Homeowner/sitter open to swap

About this sitter

I have two Siamese mix cats who are the toast of the neighborhood and are the only wrinkle in my love of travel. Ideally, I'd find a swap that would enable me to travel while concurrently finding carers for my kitties and home in the Oakland hills. Listing is here:

Why they want to house sit

House sitting enables me to S L O W down and get to know a place better than just running from sight to sight. Also, I've had so many great experiences with housesitters caring for my 2 cats, its time to give back and enable others to know the peace of mind that comes with knowing your critters are being loved while you are away.

Their experience

Yes! I currently have two cats after many others. Most recently, I spent 4 years administering medication to my cat who had lymphoma. She lived to 18 and we were devoted to each other. I've had dogs and guinea pigs and have cared for birds.

What can they bring to the assignment

I can be patient with pets who need time to get to know someone and can "let them be" until they are ready to trust a stranger. I look forward to getting to know pets so their owner can be assured they are receiving the right amount of exercise and companionship they require. I prefer to get to know the area by frequenting the local shops and preparing meals at home in the evening...which I think usually is comforting for pets and their owners!
And, ideally, I can provide a calm, quiet home exchange with the company of my two cats in the hills of Oakland, California USA.