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Ontario couple love spending time in the mountains
Canada
Testimonials
They have 2 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Horse/Donkey(s), Farm animal(s), Other animal(s)
Police check
They don't have a police check
Availability
From: 14 December 2024
Until: 14 April 2025
Occupation
Retired
References
They have referees/references (view below)
About this sitter
Hi, we are an early retired couple (just turned 67), reliable, clean and quiet, love spending winters in the mountains. We downhill ski, snowshoe, hike and golf. We are dog people but are also knowledgeable and happy to care for other pets, including horses.
Why they want to house sit
As early retiree's, paying large sums for hotels or rentals is not part of the plan, especially for the whole winter. Besides, caring for and enjoying a home and community is so much more rewarding.
Their experience
Yes, we house sat just south of Penticton several winters ago, for 4 months, caring for 3 horses. We sat in Golden BC, for 3 weeks, looking after 3 horses and 2 dogs. (Please see the testimonials from both sits.) We've traveled the world, so are comfortable in new surroundings, and have owned our own homes for >30 years, so are savy about home maintenance and care. Luba has ridden, owned and cared for horses most of her life and we've always had pets and love animals in all shapes and sizes.
What can they bring to the assignment
Reliability, responsibility, honesty, cleanliness, good communication skills. Chris is a P.Eng. Luba was an IT Project Manager and is certified as a Landscape Architect Technician. We both love being outdoors. I (Luba) even love to shovel snow, believe it or not. Luba speaks some German.
Last updated:
23 February 2024
Available to house sit
Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Caribbean, Italy, Panama, Switzerland, United States
Availability dates
From: 14 December 2024
Until: 14 April 2025
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Membership
MindMyHouse member since 2015
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
Family status:
Couple
Total sits
Total completed house sits: 2
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About this house sitter
MindMyHouse member since September 2023
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Testimonials
Excellent housesitters - couldn't get better
This was the 1st time that we have used a house sitter to mind our 3 horses and 2 dogs while we went away for 3 weeks. We could not have chosen better, Luba and Chris we so good to our animals, not only doing the basics but also taking the dogs for long walks, brushing them and the horses, giving lots of extra attention and doing the manure daily. The house was left immaculate, scones were made for our return, the sheets were changed and nothing was amiss or missing. Luba kept in almost daily contact via email, keeping me informed about all the coming and goings and general daily life. They were the absolute perfect couple, definitely 5 star. I'd have them back, no hesitation.
Brenda, Canada, 08 April, 2018
Raised the bar!!
We had the pleasure of having Luba and Chris (and their beautiful dog, River) stay at our acreage during the winter of 2016/2017. They were without a doubt the best couple we have had house site for us in the past 6 years we have been travelling. We have 3 horses that were in their care and one of them had an injury. Luba was quick to contact me, had her vetted and cared for her daily until she healed. Chris is very handy and took care of repairs around the home. The house and property were left in immaculate condition upon their departure. We would love to have them come and stay again!
Kathy, Canada, 12 March, 2017