Michaela
Michaela
In possession of a Poppins-esque ability to save the day!
About Michaela
I'm a happy, friendly person who enjoys drawing, exploring new places and animals. Wrote the 'experience' bit first, so you'll probably find most of the details you want there. Just ask if you have any questions!
I'm a happy, friendly person who enjoys drawing, exploring new places and animals. Wrote the 'experience' bit first, so you'll probably find most of the details you want there. Just ask if you have any questions!
Why I want to house sit
I've been house-sitting regularly for the last five years. It's a win-win for me: I love animals and travelling and really enjoy helping other people out when I can. I'm a Cinammon Trust helper and am registered on BorrowMy Doggy, so am a big fan of sites such as this that can put together people whose needs and strengths match, and who manage to improve each other's lives.
My experience
Firstly, I can help out a lot! I work half of the week but have long weekends free. As a teacher, I also get a lot of holidays(!) I don't have children and I have a car, and am willing to travel whenever possible.
Secondly, I'm known for being very responsible and have decades of experience of looking after others. I've volunteered for The Cinammon Trust for over 15 years now. I used to own a lovely dog but she passed away 5 years ago. I love the company of all pets (cats and dogs particularly, but having been brought up on a small-holding, I'm happy to care for any animal that needs it). I've cat and dog-sat for family, friends and acquaintances many times before and I’ve worked as an assistant in a doggy hotel. I've been a teacher for 17 years (including many years working with people with special needs and teaching in a children's home) so have been fully DBS checked for all that time. I am also employed, often, as a babysitter and ensure that my elderly father is healthy and happy on a daily basis.
Finally, I can provide plenty of references if you require them and am happy to chat/meet as many times as you wish, in advance, as I know what it's like to hand over your keys and/or fur-baby to a 'stranger'. I very much look forward to meeting you!
Reviews (16)
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Caroline - London, United Kingdom
23 November - 25 November 2018
From start to finish Michaela was great and really put us at ease for our first house/cat sitting weekend! She answered any questions we had really quickly and communicated over the weekend with pictures of our cats having a great time! We came home to two very chilled and happy cats and a nice t...
From start to finish Michaela was great and really put us at ease for our first house/cat sitting weekend! She answered any questions we had really quickly and communicated over the weekend with pictures of our cats having a great time! We came home to two very chilled and happy cats and a nice tidy home. Thank you Michaela, you’d be welcome back any time :-)
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Liz - Norwich, United Kingdom
15 June - 17 June 2018
Michaela looked after our Bertie for a long weekend recently in June.
Communication was excellent before she came. She arrived promptly as agreed and kept us updated regularly during our time away.
We were a bit anxious as this was the first time Bertie has been left on his own (we recently los...Michaela looked after our Bertie for a long weekend recently in June.
Communication was excellent before she came. She arrived promptly as agreed and kept us updated regularly during our time away.
We were a bit anxious as this was the first time Bertie has been left on his own (we recently lost his brother) but our fears were totally unfounded as she gave him lots of attention.
She even washed her sheets, which was very thoughtful.
I’m hoping she will be available another time as would love to have her back.- Organised
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Mary-Rose - Birmingham, United Kingdom
10 April - 16 April 2018
Michaela was really accommodating from the outset - she was very understanding when I had to change my leaving date at short notice and very communicative throughout the period she looked after my cat Lucy. She also coped fantastically with my cat's unpredictable behaviour and absences. I would d...
Michaela was really accommodating from the outset - she was very understanding when I had to change my leaving date at short notice and very communicative throughout the period she looked after my cat Lucy. She also coped fantastically with my cat's unpredictable behaviour and absences. I would definitely recommend Michaela (and Craig) for any future house-sitting work.
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About Michaela
I'm a happy, friendly person who enjoys drawing, exploring new places and animals. Wrote the 'experience' bit first, so you'll probably find most of the details you want there. Just ask if you have any questions!
I'm a happy, friendly person who enjoys drawing, exploring new places and animals. Wrote the 'experience' bit first, so you'll probably find most of the details you want there. Just ask if you have any questions!
Why I want to house sit
I've been house-sitting regularly for the last five years. It's a win-win for me: I love animals and travelling and really enjoy helping other people out when I can. I'm a Cinammon Trust helper and am registered on BorrowMy Doggy, so am a big fan of sites such as this that can put together people whose needs and strengths match, and who manage to improve each other's lives.
My experience
Firstly, I can help out a lot! I work half of the week but have long weekends free. As a teacher, I also get a lot of holidays(!) I don't have children and I have a car, and am willing to travel whenever possible.
Secondly, I'm known for being very responsible and have decades of experience of looking after others. I've volunteered for The Cinammon Trust for over 15 years now. I used to own a lovely dog but she passed away 5 years ago. I love the company of all pets (cats and dogs particularly, but having been brought up on a small-holding, I'm happy to care for any animal that needs it). I've cat and dog-sat for family, friends and acquaintances many times before and I’ve worked as an assistant in a doggy hotel. I've been a teacher for 17 years (including many years working with people with special needs and teaching in a children's home) so have been fully DBS checked for all that time. I am also employed, often, as a babysitter and ensure that my elderly father is healthy and happy on a daily basis.
Finally, I can provide plenty of references if you require them and am happy to chat/meet as many times as you wish, in advance, as I know what it's like to hand over your keys and/or fur-baby to a 'stranger'. I very much look forward to meeting you!
Verifications
Verification level
Standard level
Email Address, Phone Number, External references (7), Identity & Document Check
All Standard Verification checks are carried out by a specialist 3rd Party
Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Fish
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Poultry
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Farm animals
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Small pet
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Profile Details
Age
Occupation
Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
Member benefits
Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Michaela has done 17 house sits since 2016
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LondonUnited KingdomNov 2018 -
NorwichUnited KingdomJun 2018 -
BirminghamUnited KingdomApr 2018 -
LondonUnited KingdomFeb 2018 -
GloucesterUnited KingdomDec 2017 - Jan 2018 -
CliffeUnited KingdomAug 2017 -
HarwichUnited KingdomJun - Jul 2017 -
BromleyUnited KingdomApr 2017 -
HarwichUnited KingdomMar 2017
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LondonUnited KingdomDec 2016 - Jan 2017 -
HarwichUnited KingdomNov 2016
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IpswichUnited KingdomNov 2016 -
JosselinFranceOct 2016 -
HarwichUnited KingdomOct 2016
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IpswichUnited KingdomOct 2016
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RichmondUnited KingdomSep 2016 -
Walton-on-ThamesUnited KingdomJul 2016
