Quiet condo with 1 cat south of Portland, OR sitter needed for June 23-July 16

About this assignment

I'd like a quiet person or couple that likes cats. I live above a very nice couple, so someone who treads lightly while going up and down the stairs and playing with my kitty would be good. I'd like text or photo updates about Greta because I'll be missing her!

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Playing with Greta daily, taking out recycling and trash, sending me photos of Greta, watering the plants when needed, filling the cat water fountain, feeding Greta daily, and cleaning the litterbox as needed. Greta will eat anything within reach, so diligent care must be taken to keep string, plastic, and small objects away from her. (We've already had one invasive surgery for this and do not want to do that again.)

What are the good features of the property and location

It's a 2-bedroom condo on the 2nd floor. It's very quiet here and there are easy walking trails nearby (see photos). You'll have use of my fridge, microwave, toaster oven, wifi, king-size bed, bidet, tub/shower, a loud dishwasher, and laundry machines. Climate control is maintained with mini-splits in the main room and bedroom. The internet is good for working (52.4 Mbps download, 3.2 Mbps upload at mid-morning), and I have Roku, Netflix, PBS Passport, Peacock, Hoopla, and Hulu. (You could use Prime if you have an account.) One bedroom is turned into an office/storage space. The litterbox is in there, so Greta won't wake you up in the night to use it.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

My place is south of the Willamette river (still technically in Wilsonville) and there is no bus service. Uber, Lyft, or taxi is available—it's about $90 from the airport. (The city offers a $3 bus service if you're over 60 and can schedule 2 days in advance.) My TV is quite small and I don't have any gaming hardware. The kitchen is small and outdated. I don't cook often, so I only have the basic spices on hand. If you bring a car, you'll have to park on the street and move your car every 72 hours. I don't allow Greta to eat any kind of treat or human food ever, including the squeezy treats like Churu. This is a firm rule. And no smoking, vaping, illegal drugs, or parties allowed.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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