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Dog(s), Cat(s), Horse/Donkey(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Tortoise/Turtle(s), Guinea pig(s), Farm animal(s), Other animal(s) – Many cats. Many dogs, including Australian Ridgeback, Sheepdog, Airdales, Standard Poodle and others. I also have some experience with fish. As well I spent some time on a farm growing up so I have some broader animal experience too.
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From: 7 September 2020
Until: 31 December 2026
Retired airline Captain
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I am an active, down-to-earth, non-smoking professional in my late 50's. As well as having done some teaching & volunteering, at work & outside, I'm a retired airline Captain, after 30 years of flying.
Although divorced now, my wife & I were long time home owners and so I understand the value of caring for a home ( very handy and reliable).
In general, I am interested in most time frames and can travel internationally.
I would mainly like to housesit in Europe, North, Central & South America, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Other countries are also possible. I would be delighted to hear from you.
Many, many references available, including taking care of homes, vehicles & pets in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, United States, Costa Rica and Mexico.
All the best,
Brad
I enjoy the experience of meeting new people, and experiencing their communities & surroundings, becoming "new" locals. I enjoy looking after homes & properties like they were my own.
I like to ensure that homeowners feel comfortable entrusting their valued home, property & pets to my care. I have been fortunate to make wonderful connections & new friends with many the home owners!
I have been house sitting since Dec 2007, then with my wife, having done about 25 housesits together. And since 2013 I have done 8 on my own. They have ranged from 2 weeks to 4 months. On 5 occasions, it has been wonderful to be asked to do return housesits.
In more detail: In Dec/Jan 2007/08, we first took care of a renovated farmhouse in a rural area of the Dordogne, France (Sheepdog & 2 cats); then in Dec 2008 a home in Canberra, taking care of a dog... an Australian Ridgeback as well as 2 cats & 1 cockateel.
Starting in Jan 2009, a home in Cambridge, New Zealand (2 purebred Burmese cats) a condo in Toronto (1 cat) and that summer, a home in Winston Salem, North Carolina (4 months)
In 2010, a 4 month housesit near Ajijic, Mexico (standard Poodle); also a return to the home in Winston Salem, North Carolina & house sat there, also for 4 months.
In 2011 we did a return h/s in Mexico as well as new ones in Italy, France, Scotland & England.
In 2012 we did 3 return housesits: one in Mexico, our 3rd return to the Winston-Salem home as well as returning to the home in Scotland.
Since 2012 through to now, 2016, I myself have done sits in Scotland, London UK, near Toulouse France taking care of both cats & dogs... as well as 3 in B.C. in Coquitlam, White Rock & N Vancouver ranging from 3 to 6 weeks.
So all in all I've done more than 30 house/ pet sits over the last 8 years.
As well as my long career in aviation, I have built a home in Canada and renovated another home & as well as 2 cottages so very capable. I've picked up some Spanish along the way & am studying it more actively now. I love pets ... and animals in general and take pride in keeping an eye on things related to the home & property.
I have been offered many letters of reference & will be happy to provide them.
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Central South America, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, South Pacific, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay
From: 7 September 2020
Until: 31 December 2026
They don't charge for house sitting services
MindMyHouse member since 2009
Age: 56-65 years old
Total completed house sits: 1
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Testimonials
Great guy
I would definitely recommend Brad to watch your pet.
Marci, United States, 04 March, 2019