Pet and House Carer

About this sitter

I am warm, tidy, friendly sitter based in London, Happy to travel. I work in a University Archives and I also do freelance cultural heritage research. I swim, cycle and read. I play music and write in my spare time.

Why they want to house sit

I am looking to house sit as it allows me to explore places I wouldn't have gone before. With a touch of home and local atmosphere! I enjoy helping others, so house and pet sitting feels like a win win.
I also can't have a pet of my own right now, so I really enjoy being able to have the love and care of an animal whenever possible.

Their experience

I grew up with a cat and a dog. I have been a tutor to a range of ages. I have 10+ customer service experience - I'm approachable, friendly, gentle and can communicate well. I value honesty and empathy. I am absolutely a creature of comfort. I love hugs and giving pets! I love playing with animals and making them feel safe in and out of the home. I don't approach to quickly and I don't force them. I always let them smell me, come to me and I am very gentle when around them. I don't stomp and I do love to talk to them like we are equal friends. I don't over feed or over treat, if I have to discipline, I do so without creating fear. I think animals are beautiful and fascinating.

I have done a lot of cat siting in the UK and many houses and pets sits for friends abroad. Lucky me!

What can they bring to the assignment

I am responsible, considerate and thoughtful. I have been a carer to my disabled mother since a teen. I have an ingrained sense in me that will always understand another persons needs. This empathy comes in handy when communicating to little cute creatures that don't speak my language but we are communicating! It also helps for others to trust me with their home, as I will always treat it like my own.