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Dog(s), Cat(s), Bird(s), Fish, Other animal(s) – Prior to MMH sittings, I spent 20 weeks looking after a 4 year old indoor cat & I did a dog sit for a week at my house in Orinda, while a co-worker was away.
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From: 4 March 2024
Until: 31 December 2025
(see their busy times below)
Retired IT professional (financially independant)
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Hi there! I’m Gurd, originally grew up in London (UK) where I purchased my first house just 1.5 years after finishing University.
In 1999 I was able to move to the Bay Area in CA (during the Dotcom boom era), thanks to my IT qualifications and experience.
After several rentals in the Bay Area, in 2004 I purchased my own home in Orinda CA, having already owned 4 SFH rentals in FL, which I started buying in 1996 and finally left CA in 2018 to move to Flower Mound TX.
I love to travel and have been to at least 23 international airports & cities as well as the following recent road trips:-
1) San Diego CA to Vancouver BC and then onto Flower Mound TX.
2) Later that year, Flower Mound TX to Toronto ON, then onto MA, NJ, FL & back to TX.
3) Dallas TX to Vancouver BC (in 72 hours) and back to TX again via CA in 2019
Spent December 2021 - January 2022 in London UK visiting family and friends after the lockdowns.
Left Texas April 2022 and after visiting the Houstan area for business, spent 2 months in Arkansas before traveling to Whitby, Ontario Canada for 20 weeks. There I looked after Felix, a 4 year old cat and helped look after the owners grandmother who is 87 and suffereing from dimentia.
After leaving Ontario, spent a week traveling to the West coast staying over night in each of the following States:- Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, Arizona and Nevada.
Back in Southern California and hoping to stay in Northern California for a while before heading to British Columbia Canada in early 2023.
I would prefer short or medium to long term house sitting positions.
As I enjoy travel, I see house sitting as an opportunity to explore and experience different cities and States leading to the same in other countries, once I have gained a proven track record here.
0) Have been doing MHM sittings since December 2022
1) I helped look after an Irving Airbnb house for the super hosts for over 13 months which included getting the furnace heater replaced and then later the cooling unit, when it died.
2) Spent the next 3 months housesitting a Duplex in Old East Dallas (which was walking distance to the “Swiss Avenue Historic District” where you find all multi-million dollar homes). This included helping build the casita in the back, letting in licensed electricians, plumbers and other tradesman, starting at 7am due to the hot afternoon temperatures in TX.
3) Looked after a 4 year old cat in Canada for 20 weeks & 5 other cats for another 9 months in my sittings.
4) Looked after 4 older dogs that have had some health related issues (deafness, 3 legs and kidney problems)
You will get a non-smoking, drug free person (without any family or pets) that will come to stay, being a retired professional that enjoyed a successful career in IT hardware and software support. I am proactive, resourceful and responsible individual that will take good care of your property, keeping it clean and tidy while you are absent.
Having owned and maintained 7 single family homes and one condo during the last 36 years. I am more than capable of doing DIY work but can also supervise bigger projects such as framing, plumbing and electrical rewiring of my property in Irving TX, where I was the GC having pulled the above permits with the city.
I get along with both cats, dogs, birds and recently 5 ducks!
Canada, United States
From: 4 March 2024
Until: 31 December 2025
They have indicated that they are busy at the following times:
10 May 2024 to 2 June 2024
They don't charge for house sitting services
MindMyHouse member since 2022
Age: 56-65 years old
Total completed house sits: 9
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Testimonials
Gurd is great!
We have had some great house sitters but there was something very calming about Gurd. He did a terrific job and it was a pleasure interacting with him. The house was spotless when we returned and our cats were in great spirits like we only left for a trip to the grocery store and not gone for two weeks. Many thanks Gurd. We appreciate you!
Alicea, United States, 04 March, 2024
Amazing house guest and cat sitter
I could not have imagined a better house sitter and cat sitter. I was gone for seven weeks, leaving behind two kitties. Gurd was incredibly easy to plan with and very flexible around my schedule. During the time that I was gone he communicated frequently about the wellbeing of the cats and sent photo updates. He was very aware of things in the house that needed fixing and offered numerous times to complete tasks for me on his own dime. When I returned the house was cleaner than when I left and the kitties were healthy and happy. Gurd is a pleasure to be around and very easy to talk to. I am recommending him to family members for future house sitting needs and I feel lucky to have met him. If any future homeowners would like a reference please feel free to reach out!
Abigail, United States, 08 January, 2024
VERY Pleased With Gurdeep's Farm & House Sitting
Gurdeep did an excellent job taking care of my small farm and indoor cat. He did more than the minimum for sure! Many things that I included in the "manual" as optional he did. He got along well with the neighbors. This is a 2 1/4 acre property with a good bit of grass. The yard was well cared for, the garden was in good order, the weeds were under control and the berry patches (many) had the fall maintenance completed. The ducks were as happy as ducks can be. Gurdeep even bought them a new plastic pool with his own money. When I got home, the house was clean, organized, and in the exact same order as when I left. Gurdeep had also done some minor repairs and painting too. My cat was as slim and healthy as when I left. He was very well-adjusted when I got home and did not seem to miss me a bit! When I was looking for a house sitter I wanted to talk to a reference just to have more peace of mind and that was not possible. If you want to talk to me, just ask Gurdeep for my phone number and I will make myself available. Gurdeep did more than necessary. I will certainly ask Gurdeep back if I have another extended time away.
Deb, United States, 11 October, 2023
Gurdeep
I already wrote this, but will repeat it. Very invisible guest. Quiet and kind. Respectful and took good care of dog.
Candice, United States, 06 July, 2023
Can't Say Enough
Gurdeep was our first house sitter. We were going to interview 3-5 candidates as this was our first time using MindMyHouse. But Gurdeep was the first interviewee and we never bothered arranging any more interviews. He is everything we could ask for in a house sitter. Our 2 dogs were very well cared for. They're both aging and one of them is prone to accidents. They took immediately to Gurdeep and he to them. The house was spotless when we returned, if anything cleaner than we left it.We can only hope that he is available the next time we need a house sitter. Anyone who is considering Gurdeep, can feel free to contact us. Thank you Gurdeep for taking such great care of our aging boys! And for the care you took of our home!
Russ, United States, 22 May, 2023
Great House sitter
Gurd took great care of our house and two dogs. Everything was immaculate and in its place when we returned. He was completely reliable, We consider ourselves lucky to have had him take care of our house
Rick, United States, 12 March, 2023
Reliable and courteous
Gurdeep kept our house clean and plants alive during our recent trip to Japan in Jan-Feb 2023. He arrived a couple of days prior to our departure per my request and gave us a ride to the airport was in touch with me during our trip and spend one extra night in the house after our return all without a hiccup. I would not hesitate to invite him to mind our home again.
Odelia, United States, 22 February, 2023
A magnificent house -- and cat -- sitter. Bravo, Gurd!
Anyone fortunate enough to secure Gurdeep Hoonjan as a house and/or pet sitter during an absence will get a real gem. He is the diamond standard among the throng. Jennifer and I -not to mention our cats Remus and Romulus -- cannot find words, or meows, enough to praise him. He sat for us for a month and a half while we were gone walkabout in the UK. He took wonderful care of our home while we were gone. And when we returned, the cats sniffed at us and turned to Gurd. So we know he and they were terrific pals and R and R had great care in our absence. Gurd also, unbidden, took it upon himself to fix some minor things in the condo that he felt needed doing. Bravo! And thank you, Gurd. In addition, he proved a brilliant, intelligent and knowledgeable convesationalist in the times when we were together, before and after our trip. He is a good guy to hang out with. And the cats concur. We plan a return to the UK a little later this year and we -- and R and R -- are hoping Gurd will be available to sit for us again. Bernard and Jennifer Hunt
Bernard and Jennifer, United States, 21 January, 2023