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Dean

A Smiley Guy. A Happy Kat (or Kanine)

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My experience

10+ years

Since becoming a Trusted House Sitter, I've enjoyed many stays caring for cats and dogs, feeding the fish, keeping the bird feeders full, maintained water features, watering plants, mail collecting, helped the neighbors, and reporting on…

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Reviews (32)

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Kim

Dean was great - kitties seemed to really enjoy him and our house was in great shape on our return. He kept us informed well about Clara and Henry - and…

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Portland, OR, US · 24 May - 31 May 2025
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Corrie

Dean was amazing. He sent us pictures of our pets each day, and created some cool artwork for my kids.

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Vancouver, WA, US · 17 May - 24 May 2025
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Andrea

Dean was terrific -- a great communicator and wonderful with our cats. They both took to him and based on the pictures, clearly enjoyed his company. And he…

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Portland, OR, US · 07 May - 11 May 2025
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Helen

Dean was an excellent house and pet sitter. Piper was clearly attached to him. She tends to be shy and warmed up to Dean immediately. The house was well…

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Poulsbo, WA, US · 20 Mar - 31 Mar 2025
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Deborah

Dean did a great job taking care of my cats. He was reliable and checked in with me every few days to give me updates which was much appreciated. I could see…

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Langley, WA, US · 18 Feb - 11 Mar 2025

About Dean

Hello Travelers. I'm Dean Hanmer, a retired sculpture and landscape artist from Vashon Island, Washington. For the past few years, I've been in Florida, assisting aging parents, but as of November 2024, I'm back in the good ol' PNW. I'm a…

Age – 65+Occupation – Landscape and Sculpture ArtistLives in – Vashon, United States
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Why I want to house sit

I was a Home Exchanger for several years before discovering THS. Isn't it great that it's a WIN-WIN experience for both, you and me. I do a great job in exchange for visiting wonderful places, meeting beautiful people and enjoying the…

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