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 . I have been house and pet sitting for a year now and have met and cared for pets in the US and UK. I have loved them all ( and their parents have been great too!) 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 (8)
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Leslie - Oxford, United Kingdom
18 October - 26 October 2018
Barbara was an incredibly self-sufficient pet- and housesitter. I realised on my return that I had forgotten to leave a variety of things for her but she managed to sort things out on her own and left us to our holiday.
She was very responsible and helpful, even returning a library book of mine...Barbara was an incredibly self-sufficient pet- and housesitter. I realised on my return that I had forgotten to leave a variety of things for her but she managed to sort things out on her own and left us to our holiday.
She was very responsible and helpful, even returning a library book of mine to our local library so it wouldn’t be overdue!
Barbara and Alfie also took long walks together which I’m sure he viewed as his own type of holiday;) She sent us some photos of the two exploring the University Parks and canals, which was comforting (especially for the kids) to receive while we were away.
She also dealt with Alfie’s raw dog food with uncomplaining aplomb. Raw dog food is not every petsitter’s cup of tea, but she served it to Alfie without any judgment of us;p
Barbara is organized, had good communication skills and is thoughtful and helpful. She was very understanding of our family of four being in a bit of a rush to get ourselves organized before a long haul flight and the day after school broke up, for which we are grateful.
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Response from Barbara
I enjoyed every minute of my stay with Alfie. He is just a love. Leslie and family were very organized and it was a great place to stay, even with the frozen tripe dog food
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Debbie - Headcorn, United Kingdom
13 September - 29 September 2018
As soon as Barbara came through the door we could see that she was going to be great looking after Dougy. He took to her straight away and greeted her in his usual welcoming way. There was a lot to go through before we left and we were aware that she was feeling exhausted after her long journey. ...
As soon as Barbara came through the door we could see that she was going to be great looking after Dougy. He took to her straight away and greeted her in his usual welcoming way. There was a lot to go through before we left and we were aware that she was feeling exhausted after her long journey.
She kept in contact with us during her stay letting us know how he was which made us feel more at ease leaving him. She had previosly looked after another dog who was blind and deaf which also made us feel more confident in leaving him with her.
I would definitely recommend Barbara for house sits.- Organised
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Response from Barbara
Debbie and Ian were a lovely couple. Ian drove hours to pick me up at Gatwick airport. Dougy was very easy to look after. Except for bumping his head occasionally you would never know he is blind. He cuddled up with me on the couch and in bed, comforting for both of us! Very enjoyable sit.
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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.
Thanks Barb!- Organised
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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.
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 . I have been house and pet sitting for a year now and have met and cared for pets in the US and UK. I have loved them all ( and their parents have been great too!) 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 10 house sits since 2016
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OxfordUnited KingdomOct 2018
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FarnworthUnited KingdomSep - Oct 2018 -
HeadcornUnited KingdomSep 2018 -
BakersvilleUnited StatesAug 2018 -
Whaley BridgeUnited KingdomFeb - Mar 2018 -
BirminghamUnited KingdomFeb 2018 -
St AustellUnited KingdomJan - Feb 2018 -
OaklandUnited StatesDec 2017 - Jan 2018 -
South Lake TahoeUnited StatesNov 2017 -
DavisUnited StatesJul - Aug 2017
