Lisa
*Former Professional Sitter, Vacation Rental Owner & Mgr *IT, Tech Support, Real Estate, & Office Mgmt exp *Detail Oriented, Capable & Caring
About Lisa
Hello, and thank you for checking out my profile. I was born and raised in California, and have always had a very strong sense of animals, and desire to care for them. I love all animals, and really enjoy spending quality time with them. Right now I do not have any pets, which is one reason why House/Pet Sitting is such a great fit for me. It ...
Hello, and thank you for checking out my profile. I was born and raised in California, and have always had a very strong sense of animals, and desire to care for them. I love all animals, and really enjoy spending quality time with them. Right now I do not have any pets, which is one reason why House/Pet Sitting is such a great fit for me. It allows me to get my “Pet Fix”, while also helping others out. I know just how important it is to KNOW that your pets are well cared for when you aren’t around. I also know how important it is to know that your home is also cared for. AND, I know how important it is for your animals to feel like they haven’t been abandoned - that they can remain in their home and continue with their lives and routine with a caring, competent substitute while you’re away.
Why I want to house sit
My love of animals is first and foremost for me; it is all about the animals. All animals are different, just like people, and I truly enjoy meeting and caring for them. It’s so interesting to experience each animal’s personality and quirks. Secondly, it’s about the house. I’ve been involved with Real Estate, both professionally and personally, for all of my adult life. I’m a licensed broker, primarily for my own pursuits, and have been involved with property management, a flip or two (primarily to learn about construction and the excuse to buy power tools!), and even started and ran a Vacation Rental business. I really do appreciate the value of Real Estate, and always enjoy seeing and caring for what is probably, for most people, their most valuable possession/investment. I am no stranger to home ownership, and have participated in many, many DIY projects around the house. Additionally, another great benefit to doing house sits, is just having the opportunity to explore new areas, and meet new people and their pets. It’s definitely a win-win-win in my opinion!
My experience
My “regular” work experience has primarily been analytical, focusing primarily on computer software and office management. I’m very analytical when it comes to numbers and am very detail-oriented. I currently work for a local architect on a part time basis handling the office and books. Additionally I’ve also worked for a couple of local (California) pet sitting companies. Now that I’m semi-retired, I’d like to make house/pet sitting a regular, on-going, part-time to full-time endeavor. It’s time to “spread my wings”.
I have very high standards, and want only the best for our four-legged family members. As wonderful as it can be to leave for a vacation (or any other reason), leaving them can be stressful not only for you, but also for those you leave behind. I strive to fill that void while you are away. Hopefully to the point that you will hardly be missed at all! But not completely - I guarantee you’ll receive a warm welcome home! That's the service and professionalism I can offer to you. After all, what's more important than your home and family?
I actually have a partner who house/pet sits with me whenever his schedule permits, and I have permission from the homeowners. We are like-minded when it comes to animals, and enjoy getting out and exploring new areas as well. Dave is a hair stylist who started in his Mom and Dad’s shop 30 years ago. His schedule is not as accommodating as mine, unfortunately, and sometimes he’s just not able to get away. Our goal is to eventually make this a BIG part of our retirement. We have both pet/house sat for people individually, but prefer to do it as a couple whenever possible. Unfortunately, that isn’t always possible. Maybe when we hit FULL retirement!
Reviews (1)
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Monique - Spring Valley, California, United States
30 December - 01 January 2018
Lisa and Dave were absolutely awesome. Our dogs loved them! Usually our dogs go on hunger strikes when we go out of town, but not with Lisa and Dave...it was like we were there with them! They did great with the dogs and wonderful looking after our house. They are both great communicators and ...
Lisa and Dave were absolutely awesome. Our dogs loved them! Usually our dogs go on hunger strikes when we go out of town, but not with Lisa and Dave...it was like we were there with them! They did great with the dogs and wonderful looking after our house. They are both great communicators and super nice! Thanks again Lisa and Dave, you are welcome in our home anytime!!
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Response from Lisa
Thanks so much Monique and Gabe. As you know, we really enjoyed our time with Chika and Hunter. Very sweet dogs. Kisses to the puppies! Lisa & Dave
External references (2)
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Jennifer - House / Pet sitting Reference
23 December 2017
Lisa is a trustworthy individual that takes all pet interests seriously and truly enjoys being around all animals. Lisa is reliable and will take of and respect your home, as if it was her own.
Lisa is a trustworthy individual that takes all pet interests seriously and truly enjoys being around all animals. Lisa is reliable and will take of and respect your home, as if it was her own.
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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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K - House / Pet sitting Reference
21 December 2017
Lisa took care of our two labs, and housesat. Feed, walked and loved on our dogs while we were gone and left house very clean and tended. I would trust her to do it again.
Lisa took care of our two labs, and housesat. Feed, walked and loved on our dogs while we were gone and left house very clean and tended. I would trust her to do it again.
- Organised
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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 Lisa
Hello, and thank you for checking out my profile. I was born and raised in California, and have always had a very strong sense of animals, and desire to care for them. I love all animals, and really enjoy spending quality time with them. Right now I do not have any pets, which is one reason why House/Pet Sitting is such a great fit for me. It allows me to get my “Pet Fix”, while also helping others out. I know just how important it is to KNOW that your pets are well cared for when you aren’t around. I also know how important it is to know that your home is also cared for. AND, I know how important it is for your animals to feel like they haven’t been abandoned - that they can remain in their home and continue with their lives and routine with a caring, competent substitute while you’re away.
Hello, and thank you for checking out my profile. I was born and raised in California, and have always had a very strong sense of animals, and desire to care for them. I love all animals, and really enjoy spending quality time with them. Right now I do not have any pets, which is one reason why House/Pet Sitting is such a great fit for me. It allows me to get my “Pet Fix”, while also helping others out. I know just how important it is to KNOW that your pets are well cared for when you aren’t around. I also know how important it is to know that your home is also cared for. AND, I know how important it is for your animals to feel like they haven’t been abandoned - that they can remain in their home and continue with their lives and routine with a caring, competent substitute while you’re away.
Why I want to house sit
My love of animals is first and foremost for me; it is all about the animals. All animals are different, just like people, and I truly enjoy meeting and caring for them. It’s so interesting to experience each animal’s personality and quirks. Secondly, it’s about the house. I’ve been involved with Real Estate, both professionally and personally, for all of my adult life. I’m a licensed broker, primarily for my own pursuits, and have been involved with property management, a flip or two (primarily to learn about construction and the excuse to buy power tools!), and even started and ran a Vacation Rental business. I really do appreciate the value of Real Estate, and always enjoy seeing and caring for what is probably, for most people, their most valuable possession/investment. I am no stranger to home ownership, and have participated in many, many DIY projects around the house. Additionally, another great benefit to doing house sits, is just having the opportunity to explore new areas, and meet new people and their pets. It’s definitely a win-win-win in my opinion!
My experience
My “regular” work experience has primarily been analytical, focusing primarily on computer software and office management. I’m very analytical when it comes to numbers and am very detail-oriented. I currently work for a local architect on a part time basis handling the office and books. Additionally I’ve also worked for a couple of local (California) pet sitting companies. Now that I’m semi-retired, I’d like to make house/pet sitting a regular, on-going, part-time to full-time endeavor. It’s time to “spread my wings”.
I have very high standards, and want only the best for our four-legged family members. As wonderful as it can be to leave for a vacation (or any other reason), leaving them can be stressful not only for you, but also for those you leave behind. I strive to fill that void while you are away. Hopefully to the point that you will hardly be missed at all! But not completely - I guarantee you’ll receive a warm welcome home! That's the service and professionalism I can offer to you. After all, what's more important than your home and family?
I actually have a partner who house/pet sits with me whenever his schedule permits, and I have permission from the homeowners. We are like-minded when it comes to animals, and enjoy getting out and exploring new areas as well. Dave is a hair stylist who started in his Mom and Dad’s shop 30 years ago. His schedule is not as accommodating as mine, unfortunately, and sometimes he’s just not able to get away. Our goal is to eventually make this a BIG part of our retirement. We have both pet/house sat for people individually, but prefer to do it as a couple whenever possible. Unfortunately, that isn’t always possible. Maybe when we hit FULL retirement!
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House & pet sitting timeline
Lisa has done 1 house sit since 2017
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Spring ValleyUnited StatesDec 2017 - Jan 2018
