Cecilia & Brad
Cecilia & Brad
RETIRED and active non-smoking, animal loving couple. Experienced and completely reliable.
About Cecilia & Brad
Retired since June 2015 from academia and county jobs after 25 years living in a beautiful home 65 miles south of the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. We still own our home, but decided to explore the planet instead of becoming couch potatoes. We return to Flagstaff regularly but prefer to be elsewhere while we still have the health, energy an...
Retired since June 2015 from academia and county jobs after 25 years living in a beautiful home 65 miles south of the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. We still own our home, but decided to explore the planet instead of becoming couch potatoes. We return to Flagstaff regularly but prefer to be elsewhere while we still have the health, energy and curiosity to visit other places.
We care deeply for animals, enjoy their company, and are ready to walk, play and cuddle with them.
We have experience with lots of different dogs and cats including young and old, healthy and not-so-healthy. Our profile picture is with Zoey, a blind schnauzer with whom we spent the Christmas 2017 holidays in southern Arizona. Mostly we love pets and have yet to found one that will not adopt us into their territory.
We love to travel and have done home exchanges (through Homelink while we lived in Flagstaff), used Airbnb's extensively as both hosts and guests.
Our hobbies are reading (especially detective novels and anything by Bill Bryson), and watching good movies. Cecilia does Yoga and likes to try new recipes when the spirit moves her. She is bilingual English-Spanish speaker. Brad loves to learn about the history and geography of places, enjoys museums in urban settings. We love Nature (having gone regularly to the Grand Canyon for over 2 decades spoiled us), and enjoy caring for beautiful plants and gardens.
We have a sense of humor, "can do" attitude, and are utterly respectful of other people's homes, pets, and plants. With good communications skills, we like to keep in touch and never "fall off the map" with homeowners.
We like to give home and pet owners the peace of mind required to enjoy traveling, because that is what we'd like for others to do for us. Good common sense, no drinking or drugs, healthy and active, not afraid to clean and do household chores. Send us an e-mail and we'll respond quickly!!!
Why we want to house sit
We housesit to explore and become familiar with other places in the world and get an "insider's view" of life elsewhere. We love to travel but do not consider ourselves to be "tourists." We believe taking good and respectful care of other people's homes brings good karma. We are financially stable and are not doing this out of necessity, but to explore.
Our experience
WE have cared for young and old cats and dogs. Both of us grew up in households with dogs so we both know how to care for them. We can handle small and large dogs. Please click on the link below to read one of our references!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q5hnlzbwkhgy44c/cecilia%20and%20brad%20reference%20letter%20%201.jpg?dl=0
Reviews (2)
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Zarah - Cambridge, United Kingdom
24 July - 11 August 2018
Cecilia and Brad took excellent care of Tallie for me. They went above and beyond with taking care of her. They were also very good communicators and updated me every few days during the stay, usually with a picture of Tallie ! They kept the house clean and seemed to enjoy the visit in the UK. I ...
Cecilia and Brad took excellent care of Tallie for me. They went above and beyond with taking care of her. They were also very good communicators and updated me every few days during the stay, usually with a picture of Tallie ! They kept the house clean and seemed to enjoy the visit in the UK. I would recommend them to anyone and book them again !
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Response from Cecilia & Brad
This was a wonderful experience for us. Tallie is an extremely sweet, smart and well behaved dog. She took as good care of us as we did of her! We miss playing "tug of war" with her, and hope we can do this again. Zarah is a considerate and friendly host. Highly recommended.
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Heather - Santiago, Chile
24 March - 07 April 2018
Highly recommend Cecilia and Brad who were very professional, caring and accommodating for the needs of our two Sharpei lads as well as our own in overseeing the house and garden. They were excellent communicating before arriving and while we were away, sharing photos and video which helped us...
Highly recommend Cecilia and Brad who were very professional, caring and accommodating for the needs of our two Sharpei lads as well as our own in overseeing the house and garden. They were excellent communicating before arriving and while we were away, sharing photos and video which helped us feel closer to home and confident in the responsibility and level of attention being given. On a more personal note, we very much enjoyed meeting Cecilia and Brad who had similar interests in nature, a healthy lifestyle and a lovely sense of humour. Boss and Bubba were very happy; I’m sure they will miss their new Dogparents daily company and walks.
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External references (1)
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Loralyn - House / Pet sitting Reference
30 October 2017
Cecilia and Brad housesit for me in September, 2017, for two and a half weeks. The house was immaculate when I got home and my lab was well cared for. I would definitely use them again when I travel.
Cecilia and Brad housesit for me in September, 2017, for two and a half weeks. The house was immaculate when I got home and my lab was well cared for. I would definitely use them again when I travel.
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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 Cecilia & Brad
Retired since June 2015 from academia and county jobs after 25 years living in a beautiful home 65 miles south of the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. We still own our home, but decided to explore the planet instead of becoming couch potatoes. We return to Flagstaff regularly but prefer to be elsewhere while we still have the health, energy and curiosity to visit other places.
We care deeply for animals, enjoy their company, and are ready to walk, play and cuddle with them.
We have experience with lots of different dogs and cats including young and old, healthy and not-so-healthy. Our profile picture is with Zoey, a blind schnauzer with whom we spent the Christmas 2017 holidays in southern Arizona. Mostly we love pets and have yet to found one that will not adopt us into their territory.
We love to travel and have done home exchanges (through Homelink while we lived in Flagstaff),......
Retired since June 2015 from academia and county jobs after 25 years living in a beautiful home 65 miles south of the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. We still own our home, but decided to explore the planet instead of becoming couch potatoes. We return to Flagstaff regularly but prefer to be elsewhere while we still have the health, energy and curiosity to visit other places.
We care deeply for animals, enjoy their company, and are ready to walk, play and cuddle with them.
We have experience with lots of different dogs and cats including young and old, healthy and not-so-healthy. Our profile picture is with Zoey, a blind schnauzer with whom we spent the Christmas 2017 holidays in southern Arizona. Mostly we love pets and have yet to found one that will not adopt us into their territory.
We love to travel and have done home exchanges (through Homelink while we lived in Flagstaff), used Airbnb's extensively as both hosts and guests.
Our hobbies are reading (especially detective novels and anything by Bill Bryson), and watching good movies. Cecilia does Yoga and likes to try new recipes when the spirit moves her. She is bilingual English-Spanish speaker. Brad loves to learn about the history and geography of places, enjoys museums in urban settings. We love Nature (having gone regularly to the Grand Canyon for over 2 decades spoiled us), and enjoy caring for beautiful plants and gardens.
We have a sense of humor, "can do" attitude, and are utterly respectful of other people's homes, pets, and plants. With good communications skills, we like to keep in touch and never "fall off the map" with homeowners.
We like to give home and pet owners the peace of mind required to enjoy traveling, because that is what we'd like for others to do for us. Good common sense, no drinking or drugs, healthy and active, not afraid to clean and do household chores. Send us an e-mail and we'll respond quickly!!!
Why we want to house sit
We housesit to explore and become familiar with other places in the world and get an "insider's view" of life elsewhere. We love to travel but do not consider ourselves to be "tourists." We believe taking good and respectful care of other people's homes brings good karma. We are financially stable and are not doing this out of necessity, but to explore.
Our experience
WE have cared for young and old cats and dogs. Both of us grew up in households with dogs so we both know how to care for them. We can handle small and large dogs. Please click on the link below to read one of our references!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q5hnlzbwkhgy44c/cecilia%20and%20brad%20reference%20letter%20%201.jpg?dl=0
Verifications
Verification level
Standard level
Email Address, Phone Number, External references (1), 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
Availability
Preferred Countries
- Australia
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Spain
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Afghanistan
- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Bouvet Island
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Caledonia
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Korea
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestinian Territory
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Republic of the Congo
- Reunion
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Profile Details
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Previous house sitting experience
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House & pet sitting timeline
Cecilia and Brad have done 2 house sits since 2016
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CambridgeUnited KingdomJul - Aug 2018 -
SantiagoChileMar - Apr 2018
