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Professional, experienced, non-smoking, retired couple to care for your home and pets
United States
Testimonials
They have 4 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Chicken(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Tortoise/Turtle(s), Guinea pig(s) – Some dog training experience. Owned both cats and dogs. Interested in caring for chickens
Police check
They have a police check
Availability
From: 18 May 2025
Until: 1 Dec 2026
Occupation
Retired University Professor/Physician Associate/RN/Nutritionist, Online Marketing
References
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About this sitter
Kathy and Patrick are non-smoking, retired professional educators in health and wellness. We love to travel, meet new friends (human and animals) and experience life to the fullest. We are reliable, no drama and sensible. We communicate effectively and want to make sure that when you go away, you feel good knowing your pets and property is being cared for.
Why they want to house sit
We have entered a new phase of exploration as we have reduced our careers in health and wellness education. We want to travel and at the same time, help give some relief of responsibilities for animals and property. We want to experience other lifestyles and cultures. We are not tied to our own property right now, so this an opportunity to experience different communities while serving others.
Their experience
We have traveled to several countries and states including vacation rentals and house sitting. In the past 18 months we completed 10 house/pet sitting assignments, some as long as 2 months. We have house and pet sitting profiles on 4 platforms. We owned two homes and had several pets in our lifetimes. We live by a philosophy of "leave no trace unless it improves the situation" when it comes to caring for other's properties.
Our healthcare backgrounds have been helpful in some situations with animals with special needs. We are able to work with vets as needed and have assisted in giving medications and infusions.
Since Patrick retired from the university in June 2023, we have been traveling the US and Europe primarily house and pet sitting. See our references for more information.
What can they bring to the assignment
Reliable, non-smokers, experience in traveling, taking care of properties, and loving kindness for other beings. We are open-minded and can meet many challenges head-on. Patrick is a veteran and from a military family. He and his family raised dogs when he was growing up so he's dealt with many issues that way. The two of us can adapt to most situations. We have maintained pools, taken out trash weekly, mowed lawns, trimmed, raked, and shoveled snow our whole lives. We keep a place clean. We are mindful of our pet's needs and comfort. We are level-headed good communicators and problem-solvers.
We have a 5 star rating with over 50 stays at Airbnbs over 12 years.
Last updated:
1 Dec 2024
Available to house sit
Countries: Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
Availability dates
From: 18 May 2025
Until: 1 Dec 2026
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
Family status:
Couple
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MindMyHouse.com – https://www.mindmyhouse.com/owners/sitter_listing/54770
Testimonials
Friendly and reliable
Patrick and Kathy took care of our dog like she was their own. Our dog can be quite a handful. She is smart and energetic, and she can be willful. She requires a lot of attention, and has separation anxiety. We felt comfortable leaving our home and our dog with Patrick and Kathy. While we were away, they sent us regular updates and photos. When we got back, it was clear that our dog had bonded with them and had been well taken care of.
Stephen, United States, 7 Nov 2024
Very grateful for Patrick and Kathy!
The Enkings watched our dog, cat and house for almost two months. They kept in regular contact, sending WhatsApps with pictures and videos of their outings with our boy, Ozzie. We never had any doubt that everything was being handled responsibly. And, the house was left VERY tidy. Many, many thanks!
Molly, United States, 14 Oct 2024
Peace of Mind and Two Very Happy Dogs
Patrick and Kathy are a trustworthy and friendly couple. We chatted online before we met them and knew instantly they would be reliable and most importantly look after our two precious golden retrievers. We were away for five weeks and had daily contact and lots of pics of their adventures as well as them reading and enjoying our daily travel blog. On our return our dogs ignored us which is a true sign they had loved their time with the Enkings. We would highly recommend Patrick and Kathy and hope we keep in touch
Mary, United Kingdom, 10 May 2024
Best Home Sitters EVER
The Enkings stayed at our home for 24 days - they left it cleaner and more organized than it was when they arrived! They took our doggy Gibson on so many adventures, he cried when they left. We can’t recommend them more highly.
Mary Kay, United States, 27 Oct 2023