Raina
Reliable, experienced, and friendly single Woman who wants to leave your home as good, or better than she found it!
About Raina
I am a single, Canadian woman in my early 40's (I won't be too specific!), and I'm a Landscape Designer in the Toronto area. An enjoyable afternoon for me is relaxing in the garden and enjoying a glass of wine.
Along with animals, I find meeting new people is one of the best things in life. There's always something rewarding about sharing exper...
I am a single, Canadian woman in my early 40's (I won't be too specific!), and I'm a Landscape Designer in the Toronto area. An enjoyable afternoon for me is relaxing in the garden and enjoying a glass of wine.
Along with animals, I find meeting new people is one of the best things in life. There's always something rewarding about sharing experiences and stories with new (and old!) friends. I have done a fair amount of traveling in the past and have picked up a little Spanish and French along the way.
In my spare time, I like to garden, walk, and explore neighbourhoods. Dance is a large part of my life. I perform as a professional belly dancer, and also study Tango. Watching others perform is also pure joy for me!
Why I want to house sit
Having just moved into the Toronto area after spending many years living a more rural lifestyle, I now have the flexibility to move from one place to another until I have made a more permanent living commitment such as purchasing another home.
This is an ideal time to explore new neighbourhoods within the city, meet new people and broaden my horizons.
Having always loved animals, house sitting offers a unique opportunity to have more experiences with furry (and non-furry) creatures.
I know I can offer peace of mind to people who need a reliable person to care for their home and pets while away.
My experience
Having owned and built a house in the country for more than 15 years, I've got a broad understanding of all things house related. Practical things such as mechanical works, general maintenance and the importance of cleanliness. During that time, I had 2 dogs and a cat to enjoy my time with. Musky, Banjo and Zephyr have all been wonderful companions!
Over this past year, I've done a 6 month house sitting stay in the Toronto area, and was responsible not only for the Crested Gecko and the Goldfish, but also the general upkeep of the house and regularly communicating with the homeowners to pass along information on the day to day going's on.
Additionally I spent two weeks house sitting in Uxbridge Ontario over Christmas while the homeowners were in Nicaragua. Myself and the 2 cats had plenty of cozy time together!
I do have a vehicle, so house sitting in areas not serviced by public transit isn't an issue for me. I'm available for stays anywhere in the greater Toronto area and extending even further outside the city depending on the time of year.
I am new to the website, but I am happy to provide references from my independent work if needed.
Reviews (2)
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Phyllis - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
09 February - 12 February 2018
I am quite reluctant to even write this review as it is hard to talk about Raina with using superlatives. And then everyone will be clamoring to book her!!! and I will find her unavailable. And Squeak will be very upset.
Raina should be called a "Renaissance woman". She does many things and do...I am quite reluctant to even write this review as it is hard to talk about Raina with using superlatives. And then everyone will be clamoring to book her!!! and I will find her unavailable. And Squeak will be very upset.
Raina should be called a "Renaissance woman". She does many things and does them all well.
If my cat could talk (she does, but only Raina and I understand her language), she would
probably prefer that Raina be here every day. Raina loves Squeak, who is very picky and a real scaredy cat.
But when Raina comes, Squeak does not run under the bed, she runs to Raina. Raina is bright, neat, and a real animal lover. And vastly experienced. But she is not just great with Squeak.
When she leaves my condo, it is neat, the keys have been returned to the front desk and she has made sure that there is milk for my coffee. Sometimes, if she has made something wonderful for her own dinner, she will make an extra portion for me to sample and enjoy.
She often updates me by e-mail to let me know how Squeak is doing, which is very reassuring. And she will tell me that there is such a mutual admiration society going on that Squeak now sneaks into bed with her at night. I would be very jealous--but it is wonderful to know that when Raina is there, both Squeak and I are very happy.
You will be too.
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Response from Raina
Thank you Phyllis! Wow, I think I'm actually blushing now:-) And I'll always be sure to find time for you and Squeak, I feel like I'm coming home when I arrive there. My second home!
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Louise - Dorset, Ontario, Canada
14 January - 24 January 2018
From the moment I met with Raina, I knew she was just what I was looking for. She is knowledgeable about dogs and her innate calmness, is infectious. My boys loved her and were totally settled when we got home. She took, the care of these dogs seriously, and listened to her instructions and had...
From the moment I met with Raina, I knew she was just what I was looking for. She is knowledgeable about dogs and her innate calmness, is infectious. My boys loved her and were totally settled when we got home. She took, the care of these dogs seriously, and listened to her instructions and had no problems. The house was tidy and just how we left it. I hope to see her again and keep in touch with her, a total gem.
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Response from Raina
Thank you for your kind words Louise! This house sit was a dream, I hope to be back again in the future!
External references (2)
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Craig - Employment Reference
03 October 2017
I have with worked with Raina for more than twenty years. She has proven herself to be to be an excellent member of our team and has been instrumental in helping our company grow. Raina is dependable and never stops short to seeing things through. Her work environment is clean and well organized....
I have with worked with Raina for more than twenty years. She has proven herself to be to be an excellent member of our team and has been instrumental in helping our company grow. Raina is dependable and never stops short to seeing things through. Her work environment is clean and well organized. She manages a team of five people and is also responsible for her overseeing her own projects and as such she is self starter in her role.
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Heather - House / Pet sitting Reference
25 September 2017
While our family was travelling in Nicaragua this past Christmas...Raina stayed at our house for 2 week looking after our home and 2 cats. She was so wonderful, sending us updates and photos of our furry felines to give us peace of mind knowing they were well looked after.
We wouldn't hesit...While our family was travelling in Nicaragua this past Christmas...Raina stayed at our house for 2 week looking after our home and 2 cats. She was so wonderful, sending us updates and photos of our furry felines to give us peace of mind knowing they were well looked after.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Raina, she is extremely thoughtful, very reliable and especially respectful of our home. It was very important to us, that Raina was a homeowner herself, knowing she would be able to handle any issues if they should arise.
We were also very delighted to come home to a very clean house, sidewalk shovelled and 2 very happy kitties.
Thank again, Raina you will be hearing from us again!- Organised
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About Raina
I am a single, Canadian woman in my early 40's (I won't be too specific!), and I'm a Landscape Designer in the Toronto area. An enjoyable afternoon for me is relaxing in the garden and enjoying a glass of wine.
Along with animals, I find meeting new people is one of the best things in life. There's always something rewarding about sharing experiences and stories with new (and old!) friends. I have done a fair amount of traveling in the past and have picked up a little Spanish and French along the way.
In my spare time, I like to garden, walk, and explore neighbourhoods. Dance is a large part of my life. I perform as a professional belly dancer, and also study Tango. Watching others perform is also pure joy for me!
I am a single, Canadian woman in my early 40's (I won't be too specific!), and I'm a Landscape Designer in the Toronto area. An enjoyable afternoon for me is relaxing in the garden and enjoying a glass of wine.
Along with animals, I find meeting new people is one of the best things in life. There's always something rewarding about sharing experiences and stories with new (and old!) friends. I have done a fair amount of traveling in the past and have picked up a little Spanish and French along the way.
In my spare time, I like to garden, walk, and explore neighbourhoods. Dance is a large part of my life. I perform as a professional belly dancer, and also study Tango. Watching others perform is also pure joy for me!
Why I want to house sit
Having just moved into the Toronto area after spending many years living a more rural lifestyle, I now have the flexibility to move from one place to another until I have made a more permanent living commitment such as purchasing another home.
This is an ideal time to explore new neighbourhoods within the city, meet new people and broaden my horizons.
Having always loved animals, house sitting offers a unique opportunity to have more experiences with furry (and non-furry) creatures.
I know I can offer peace of mind to people who need a reliable person to care for their home and pets while away.
My experience
Having owned and built a house in the country for more than 15 years, I've got a broad understanding of all things house related. Practical things such as mechanical works, general maintenance and the importance of cleanliness. During that time, I had 2 dogs and a cat to enjoy my time with. Musky, Banjo and Zephyr have all been wonderful companions!
Over this past year, I've done a 6 month house sitting stay in the Toronto area, and was responsible not only for the Crested Gecko and the Goldfish, but also the general upkeep of the house and regularly communicating with the homeowners to pass along information on the day to day going's on.
Additionally I spent two weeks house sitting in Uxbridge Ontario over Christmas while the homeowners were in Nicaragua. Myself and the 2 cats had plenty of cozy time together!
I do have a vehicle, so house sitting in areas not serviced by public transit isn't an issue for me. I'm available for stays anywhere in the greater Toronto area and extending even further outside the city depending on the time of year.
I am new to the website, but I am happy to provide references from my independent work if needed.
Verifications
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Horses
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Fish
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Small pet
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House & pet sitting timeline
Raina has done 4 house sits since 2017
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TorontoCanadaMar 2018 -
TorontoCanadaFeb 2018
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DorsetCanadaJan 2018 -
TorontoCanadaNov 2017
