Jennifer
About Jennifer
For a decade I have been a professor at a university outside of Boston (I hold a PhD in literature), but am transitioning out of academia to pursue my own writing, tutoring, and public speaking career. I am an avid traveler and travel writer and hope to inspire others with my work to explore and appreciate our magnificent planet. I am also a ded...
For a decade I have been a professor at a university outside of Boston (I hold a PhD in literature), but am transitioning out of academia to pursue my own writing, tutoring, and public speaking career. I am an avid traveler and travel writer and hope to inspire others with my work to explore and appreciate our magnificent planet. I am also a dedicated animal and nature lover (I adore animals of every variety, bar none!) and know from first-hand experience what it is to love a pet as a family member and best friend. My own beloved cat, Henry, passed away this summer after 17 wonderful years with me. I show every animal I meet the same love and care I gave to Henry, and make certain to give all their pet parents peace of mind through frequent updates (I would have wanted the same thing!) As for my interests, they are broad and diverse, as I love so many things in the world, from art and museums, to science to history, to languages (I speak French and Spanish and would like to continue learning new languages as well!) Finally, I'm single, quiet, non-smoking, and responsible. My experience with world travel has also made me very adaptable and resourceful. Since I work online I have tremendous flexibility and freedom in terms of where I am based and for how long, so don't hesitate to contact me -- I am receptive to sitting all over the world!
Why I want to house sit
My deep love of learning -- about other places, cultures, languages, wildlife -- inspires me to continue to travel all over the world. House-sitting not only allows me to spend a little longer really getting to know another part of the world, but it usually offers the great gift of animal companionship while I do so. I really cherish that aspect of housesitting, especially after the passing of my long-time animal companion, Henry. It also heartens me to be able to be of service to my fellow travelers by taking good care of their homes and dearest companions while they are on their journeys.
My experience
I have many years of experience traveling solo to many different countries in the world and therefore adapt very quickly to foreign environments; I speak multiple languages and am always keen to learn more; I am a lifelong pet owner and animal lover and with substantial experience caring for many types of creatures.
Reviews (20)
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Kim - New York City, New York, United States
02 April - 04 April 2018
Jennifer was an excellent even perfect pet sitter for our dog Chloe. She gave her lots of loving attention, took good care of her and kept in touch with us with pictures, comments and questions. She was also available last minute for us which was very appreciated. Jennifer left our apartment even...
Jennifer was an excellent even perfect pet sitter for our dog Chloe. She gave her lots of loving attention, took good care of her and kept in touch with us with pictures, comments and questions. She was also available last minute for us which was very appreciated. Jennifer left our apartment even better looking than she found it. We wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer to take care of your pet and home. Thank you, Jennifer!!!
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Caitlin - Brooklyn, New York, United States
05 March - 09 March 2018
Jennifer is an exceptional house sitter. She stays in touch while you are away, keeps the house in tip top shape, and most importantly for us, is really kind and affectionate with our two cats. We felt completely confident trusting her and it was a joy to interact in preparation for the week we w...
Jennifer is an exceptional house sitter. She stays in touch while you are away, keeps the house in tip top shape, and most importantly for us, is really kind and affectionate with our two cats. We felt completely confident trusting her and it was a joy to interact in preparation for the week we were away, as she is a friendly and interesting with many life experiences. We recommend her highly.
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Brad - Queens, New York, United States
24 February - 27 February 2018
Anyone would be lucky to have Jennifer stay in their home! We was kind, friendly, communicative, and super sweet with our pets. We would have her back any time!
Anyone would be lucky to have Jennifer stay in their home! We was kind, friendly, communicative, and super sweet with our pets. We would have her back any time!
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About Jennifer
For a decade I have been a professor at a university outside of Boston (I hold a PhD in literature), but am transitioning out of academia to pursue my own writing, tutoring, and public speaking career. I am an avid traveler and travel writer and hope to inspire others with my work to explore and appreciate our magnificent planet. I am also a dedicated animal and nature lover (I adore animals of every variety, bar none!) and know from first-hand experience what it is to love a pet as a family member and best friend. My own beloved cat, Henry, passed away this summer after 17 wonderful years with me. I show every animal I meet the same love and care I gave to Henry, and make certain to give all their pet parents peace of mind through frequent updates (I would have wanted the same thing!) As for my interests, they are broad and diverse, as I love so many things in the world, from art a......
For a decade I have been a professor at a university outside of Boston (I hold a PhD in literature), but am transitioning out of academia to pursue my own writing, tutoring, and public speaking career. I am an avid traveler and travel writer and hope to inspire others with my work to explore and appreciate our magnificent planet. I am also a dedicated animal and nature lover (I adore animals of every variety, bar none!) and know from first-hand experience what it is to love a pet as a family member and best friend. My own beloved cat, Henry, passed away this summer after 17 wonderful years with me. I show every animal I meet the same love and care I gave to Henry, and make certain to give all their pet parents peace of mind through frequent updates (I would have wanted the same thing!) As for my interests, they are broad and diverse, as I love so many things in the world, from art and museums, to science to history, to languages (I speak French and Spanish and would like to continue learning new languages as well!) Finally, I'm single, quiet, non-smoking, and responsible. My experience with world travel has also made me very adaptable and resourceful. Since I work online I have tremendous flexibility and freedom in terms of where I am based and for how long, so don't hesitate to contact me -- I am receptive to sitting all over the world!
Why I want to house sit
My deep love of learning -- about other places, cultures, languages, wildlife -- inspires me to continue to travel all over the world. House-sitting not only allows me to spend a little longer really getting to know another part of the world, but it usually offers the great gift of animal companionship while I do so. I really cherish that aspect of housesitting, especially after the passing of my long-time animal companion, Henry. It also heartens me to be able to be of service to my fellow travelers by taking good care of their homes and dearest companions while they are on their journeys.
My experience
I have many years of experience traveling solo to many different countries in the world and therefore adapt very quickly to foreign environments; I speak multiple languages and am always keen to learn more; I am a lifelong pet owner and animal lover and with substantial experience caring for many types of creatures.
Verifications
Verification level
Basic level
Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Reptiles
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Fish
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Poultry
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Farm animals
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Bird
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Small pet
Availability
Preferred Countries
- Australia
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Spain
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Afghanistan
- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Caledonia
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Korea
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestinian Territory
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Republic of the Congo
- Reunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Profile Details
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Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
Member benefits
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House & pet sitting timeline
Jennifer has done 26 house sits since 2012
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New York CityUnited StatesApr 2018 -
New York CityUnited StatesMar 2018 -
BrooklynUnited StatesMar 2018
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QueensUnited StatesFeb 2018 -
AshevilleUnited StatesFeb 2018 -
New York CityUnited StatesJan 2018 -
QueensUnited StatesOct 2017 -
BrooklynUnited StatesAug - Sep 2017 -
New York CityUnited StatesAug 2017 -
ManhattanUnited StatesJul 2017 -
BrooklynUnited StatesMar - Apr 2017 -
ManhattanUnited StatesMar 2017 -
BrooklynUnited StatesMar 2017 -
BrooklynUnited StatesFeb 2017 -
NorwalkUnited StatesFeb 2017 -
BrooklynUnited StatesDec 2016 -
QuincyUnited StatesNov 2016 -
New York CityUnited StatesOct 2016
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New York CityUnited StatesOct 2016
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New York CityUnited StatesSep - Oct 2016 -
BrooklynUnited StatesSep 2016
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BrooklynUnited StatesAug 2016 -
BrooklynUnited StatesFeb 2016
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HillsboroughUnited StatesJan 2016 -
RomeItalyOct 2015 -
PortlandUnited StatesSep 2015
