Christopher
Christopher
May I Care for Your Home and Precious Friends.....
About Christopher
Hello. I’m a late 50’s retired gentleman with a passion for life. And a adventurous spirit. I grew up on a farm in Iowa surrounded by animals. Three years ago after a fulfilling managerial career with the US Postal Service I was offered a early out with retirement. This has afforded me the opportunity to start a new chapter in my life. I have a ...
Hello. I’m a late 50’s retired gentleman with a passion for life. And a adventurous spirit. I grew up on a farm in Iowa surrounded by animals. Three years ago after a fulfilling managerial career with the US Postal Service I was offered a early out with retirement. This has afforded me the opportunity to start a new chapter in my life. I have a passion for travel. A curious mind. And enjoy meeting new people. In 2016 I spent nine months backpacking around Ireland, the UK and Europe. I stayed in hostels, with couchsurfing hosts and had a couple of home stays. It was an amazing experience and I made several new friends. One of the easiest ways to meet new people on my travels was to befriend their dogs. It’s amazing how many wonderful conversations I had with the owners as they were out strolling with their furry companions. From Whippets, to Great Danes. Border Collies and Jack Russell Terriers. I met several sweet dogs. Last year was spent road tripping through the “States”. I’m fortunate to have the time and means to pursue my passion. I enjoy meeting new people. Good conversation. Reading, physical fitness and of course animals. Over the years I’ve had some amazing four legged friends. Cats and dogs with one sweet “bunny”. Presently I’m without furry companionship due to my traveling. I’m trustworthy. Very conscientious. And have always been a man of my word. I look forward to caring for your precious pets and home during your absence.
Why I want to house sit
Why do I want to house sit? The best answer is that it affords me the opportunity to experience more of the world. With the added bonus of making new friends. Human and animals! My availability. Combined with trustworthiness makes me an ideal candidate to watch over all you hold dear. If given the opportunity I will not let you down!
My experience
As I mentioned in my profile I grew up on a farm. We had an assortment of animals. Hogs, cattle, sheep and a few chickens. Combined with a plethora of cats and dogs. During my lifetime I’ve had cats and dogs as companions. And when my daughters were with me we had turtles, hampsters, fish and a bunny. I’ve taken care of my mothers friesen poodle while she was away. And most recently I’ve housesat for my daughter and son in law. It afforded me the opportunity to spend time with my “grand dog” Rhodes. A very sweet and loving rescue greyhound. We enjoy our walks and snuggle time! For much of my life I have owned my own home. I’ve also renovated a couple of houses and worked as a carpenter. My handyman skills are fairly proficient. And I do enjoy plants and gardens.
Reviews (1)
-
Deborah - Fayetteville, New York, United States
10 July - 01 August 2018
Chris was an incredible house and pet sitter - better than we had hoped for!!! His communication from the beginning was great. He was always quick to respond and kept us updated with his travel plans before the house sit. He arrived promptly, took all of our instructions seriously, and asked grea...
Chris was an incredible house and pet sitter - better than we had hoped for!!! His communication from the beginning was great. He was always quick to respond and kept us updated with his travel plans before the house sit. He arrived promptly, took all of our instructions seriously, and asked great questions. Our dog took to him immediately and they had a great time together. Our dog got better attention from Chris than we probably give him at home! He kept us updated with pictures and took care of everything at the house. When something small broke Chris took care of repairing it without bothering us about it while we were away. When we can home our house was cleaner and more organized than we had left it! Likewise, our lawn looks way better than before we left. We can't recommend him highly enough. He is responsible, professional, caring, respectful, polite, clean, organized, and animal loving. He clearly knows how to take very good care of property and animals. I would have him back in a heartbeat! He's also a really cool guy who is just super nice. I am glad to call him a new friend.
- Organised
-
- Reliable
-
- Self-sufficient
-
- Tidy
-
- Pet care
-
External references (1)
-
Sarah - House / Pet sitting Reference
21 January 2018
Chris will treat your home and/or pet like his own. He is an active, healthy person who believes that on-time means being early and takes pride in doing all things right the first time. He is meticulous, responsible and does everything to ensure that you are happy with the services he provides. 5...
Chris will treat your home and/or pet like his own. He is an active, healthy person who believes that on-time means being early and takes pride in doing all things right the first time. He is meticulous, responsible and does everything to ensure that you are happy with the services he provides. 5 stars.
- Organised
-
- Reliable
-
- Self-sufficient
-
- Tidy
-
- Pet care
-
About Christopher
Hello. I’m a late 50’s retired gentleman with a passion for life. And a adventurous spirit. I grew up on a farm in Iowa surrounded by animals. Three years ago after a fulfilling managerial career with the US Postal Service I was offered a early out with retirement. This has afforded me the opportunity to start a new chapter in my life. I have a passion for travel. A curious mind. And enjoy meeting new people. In 2016 I spent nine months backpacking around Ireland, the UK and Europe. I stayed in hostels, with couchsurfing hosts and had a couple of home stays. It was an amazing experience and I made several new friends. One of the easiest ways to meet new people on my travels was to befriend their dogs. It’s amazing how many wonderful conversations I had with the owners as they were out strolling with their furry companions. From Whippets, to Great Danes. Border Collies and Jack Russell......
Hello. I’m a late 50’s retired gentleman with a passion for life. And a adventurous spirit. I grew up on a farm in Iowa surrounded by animals. Three years ago after a fulfilling managerial career with the US Postal Service I was offered a early out with retirement. This has afforded me the opportunity to start a new chapter in my life. I have a passion for travel. A curious mind. And enjoy meeting new people. In 2016 I spent nine months backpacking around Ireland, the UK and Europe. I stayed in hostels, with couchsurfing hosts and had a couple of home stays. It was an amazing experience and I made several new friends. One of the easiest ways to meet new people on my travels was to befriend their dogs. It’s amazing how many wonderful conversations I had with the owners as they were out strolling with their furry companions. From Whippets, to Great Danes. Border Collies and Jack Russell Terriers. I met several sweet dogs. Last year was spent road tripping through the “States”. I’m fortunate to have the time and means to pursue my passion. I enjoy meeting new people. Good conversation. Reading, physical fitness and of course animals. Over the years I’ve had some amazing four legged friends. Cats and dogs with one sweet “bunny”. Presently I’m without furry companionship due to my traveling. I’m trustworthy. Very conscientious. And have always been a man of my word. I look forward to caring for your precious pets and home during your absence.
Why I want to house sit
Why do I want to house sit? The best answer is that it affords me the opportunity to experience more of the world. With the added bonus of making new friends. Human and animals! My availability. Combined with trustworthiness makes me an ideal candidate to watch over all you hold dear. If given the opportunity I will not let you down!
My experience
As I mentioned in my profile I grew up on a farm. We had an assortment of animals. Hogs, cattle, sheep and a few chickens. Combined with a plethora of cats and dogs. During my lifetime I’ve had cats and dogs as companions. And when my daughters were with me we had turtles, hampsters, fish and a bunny. I’ve taken care of my mothers friesen poodle while she was away. And most recently I’ve housesat for my daughter and son in law. It afforded me the opportunity to spend time with my “grand dog” Rhodes. A very sweet and loving rescue greyhound. We enjoy our walks and snuggle time! For much of my life I have owned my own home. I’ve also renovated a couple of houses and worked as a carpenter. My handyman skills are fairly proficient. And I do enjoy plants and gardens.
Verifications
Verification level
Enhanced level
Email Address, Phone Number, External references (1), Identity, Criminal Background Check (issue date: 22 Jan 2018)
All Standard and Enhanced Verification checks are carried out by a specialist 3rd Party
Animal Care Experience
-
Dogs
-
Cats
-
Poultry
-
Farm animals
-
Small pet
Availability
Preferred Countries
Profile Details
Age
Occupation
Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
Member benefits
Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Christopher has done 1 house sit since 2018
-
FayettevilleUnited StatesJul - Aug 2018
