Barbara
About Barbara
Hi! I'm Barbara a recently retired RN from Sacramento , California. I am so excited to finally be free to explore this country and others. I am a homeowner and keep my own house and yard clean and tidy. I must admit I prefer working in the garden to housework but do both. I recently lost my elderly dog whom I miss terribly but I am now f...
Hi! I'm Barbara a recently retired RN from Sacramento , California. I am so excited to finally be free to explore this country and others. I am a homeowner and keep my own house and yard clean and tidy. I must admit I prefer working in the garden to housework but do both. I recently lost my elderly dog whom I miss terribly but I am now free to be away from home for extended periods of time. I would love to care for your home as if it were my own and if you have pets I will enjoy and care for them to your best expectations. I raised 2 daughters and numerous pets as a single parent so I can handle most situations that arise while you are gone. As a nurse I'm pretty calm in emergency situation if, heaven forbid, any should arise. Please consider me to be there for your most precious possessions while you are away.
Why I want to house sit
I have been really looking forward to being able to travel and when I learned about house and pet sitting it seemed like the perfect way to fill the void of my empty pet nest and travel too. I really want to get to know new people and new cultures. Taking care of lonely animals will be a pleasure and help me get over the loss of my own dog. My daughter's have 6 cats between them so I love kitties too!
My experience
I have owned my own pets all my life . My pet sitting so far has been for family and friends while they are vacationing. I have cared for dogs requiring medications and as an RN I'm familiar with most medical disorders and how to care for them. I have recently lost my own 17 year old dog and really miss those walks together and cuddle time.
Reviews (6)
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Pam - Bakersville, North Carolina, United States
10 August - 27 August 2018
Barb was awesome. Our dogs have never done so well while we were gone. She loved on them and they responded favorably to her immediately. We never had a worry the entire time we were on vacation. Barb was our first sitter we ever had, and it was a great experience thanks to her. It will be our ...
Barb was awesome. Our dogs have never done so well while we were gone. She loved on them and they responded favorably to her immediately. We never had a worry the entire time we were on vacation. Barb was our first sitter we ever had, and it was a great experience thanks to her. It will be our first option from now on. We highly recommend Barb for your pet sitter.
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Response from Barbara
Pam and Mark made me feel extremely welcome and comfortable in their home. They graciously allowed me to stay a day before and after their trip. The dogs were very sweet and funny and we'll behaved. The house is fairly remote but in a beautiful setting. I miss sitting on the front porch! I wouldn't hesitate to sit for them if you enjoy the quiet country life.
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Sally - Whaley Bridge, United Kingdom
25 February - 30 March 2018
Having never had a house sitter before we were apprehensive, but Barbara was brilliant, she looked after Henry our very elderly dog so well. We were away for almost 5 weeks and she kept us updated on how Henry was doing, and with photos of him too. Would not hesitate to have Barbara again and hig...
Having never had a house sitter before we were apprehensive, but Barbara was brilliant, she looked after Henry our very elderly dog so well. We were away for almost 5 weeks and she kept us updated on how Henry was doing, and with photos of him too. Would not hesitate to have Barbara again and highly recommend her
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Response from Barbara
Thank you Sally and Dave. I truly enjoyed my stay at your home and Henry is just so sweet. The ability to just walk out your front door into the beautiful Green hills was amazing. You organized everything I could possibly need. It was a pleasure.
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Tony - St Austell, United Kingdom
18 January - 15 February 2018
Barbara is lovely. We returned to a happy dog and a clean/tidy house. We would be happy for Barbara to sit for us again and wish her well in Europe.
Barbara is lovely. We returned to a happy dog and a clean/tidy house. We would be happy for Barbara to sit for us again and wish her well in Europe.
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Response from Barbara
Thank you for your kind review. I had so much fun with Mea. She's such a character! Your home was very comfortable and your daughter, Lucy and husband Tris couldn't have been kinder. Given the opportunity it would be a pleasure for anyone to sit for Mea.
About Barbara
Hi! I'm Barbara a recently retired RN from Sacramento , California. I am so excited to finally be free to explore this country and others. I am a homeowner and keep my own house and yard clean and tidy. I must admit I prefer working in the garden to housework but do both. I recently lost my elderly dog whom I miss terribly but I am now free to be away from home for extended periods of time. I would love to care for your home as if it were my own and if you have pets I will enjoy and care for them to your best expectations. I raised 2 daughters and numerous pets as a single parent so I can handle most situations that arise while you are gone. As a nurse I'm pretty calm in emergency situation if, heaven forbid, any should arise. Please consider me to be there for your most precious possessions while you are away.
Hi! I'm Barbara a recently retired RN from Sacramento , California. I am so excited to finally be free to explore this country and others. I am a homeowner and keep my own house and yard clean and tidy. I must admit I prefer working in the garden to housework but do both. I recently lost my elderly dog whom I miss terribly but I am now free to be away from home for extended periods of time. I would love to care for your home as if it were my own and if you have pets I will enjoy and care for them to your best expectations. I raised 2 daughters and numerous pets as a single parent so I can handle most situations that arise while you are gone. As a nurse I'm pretty calm in emergency situation if, heaven forbid, any should arise. Please consider me to be there for your most precious possessions while you are away.
Why I want to house sit
I have been really looking forward to being able to travel and when I learned about house and pet sitting it seemed like the perfect way to fill the void of my empty pet nest and travel too. I really want to get to know new people and new cultures. Taking care of lonely animals will be a pleasure and help me get over the loss of my own dog. My daughter's have 6 cats between them so I love kitties too!
My experience
I have owned my own pets all my life . My pet sitting so far has been for family and friends while they are vacationing. I have cared for dogs requiring medications and as an RN I'm familiar with most medical disorders and how to care for them. I have recently lost my own 17 year old dog and really miss those walks together and cuddle time.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Barbara has done 7 house sits since 2016
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BakersvilleUnited StatesAug 2018 -
Whaley BridgeUnited KingdomFeb - Mar 2018 -
BirminghamUnited KingdomFeb 2018 -
St AustellUnited KingdomJan - Feb 2018
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OaklandUnited StatesDec 2017 - Jan 2018 -
South Lake TahoeUnited StatesNov 2017 -
DavisUnited StatesJul - Aug 2017
