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 (13)
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Shelley - London, United Kingdom
10 February - 18 February 2018
We were very lucky to have Michaela come to stay at our house in February 2018. Michaela is a kind, cheerful and helpful person who took great care of our two cats and our house. I would highly recommend her as a house sitter.
We were very lucky to have Michaela come to stay at our house in February 2018. Michaela is a kind, cheerful and helpful person who took great care of our two cats and our house. I would highly recommend her as a house sitter.
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Karen - Cliffe, United Kingdom
03 August - 13 August 2017
Michaela was really lovely and provided lots of doggy updates (including photos) whilst we were away so we felt content in the knowledge that they were getting on fine. Michaela was really easy to make arrangements with prior to the sit and then updated us quickly if we did message her during our...
Michaela was really lovely and provided lots of doggy updates (including photos) whilst we were away so we felt content in the knowledge that they were getting on fine. Michaela was really easy to make arrangements with prior to the sit and then updated us quickly if we did message her during our trip.
Bart seemed really happy when we came back and his coat was it's usual glossiness which means he had lots of strokes from Michaela!
House was as we left it and we would not hesitate to have Michaela back again or to recommend her to anyone else.- Organised
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Rod And Avariel - Harwich, United Kingdom
30 June - 02 July 2017
Michaela is a marvel.
She coped magnificently despite us leaving the wrong printout of instructions! Thankfully she was paying enough attention to spot that something wasn't right and query it after we'd left, so our old pug got the right meds.
She's a genuinely lovely person who has a great wa...Michaela is a marvel.
She coped magnificently despite us leaving the wrong printout of instructions! Thankfully she was paying enough attention to spot that something wasn't right and query it after we'd left, so our old pug got the right meds.
She's a genuinely lovely person who has a great way with the pugs. I can't recommend her highly enough- Organised
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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
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
Availability
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Profile Details
Age
Occupation
Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
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House & pet sitting timeline
Michaela has done 15 house sits since 2016
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BirminghamUnited KingdomApr 2018 -
LondonUnited KingdomFeb 2018
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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
