Learning Italian as I go

About this sitter

I am an active retired non-smoker who was a professional engineer and teacher.
I am comfortable in either the city or rural situations.
I love of nature where ever it is, and have a special interest in butterflies and bees.
I am learning Italian and wish to improve my fluency when house sitting.

Why they want to house sit

I have been lucky enough to have lived in Missouri, USA and to have travelled extensively throughout Europe. I love meeting new people and experiencing different cultures so house sitting and pet sitting will give me that opportunity again but in an enhanced way.

Their experience

I am experienced and have excellent references but none for this website.
In 2024 I completed a 7-week dog sit (Miki) in France and a 2-week cat sit (Sophie) in Abruzzo, Italy and in the UK have sat for a dog (Dougie) and cat (Bella) in Cheshire, a dog in Malvern (Nickel)and another dog (Tilley) near Liverpool.
Also, I have had the pleasure of looking after pets for friends and family, such as dogs Lucy and Denzil, and Tony the cat .
Of course I have had my own pets, but who hasn’t.

What can they bring to the assignment

I will be fully dedicated to the care of your pets and home from which I will derive A great deal of pleasure.
I believe that I am sensitive to the moods and different personalities of pets which I think is a key quality.
I follow owners instructions closely, have consistent daily routines and can give updates (WhatsApp , FaceTime, MapMyRide, etc) to the owners so they know everything is running smoothly.
I am fully aware of the immense commitment and love that owners put into their pets, houses and gardens.
Homeowners can rest assured that their property can be safely entrusted to me, it will be properly secured and very well looked after.
I have renovated my own cottage, have experience of solid fuel and log burning stoves, and of septic tanks.