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Rissa

KIND AND HONEST ANIMAL LOVER AND LOS ANGELES ZOO VOLUNTEER DOCENT AVAILABLE

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My experience

10+ years

I have been an active and very happy member of Trusted Housesitters sitting both domestically and at international destinations for the past nine years. I have completed twenty-five sits, all five star rated. I am happy to provide copies

dogDogsdogPuppiesdogSenior dogscatCatscatKittenscatSenior catsfishFishpoultryPoultrybirdBirdssmall-petsSmall petsAdministering medication
  • Paco

    chihuahua

    Cared for

  • Murphy

    beagle

    Owned in past

  • Bertie

    dachshund

    Cared for

  • Freda

    dachshund

    Cared for

  • Louie and Coco

    miniature schnauzer

    Cared for

  • Kevin

    maine coon

    Cared for

Reviews (11)

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Rebecca

Rissa was incredible! She looked after our very tricky chihuahua and she won him over! Her patience and care was outstanding we really appreciate the time

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Hamilton, Bermuda · 19 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025
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Louise

Rissa was a truly lovely lady . She arrived a couple of days before we left so she could get to know Bertie and BB and we could show her the ropes . She

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  • cat
Carterton, United Kingdom · 31 Jul - 24 Aug 2024
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Sue

Rissa looked after my miniature daschund Frida for two weeks. She kept in touch with frequent news and photos so I knew she was well looked after. I had no

  • dog
Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom · 08 Jul - 22 Jul 2024
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Kate

Rissa kept in regular contact before and during the sit, which is always reassuring, giving regular updates and sending pictures during the sit. Jumble is an

  • dog
Nailsworth, United Kingdom · 21 Jun - 03 Jul 2024
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Duncan

Rissa was awesome! The care she took of our cavoodle while we were away was amazing. We honestly couldn’t have asked for better. I would highly recommend

  • dog
Christchurch, New Zealand · 20 Jan - 27 Jan 2024

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Mark

Rissa, is an ex school teacher. She is very reliable and dedicated to looking after ones home and pets. She is tidy and after our house sit became a good friend.

Character reference

04 September 2022

About Rissa

Hi! My name is Rissa Burke. I am an honest, caring, reliable and friendly, non-smoking woman and homeowner who has completed twenty-six, five-star sits in the past nine years with Trusted Housesitters caring for dogs, cats, bunnies

Age65+OccupationRetired Elementary School TeacherLives inSherman Oaks, United States
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National Criminal Records search has come back clear

No county-level adverse policy violations were found

They aren’t on any sex offender registries

SSN Trace & Address History has been completed

They are FCRA compliant

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Why I want to house sit

I was a dog and cat lover before I even took my first steps, as childhood photos will show. But they don’t have to be mine to love them. I just so enjoy being with animals. Your fur babies will enjoy the same care, love and protection I

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