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Dog(s), Cat(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Guinea pig(s) – I’m good with bathing dogs, cleaning paws, giving medications, taking them to grooming and/or vet appts, etc. sensitive to rescues
They have a police check
From: 27 September 2024
Until: 5 April 2025
Business writer/editor
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Hello - At 66, a competent mature quiet woman, I'm adaptable, capable re home issues, don't smoke/drugs or party. I'm highly attentive to your pets and their needs/schedules, also take mail in, care for plants etc. I work from home anyway, rarely in tourist mode, a reader, delighted to be in one place comfy with pet(s). I own a home so well used to maintaining, cleaning and troubleshooting/fixing; respectful of yours. No car, so anywhere walkable great (particularly with dogs!) otherwise I use public transit/bike (if use of a car as previous sits for dog park, I'm a great driver/no accidents, driving 48years).
As I work from home (way before digital nomads), using the internet (writer/editor) and as I age, I'm not keen to shovel snow…I like changes of scenery; like walking and looking at architecture, art - those kinds of simple daily joys. I love the company of pets, adore cats and dogs equally, their differing personalities/quirks. I always have slept onsite, not out for more than a few hours, knowing that routines, attention and being there is what a pet needs for comfort in missing you.
Yes and I truly enjoy caring for pets - same fantastic dogs over many years in CA, other dogs there, 2 Southern cats 8wks, cottage country ON, some senior cats w meds and local regulars. I take care of your kids(ooopss)pets as you would. I conserve water (being on wells/septic 24yrs) deal w garbage/recycling/compost, level-headed in emergencies and calm. I've had cats and foster, have the patience and demeanour to be attentive to, care for and play with pets as if they were my family, especially calm and patient with rescues. I can bring my chuck-it for balls if your dog likes and/or a never-fail cat's toy. Re your home, I'm old enough to know there's little chance someone will clean up after me so you'll find it as you left it (listening to jazz, enjoying wine about as wild as I get). I’m happy to email/text reports/photos as often as you wish. A private/confidential person, I don't do social media, never have posted/sent pics or info about homes/pets. I fly from Buffalo or Toronto, usually a day earlier given flights, have Nexus Trusted Traveller card.
I'm handy, reliable, kind, nice and easygoing - your pets' schedule is mine, e.g. walking dogs how many times you wish fine, e.g. 4 a day (yay exercise for me!). Being respectful and friendly to neighbors is natural. It's fine if your dogs/cats like to sleep on the bed (if you allow). Some ads ask for no kids or other pets; it'd just be me. I have a police check, references, happy to talk to you by phone or videochat and answer any questions. You can leave your pets (and home) in my care knowing they will be safe and loved.
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Caribbean, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
From: 27 September 2024
Until: 5 April 2025
They don't charge for house sitting services
MindMyHouse member since 2016
Age: 66-75 years old
Total completed house sits: 1
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Testimonials
Great cat sitter
Cynthia took care of my 2 cats for a week in the south of France. She sent me pictures updates every day and upon my return I found a clean apartment, two very happy cats and she even had made dinner for me. I found Cynthia to be a very responsible person who truly enjoys caring for animals. She is very caring and loves playing with your pet. I would highly recommend her for pet sitting. She does a great job and your pets will love her too.
Solenne, Portugal, 14 October, 2023
I'm happy to report that Cynthia was available when I needed her in 2018 and I also will be using her again around the end of this year. I can't think of anything to add to my initial reference; except I forgot to mention she was here for at least 3 weeks each time she dog/house sat and she sent me frequent updates and photos while I was gone. This is my initial reference in 2017: I will have Cynthia house and/or dogsit for me anytime that I need help and she is available. She is very personable and outgoing, and, most importantly, my dogs loved her. Cynthia is very reliable and is capable of handling any problems that might arise. Everyone she met, whether in the neighborhood or at the dogpark, mentioned to me how much they liked her and how obvious it was that my dogs were well cared for. If you would like more details, I would happy to provide them.
Anne, United States, 01 September, 2019
Almost Perfect Dogsitter!
I will have Cynthia house and/or dogsit for me anytime that I need help and she is available. She is very personable and outgoing, and, most importantly, my dogs loved her. Cynthia is very reliable and is capable of handling any problems that might arise. Everyone she met, whether in the neighborhood or at the dogpark, mentioned to me how much they liked her and how obvious it was that my dogs were well cared for. If you would like more details, I would happy to provide them.
Anne, United States, 15 April, 2017