Responsible, quiet, and pet-loving adult looking for a home away from home

About this sitter

I am an English teacher taking a sabbatical for the 2025-26 year to travel. As someone who is naturally a homebody, house & pet sitting will be the perfect way to find balance during my year abroad. I grew up with animals - 2 cats, a dog, hamsters, and fish. I also grew up in a horse town, so I've helped out with friend's horses and other farm animals.

Why they want to house sit

I had a couple house sit for me a few years ago, and I talked to them about their previous house sitting experiences. They shared all the places they have visited, animals they have gotten to know, and positive experiences they have had.

Now that I'm leaving my home behind for a year, I want to find ways to feel at home abroad. Housesitting is a great way to experience what it is like to live somewhere. Traveling can become too focused on inauthentic experiences, and I want to immerse myself in the everyday life of a place. I also love animals, and I know I will miss having downtime with animals during my travels.

Their experience

While I haven't house sat for anyone through a website, I have taken care of friends' animals. I also owned a cat for his life time (over 15 years). I also own a home and run an Airbnb out of one part of it, so I know how to take care of a space.

I also had a couple, whom I found through a different website, housesit for me a few years ago. Because of this experience, I know how to communicate expectations and work with new people.

What can they bring to the assignment

I am responsible, clean, caring, and quiet. I will treat your home as you would treat it and give your animals the attention and care they deserve.