Valerie
Valerie
Mature, responsible & caring Christian individual
About Valerie
I am a retired Personal Assistant who enjoys travel, photography, cooking and volunteer activities in my residential village. Having shared my life with both cats and dogs, it has become apparent that cats and I really "click" and I greatly enjoy cuddles and conversation with them, while dogs bring out the more playful side of my personality.
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I am a retired Personal Assistant who enjoys travel, photography, cooking and volunteer activities in my residential village. Having shared my life with both cats and dogs, it has become apparent that cats and I really "click" and I greatly enjoy cuddles and conversation with them, while dogs bring out the more playful side of my personality.
Having experienced my first taste of travel at the age of 18 (due to a 6-month interstate transfer opportunity with my job), and a year's travel around the UK and Europe when 21 years old - I was hooked and (apart from a 20 year pause) have continued travelling at every opportunity! I am a clean-living, non-smoking, responsible and mature Christian individual who genuinely respects and takes great care of the homes/properties/pets (and any vehicles) which are entrusted to me and am very appreciative of sites such as this which offer a "win/win" for pet owners & carers alike.
Why I want to house sit
At the end of 2015 I moved into a retirement village which does not permit pets, so am thrilled to have the opportunity through Trusted Housesitters to care for others' pets while enjoying the experience of living in different geographical environments (particularly cooler climes). I take such responsibilities very seriously and will be happy to provide additional references from past house/pet owners on request (am unable to upload some of these as they have come via other house/pet-sit sources).
I really miss engaging with my furry friends and understand the concern of owners needing to feel confident their pets (and homes) will be cared for in their absence.
My experience
Over the past 10-15 years I have cared for the homes and pets of a (then) employer and several friends here in Australia, participated in house & car EXCHANGES in Italy, France, England & Vancouver Island, as well as PET & HOUSESITS here in Australia and 3 times on Vancouver Island, Canada. I am a clean-living, non-smoking, responsible and mature Christian individual who genuinely respects and takes great care of the homes/properties/pets (and any vehicles) which are entrusted to me. Over the course of my life Fox Terrier, Labrador-X, Irish Red Setter, Jack Russell, Shih-Tzu/Lhasa Apso dogs have been treasured members of my own family, together with Burmese, Persian and domestic short haired cats (not all at the same time!). For 3 weeks I was co-carer of the 20 acre International HQ of a not-for-profit organisation in rural Victoria (Aust.) the responsibilities for which included feeding cows and pigs. Have also cared for 2 horses on another 20 acre property in semi-rural South Australia for 3 weeks. You may rest assured that your pet/s will receive much love and attention whilst in my care.
Reviews (2)
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Edna - Comox, British Columbia, Canada
08 September - 14 October 2016
I had the pleasure of having Valerie live in my home for over 6 weeks during our magnificent fall months in September-October of 2016 while I was on personal and business travels. Valerie traveled to Vancouver Island all the way from Australia to cat sit my precious senior feline companion!
Vale...I had the pleasure of having Valerie live in my home for over 6 weeks during our magnificent fall months in September-October of 2016 while I was on personal and business travels. Valerie traveled to Vancouver Island all the way from Australia to cat sit my precious senior feline companion!
Valerie was very conscientious, caring and loving for Suki. Suki is quite attached to me so she needed more TLC than usual – brushing, petting, playing, and interaction. Valerie kept me well informed by regular emails, texts, and pictures. She even set up a Skype session so that Suki and I could have an exchange in real time! I was thrilled to have my pet so well taken care of. I felt very comfortable and had no concerns.
My home and yard were also attended to appropriately. Valerie tolerated, without complaint, chaos from my backyard as it was going through major landscaping changes.
The backyard was no hindrance though for the island provided her a rich haven for her to explore and photograph with zest. She had the use of my vehicle with which I entrusted her. Again, very good care was taken of the wheels.
Thank you, Valerie, for bringing your enthusiasm, joyful spirit, respect and consideration into my home and petsitting request. You have highly fulfilled my expectations.
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Christopher - Comox, British Columbia, Canada
20 February - 17 March 2017
Valerie is a most competent reliable and honest house sitter. We had our dates arranged, however due to a family issue back in England I had to go at short notice. Valerie was able to reorganise her visit to cover this extra period, which I thank her wholeheartedly. Valerie kept the house in tip ...
Valerie is a most competent reliable and honest house sitter. We had our dates arranged, however due to a family issue back in England I had to go at short notice. Valerie was able to reorganise her visit to cover this extra period, which I thank her wholeheartedly. Valerie kept the house in tip top condition, probably cleaner when she left than when she arrived. My Rosie Panda and Minerva were all looked after impeccably. Quite clearly they had not missed me, was the quality of care given to them. Valerie is a charming Auzy lady who was caring and considerate for my house and pets. I would highly recommend her to everyone. Rosie, Panda and Minerva say thank you with a big woof and a chorus of meows.
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External references (3)
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John - House / Pet sitting Reference
14 December 2016
My wife and I first contacted Valerie in 2014 through a house exchange website. We live in the UK and we arranged a 5-week swap with Valerie in her home in Adelaide. Everything went extremely well; we met up in England at the end of our stay and kept in constant contact throughout our stay. Valer...
My wife and I first contacted Valerie in 2014 through a house exchange website. We live in the UK and we arranged a 5-week swap with Valerie in her home in Adelaide. Everything went extremely well; we met up in England at the end of our stay and kept in constant contact throughout our stay. Valerie provided everything we needed for a safe and comfortable stay, and treated our home with the utmost respect. We have absolute confidence in her discretion, reliability and trustworthiness.
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Dirk - House / Pet sitting Reference
04 December 2016
We were very pleased to have secured the services of Valerie to cat/house sit for us for four weeks in June / July this year.
Valerie is professional, flexible, conscientious, a good communicator and best of all a cat person. Our cat Molly, who is people shy, took to Valerie even before we lef...We were very pleased to have secured the services of Valerie to cat/house sit for us for four weeks in June / July this year.
Valerie is professional, flexible, conscientious, a good communicator and best of all a cat person. Our cat Molly, who is people shy, took to Valerie even before we left. During our trip away we received updates from Valerie including a photo of a very smug Molly on Valerie’s lap. To add insult to injury when we did get home Molly treated us with some disdain. Valerie was now her “best friend” – Molly would not have cared at all had we not come home and missed Valerie for a few days after she left. Molly rates Valerie as 10 out of 10.
On our return our house was clean and neat with everything as it should be. So we too give Valerie a 10 out of 10.
We highly recommend Valerie to you as house and petsitter.
Lorraine & Dirk Kurpershoek- Organised
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Lori - House / Pet sitting Reference
04 December 2016
Good day, i would highly recommend Valerie Clarke for any house sitting assignments . She is exceptional with animals , deeply caring and most honest person. I would not hesitate for a moment to have Valerie back again, thankou, Lori Smith
Good day, i would highly recommend Valerie Clarke for any house sitting assignments . She is exceptional with animals , deeply caring and most honest person. I would not hesitate for a moment to have Valerie back again, thankou, Lori Smith
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About Valerie
I am a retired Personal Assistant who enjoys travel, photography, cooking and volunteer activities in my residential village. Having shared my life with both cats and dogs, it has become apparent that cats and I really "click" and I greatly enjoy cuddles and conversation with them, while dogs bring out the more playful side of my personality.
Having experienced my first taste of travel at the age of 18 (due to a 6-month interstate transfer opportunity with my job), and a year's travel around the UK and Europe when 21 years old - I was hooked and (apart from a 20 year pause) have continued travelling at every opportunity! I am a clean-living, non-smoking, responsible and mature Christian individual who genuinely respects and takes great care of the homes/properties/pets (and any vehicles) which are entrusted to me and am very appreciative of sites such as this which offer a "win/win......
I am a retired Personal Assistant who enjoys travel, photography, cooking and volunteer activities in my residential village. Having shared my life with both cats and dogs, it has become apparent that cats and I really "click" and I greatly enjoy cuddles and conversation with them, while dogs bring out the more playful side of my personality.
Having experienced my first taste of travel at the age of 18 (due to a 6-month interstate transfer opportunity with my job), and a year's travel around the UK and Europe when 21 years old - I was hooked and (apart from a 20 year pause) have continued travelling at every opportunity! I am a clean-living, non-smoking, responsible and mature Christian individual who genuinely respects and takes great care of the homes/properties/pets (and any vehicles) which are entrusted to me and am very appreciative of sites such as this which offer a "win/win" for pet owners & carers alike.
Why I want to house sit
At the end of 2015 I moved into a retirement village which does not permit pets, so am thrilled to have the opportunity through Trusted Housesitters to care for others' pets while enjoying the experience of living in different geographical environments (particularly cooler climes). I take such responsibilities very seriously and will be happy to provide additional references from past house/pet owners on request (am unable to upload some of these as they have come via other house/pet-sit sources).
I really miss engaging with my furry friends and understand the concern of owners needing to feel confident their pets (and homes) will be cared for in their absence.
My experience
Over the past 10-15 years I have cared for the homes and pets of a (then) employer and several friends here in Australia, participated in house & car EXCHANGES in Italy, France, England & Vancouver Island, as well as PET & HOUSESITS here in Australia and 3 times on Vancouver Island, Canada. I am a clean-living, non-smoking, responsible and mature Christian individual who genuinely respects and takes great care of the homes/properties/pets (and any vehicles) which are entrusted to me. Over the course of my life Fox Terrier, Labrador-X, Irish Red Setter, Jack Russell, Shih-Tzu/Lhasa Apso dogs have been treasured members of my own family, together with Burmese, Persian and domestic short haired cats (not all at the same time!). For 3 weeks I was co-carer of the 20 acre International HQ of a not-for-profit organisation in rural Victoria (Aust.) the responsibilities for which included feeding cows and pigs. Have also cared for 2 horses on another 20 acre property in semi-rural South Australia for 3 weeks. You may rest assured that your pet/s will receive much love and attention whilst in my care.
Verifications
Verification level
Standard level
Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Horses
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Farm animals
Availability
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Profile Details
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Previous house sitting experience
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Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Valerie has done 2 house sits since 2016
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ComoxCanadaFeb - Mar 2017 -
ComoxCanadaSep - Oct 2016
