Response rating:
Preferred locations
ACT, Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, North Coast, South Coast, Rural/Regional NSW, Alice Springs, Darwin, Brisbane, South Eastern, Central, Central Coast (Qld), Northern QLD, Western QLD, SA, Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, Devonport, Rural/Regional Tas, VIC, Perth, Northern, S.E & Central, S. Western
Additional Info
References available, Police check available, Non smoker, Experience with Domestic Animals
About
Preference for LONG SITs 3-12mth from Aug24 anywhere in the world. I'm committed with a long sit until end Aug24 (yes, I'm booked until then...). I have sitted continuously since March 2015 with the bulk of my testimonials on happyhousesitters.com.au and others on trustedhousesitters.com. If you feel I'm ideal for your needs, I'd be pleased to talk and meet (where possible) with you. My former hosts are willing to chat with you, as you wish, and I can provide my Australian police check record to put you at ease - just ask and I'll email you what you require.
GLOBAL HOME BASED ANIMAL LOVER & RESPECTFUL HOUSE GUEST
PREFER LONG SITS 3-12mth+ (for shorter sits, always ask me as openings often come up)
KEY POINTS:
MATURE LADY, HOME BASED (Internet Business Owner)
EXPERIENCED SITTER, SINGLE PROFESSIONAL
CLEAN, RESPONSIBLE, COMMUNICATIVE, ORGANISED
NON-SMOKER
ANIMAL LOVER & GENTLE CARER
COMMUNICATIVE, PROACTIVE, SOLUTIONS ORIENTED (WILL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU & MAKE SENSIBLE DECISIONS)
FRIENDLY, INDEPENDENT, HELPFUL & QUIET HOME LIFE
FORMER ARMY OFFICER & DIRECTOR OF CRIME STOPPERS & NATIONAL TRUST BOARDS
POLICE CHECK & DRIVERS LICENCE
HAPPY TO TRAVEL TO YOUR DESTINATION... TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD (MY COST FOR MOST LOCATIONS, SHARED COST FOR LONG HAUL)
PREFER LONG SITS 4wk - 6mth+ (for shorter sits, always ask me as openings do come up)
PREFERENCE FOR MALTA, PORTUGAL, ITALY, TURKEY, NORWAY, DENMARK, NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA. Seeking TULUM, MEXICO sit from Aug24 (ideally 3-12mth).
I Understand the Value of a Great House & Pet Sitter as I had my own wonderful sitter for 6yr when I was a FORMER HOST as a HOME & PETs OWNER.
Introduction
Hello - I am at a time of life where I am available to be the brilliant house and pet sitter you are looking for. I am a single professional, self-employed Australian with two independent adult sons. With few family demands, I no longer need to be based in one location. I enjoy the freedom that house sitting offers where I can be a devoted animal lover to other people's pets while enjoying your location & community. Being agile and moving to different cities suits my Internet based (webinars and emails, not heavy downloads) work very well and as I have lived in almost all of Australia's capitals & various countries overseas, I am very much at home wherever I am.
I will consider any sit with a preference for long house sits (1-12months). I am open to being in any location, city or region…here are some of my favourites: NZ, NYC, Spain, Malta, Central America, Chile, most countries in Europe. I am self employed as a facilitator, business growth specialist and mentor to digital entrepreneurs. I conduct my work 'virtually' via the Internet across multiple platforms. This means I can work anywhere as long as I have fast, reliable Internet & mobile phone reception. Both are critical requirements for me to sit for you. I will always try to meet you in person where possible and virtually in all other cases. It's paramount for you and for me that we understand and respect expectations of one another and that your home and pets have the care you are entitled to.
Why I Want to House Sit
Through past house sitting experience & as a home & former pets owner with my own regular house sitter for 6yr, I recognise the value of house sitting to pet lovers & security for your home while giving me flexibility & variety in lifestyle. I have travelled extensively over the years and am resourceful and socially inclusive. Your pets and home will receive my responsible and loving attention and I will be proactive by staying in touch to keep you informed about how everything is going without being a burden. You can learn more about me via my LinkedIn and business websites which I'd be happy to send you along with my CV, biography and character referees, for information. I live simply and cleanly and will be very respectful of your home, belongings, security and privacy. In locations far from my home base in Sydney/ Canberra, I would welcome the use of your car and especially if you have a dog/s so that I can take them to dog parks and other outings. This is especially helpful for overseas or remote/ distance house sits.
My Experience
I promise warmth, openness, transparency and genuine care of your pet family and your home. My 'home based' work allows me to offer a strong presence & companionship for your home & pets. I have been an Australian Army Officer with a top secret positive vet security clearance (21yr), consultant to most Australian Commonwealth Govt departments and 3yrs as deputy chair and director Crime Stoppers & National Trust boards. I'm presently an 'Angel' with the Pyjama Angel Foundation. I pride myself on maintaining high integrity, sound judgement, balance, reliability and being a proactive communicator. I'm also very loving and gentle with animals. You can depend on me to keep you informed and to make decisions about your pets and home with your priorities in mind. I am comfortable with all types of animals and those with special needs. I will reach out to people in your immediate community network, as advised by you, if needed. I've been a home owner for 30+yr, an animal lover for life and I know the value of a quality house sitter. I've had the joy of 6yrs experience as a host to my own exceptional house sitter, so I fully understand and respect the responsibility that comes with this position.
My aim is to give you absolute peace-of-mind while you are absent while having a cost effective home solution for myself (as a 'local'!) in a new environment. I look forward to getting to know you and your pet family. My previous hosts are all happy to chat with you and I can email you their references if you wish. Wherever possible, if I am in your city, I will always try to meet with you and your pets in advance of the sit so we know that 'everyone' is comfortable. If not, a virtual video call is an effective alternative. Warmly, Lisa
NOTE: It's always worth checking in with me in case I am free due to hosts' change of plans. I like to make contact to talk with potential hosts so we can see if we're a fit (for your pets, you & me) in advance of a future sit. Let's chat!
IMAGES: If you're still reading, you are likely interested to know about the images I've posted (a shame the site doesn't allow more): a professional work shot of me | Tortoise (a Miami local)| Floyd - best wingman on car trips (Bayview, Sydney)| Gypsy, Sid & Doodle - a few of our family pets (Yarralumla, Canberra)| Monty - clever time keeper! (Dodges Ferry, Tasmania)| Koka & Lilla - keen gecko watchers (Kedron, Brisbane)