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More information about this house sitter

I have been a sitter for over 10 years -- I enjoy taking care of pets, homes, and gardens or farms, in a caring, reliable, and respectful manner to meet owner instructions/needs, and informed by extensive expertise/experience working with diverse pets/animals.

My sitter experiences range from country and city homes to regional farms and living off-grid, from a few days to several months. Pets I have cared for include dogs/cats, chickens/ducks/geese, cockatiels/parrots, horses/donkeys, alpacas, goats, rabbits/guinea-pigs, fish, and turtles/lizards (among many other varieties, and of varying ages, personalities, needs and sizes -- including large dogs).

I ensure pet training is maintained, or will work on training needs that owners identify as helpful. I administer dietary, health, and medication needs identified by owners for the wellbeing of their pets.

I maintain the standards of cleanliness/tidiness of homes established by the owners. With gardens and indoor plants, I hand-water or ensure that drip-systems are running properly. I mow lawns, rake leaves, gather produce, and maintain birdbaths.

More broadly, I worked in universities across diverse roles, both academic and managerial. I am quiet, clean and tidy, organised, and a non-smoker. I enjoy quiet time "at home" contributing to a few creative/volunteer projects (such as making pet portraits).

My confidence as a sitter is strengthened by academic qualifications/training and a hands-on professional career in the behaviour, management, rehabilitation, and care of animals, over the past 40 years.

In addition to the 5-star reviews posted on my sitter profile, please find below recent feedback received from owners I have home and pet sat for, attesting to my caring, reliable, and respectful approach as a sitter.

Thank you for considering me as a potential sitter. I look forward to hearing from you, and to hopefully looking after your pets, home, garden or farm, with great care and commitment, while you enjoy worry-free time away.

Cheers,
Charles

FEEDBACK RECEIVED (2019-2024)
- “Charles, you are a treasure! Thank you for always going above and beyond. So nice to come home when you are in charge. Thanks again for all you do for us.” (NSW 2024)
- “Thank you for looking after [the cat]. He was so happy. He usually cries for hours when I get home, but all I got was lots of cuddles. The house was spotless as well. The neighbours loved you! So thank you so much.” (NSW 2024)
- “Thanks so much for taking care of them [6 cats]. I suspect they will miss the attention. Thanks also for leaving the place super clean and tidy!!” (ACT 2024)
- "…absolutely love you sitting for us.” (ACT 2024)
- "Thank you for all your efforts. I was very pleased to come home to food, a cared for garden and a spotlessly clean house." (ACT 2024)
- "Amazing! all our holidays will now depend on Charles’ availability!" (ACT 2023)
- "Everything looks wonderful. You always leave the house looking so beautiful. The cats seem very healthy and happy." (ACT 2023)
- "Thank you sooo much! The puppies were very happy and healthy and the house was left so lovely and tidy." (ACT 2023)
- "How grateful we are for the care you took of [our dog] and the house. It was lovely coming home to a spotless house. [Our dog] is missing you, she keeps looking expectantly at the door.” (ACT 2023)
- "Charles has been an absolute God send. His attention to detail, cleanliness and rapport with our pets is second to none. Our home and pets were looked after perfectly. Charles's communication was fantastic with regular updates and photos. We were able to relax and enjoy our holiday knowing our home and pets were in Charles's capable hands." (NSW 2023)
- "We couldn't have wished for a better sitter! Everything was absolutely perfect at home. Thank you so much" (NSW 2023)
- "Charles was the best cat sitter I've had. He took excellent care of my furbabies. I had no concerns for their wellbeing while in his care. He left the house cleaner than I had provided to him. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Charles and he will be my go-to sitter." (ACT 2022)
- "Thank you so much for the marvellous job you have done here. The house is so clean and the [pets] all seem very happy." (ACT 2022)
- "We couldn't have picked a better person than Charles to look after our [pet dog]. We highly recommend Charles to anyone that needs a confident pet sitter." (NSW 2022)
- "Thanks so much for taking care of the [pets]. I’ve felt confident they have been in the best hands and that’s made being away much easier." (ACT 2022)
- “We are so grateful for everything you have done to make us feel comfortable in knowing [our pet dog] was in good hands with you.” (NSW 2022)
- "We were more than impressed when we came home. [Our pet dog] was the happiest we have seen her in a long time and you really did do an amazing job. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” (ACT 2022)
- "The house looks beautiful and the cats seem very happy. Thanks" (ACT 2022)
- "Excellent! Really appreciate all your work, delicious meals, soooo neat and tidy — thank you!” (ACT 2022)
- "Thanks Charles. The house is fantastic! Cleaner than when we left it!" (ACT 2022)
- “We thankyou so very much for your care of our kids…we were more than happy with your help” (ACT 2022)
- "Thank you for looking after the pups and the house so well, we really appreciate it!" (ACT 2022)
- "Charles is the only person I trust with our fur babies so I can highly recommend him." (ACT 2021)
- "Thanks so much, we have had peace of mind not worrying about the house, garden and living things!" (SA 2021)
- "Charles was fantastic! I've had a lot of terrible house sitters over the years, but Charles has been perfect. Excellent communication and updates, came home to a beautifully clean house, happy pets, and even a super yummy dinner in the fridge!" (SA 2021)
- "Everything was perfect Charles, Thank you!" (SA 2020)
- "Your professionalism is very much appreciated. Thank you for being so thorough!" (SA 2020)
- "You are amazing, thank you. I've never come home to my place this clean!!! And the cats have kept their waist and in the best condition they have ever been in after one of my aways." (ACT 2020)
- "Thanks so much for looking after [our pet] and the house in our absence. We really appreciated your yummy meals and you leaving the house so clean and tidy." (ACT 2020)
- "Thank you Charles for taking such good care of everything. [Our pets] were obviously well taken care of." (NSW 2020)
- "Thank you to Charles' skills and vigilance...We think that you are doing very well considering the circumstances and the amount of tasks that we left you." (NSW 2020)
- "Thank you very much Charles. We truly appreciate that you were here to look after things. The house is very clean and tidy. Given the [bushfire] smoke and the ash, I wasn't expecting it to be that way! Thank you." (NSW 2020)
- "Thanks for being there and being prepared [to implement bush fire evacuation and protect or evacuate pets]. We truly appreciate it." (NSW 2019/2020)
- "Everything looks great. I think you leave our house better than when we leave! Thanks again." (ACT 2019)
- "Everything was perfect, wow you did a great job. Thanks so much." (SA 2019)
- "The house was in great order, clean and everything is where it's meant to be, and the cats are happy and obviously well taken care, so thanks again." (SA 2019)
- "We were very pleased to meet you and were impressed with your organised and professional approach to house sitting. Thank you for your efforts." (SA 2019)
- "We were extremely impressed with the way the house was left by you at the end of the house-sit." (SA 2019)
- "Thank you so much for looking after our house and cat so beautifully. It was so nice to return to our home so clean and tidy…You have done an outstanding job." (SA 2019)
- "Thank you so much, we felt like the house was so pristine - like moving into a new house!… We were so lucky, you are just amazing!!" (ACT 2019)
- "Many thanks for taking such good care of our house" (ACT 2019)
- "Makes such a difference knowing our [dogs, cat and chickens] are being well cared for at home" (ACT 2019)
- "It's so nice to come home to a clean house and happy dog" (ACT 2019)
- "Fantastic…the house spick and span — much appreciated" (ACT 2019)
- "It was so nice coming home to see our elderly dog and the house so well cared for. We really appreciate all you did." (ACT 2019)
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