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Mature and experienced traveller/house and pet sitter

Canada

Testimonials

They have 7 testimonials (view below)

Pet experience

Dog(s), Cat(s), Horse/Donkey(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rabbit(s)

Police check

They have a police check

Availability

From: 8 January 2024
Until: 31 March 2025
(see their busy times below)

Occupation

Retired

References

They have referees/references (view below)

About this sitter

Retired professional from careers in Banking and Health Care fields
Grown children who are thriving with professional careers
Adventurist who loves the arts and theatre. Comfortable with animals, responsible and caring.

Why they want to house sit

To try new experiences and travel to different locations. At ease in new situations and able to meet people and lovingly care for their pets.

Their experience

Recently Portugal last August.
Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Gabriola in British Columbia and Oakland California in 2023.
Previously to England, Scotland and Mexico.

What can they bring to the assignment

Reliable, trustworthy and a common sense approach to minding your house and special family members. Can troubleshoot most situations when needed.
Very clean and tidy.

Last updated: 8 January 2024

Available to house sit

Canada, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Availability dates

From: 8 January 2024
Until: 31 March 2025

They have indicated that they are busy at the following times:
4 August 2023 to 28 August 2023

Do they charge?

They sometimes charge for house sitting services

Membership

MindMyHouse member since 2015

Personal details

Age: 56-65 years old

Total sits

Total completed house sits: 5

Testimonials

Wonderful house sitter experience

I was so pleased to have Diana come to our home and look after our Swiss mountain dog Ellie. She was so professional, smart, resourceful and warm and friendly. Her communications were clear and it was easy to keep in touch. She took great care of the dog, and when we got home, the house was immaculate. I would love to have her back anytime she is able. And I’m also happy Diana enjoyed our beautiful Gabriola Island life.

Alice, Canada, 23 November, 2023

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Handy around the house

Come back! Please!!!

Diana was the first pet sitter we had and she's amazing and wowed us! It's impossible to make an honest assessment about her... I could make an honest assessment only if I could give her the number of stars that exists in the entire universe! She came as a stranger and left as part of the family! She's always welcome back as long as she WANTS! No need for an invitation! Mi casa es tu casa.... and she knows the real meaning of this Spanish phrase!

Carlos, Portugal, 30 September, 2023

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Good in the garden
  • Handy around the house

Diana was the first pet sitter we had and she is amazing and wowed us! It's impossible to make an honest assessment about her... Make an honest assessment only if I could give her the number of stars that exist in the entire universe! She came as a stranger and left as part of the family! She's always welcome back as long as she WANT! No need for an invitation! Mi casa es su casa!

Carlos, Portugal, 29 September, 2023

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Handy around the house

A home and pet sitter you can trust

Diana house and kitty sat for me in March. She was communicative from the beginning, and throughout my time away. We overlapped at the start of her sit (just before I departed) and I could tell that she was going to be a good carer for my cats since she knew how to handle their initial ambivalence and curiosity. She carries herself with calmness and assuredness which is helpful when you're leaving your home and fur babies in someone else's hands. My home was spotless when I returned and I also found out Diana took care of some issues in my basement while I was gone without a fuss. I would certainly invite Diana back if she wanted to visit my part of the world again.

Laila, United States, 20 March, 2023

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Friendly
  • Handy around the house

Conscientious and Caring

Diana looked after our home, large garden, our chickens and rather spoilt feline. We found her easy to communicate with, attentive to any details about how to manage things, calm and responsible. She kept in touch while we were away, and we returned to find our place clean and tidy and the critters well cared for. I enjoyed meeting Diana and found her thoughtful and positive. We will definitely keep in contact with her for future house-sits.

Kathryn, Canada, 24 October, 2022

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Good in the garden
  • Handy around the house

You would be LUCKY to have Diana housesit for you!

I can't recommend Diana highly enough. I left my place with her for two weeks while i travelled abroad. This was my first experience with MindMyHouse and Diana made me a "believer". She took care of my gardens, house, and managed the 2 Airbnb rooms in my home. Diana had no problem managing the household and did any trouble-shooting with ease. Not only was Diana a great housesitter, I enjoyed getting to know her and now count her as a friend. Overall, it was a terrific mutual experience and I would be grateful if Diana was available to housesit my place in the future!

Cheryl, Canada, 22 August, 2019

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Good in the garden

Diana is a terrific responsible person!

I wrote Diana a testimonial some time ago, but just found a notification here that I need to write one. Good Idea! I have not asked for any, and now wish I had a few!! Diana is so bright and responsible, and nice to be around. I highly recommend her for your sit. She came to me after I had already chosen a sitter, and she decided to rent my attached apartment. she and the actual sitter ended up spending a lot of time together, and I got to know Diana as well. I would love to see her again, and she can come be my guest, or my sitter any time. I am Sharyn Bates, of San Miguel de Allende, and my phone is a US number: 505-480-2317

Sharyn, 12 November, 2018

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Good in the garden
  • Handy around the house

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About this house sitter

MindMyHouse member since November 2023