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Catherine from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Catherine

RETIRED GRANDMOTHER LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2 reviews
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About Catherine

I am a non-smoking, active business woman, widow and grandmother, recently retired who wants to travel the world a second time. I like to experience the places I visit as native would and am very flexible regarding travel times, places, etc. I am 67 and in excellent shape - able to look after a house and animals just like I would at home.

I am a non-smoking, active business woman, widow and grandmother, recently retired who wants to travel the world a second time. I like to experience the places I visit as native would and am very flexible regarding travel times, places, etc. I am 67 and in excellent shape - able to look after a house and animals just like I would at home.

Why I want to house sit

I do not enjoy the hotel experience and am very uncomfortable looking and acting like a tourist - house-sitting provides an alternative to that, while still allowing me to "see the world". I would of course like to see local sites, but my preference to is just live - visit the market, walk the local pathways (preferably accompanied by a dog).

My experience

An active,older woman with a flexible availability that is rare, I am quiet, clean and capable and would take care of your home and pets as if they were my own. Over the years I have owned and cared for dogs of all sizes (my 20-year-old dachshund died three years ago: deaf and almost completely blind but active and loving). I've been renting on the Canadian West Coast since then and have not been allowed to replace him. I would love the company of "someone" to explore new neighbourhoods with. I house-sat in the Vancouver area before my son was born (without pets) and have taken care of a friend's cat while she travels. I've borrowed my cousin's flat in Italy and lived there on my own for two weeks at a time using what Italian I could pick up to shop, order and be polite.

I spent a year travelling the world on my own some 20 years ago and want to use retirement do more while keeping my base in Vancouver where my three grandchildren are. I am capable and happy on my own - not nervous but able to cope with solitude in any guise.

English is my first language, but I read French fluently, speak it badly - apparently - but can manage.(My son was in French-immersion and says my accent is not good.) I have a smattering of Italian and Spanish picked up on my travels.

Reviews (2)
  • Panny - West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    16 March - 23 March 2018

    It was a JOY having Catherine look after our home and pups!! She came out for a visit, one week beforehand, to connect and meet with the doggies (they loved her!) and to get an overview of the home. The communication throughout was easy and Catherine is super reliable and friendly. Our youngest d... 

    It was a JOY having Catherine look after our home and pups!! She came out for a visit, one week beforehand, to connect and meet with the doggies (they loved her!) and to get an overview of the home. The communication throughout was easy and Catherine is super reliable and friendly. Our youngest dog needed vet care while we were away and Catherine handled that beautifully - we came home to fully detailed instructions and paid her when we got back. The home was tidy and we could not have hoped for a better sit!

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  • Alan - Bergerac, France
    14 June - 30 June 2017

    We were very happy with Catherine. We came home to a clean and tidy house and three happy dogs. Everything was fine.
    Thanks again, Catherine. 

    We were very happy with Catherine. We came home to a clean and tidy house and three happy dogs. Everything was fine.
    Thanks again, Catherine.

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    04 January 2017

    Catherine is a wonderful person , responsible and reliable.
    She would be an asset to have as a housesitter.
    The suite she rents is always neat and tidy, as well she is quiet and considerate. 

    Catherine is a wonderful person , responsible and reliable.
    She would be an asset to have as a housesitter.
    The suite she rents is always neat and tidy, as well she is quiet and considerate.

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About Catherine

I am a non-smoking, active business woman, widow and grandmother, recently retired who wants to travel the world a second time. I like to experience the places I visit as native would and am very flexible regarding travel times, places, etc. I am 67 and in excellent shape - able to look after a house and animals just like I would at home.

I am a non-smoking, active business woman, widow and grandmother, recently retired who wants to travel the world a second time. I like to experience the places I visit as native would and am very flexible regarding travel times, places, etc. I am 67 and in excellent shape - able to look after a house and animals just like I would at home.

Why I want to house sit

I do not enjoy the hotel experience and am very uncomfortable looking and acting like a tourist - house-sitting provides an alternative to that, while still allowing me to "see the world". I would of course like to see local sites, but my preference to is just live - visit the market, walk the local pathways (preferably accompanied by a dog).

My experience

An active,older woman with a flexible availability that is rare, I am quiet, clean and capable and would take care of your home and pets as if they were my own. Over the years I have owned and cared for dogs of all sizes (my 20-year-old dachshund died three years ago: deaf and almost completely blind but active and loving). I've been renting on the Canadian West Coast since then and have not been allowed to replace him. I would love the company of "someone" to explore new neighbourhoods with. I house-sat in the Vancouver area before my son was born (without pets) and have taken care of a friend's cat while she travels. I've borrowed my cousin's flat in Italy and lived there on my own for two weeks at a time using what Italian I could pick up to shop, order and be polite.

I spent a year travelling the world on my own some 20 years ago and want to use retirement do more while keeping my base in Vancouver where my three grandchildren are. I am capable and happy on my own - not nervous but able to cope with solitude in any guise.

English is my first language, but I read French fluently, speak it badly - apparently - but can manage.(My son was in French-immersion and says my accent is not good.) I have a smattering of Italian and Spanish picked up on my travels.

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Best grandmother in the world
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Member since
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Catherine has done 2 house sits since 2016

  • Loving Care for our 2 small dogs and garden (close to the beach)
    Loving Care for our 2 small dogs and garden (close to the beach)
    West Vancouver
    Canada
    Mar 2018
  • 3 bedroomed House
    3 bedroomed House
    Bergerac
    France
    Jun 2017
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