Dolores
Dolores
Responsible, energetic ,young at heart,intrepid traveller available
About Dolores
I am a widow of 12 yrs,I live in the beautiful country of NZ.My 3 children all live overseas,Australia,USA and the UK.I have 4 Grandchildren, family are very important to me.Since being on my own I have explored many countries,travelling on my own ,absorbing the living cultures at close quarters,Russia China,South Africa,Sri Lanka,South East A...
I am a widow of 12 yrs,I live in the beautiful country of NZ.My 3 children all live overseas,Australia,USA and the UK.I have 4 Grandchildren, family are very important to me.Since being on my own I have explored many countries,travelling on my own ,absorbing the living cultures at close quarters,Russia China,South Africa,Sri Lanka,South East Asia,Middle East,Central Asia, Europe,North Africa,
I am interested in world affairs,am open and flexible in my outlook on life, caring and compassionate,trustworthy.I would care and respect your home and your pets as if they were my own.
Why I want to house sit
It is the next stage of my life following on from years as a live in carer.I know from my past experiences that I am completely capable of looking after your home and pets. Housesitting would also allow me to continue to travel to enjoy new experiences and places,which would provide me a quality of life I so much desire
My experience
Last 11yrs have travelled , solo ,extensively around the world from my home in New Zealand ,combining it with using my Nursing skills ,to provide live in care for people in their own homes through a very reputable Agency ,Oxford Aunts Care,based in Oxford UK. For 2-3 months each year I have taken over the running of the households
providing 24 hour live in personal care to those clients which also included the care of their cats dogs and other pets.I bring experience in being responsible for peoples homes whether it be for a week ,a month or longer.My current situation is that my home which was damaged in the catastrophic earthquake in Christchurch ,New Zealand in 2011 has now been repaired, a ten month project for nearly all of 2017 for which Ihad to vacate my home.During that time I housesat in NZ. Great experience and now that my home repairs are completed and I am back in my homeI am keen to travel again overseas and to housesit and care for your pets at the same time.
UPDATE FOR 2018.
Have had a marvellous 2018 year(June through to September) house sitting through Trusted Housesitters in Argentina, Mexico, Australia. and privatly in California
I have had Police clearance each year I have worked for the Agency in the UK
Reviews (2)
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Annabel - Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
08 September - 24 September 2018
I can’t recommend Dolores highly enough! We spent two weeks in Europe whilst Dolores looked after our very active 5yr old Welsh Springer Spaniel, Harry. The holiday was made complete knowing we had Dolores at home looking after Harry. Especially considering two days before departure Harry sustain...
I can’t recommend Dolores highly enough! We spent two weeks in Europe whilst Dolores looked after our very active 5yr old Welsh Springer Spaniel, Harry. The holiday was made complete knowing we had Dolores at home looking after Harry. Especially considering two days before departure Harry sustained a nasty wound whilst off leash in the park, she took excellent care of him and kept us up to date with his progress. It was so easy communicating without Dolores and nothing was too difficult. It was such a smooth handover and then to return to fresh bread, milk, salads and even a home made ceviche was just brilliant after 72 hrs in transit! I wish we had met Dolores sooner, she is a true gem and we will definitely (and hopefully) have her house sit again in the future.
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Stacy - Belgrano, Argentina
26 June - 15 July 2018
Doloris was amazing. She was so flexible. The apartment had some last minute concerns and I needed a plumber to come by. Dolores was accommodating at all times. She took wonderful care of pumpkin and the apartment.
When I returned there was soup and fresh bread for dinner. I am so grateful for ...Doloris was amazing. She was so flexible. The apartment had some last minute concerns and I needed a plumber to come by. Dolores was accommodating at all times. She took wonderful care of pumpkin and the apartment.
When I returned there was soup and fresh bread for dinner. I am so grateful for her help with my home and cat while I was away.- Organised
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External references (1)
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Marlene - Character Reference
03 February 2017
We have known Dolores and her family for over 30 years and have shared many family experiences. In recent years she has been a thoroughly trusted friend in our home and we always return to a contented precious cat. Her business and travel experiences have given her confidence and organisationa...
We have known Dolores and her family for over 30 years and have shared many family experiences. In recent years she has been a thoroughly trusted friend in our home and we always return to a contented precious cat. Her business and travel experiences have given her confidence and organisational abilities which make her the ideal house sitter. Her career as a Nurse also adds a great deal to any of her undertakings. I have no hesitation in endorsing Dolores as a house 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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About Dolores
I am a widow of 12 yrs,I live in the beautiful country of NZ.My 3 children all live overseas,Australia,USA and the UK.I have 4 Grandchildren, family are very important to me.Since being on my own I have explored many countries,travelling on my own ,absorbing the living cultures at close quarters,Russia China,South Africa,Sri Lanka,South East Asia,Middle East,Central Asia, Europe,North Africa,
I am interested in world affairs,am open and flexible in my outlook on life, caring and compassionate,trustworthy.I would care and respect your home and your pets as if they were my own.
I am a widow of 12 yrs,I live in the beautiful country of NZ.My 3 children all live overseas,Australia,USA and the UK.I have 4 Grandchildren, family are very important to me.Since being on my own I have explored many countries,travelling on my own ,absorbing the living cultures at close quarters,Russia China,South Africa,Sri Lanka,South East Asia,Middle East,Central Asia, Europe,North Africa,
I am interested in world affairs,am open and flexible in my outlook on life, caring and compassionate,trustworthy.I would care and respect your home and your pets as if they were my own.
Why I want to house sit
It is the next stage of my life following on from years as a live in carer.I know from my past experiences that I am completely capable of looking after your home and pets. Housesitting would also allow me to continue to travel to enjoy new experiences and places,which would provide me a quality of life I so much desire
My experience
Last 11yrs have travelled , solo ,extensively around the world from my home in New Zealand ,combining it with using my Nursing skills ,to provide live in care for people in their own homes through a very reputable Agency ,Oxford Aunts Care,based in Oxford UK. For 2-3 months each year I have taken over the running of the households
providing 24 hour live in personal care to those clients which also included the care of their cats dogs and other pets.I bring experience in being responsible for peoples homes whether it be for a week ,a month or longer.My current situation is that my home which was damaged in the catastrophic earthquake in Christchurch ,New Zealand in 2011 has now been repaired, a ten month project for nearly all of 2017 for which Ihad to vacate my home.During that time I housesat in NZ. Great experience and now that my home repairs are completed and I am back in my homeI am keen to travel again overseas and to housesit and care for your pets at the same time.
UPDATE FOR 2018.
Have had a marvellous 2018 year(June through to September) house sitting through Trusted Housesitters in Argentina, Mexico, Australia. and privatly in California
I have had Police clearance each year I have worked for the Agency in the UK
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House & pet sitting timeline
Dolores has done 3 house sits since 2016
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PaddingtonAustraliaSep 2018 -
Puerto VallartaMexicoJul - Aug 2018 -
BelgranoArgentinaJun - Jul 2018
