for years and am an excellent gardner. I do not smoke, nor drink and I work at home so I will be at your home the majority of the time. I live and travel with my quiet, home-schooled 14-year-old son who is also very handy and excellent with pets. He plays the piano so if you have a piano that is a definite bonus! Ideally, I am looking for a house-sit that begins April 2010 and will go for 2 months. I would love to remain in Paris, but France or Europe would also work well. We have traveled broadly the past two years, in Europe, Asia and the United States. I can supply you with excellent references. I have a valid driver's license but do not currently have a car in Europe. I can rent a car if needed. I am mature and quiet. Your house will be spotless upon your return and pets happy and well loved. Your garden will be blooming and all will be joyous. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Reliable & honest couple willing to house sit anywhere in Europe or Australia for the winter! (Sat, 6th March 2010, 5:57am)

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:57:52 -0500

Hello! Ray is 57 & Angie 52. We are a hard working reliable English couple, who work as campsite couriers during the summer months for a large European camping company. We wish to house sit anywhere in Europe or Australia during the winter months. We will be available from Oct 2010 to April 2011.

Have suit case will travel (Fri, 5th March 2010, 11:29pm)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:29:53 -0500

Hi let me introduce ourselves, we are Graham and Jacqui and we own and run a busy bed and breakfast business on the Coromandel Peninsular in New Zealand for 7 months of the year and like to travel for 3 to 4 months of the year. We like a comfortable home with adequate heating in winter and air con in summer, the usual mod cons, wireless Internet if possible for a lap top and the use of a car is always a bonus.Experience -We are experienced in housekeeping and care-taking to a high standard and both love gardening having had a 2 acre garden in the UK for 10 years we have pretty much done it all and now settle for a smaller acre plot.We can supply references

House Minder long-term (Fri, 5th March 2010, 8:12pm)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:12:22 -0500

Hello ! a few notes about me that I hope will assist you : Looking for a house-sit of months rather than days, in the South/South-West, so Hants, Dorset, Wilts, Somerset etc. Previously married but single for 16 years and lived alone ; two adult children have their own lives. Always had a cat ; frequently lived with dogs and good with them. In business in internet marketing, so mostly working off a pc and mobile phone. Previous career was with blue-chip financial firms in the City in banking and IT. Have had a second career as an Army officer. Principal other interest is in music – about 100 one-week runs of stage productions of opera/operettas/musicals ; more recently symphony chorus at major London and other venues. Car. Excellent health. References available. Please reply with a brief email and we can see whether a phone conversation would be useful. Thanks and Regards.

New Zealand Family Looking for UK House-sits (Fri, 5th March 2010, 6:37pm)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:37:18 -0500

Hello, we are a couple of with two young boys who are coming over to the UK in June 2010 for a working holiday. We are available to look after your home and pets in the London and south of London areas, and Wales. We have a cat and 3 chickens and enjoy looking after animals. Phil is a bit of a handyman so can do odd jobs around the place! We would enjoy looking after houses in the country or small villages.

Active professional retired couple, experienced animal lovers, available to house sit anywhere, absolute honesty and discretion. french,spanish and english speaking. (Fri, 5th March 2010, 1:12pm)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:12:07 -0500

My wife (59) and I (62) are now retired after a lifetime of working in England France and Spain, we are english by birth but speak both french and spanish to a competent level, we love all kinds of animals, having had dogs,cats and horses for many years,we have experience in building and garden maintenance, animal boarding , dog training, boat care and maintenance plus much more. we love to travel and meet new people , our hobbies include horse riding, boating both power and sail, fishing of all kinds, gardening and diy. we are also musicians and music lovers,I play guitar and jenny plays alto sax. We are interested in caretaking any property with or without pets, almost anywhere, preference to uk , central and southern europe. with access to beach, lakes or inland waterways. for any periods of time, from a couple of weeks to several months.

Trustworthy couple seek short or long-term house sit (Fri, 5th March 2010, 7:23am)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:23:58 -0500

Lovely Aussie sub-editor (Petra, 27) and charming English teacher (Phil, 30), both UK-based, both working professionals by day, and creatives by night. Mature, quiet, clean, polite and in need of a house and pets to love.

Reliable, tidy professional Aussie couple (Fri, 5th March 2010, 7:09am)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:09:51 -0500

We are a professional couple who work 6months a year in France and 6 months back home in Adelaide. Stephen is a 39 ex pro cyclist and marketing consultant while Michelle is 37 with a background in HR/ real estate and interior design. We have been together for 20 years and married for 13. Although we don't have any children we have had a few cats in the past, only recently (and very reluctantly) permanently giving our 4 yo Blue Russian Pushkin to his foster carer. We really miss him and look forward to looking after any and all fury family members should this be required. In Australia, we own an old but lovingly renovated stone home in the Adelaide Hills. With one acre of grounds we wont shy away from any gardening and as some would deem our home to be in the rural fringes, we are used to houses with quirky features such as water tanks, bores, ride on mowers etc. We are fairly flexible in what we are seeking as we are happy to look after pets and look after the basics of the garden. Preferably we would like access to a vehicle but this is not a requirement.

Seeking 1-3 month-long house-sits in rural S-E France (Fri, 5th March 2010, 7:01am)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:01:37 -0500

University graduate, 60+, self-sufficient, energetic, creative, house-proud, dog-lover seeks to care for comfortable, stylish rural residence. Has driver's licence, some gardening skills. Internet access is essential. A space to paint would be a bonus. Any period from 1 to 3 months, is a possibility.

Kiwi explorers looking for adventures in Europe! (Fri, 5th March 2010, 6:55am)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:55:01 -0500

We are a Kiwi couple in our early 50s looking to stay in Europe (especially France) for a length of time. We are very keen to meet the locals and practice the language. We can even do home maintenance when necessary - we love gardening and animals!

I like to make new friendships, I'm Rita Di Pretoro (Fri, 5th March 2010, 6:35am)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:35:07 -0500

My name is Rita Di Pretoro, I'm 65. I'm retired and in my active life I was a teacher. I speak English, French and I can manage German and Dutch. I like to go abroad with low expenses due to my income and this allows me to meet other people to socialize. I live in Rome, but I was born in a little seaside town: ORTONA on the Adriatic sea. That's all, my new friends. Rita

Blake and Deborah Experienced House Sitters and Animal Lovers (Fri, 5th March 2010, 6:22am)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:22:26 -0500

We are a married couple in our late 40s (no children) who live in the United States and plan to travel abroad each year from approximately November thru April. We are currently booked thru April 2010, but are open to planning ahead to Nov 2010 and beyond. We are nonsmokers, very light drinkers, quiet and very tidy. We look forward to taking care of your pets as we are also pet owners (my parents will be cat-sitting for us while we are traveling). We own our own home in the USA so we understand the importance of taking care of yours. My wife is a semi-retired cosmetologist and interior designer and I am now working as an artist after retiring from a long career as an aerospace engineer. We are interested in both short and long term (months) house sits.

My Next Trip! (Fri, 5th March 2010, 6:15am)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:15:56 -0500

Hi There! Im very easy going, but a little anxious to start my next trip overseas. Im travelling to Europe and the US, but my main focus for a house sit would be in Spain or southern France. I am happy to look after your pets, gardens and anything else you would like me to do. Im just happy for the opportunity to stay and look after your house. I am happy to stay long term as long as I have some time to travel in between, weekends away would be great!

reliable, clean, creative and hard working couple (non smokers) (Fri, 5th March 2010, 4:52am)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:52:12 -0500

To the owners, Hello my name is Phillip Skinner. Throughout 2010 my partner Annie and myself are travelling through Europe in the hopes of discovering as much of the vibrant cultures as we can. We hope to meet many varied and interesting people and think that house sitting provides a perfect opportunity to do both these things. We hope to immerse ourselves in the lifestyle of both rural and inner-city European environments. We would jump at the opportunity to learn about the land, flora and fauna that exists there. We are keen to learn about local gardening and horticultural practices and would enjoy taking care of your garden. We love animals and have cared for cats, dogs, birds and horses. We would love to meet and look after yours. As creative, artistic, musical and hard working people we are not afraid to get our hands dirty.

Young & healthy couple ready to housesit (Thu, 4th March 2010, 7:26pm)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:26:56 -0500

We are a young and healthy couple who is ready to housesit anytime. We are free, as my husband, Sebastien, is a retired firefighter for the city of Montreal, Canada. He is retired after 14 years of duty, at the age of 38 because he broke his foot two years ago and unfortunately, cannot be a firefighter anymore. As he is pensioned, he has a weekly incomes, thus we are free to travel and to discover the world! He's been also a sled dog musher for 10 years. He did a lot of sled dog races and competitions around U.S.A and Canada. As you can see, he loves animals. For my part, I am Valerie, a freelance translator. House sitting gives me the opportunity to work and to travel around the world. I speak French, English, Spanish and a bit of German. We have two beautiful children who are 2 and 10 years old. They are lovely, pretty shy and quiet kids. You don't have to worry about them, they are used to housesitting places and travelling as we've all been travelling for 10 years. We want our children to discover the beauty of the world and all its different cultures. We are good people with good values and above all, trust worthy. We are free to move anytime and as long as needed. If you need more infos or pictures, please feel free to contact us anytime. Thanks, Best Regards, Valerie & family

Clean, quiet professional in Philippines (Thu, 4th March 2010, 11:36am)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:36:45 -0500

Clean, quiet professional engineer moving to the Philippines in April.

Friendly and Responsible retired couple wanting to enjoy new People, Pets and Places! (Thu, 4th March 2010, 10:55am)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:55:53 -0500

Check us out at www.HouseTending.com or review the information we have provided below! We have made wonderful friends, both two and four legged;-), through house sitting. We are very respectful of a homeowner's residence and loved ones. We pride ourselves in adhering to your wishes regarding the care and treatment of both. With animal care, engineering, toolmaking, business and real estate backgrounds we feel we can handle just about any situation. We are comfortable in farm, rural and city locations. And we can provide very good references. Well, I hope not to bore you with too much self-promoting but here goes: My husband and I are both Journeyman Toolmakers with college education; ages 56 and 59. I have been a real estate appraiser and broker for 20 years. We have been married for 33 years and we are both retired. My husband is also a veteran having served 4 years with the Air Force. He had top secret clearance while serving. We are very curious and interested in learning anything new. We read a lot, definitely self-starters and very active. We would like to stay approximately 2 weeks to 4 months or maybe longer, just about anywhere. Somewhere where there are points of interest would be great but not necessary. We love just getting to know a new area, visiting with local residents and experiencing other places on this great planet of ours.

Widely experienced couple (Thu, 4th March 2010, 10:41am)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:41:58 -0500

I am a 38 year old architect/designer from Sweden, have lived in California and spent time in New Zealand and Australia. My husband is 54, a business owner/manager, originally from New Zealand and has lived in England and Sweden. We are mature, responsible, non smoking, health and environment conscious, love animals and nature, and are experienced in property management, construction and restoration as well as caring for animals. We are looking for house sitting opportunities close to nature and walking tracks. Also great if there is a dog(s) that would like to come along. Horses to look after is a bonus, but I love to be around animals of all kinds. We don't mind being out of town or in remote locations, but we do need reliable internet access. We prefer stays of over a week to a couple of months, but we are very open minded depending on the location and circumstances. We plan to be in Europe until September 2010 and then New Zealand

Experienced and qualified couple to look after your home and pets (Thu, 4th March 2010, 10:17am)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:17:44 -0500

I am a 28 year old veterinary nurse and I am traveling with my partner Andrew - 35. We are hoping to include some house sitting on our way around to gain more experience in the countries that we stay in. We are able to look after animals aswell as your home to the same standard you would.

Young married professionals with glowing references available to care for your home and pets (Thu, 4th March 2010, 7:55am)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:55:24 -0500

We're a young married couple, with Chris from England and Emma from New Zealand. We've been living in New Zealand the last few years, with a lot of travelling and exploring new countries. We recently moved back to England in February/March 2010, with my husband working in Filton Abbey Wood. We're non smokers, non partiers, responsible, active people (we've already signed up for the Bristol half marathon)! We're flexible in what we'd like from a house sit and honestly willl work to suit you. We'd like to talk to you and meet you before you decide, and ensure you're comfortable about the arrangement- its your home and pets, and we want to do the very best we can to give you peace of mind while you're away on holiday. We usually stay in frequent contact with the owners, with phone calls and emails to update them on their pets, home and how things are getting on.

Young Photographer and Writer seeks Housesitting Assignments with good references! (Thu, 4th March 2010, 6:23am)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:23:00 -0500

Hello there! I am a very pleasant and highly creative chap based predominantly in London, who seeks house sitting assignments and one who feels most comfortable and focused looking after peoples homes and animals, whilst continuing with my work. I am also, for the record, a highly motivated individual with no (anti) social quirks and have only very good references from previous assignments gained from taking pride in looking after homes, which for me seems to be a much more fulfilling experience than being at home myself...sharing with 4 other people!

Retired Responsible New Zealand business Couple seeking business,house and/or pet sitting from 16th April over a medium term, (Thu, 4th March 2010, 2:56am)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:56:39 -0500

My wife and I have been cruising the French canals over the last three years and will finish a sitting assignment shortly and returning to New Zealand, arriving Wellington on 16th April

Engineer and Writer, Sydney based, retired couple, experienced house sitters or exchange (Thu, 4th March 2010, 2:52am)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:52:34 -0500

We are in our early 60's, living in Sydney, Australia. We have housesitting experience in Australia and Europe, in both suburban and rural situations. We have grown-up children living in London and as we are both British originally with family still in the UK, we are open to a variety of places to housesit. Recently we have had successful housesits in Denmark, Barcelona, Eastbourne and Paris (through this site). I am a writer and Fred is an engineer. We are adventurous but also we are homeowners and aware of the importance of taking care of the daily running of a house. We are looking to take on long or short-term house sits where I can continue to write while we both explore and enjoy the different cultures of other countries. We enjoy city life but are equally at home in rural places, not afraid of isolation and Fred is very handy when it comes to needing anything fixed. We like walking and I am a passionate gardener and very happy to maintain large or small gardens or indoor pot plants. We both like animals and can take care of cats, dogs, goldfish and any other reasonable species. We have looked after a horse, dogs on three occasions, and cats. We have excellent references and appreciate the responsibility and importance of taking care of someone else's property. We shall be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Heather & Fred Banyard

A responsible, tidy and pet loving couple. (Thu, 4th March 2010, 12:46am)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:46:20 -0500

Young couple (Jacinta 22 and Joel 23) Even though we are on the younger side we aren't party animals and prefer quiter nights. We are after 3 months in the Vancouver area at the end of summer, and Toronto for the winter. We are happy to look after pets of any kind and show them lots of love and cuddles. We have both had various pets growing up such as dogs, rabbits, cats and birds. We don't mind gardening either.

Experienced Housesitter offers TLC for your home (Wed, 3rd March 2010, 12:39pm)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:39:23 -0500

I am a writer (55) and experienced house and pet sitter open to a variety of environments, locales and housing situations. I enjoy exploring new places and meeting new people. As a writer I can perform my job anywhere, and am open to housesits of varying lengths.

Responsible House Sitter Available (Wed, 3rd March 2010, 3:53am)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:53:31 -0500

I am 41yr old, vegetarian, none smoking, female, looking for house and pet minding opportunities in Italy and Australia. I particularly love places on, or close to, the line from Venice to Rome via Assisi. I have house, pet and child minding experience and can provide references. I work a lot from home via computer, and so can arrive quickly, at short notice. I am currently house sitting until the 5th of March in Assisi. I am available to speak to you on skype if this helps.

Mature World Traveller Available to House Sit Any Where! (Wed, 3rd March 2010, 3:35am)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:35:58 -0500

I’m Alexander, a 63 year old fit and healthy non smoking Scot - divorced and with two daughters Kirsten and Freya, who live and work in Aberdeen, Scotland. I am a Retired Chief Fire Officer who managed fire and rescue services in Scotland and New Zealand. Over the last 4 years I have combined my love of travel and photography with six different ‘house sits’ in Italy, Scotland, New Zealand Australia and Canada. I have just returned from completing a four month ‘house sit,’ on Vancouver Island. My plans for the next two months are to enjoy some time with my daughters before heading off at the end of April, to the Middle East on a walking and site exploring tour in Syria and Jordan. I then intend flying to Australia at the end of May 2010 and will be available to house sit anywhere in Australia and New Zealand from then.

Clean, honest reliable couple (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 11:59pm)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:59:24 -0500

To the Owners, Hello, my name Jade van Santen. My Partner, Holger and I are very interested in house sitting for you. We both currently reside in Australia, but are moving to Germany in March 2010. We are a young professional couple who absolutely love the countryside. I work in television production and Holger is an Civil Engineer who will be studying his Masters in Germany in 2011. We have spare time in Europe from April 2010 until December 2010 and would love to spend this time tending to your animals and property. Any options or time frames during this period will be considered. We both have a love of the country and of animals. I was raised in the country in Australia and have taken care of dogs, horses, chooks, birds and goats. Holger has also done building and restoration in Germany and can be quite handy on a property if repairs and garden maintenance are needed. We have excellent professional references and previous house sitting references. We are a quiet, happy couple who will be clean and also give plenty of love for your animals. I have attached some photos of us and of our family homes to show you the environment we grew up in. We are in our early 30's and are a loving and peaceful couple. Please contact me for any further information required.

35. Immaculate . fastidiously clean professional available for house sitting (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 7:26pm)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:26:13 -0500

my name is Richard i am 35 years old and have my own hairdressing buisness in central london.I am exceptionally clean and tidy and would love to take care of your property while you are away.

Mindful Couple (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 6:38pm)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:38:28 -0500

Mindful couple with ecological land management skills seeking a house-sitting and/or caretaking position. Looking forward to traveling, incorporating work opportunities with time to explore. We are available both as fantastic house-sitters and/or inspired caretakers. We are creative, forward thinkers, specializing in regenerative design and sustainable living models. As house-sitters we offer: excellent care of your home and belongings, plenty of love for your pets and garden, and peace of mind while you are away. We are well organized, trustworthy, and focused, with attention to detail. As caretakers: we seek the opportunity to create positive change while supporting the natural systems of your land. We are skilled and efficient in: permaculture design, building soil fertility for food production, horticulture, orchard care, water management, erosion control, organic gardening, carpentry, animal care, and general maintenance. Utilize our skills and motivation to bring beauty and add value to your land.

Professional House & Pet Sitters (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 4:22pm)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:22:59 -0500

We are a couple in our mid 40s and we are professional house and pet sitters. (www.chezvous-sitters.co.uk). Almost 4 years ago we decided to embark on a life changing adventure to become financially independent, more flexible and fulfill our ambition to travel. We share a love of animals and enjoy meeting all kinds of new people - housesitting provides us with the opportunity to realise our dreams. We are both non-smokers.

Capable housesitter will offer you peace of mind! (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 1:38pm)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:38:04 -0500

I'm a 58 year old woman, recently retired as a family therapist. I've resided in Hawaii for 25 years and have lived in a lovely home surrounded by the rainforest for several years. In the past, I've lived in tipis in the Arizona desert as well as in flats in London and cabins in Alaska. As you can tell, I'm flexible and adventurous when it comes to living situations! I love to travel independently, and have spent a lot of my free time traveling throughout Europe, Turkey and even Iran. I enjoy new places and people, and am good at thinking on my feet. I'm resourceful and able to come up with solutions to problems as they occur. After all my years dealing with clients in crisis, it goes without saying that I'm calm, steady, and reliable. My ideal housesits would be in quiet, rural places where I could care for your house and garden, and have your dogs/cats to keep me company. I've also cared for chickens, goats, and cows in the past so I'm open to that as well. I would also be open to urban housesits in interesting locations.

Looking for cat/dog to borrow (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 11:35am)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:35:30 -0500

I am British, single, retired and have lived in France since 2004. Before retiring, I was a Virtual Assistant, working for clients in the UK and France. I am happy to be on my own but would not want to be somewhere isolated. It would be good to have some French neighbours to chat with. I don't drive so shops within walking distance would be needed. It would be useful to be able to borrow a bike.

Housesitter available Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 10:03am)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:03:35 -0500

Hi I am 42 years old and a nurse, my husband is an Attorney. I am Australian but live in Texas. Both of us are fluent in German. We love animals, I have a huge garden and so am very good with plants and vegitables. We are extremely clean and would take excellent care of your house. We will be in Europe from mid June until August 28th and would be happy to do short term or a lorger term job.

Professional couple wishing to get away this summer. Flexible on location and duration - Short or Long term (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 8:55am)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:55:33 -0500

We are a well-educated, well-travelled, non-smoking, active young couple, who would love to take care of your home this summer! We are both passionate about fine arts, travel, beautiful scenery, fine wine and food. We are looking to take care of someone's house, yard/garden and pets while they are away on summer vacation. Ideally, your home would be somewhere quiet, but not too far from civilization. A country or farm home would be ideal. But we are also open to homes in the city. We are looking to house sit in Europe or the UK.

Housesitter Available - Open to various locations (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 6:16am)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:16:50 -0500

Greetings to all! We are an artistic and non-smoking couple with house sitting experience in France (age range -- early forties). Kind regards to all, Thomas and Angela

Very careful home carer (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 5:28am)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:28:16 -0500

Basically a house which the owners are happy for my elderly parents and me to stay in when we visit friends in Taupo. We will stay around the house a fair amount and are happy to look after pets and plants. I enjoy cooking but would treat the kitchen and whole house with great respect.

Heather to the Rescue! (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 2:07am)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:07:59 -0500

Hello there!! I am a bubbly, adventurous and sincere 'young' 40 year old who enjoys visiting new places and welcomes the opportunity to shower affection on animal friends. I have an active life style - tennis, walking, cycling, dancing and ski-ing - keeping me fit and healthy. My availability is flexible, but ideally I am looking for house sits during the English school holidays.

Writing opportunity wanted (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 1:49am)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:49:40 -0500

35 year old writer looking for somewhere to stay, available for house (and pet) sitting. Will go anywhere in the world, from coast to cities. sometimes partner (fund manager) comes too depending on how much peace, quiet and inspiration is needed. Clean, considerate and respectful, good with all animals from mice to horses (competant rider) good at gardening and keeping house. Happy to cover UK weekends, just ask. Free half terms, easter and summer holidays for longer trips.

PERFECT PARTNERSHIP, versatile couple offering you PIECE OF MIND (Tue, 2nd March 2010, 12:17am)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:17:48 -0500

With our speedometers clocking the 40s we decided to take a break form the bustling business routine and embarked on a sabbatical traveling Europe. As owners of rental properties ourselves we are able to balance business sense with DIY offering you a perfect partnership and true “piece of mind”.

Australian retired couple able to provide you with peace of mind while you are away by providing care and security for your home, garden, and pets should you have them, if you do not have pets we would also enjoy purely house sitting. (Mon, 1st March 2010, 8:51pm)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:51:42 -0500

We plan to arrive in England in early January 2011 and will be available for house sitting assignments to April 2011. We have traveled, and driven, in the UK on two previous occasions. My parents came from Mitcham in Surrey. Val and I are married for 38 years and our employment for the previous 20 years is with Australian Government Public Service in Canberra Australia’s Capital. My employment role is in Asset (Property) Management and Val is employed at the National Film and Sound Archive in their memorabilia retail section. We enjoy travel, photography, meeting people, walking including Bush walking, movies, book reading, and bird watching

Mature, reliable, animal-loving couple available for house sits in France, Spain and UK (Mon, 1st March 2010, 8:13pm)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:13:51 -0500

We are a sensitive, respectable couple in our 40's who will look after your home as we would our own and cherish and care for your animals however required in order to minimise their distress whilst you are away. We have experience of looking after cats and dogs (because of our lifestyle at the moment we have not got any of our own just now but really miss having pets around) No experience of looking after other types of animals but willing to learn. We both drive, love the countryside so would be happy in a rural location and equally so in a town. I also speak fluent French and Spanish. We are musicians as well as tutors so would need to be in a property where playing music would not be a problem. Nothing raucous - a mixture of jazz/folk/Irish/classical depending on our latest musical projects.

Great Combination: Helping and Traveling (Mon, 1st March 2010, 7:05pm)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:05:24 -0500

I am a non-smoking female who has recently retired from the United States Postal Service. I am trustworthy, thoughtful, responsible and an animal lover. I have always enjoyed traveling and I think the idea of house sitting will afford me the opportunity to continue to do so without breaking the bank. :-)

Responsible female, 30, would like to experience new places and take care of your home as if it were my own (Mon, 1st March 2010, 6:30pm)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:30:09 -0500

I am an extremely flexible person - I am equally happy in a bustling city, or in half way up a mountain! I am comfortable taking care of pets, houseplants, gardens etc I am responsible and have a lot of common sense - you can relax and enjoy your holiday knowing that I will hold the fort and treat your home as if it were my own.

Responsible, respectful, work-at-home couple (Sun, 28th February 2010, 3:17pm)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:17:13 -0500

We are a young couple, married three years. Kimberly teaches seventh-grade English, and Greg is a freelance website designer. We are also the proud pet-parents of two kitties, Sushi and McNorris. We do not smoke or drink, preferring the thrills of coffee and intense Scrabble matches. We enjoy portable hobbies such as reading, jogging, cross-stitching, and exploring new places. We are looking for a house sit, preferably in the western United States, but would be interested in many locations during June, July, and/or early August. All we require is high-speed internet (so Greg can continue his work.) We would be interested in bringing along our cats but have planned other arrangements if needed.

Australian Teacher Wanting A More Extended Quality Holiday (Sun, 28th February 2010, 3:28am)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:28:19 -0500

[Hello to you! My name is Mel, I'm 43, Australian, working as a seconday teacher and am planning some overseas travel very soon. I'm really excited about 'getting away' as I've just had a most profound journey with my Mum over the last couple of years in nursing her throughout her cancer. I'm looking for short-term house-sitting of up to six weeks. Pets would be a bonus as they are fabulous people and I love their company. I love walking so your pooch would get plenty of excercise. I am cat mad and have two myself - one is lounging in front of the computer as I type this!

Retired professional couple (Australian) exploring the World (Sun, 28th February 2010, 1:06am)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:06:43 -0500

Bob and Val have been married 47 years and dedicated our lives to helping others through our professional careers as a Minister and a School Principal. We are very keen to explore Tasmania, although we would consider a house sitting position anywhere in the world. Email us and if all goes well we'll be on our way to your place to look after it as if it were our own.

Retired, pilot, author, gardener, world travelers. (Sat, 27th February 2010, 9:32pm)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:32:57 -0500

We are healthy, mid-60s (look mid-50s), responsible longtime homeowers. We care for every home as though it is our own and strive to leave it better than we found it. My wife loves flowers and we enjoy some light gardening. We are looking for assignments where we can create long relationships and come back repeatedly.

Pet Nanny MT (Sat, 27th February 2010, 7:58pm)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:58:42 -0500

I was born and raised in Eureka, MT and attended the University of Montana where I graduated with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. My home town was very small and sheltered but I've always had an adventurous spirit and made it a point to travel as much as possible. Like most people my age I have an eclectic work history and so many stories and great learning experiences to go with it. In 2006 I started my own in home pet, house and garden sitting business serving the greater Missoula valley. I'm proud to say its been flourishing ever since. Please see website below: website- www.petnannymt.com We are reliable, professional, licensed with the state and insured. I look forward to sharing this quality service with people across the globe. In exchange, I get an opportunity to see and explore places I may never have gone otherwise. Sounds pretty fantastic!

Free as a oiseau/Vogel. Antiquarian bookseller/Writer. Well educated. (Sat, 27th February 2010, 12:26pm)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:26:16 -0500

[[Hello there. I am a divorced retired publisher and seller of mainly antiquarian books. I still sell them from time to time but now I spend much of my time writing. Limited success so far! My time is pretty much my own so I could come at fairly short notice and more or less at any time of the year. I live in Langton Green, near Tunbridge Wells in Kent. I am 65 and quite fit for my age. I would prefer to house sit or house share in France, Germany of Austria as I speak the languages adequately, certainly well enough to understand. I am also learning Italian. However I would consider anywhere in Western Europe including Britain. I would hope for assistance with travel costs there and back but otherwise would meet my own expenses. As for me, I am interested in most things, too many probably, but cannot really get on with celebrity and pop culture. In many ways I am fairly traditional I guess but I embrace the new. I think I am an interesting presentable and honest person, able to converse on most subjects and easy in any social situation. Give me a call to see. Or I can call you.]

Young family looking to improve our Spanish.... (Sat, 27th February 2010, 3:57am)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:57:17 -0500

Hi my name is Gwendoline, I'm early 30's, I teach yoga and I look after my baby boy. My boyfriend, Mike and I love Spanish culture and are keen to spend more time in Spain, with a view to moving there in the future. We're very open to any area of the country as we're both lovers of countryside, beaches and city life. We're easy going but like to keep our environment clean and tidy. We would love to stay somewhere with a garden/orchard/veg patch if possible... Mike is very practical and hands on & we both love being close to nature.

responsible and active Aussie retired couple available for long to medium house sitting. (Sat, 27th February 2010, 3:43am)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:43:11 -0500

We are an Aussie couple coming to experience UK for 12-18mths. We will arrive about July 2010. In Australia we own our own home and have had a variety of animals, all are treated well and with respect. For the first few months my father will accompany us, while he visits some childhood haunts. We are also bringing our 8yr old Border Collie, who is very placid and gets on with most cats and dogs. We are also looking to house swap if a house sit job does not arise so if anyone is interested in coming to Perth for a period that could also be discussed.

House Sitters Par Excellence (Fri, 26th February 2010, 12:25pm)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:25:22 -0500

I am a landscape architect, photographer, & writer, living with my companion, Safiya Bonaventura, in our home in Aptos, California. I grew up on a farm in California, worked for many years as a carpenter, and later became a landscape architect and contractor, designing & building custom landscape gardens. Recently retired from that pursuit, Safiya and I are both pursuing our writing careers. We both have local and other northern California professional & personal references, going back thirty years. We will look after all aspects of your property as if it were our own, caring for pets, garden, and general maintenance of the home and grounds. We will also handle secretarial issues like forwarding mail, being available for phone contact, or other administrative tasks that must be accomplished in your absence.

Journalist available for week-long house sitting assignments in London (Fri, 26th February 2010, 6:01am)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:01:00 -0500

Scottish journalist in London every other week offers house-sit. Quiet, clean and interesting. Loves cats, art and music.