Sitter available
Mature, very clean, responsible & caring pet sitter. Retiree.
United States
Testimonials
They have 2 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rabbit(s) – I love all animals I will be a great companion & caretaker for your animals & house.
Police check
They don't have a police check
Availability
From: Now
Until: 22 Dec 2026
(see their full availability below)
Occupation
Retired
References
They have referees/references (view below)
About this sitter
Retired for 3 years and looking for a fun way to use my new extra time & flexibility.
I have Airline flight travel benefits, so I am able to fly easily.
My husband likely will be able to join me on some assignments.
Why they want to house sit
I have travelled extensively and really enjoy it.
I have been to England, France, Spain, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada & all across US.
I love animals & discovering new places. I enjoy living like a local when I do travel.
Their experience
I dog sit for 2 sweet beagles in Florida regularly. I also sit for friends' animals here in Chicago. In May 2026, I watched an 11 month old Boston Terrier pup for 2 weeks in Wake Forest NC.
My husband and I enjoyed watching 2 lovely dogs in beautiful rural Dorset England Jan -Feb 2026.
I am happy to provide personal references to you.
Our family included an adorable black cocker spaniel who we had from 7 months to 10 years.
What can they bring to the assignment
I am careful & caring, clean & responsible. I will be a super communicator with daily photos & updates.
I am healthy & love walking 10,000+ steps a day, so dog walking is welcome. I also love yoga, pilates, & water aerobics.
My husband and I are both “young at heart" retirees. He can sometimes join me.
Last updated:
12 Jun 2026
Available to house sit
Countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
Languages spoken:
English
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Availability
From Now until 22 Dec 2026
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Testimonials
Testimonial for Sara Swastek
We had a wonderful experience having Sara Swastek house and dog sit for us for 14 days in May and June of 2026. Sara is a responsible, organized and caring individual who took great care of our dog, Jaxson and our home. She has much experience with home ownership and caring for pets. While we were away, she communicated with us frequently (sending pictures and video) and keeping us updated on Jaxson and our home. Jaxson is a puppy and we have never been away from him for an extended trip. It was a relief to have someone who was very knowledgeable about dogs and who welcomed caring for a very active puppy! Jaxson was relaxed and at ease upon our return which is a firm statement to us that he was well taken care of. Sara also took great care of our house as it was well maintained and clean upon our return. We highly recommend her as a house sitter!
Erica, United States, June 2026
Warm, adventurous and a great communicator
Sara and Fred looked after my 2 dogs in my old thatched cottage for nearly three weeks. Absolutely nothing seemed to phase them about the house or the dogs even with a leak in the kitchen! I got daily updates and photos which made me smile and was very reassuring and sometimes intriguing as I had never thought to take the boys to a cathedral! I came home to a clean, tidy house - even some things fixed for me. I would 100% recommend Sara and Fred to anyone. Really made my holiday so much easier. Thank you Sara
Rachel, United Kingdom, February 2026