Dorothy
About Dorothy
"Young" Retiree who spends summers in Eastern Canada, and winters in Southern US, is looking for new places to visit and pets to spoil for any month of the year.
My career was spent as a Sales Professional in the Food Industry. "Being on the road" for so many years, and being married (now widowed) to a Full Service Career Military Officer/Vet...
"Young" Retiree who spends summers in Eastern Canada, and winters in Southern US, is looking for new places to visit and pets to spoil for any month of the year.
My career was spent as a Sales Professional in the Food Industry. "Being on the road" for so many years, and being married (now widowed) to a Full Service Career Military Officer/Veteran, ensured staying put in one place for very long would not be something easily accomplished.
Between my travels and his Military postings, and our beautiful Wheaten Terrier who at the mention of a car ride, was up and over the furniture, a love for what the Trusted House sitters site offers, was born, long before Trusted House Sitters even existed.
Now travelling as an active golfer, walker, cyclist and pet lover, I look forward to many new adventures with TH.
Why I want to house sit
I can no longer have pets because of condo restrictions, but do love to spend time with them. Free time and the desire to explore new places makes pet and house sitting a desirable situation for me.
My experience
As my older sister will tell you, I started dragging home stray cats before I turned 3 and although that habit stopped, the love of animals did not.
There has never been a day in my life that I have not connected in some way with an animal. On a street, in a store or in a home.
There are some that I sit for on a regular basis, some that I have a house key for their home so that I can go take them out when we both need walked, some that come to my house for sleepovers when their owners need a break and some that I take plane rides to stay over to care for them at my own expense.
Reviews (7)
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Mary - Hacketts Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
24 August - 28 August 2018
Dorothy was only here for a few days, but what wonderful days they were for Rosie, personal driver, groomer and of course walker and smuggler! Rosie was sad to see her go and hopes she may come again. We were so touched that she left us a lovely meal so we didn’t have to cook, and the house was c...
Dorothy was only here for a few days, but what wonderful days they were for Rosie, personal driver, groomer and of course walker and smuggler! Rosie was sad to see her go and hopes she may come again. We were so touched that she left us a lovely meal so we didn’t have to cook, and the house was cleaner than we left it! I noticed the cupboard under the sink specially!
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Response from Dorothy
Oh Mary
Thank you. I loved being there.
There is a story about under the sink..forgot to share. You just reminded me.
I will message you.
See you soon I hope.
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Marg - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
25 June - 06 July 2018
Dorothy stayed in our house, looking after it like her own. Our dog Emma thinks of her as a second mother now that Dorothy has taken care of her twice while we were travelling. I cannot thank her enough for the loving care and attention. She even had supper ready and waiting when we got home. A t...
Dorothy stayed in our house, looking after it like her own. Our dog Emma thinks of her as a second mother now that Dorothy has taken care of her twice while we were travelling. I cannot thank her enough for the loving care and attention. She even had supper ready and waiting when we got home. A treat after a long flight!
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Response from Dorothy
Thank you both.
Emma is so easy to please and never a worry about wondering where she is.
She is never out of eye sight.
Sad to leave each other yesterday. -
Chase - Concord, New Hampshire, United States
23 February - 25 February 2018
Dorothy's ability to connect with our standard poodles, Maggie and Millie, was apparent the moment she stepped out of her car. The girls warmed up to her immediately, and we could tell that Dorothy felt the same. We did ask Dorothy to come the night before we were leaving so that we could all get...
Dorothy's ability to connect with our standard poodles, Maggie and Millie, was apparent the moment she stepped out of her car. The girls warmed up to her immediately, and we could tell that Dorothy felt the same. We did ask Dorothy to come the night before we were leaving so that we could all get to know each other. We spent a lovely evening chatting and were extremely comfortable leaving the girls and the house in her care. While we were gone, Dorothy texted a few updates and a photo so we could see how well things were going. In addition to being a very caring person, Dorothy is extremely professional, detail-oriented and responsible. This was our first experience with Trusted House Sitters and we couldn't be happier.
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Response from Dorothy
Thank you. I loved the girls and my time at your beautiful home, and of course meeting you all.
About Dorothy
"Young" Retiree who spends summers in Eastern Canada, and winters in Southern US, is looking for new places to visit and pets to spoil for any month of the year.
My career was spent as a Sales Professional in the Food Industry. "Being on the road" for so many years, and being married (now widowed) to a Full Service Career Military Officer/Veteran, ensured staying put in one place for very long would not be something easily accomplished.
Between my travels and his Military postings, and our beautiful Wheaten Terrier who at the mention of a car ride, was up and over the furniture, a love for what the Trusted House sitters site offers, was born, long before Trusted House Sitters even existed.
Now travelling as an active golfer, walker, cyclist and pet lover, I look forward to many new adventures with TH.
"Young" Retiree who spends summers in Eastern Canada, and winters in Southern US, is looking for new places to visit and pets to spoil for any month of the year.
My career was spent as a Sales Professional in the Food Industry. "Being on the road" for so many years, and being married (now widowed) to a Full Service Career Military Officer/Veteran, ensured staying put in one place for very long would not be something easily accomplished.
Between my travels and his Military postings, and our beautiful Wheaten Terrier who at the mention of a car ride, was up and over the furniture, a love for what the Trusted House sitters site offers, was born, long before Trusted House Sitters even existed.
Now travelling as an active golfer, walker, cyclist and pet lover, I look forward to many new adventures with TH.
Why I want to house sit
I can no longer have pets because of condo restrictions, but do love to spend time with them. Free time and the desire to explore new places makes pet and house sitting a desirable situation for me.
My experience
As my older sister will tell you, I started dragging home stray cats before I turned 3 and although that habit stopped, the love of animals did not.
There has never been a day in my life that I have not connected in some way with an animal. On a street, in a store or in a home.
There are some that I sit for on a regular basis, some that I have a house key for their home so that I can go take them out when we both need walked, some that come to my house for sleepovers when their owners need a break and some that I take plane rides to stay over to care for them at my own expense.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Dorothy has done 8 house sits since 2014
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Hacketts CoveCanadaAug 2018 -
OttawaCanadaJun - Jul 2018 -
ConcordUnited StatesFeb 2018 -
The VillagesUnited StatesJan 2018 -
OttawaCanadaSep 2017
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York BeachUnited StatesJul 2017 -
York BeachUnited StatesNov - Dec 2016
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The VillagesUnited StatesFeb 2016
