Sara & Juergen
Sara & Juergen
Responsible, trilingual, mature house-sitters who love animals
About Sara & Juergen
We both have traveled extensively and lived in countries other than our own for years at a time. I (Sara) teach writing online with a prestigious university in the USA, so my work is 100% "portable," and Juergen has recently begun working independently as well (although his work is all done in Bavaria). We both love to travel AND take care of an...
We both have traveled extensively and lived in countries other than our own for years at a time. I (Sara) teach writing online with a prestigious university in the USA, so my work is 100% "portable," and Juergen has recently begun working independently as well (although his work is all done in Bavaria). We both love to travel AND take care of animals. Because we can choose when and where to work, we can take on pet-sitting assignments any time we wish, as long as the homeowners we are sitting for have high-speed, reliable internet. We'd love to watch over your property and mind your animals while you are away, so that you have every confidence that all is well and can thoroughly enjoy your holiday.
Unlike many sitters, we take our role and responsibilities as sitters very seriously and are not looking for a "free vacation." Thus, we prefer to do an even exchange (we provide you total peace of mind and excellent care of your pets and property in exchange for housing and utilities). But if you feel an additional fee is needed to cover high heating costs, for example, please do tell us *in advance.*. We can work with just about any fair arrangement as long as we know up front what our costs will be.
One thing you might like to know is that we pride ourselves on our tidiness. It's a personal endeavor of ours to have home owners return home to a shiny, clean home (and happy pets!), and we both make sure that gets done. Because the last thing you want to do when you return from traveling is clean your house or have to deal with someone else's mess. Also, we do NOT smoke and we prefer to sit in non-smoking homes, simply for allergy reasons.
***Note that most of the feedback listed on this site is just for me (Sara), because I had been house-sitting solo up until we got married, and recently I have been doing more pet-sits alone because my work is more flexible than J's is. We did several sits together (in addition to those below) for which we don't have any written references; just ask us if you wish to see more references for Juergen.
Why we want to house sit
Our introduction says most of it: I can work anywhere with reliable internet service, and we both simply love animals. Personally, I have been told that I have an incredible eye for detail: When something needs caring for at your property, I'll notice it and take care of it. This quality is also useful when caring for animals: I realize straight away if a horse, dog, or cat is limping, or if a chicken is off her normal routine. Likewise, Juergen is a master of thinking of everything at once, so small details are not lost even while looking at the big picture (this skill likely comes from his training in building and cabinet-making: the whole AND the parts need equal attention). We would like to use our innate skills to help others rest easy while they leave their pets for a holiday, and we love to explore new parts of the world at the same time. It's really a win-win for both of us and the property/pet owners.
In addition, we recently settled into our first home as a married couple, but we still can't stop exploring new places and meeting new pets. I, especially, have itchy feet. Once a traveler, always a traveler, I guess!
Our experience
We have pet-sat together already in France, Italy, and Germany. I (Sara) have traveled and house/pet-sat for friends and "just-made" friends while in Italy, the UK, and the USA, and I love all animals (although cats, dogs, and horses are tied for first, maybe...). Juergen was an enthusiastic dog owner for many years, and he now sees that cats are totally cool since we sat for some lovable ones together. We both adapt easily to new places, we both have a lot of experience with older pets (and we love them so much), and we both have a "can do" attitude, even when we are in a new situation. My communication skills are top-notch (given that I hold an advanced degree in such, and I teach writing) and Juergen and I can speak English, German, and Italian, while understanding French enough to get by. Clear communication and a willingness to adapt to local ways of living are probably the most important qualities of a great house-sitter--next to responsibility, maturity, and a deep caring and respect for other people and animals, which we also have in spades. We want to be good neighbors at all times.
Reviews (9)
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Penny - Zürich, Switzerland
22 July - 31 July 2017
Sara and Juergen were amazing from the very beginning! First off they are a down to earth couple who are easy to communicate with. They are very professional when it came to wanting to know everything about how to care for ourcat and home. They stayed with us for two weeks, and sent us updates ...
Sara and Juergen were amazing from the very beginning! First off they are a down to earth couple who are easy to communicate with. They are very professional when it came to wanting to know everything about how to care for ourcat and home. They stayed with us for two weeks, and sent us updates on how everything was going. When we arived home our house was spotles and they even folded my laundry I forgot about.
If your're looking for someone to care for your pets and home we highly recommend Sara and Juergen they are lovely.- Organised
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Janet - Bad Ischl, Austria
25 June - 17 July 2017
Sara cared for home and pets (cats and dogs) meticulously. It was lovely to return to a clean and tidy home and happy animals. Communication was straightforward and all went smoothly. I can highly recommend Sara as a responsible and reliable house and pet sitter.
Sara cared for home and pets (cats and dogs) meticulously. It was lovely to return to a clean and tidy home and happy animals. Communication was straightforward and all went smoothly. I can highly recommend Sara as a responsible and reliable house and pet sitter.
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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- Pet care
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Rebecca - Frankfurt am Main, Germany
17 April - 22 April 2017
Sara and her husband were the perfect housesitters. Really organised, tidy, uncomplicated and good company. They looked after our old dog and we were reassured that he was in very competant hands while we were away. I have no doubt he was very much loved and attentively cared for. So much so th...
Sara and her husband were the perfect housesitters. Really organised, tidy, uncomplicated and good company. They looked after our old dog and we were reassured that he was in very competant hands while we were away. I have no doubt he was very much loved and attentively cared for. So much so that it was obvious he was missing them when they left! I would have no hesitation in recommending them further.
- Organised
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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- Pet care
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About Sara & Juergen
We both have traveled extensively and lived in countries other than our own for years at a time. I (Sara) teach writing online with a prestigious university in the USA, so my work is 100% "portable," and Juergen has recently begun working independently as well (although his work is all done in Bavaria). We both love to travel AND take care of animals. Because we can choose when and where to work, we can take on pet-sitting assignments any time we wish, as long as the homeowners we are sitting for have high-speed, reliable internet. We'd love to watch over your property and mind your animals while you are away, so that you have every confidence that all is well and can thoroughly enjoy your holiday.
Unlike many sitters, we take our role and responsibilities as sitters very seriously and are not looking for a "free vacation." Thus, we prefer to do an even exchange (we provide you tota......
We both have traveled extensively and lived in countries other than our own for years at a time. I (Sara) teach writing online with a prestigious university in the USA, so my work is 100% "portable," and Juergen has recently begun working independently as well (although his work is all done in Bavaria). We both love to travel AND take care of animals. Because we can choose when and where to work, we can take on pet-sitting assignments any time we wish, as long as the homeowners we are sitting for have high-speed, reliable internet. We'd love to watch over your property and mind your animals while you are away, so that you have every confidence that all is well and can thoroughly enjoy your holiday.
Unlike many sitters, we take our role and responsibilities as sitters very seriously and are not looking for a "free vacation." Thus, we prefer to do an even exchange (we provide you total peace of mind and excellent care of your pets and property in exchange for housing and utilities). But if you feel an additional fee is needed to cover high heating costs, for example, please do tell us *in advance.*. We can work with just about any fair arrangement as long as we know up front what our costs will be.
One thing you might like to know is that we pride ourselves on our tidiness. It's a personal endeavor of ours to have home owners return home to a shiny, clean home (and happy pets!), and we both make sure that gets done. Because the last thing you want to do when you return from traveling is clean your house or have to deal with someone else's mess. Also, we do NOT smoke and we prefer to sit in non-smoking homes, simply for allergy reasons.
***Note that most of the feedback listed on this site is just for me (Sara), because I had been house-sitting solo up until we got married, and recently I have been doing more pet-sits alone because my work is more flexible than J's is. We did several sits together (in addition to those below) for which we don't have any written references; just ask us if you wish to see more references for Juergen.
Why we want to house sit
Our introduction says most of it: I can work anywhere with reliable internet service, and we both simply love animals. Personally, I have been told that I have an incredible eye for detail: When something needs caring for at your property, I'll notice it and take care of it. This quality is also useful when caring for animals: I realize straight away if a horse, dog, or cat is limping, or if a chicken is off her normal routine. Likewise, Juergen is a master of thinking of everything at once, so small details are not lost even while looking at the big picture (this skill likely comes from his training in building and cabinet-making: the whole AND the parts need equal attention). We would like to use our innate skills to help others rest easy while they leave their pets for a holiday, and we love to explore new parts of the world at the same time. It's really a win-win for both of us and the property/pet owners.
In addition, we recently settled into our first home as a married couple, but we still can't stop exploring new places and meeting new pets. I, especially, have itchy feet. Once a traveler, always a traveler, I guess!
Our experience
We have pet-sat together already in France, Italy, and Germany. I (Sara) have traveled and house/pet-sat for friends and "just-made" friends while in Italy, the UK, and the USA, and I love all animals (although cats, dogs, and horses are tied for first, maybe...). Juergen was an enthusiastic dog owner for many years, and he now sees that cats are totally cool since we sat for some lovable ones together. We both adapt easily to new places, we both have a lot of experience with older pets (and we love them so much), and we both have a "can do" attitude, even when we are in a new situation. My communication skills are top-notch (given that I hold an advanced degree in such, and I teach writing) and Juergen and I can speak English, German, and Italian, while understanding French enough to get by. Clear communication and a willingness to adapt to local ways of living are probably the most important qualities of a great house-sitter--next to responsibility, maturity, and a deep caring and respect for other people and animals, which we also have in spades. We want to be good neighbors at all times.
Verifications
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Standard level
Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Horses
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Poultry
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Previous house sitting experience
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House & pet sitting timeline
Sara and Juergen have done 11 house sits since 2013
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LandshutGermanyAug - Sep 2017 -
ZürichSwitzerlandJul 2017 -
Bad IschlAustriaJun - Jul 2017 -
Frankfurt am MainGermanyApr 2017 -
VicenzaItalyDec 2016 - Jan 2017 -
MunichGermanyAug - Sep 2016 -
MunichGermanyMar - Apr 2016 -
Clermont-l’HéraultFranceFeb 2016 -
RipatransoneItalyDec 2014 -
CharlestonUnited StatesApr 2014 -
MontclairUnited StatesJan 2014
