Sharon & John
Sharon & John
CLEAN, HAPPY, PROFESSIONAL COUPLE. Masters in de-matting and poop-scooping!
About Sharon & John
We are happily married (almost 30 years!). We are both executives. I'm an entrepreneur who is on sabbatical from a start-up (after 8 years of starting!) and am enjoying a little time to catch my breath and enjoy life. We love to cycle, golf, walk, cook, and laugh with family and friends. We look forward to exchanging hugs and snuggles from the ...
We are happily married (almost 30 years!). We are both executives. I'm an entrepreneur who is on sabbatical from a start-up (after 8 years of starting!) and am enjoying a little time to catch my breath and enjoy life. We love to cycle, golf, walk, cook, and laugh with family and friends. We look forward to exchanging hugs and snuggles from the four-legged ones. Our two boys are in college, so we are freshly minted empty-nesters!
Why we want to house sit
Launched last kid into college and John took a consulting job near LAX. We are trying to sell our home in New Hampshire and don't want to pay the equivalent of two mortgages by staying at a hotel. The company of a dog or cat would be such a blessing right now and I have oodles of time on my hands while John is at work. Walking the dogs and chilling with the kitties, and other little critters (just no pet tarantulas!) will be an awesome way to enjoy the best of each day.
Our experience
We give our word and we keep it. Which means you can count on us. We are both execs who believe in doing the right thing, even if it's not comfortable. We're honest to a fault, which means we'll tell you if we dropped the medicine down the sink or that FIDO messed on the carpet while we weren't looking. Because we know from experience, even the BEST of dogs and cats get a little (or royally) fussed when suitcases are coming and going. We get that and we'll be patient with your baby(s).
I am a certified meeting planner and project manager. I'm a mom and a spouse. All of which makes me a bit prone to obsessive-level followthrough and accountability. I'm happy when I make someone else's day even better and I LIKE to clean (weird, I know). My parents taught me to leave a place better than it was when I arrived and I love to organize but know when not to.
I had cats for the first 30 years of my life and my first dog at 25. They were shelter cats. Tahtzee our family's Siamese - & Jed, the most amazingly friendly grey tabby - were both so, so special.
John had a retired police dog (JAKE!) when we met, and after Jake passed, we became the proud parents of a lab-pit stray and later, two little Bichons (Havanese & Maltipoo). So, we've had working dogs and velcro dogs and enjoy the unique qualities and personalities of each. Personally, I relate best to silly, goofy dogs (big & small) and John is like a dog whisperer with the working "give me a job" dogs.
Reviews (1)
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Megan - Los Angeles, California, United States
23 November - 11 December 2018
Sharon was an EXCEPTIONAL sitter. I was in the middle of moving before my trip, and had a full house of my 2 senior cats and 2 foster kittens. An unfortunate incident kept the kittens in my care longer than intended, but she stepped in, even filling out the forms with the rescue group to become...
Sharon was an EXCEPTIONAL sitter. I was in the middle of moving before my trip, and had a full house of my 2 senior cats and 2 foster kittens. An unfortunate incident kept the kittens in my care longer than intended, but she stepped in, even filling out the forms with the rescue group to become their foster. And then practically begged me to leave some boxes for her to unpack as she was "one of those crazy people who love to clean".
My vacation was very stressful and full of incident, but my mood was kept aloft by the frequent pictures of my cats and the joy in her IMs as Lenny slowly got used to them. And when that same Lenny began to pee on things, she took it in stride, helping to diagnose his anxiety (the 2 fiesty kittens) and taking those 2 said kittens to the adoption facility (they were adopted very quickly). I was mortified and was sure she was going to leave (which I would've completely understood), but she just handled the situation, never a terse word.
When I got home, my cats were fat and happy, my new apartment was clean and organized. She even found a place for this picture I loved but was going to donate for space sake. After the trip I had, well all I can say is it ended on a high note. I still can't believe how lucky I was to find her.
If you want a top shelf house/pet sitter then Sharon is your gal. She is clean, organized, and respectful of your home; has excellent communication skills; is easy to reach in a pinch and is very capable to handling any emergencies that come her way. She is caring and patient with animals and showers them with lots of love.
I don't know if she would want to, but I would absolutely use her again. I can't recommend her highly enough. Do yourself a favor a select her now, before someone else does.- Organised
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Kelly - House / Pet sitting Reference
13 November 2018
I have known Sharon over 25 years. We have spent a lot of time at each other's homes. She has always been loving and caring to all the pets we have had in our lives. As someone who has done house and pet sitting myself, I know how much work it is. It requires excellent organizational skills, pati...
I have known Sharon over 25 years. We have spent a lot of time at each other's homes. She has always been loving and caring to all the pets we have had in our lives. As someone who has done house and pet sitting myself, I know how much work it is. It requires excellent organizational skills, patience, integrity and flexibility. Sharon excels in those areas and anyone would be very fortunate to have her take care of their home and pets.
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Daniel - Character Reference
12 November 2018
I have had the pleasure of working with Sharon for many years. Her organization and reliability created a foundation that I could trust and lean on. I could not recommend anyone more qualified to care for another's house.
I have had the pleasure of working with Sharon for many years. Her organization and reliability created a foundation that I could trust and lean on. I could not recommend anyone more qualified to care for another's house.
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Jaymie - Character Reference
12 November 2018
Sharon and John are two of the most nurturing of parents not only to their two children, but to parents, friends and pets, more than anyone I have ever known. Their dedication to not only their closest family members, extends to the many employees the two of them have touched over their professio...
Sharon and John are two of the most nurturing of parents not only to their two children, but to parents, friends and pets, more than anyone I have ever known. Their dedication to not only their closest family members, extends to the many employees the two of them have touched over their professional careers is astounding. I know because I am one of those employees touched by their dedication to others and their detail to whatever the task on hand is presented to them.
They are now empty nesters and on a new journey that takes them far away from their home and their roots. If you have a home and or pet that needs extended attending to, these are the two people I would want to be their caretaker.
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Paul - House / Pet sitting Reference
12 November 2018
John and Sharon have been friends of ours for 15 years. They are thoughtful, organized and very trustworthy. They have been great pet owners themselves and have been great with our own dogs and cats. I wholeheartedly recommend them for watching your home and pets.
John and Sharon have been friends of ours for 15 years. They are thoughtful, organized and very trustworthy. They have been great pet owners themselves and have been great with our own dogs and cats. I wholeheartedly recommend them for watching your home and pets.
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About Sharon & John
We are happily married (almost 30 years!). We are both executives. I'm an entrepreneur who is on sabbatical from a start-up (after 8 years of starting!) and am enjoying a little time to catch my breath and enjoy life. We love to cycle, golf, walk, cook, and laugh with family and friends. We look forward to exchanging hugs and snuggles from the four-legged ones. Our two boys are in college, so we are freshly minted empty-nesters!
We are happily married (almost 30 years!). We are both executives. I'm an entrepreneur who is on sabbatical from a start-up (after 8 years of starting!) and am enjoying a little time to catch my breath and enjoy life. We love to cycle, golf, walk, cook, and laugh with family and friends. We look forward to exchanging hugs and snuggles from the four-legged ones. Our two boys are in college, so we are freshly minted empty-nesters!
Why we want to house sit
Launched last kid into college and John took a consulting job near LAX. We are trying to sell our home in New Hampshire and don't want to pay the equivalent of two mortgages by staying at a hotel. The company of a dog or cat would be such a blessing right now and I have oodles of time on my hands while John is at work. Walking the dogs and chilling with the kitties, and other little critters (just no pet tarantulas!) will be an awesome way to enjoy the best of each day.
Our experience
We give our word and we keep it. Which means you can count on us. We are both execs who believe in doing the right thing, even if it's not comfortable. We're honest to a fault, which means we'll tell you if we dropped the medicine down the sink or that FIDO messed on the carpet while we weren't looking. Because we know from experience, even the BEST of dogs and cats get a little (or royally) fussed when suitcases are coming and going. We get that and we'll be patient with your baby(s).
I am a certified meeting planner and project manager. I'm a mom and a spouse. All of which makes me a bit prone to obsessive-level followthrough and accountability. I'm happy when I make someone else's day even better and I LIKE to clean (weird, I know). My parents taught me to leave a place better than it was when I arrived and I love to organize but know when not to.
I had cats for the first 30 years of my life and my first dog at 25. They were shelter cats. Tahtzee our family's Siamese - & Jed, the most amazingly friendly grey tabby - were both so, so special.
John had a retired police dog (JAKE!) when we met, and after Jake passed, we became the proud parents of a lab-pit stray and later, two little Bichons (Havanese & Maltipoo). So, we've had working dogs and velcro dogs and enjoy the unique qualities and personalities of each. Personally, I relate best to silly, goofy dogs (big & small) and John is like a dog whisperer with the working "give me a job" dogs.
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Sharon and John have done 1 house sit since 2018
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Los AngelesUnited StatesNov - Dec 2018
