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Experienced reliable pet-sitter, house-sitter, and gardener

France

Testimonials

They have 3 testimonials (view below)

Pet experience

Horse/Donkey(s), Rabbit(s), Tortoise/Turtle(s), Guinea pig(s), Farm animal(s), Other animal(s) – I am happy to learn/obtain your instructions on how to care for your pigs, goats, reptiles, horses, sheep, and donkeys.

Police check

They don't have a police check

Availability

From: 6 November 2023
Until: 31 July 2024

Occupation

Artist/Gardener/House-sitter/Pet-sitter/Free-lance copyeditor

References

They don't have referees/references

About this sitter

Hello, I'd look forward to helping out. My ultimate goal is to become a permanent resident in France. I've raised Border Collies, cats, hamsters, turtles, fish, parrots, and chickens, and once I nursed a squirrel back to health. I am 57, an artist (ceramics, painting), in good health, and with a strong interest - and lots of experience - in gardening. I play french horn, and have volunteered as a first responder (emergency medical services). I've got a soft spot for wild animals despite having had to maintain diligent protection for my chickens while they roosted at night when the possums got too close sometimes. Still, I feel that it's important/essential to live with/among the wildlife. I'm a reliable, responsible house-sitter, pet-sitter, gardener. I'd be happy to learn more about small farms and to help out while folks take a breather. References available.

Why they want to house sit

I would get to have the great pleasure of taking care of animals and plants, while experiencing other areas of France and/or the world. I would enjoy taking care of your pets exactly as you would, and while I would love to take care of cats and dogs and chickens, I would also very much like to learn how to care for horses, cows, sheep, goats, ferrets, donkeys, ducks and geese.

Their experience

I've had pets and gardens all of my life. I provided a pet-sitting service for 10 years in Downeast Maine: I traveled to clients' homes to care for and to walk dogs, feed and care for cats (including older cats and dogs needing medicine), feed chickens and muck out the coops, feed ducks, put out food for wildlife, water houseplants, maintain gardens, mulch, mow lawns, and compost. I've been a homeowner several times, and have taken care of friends' and family members' houses and gardens while pet-sitting/house-sitting.

What can they bring to the assignment

I love animals. I can bring reliability, physical strength, and extensive basic knowledge of gardening. I can keep a journal and send/post to you; I am proficient with computers and can provide online updates via email, website, zoom/skype/photos, and/or provide reports to you. (I can take on additional gardening projects such as setting up irrigation, extensive weeding, planting, and more for an additional fee). I have a France driver's license and US driver's license for both car and motorcycle; I can drive manual or automatic, but I'm currently only proficient in left-hand driving (LHD).

Available to house sit

France

Availability dates

From: 6 November 2023
Until: 31 July 2024

Do they charge?

They don't charge for house sitting services

Membership

MindMyHouse member since 2018

Personal details

Age: 56-65 years old

Total sits

Total completed house sits: 3

Testimonials

Absolutely First Class Housesitter

Mary was just excellent. She arrived the day before our early morning departure so that she could meet the cats and we could show her around the house and garden. During our 6 day trip we had daily photos of the cats, and our timid one even progressed to sitting on Mary's lap by the end. The house was extremely well cared for during our absence, and we sincerely hope that Mary will return to look after our cats on other occasions.

Mary-Jane , Spain, 29 December, 2023

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

Amazing woman and perfect housesitter

Mary went out of her way to accommodate us to make our house sitting possible by accommodating her dates between 2 house sitting .Mary 's communication is exceptional and reassuring. Mary cared so well for our cat that he was so relaxed and at ease with her when we got back. She took great care of our house and pet . Mary is an exceptional women who even proceeded with first aid rescue when I sprained my ankle very badly. I cannot recommend Mary enough. She 's the kind of person who comes in as a house sitter and leave as a friend .

Laurence, Ireland, 07 November, 2018

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly

Dependable Pet Sitter

Mary watched my cat and took care of my house while I was on vacation. I was very pleased with Mary's services. She made sure my cat received his medications and stayed cool during some very hot weather. Mary also helped me with some much needed weeding. I would highly recommend Mary.

ann, United States, 01 September, 2018

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

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Last updated: 6 November 2023