About Suzi
My name is Suzi. I own and run a seasonal hundred plus year old bed and breakfast in Nova Scotia, Canada for the past 28 years. www.mecklenburghinn.ca I studied at Dalhousie University (B.A.) in Halifax, Cordon Bleu in London UK (certificate course) and George Brown College (restaurant management) in Toronto. I have spent 17 winters as a chef...
My name is Suzi. I own and run a seasonal hundred plus year old bed and breakfast in Nova Scotia, Canada for the past 28 years. www.mecklenburghinn.ca I studied at Dalhousie University (B.A.) in Halifax, Cordon Bleu in London UK (certificate course) and George Brown College (restaurant management) in Toronto. I have spent 17 winters as a chef and crew on private sailing yachts in the Caribbean. When I am not cooking or cleaning, I am doing house repairs and maintenance.
I also like to windsurf, kayak, ski, golf and play tennis.
Why I want to house sit
I would like to house sit because I love animals and I love to travel. My idea of traveling is spending a longer period of time in a location to get a feel for the area and get to know a few locals. I grew up and still live in a small village, but I also like the bright lights of cosmopolitan cities and everything else in between. I tend towards France as I would like to improve my language skills - I studied French in school but my conversational French is lacking. That said I am happy to go anywhere in Europe as I find it incredibly exciting.
My experience
I grew up with cats and dogs, a string of hamsters,bunnies,budgies and gerbils. I also looked after a horse and a goat for a few years.
I am quite good at fixing things as I own a turn of the century home and there is always something to fix. I drive a manual shift and have a clean driver's license. I don't smoke.
I have a background clearance check/certificate from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Having a wood stove and 2 fireplaces at the Inn, I know how to run wood fired heating.I have spent five winters cat /dog/ house sitting at different locations in Europe and the Caribbean mostly for friends, but also a few through Trusted House Sitters.
In 2017 I had to put down a 13 year old golden retriever while his owner was away for the month. It was heart wrenching, but I communicated constantly with the owner as we went through the decision and action together.
Reviews (5)
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Annemieke And Arthur - Lorgues, France
15 March - 24 March 2019
Suzi was an excellent pet and housesitter, who took great care for our dog, two cats, house and garden. When we returned from our holliday she surprised us with a delicious meal and a clean house. You couldn’t wish for a better caretaker!
Arthur & AnnemiekeSuzi was an excellent pet and housesitter, who took great care for our dog, two cats, house and garden. When we returned from our holliday she surprised us with a delicious meal and a clean house. You couldn’t wish for a better caretaker!
Arthur & Annemieke- Organised
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Jaana - Brussels, Belgium
22 February - 02 March 2019
Suzi is the perfect example of the perfect house- and animal-sitter. She was well organised, experienced, caring, reliable, trustworthy and efficient. Our house looked better when we returned than when we left! Happy, healthy, cat and an tidy house. She kept in touch with us and sent pictures dur...
Suzi is the perfect example of the perfect house- and animal-sitter. She was well organised, experienced, caring, reliable, trustworthy and efficient. Our house looked better when we returned than when we left! Happy, healthy, cat and an tidy house. She kept in touch with us and sent pictures during the sit to tell that all was OK. I can recommend her for your sitting!
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Deborah - Castex-d'Armagnac, France
05 February - 19 February 2019
It was so lovely having Suzi to house sit for us, a 5 star house sitter in every aspect. We very much appreciated updates and photos of the cats whilst we were away. We felt very relaxed and at in that we had left the house and cats in very trustworthy capable hands.A hot meal made for our return...
It was so lovely having Suzi to house sit for us, a 5 star house sitter in every aspect. We very much appreciated updates and photos of the cats whilst we were away. We felt very relaxed and at in that we had left the house and cats in very trustworthy capable hands.A hot meal made for our return and an impeccably clean garden and house were the icing on the cake!
Thank you so much Suzi...hurry back please !- Organised
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About Suzi
My name is Suzi. I own and run a seasonal hundred plus year old bed and breakfast in Nova Scotia, Canada for the past 28 years. www.mecklenburghinn.ca I studied at Dalhousie University (B.A.) in Halifax, Cordon Bleu in London UK (certificate course) and George Brown College (restaurant management) in Toronto. I have spent 17 winters as a chef and crew on private sailing yachts in the Caribbean. When I am not cooking or cleaning, I am doing house repairs and maintenance.
I also like to windsurf, kayak, ski, golf and play tennis.
My name is Suzi. I own and run a seasonal hundred plus year old bed and breakfast in Nova Scotia, Canada for the past 28 years. www.mecklenburghinn.ca I studied at Dalhousie University (B.A.) in Halifax, Cordon Bleu in London UK (certificate course) and George Brown College (restaurant management) in Toronto. I have spent 17 winters as a chef and crew on private sailing yachts in the Caribbean. When I am not cooking or cleaning, I am doing house repairs and maintenance.
I also like to windsurf, kayak, ski, golf and play tennis.
Why I want to house sit
I would like to house sit because I love animals and I love to travel. My idea of traveling is spending a longer period of time in a location to get a feel for the area and get to know a few locals. I grew up and still live in a small village, but I also like the bright lights of cosmopolitan cities and everything else in between. I tend towards France as I would like to improve my language skills - I studied French in school but my conversational French is lacking. That said I am happy to go anywhere in Europe as I find it incredibly exciting.
My experience
I grew up with cats and dogs, a string of hamsters,bunnies,budgies and gerbils. I also looked after a horse and a goat for a few years.
I am quite good at fixing things as I own a turn of the century home and there is always something to fix. I drive a manual shift and have a clean driver's license. I don't smoke.
I have a background clearance check/certificate from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Having a wood stove and 2 fireplaces at the Inn, I know how to run wood fired heating.I have spent five winters cat /dog/ house sitting at different locations in Europe and the Caribbean mostly for friends, but also a few through Trusted House Sitters.
In 2017 I had to put down a 13 year old golden retriever while his owner was away for the month. It was heart wrenching, but I communicated constantly with the owner as we went through the decision and action together.
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Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Fish
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Small pet
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Profile Details
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Previous house sitting experience
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House & pet sitting timeline
Suzi has done 5 house sits since 2015
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LorguesFranceMar 2019 -
BrusselsBelgiumFeb - Mar 2019 -
Castex-d'ArmagnacFranceFeb 2019 -
MarsacFranceFeb 2017 -
AuxaisFranceFeb 2016
