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 (24)
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Patricia - London, United Kingdom
10 July - 21 July 2018
Jennifer is a warm enthusiastic and charming person and a genuine animal lover. She took great care of my flat and my cats - in fact she spoiled them so much they sulked for days when she left and were obviously quite disappointed when I walked back through the door. She sent photos and catch u...
Jennifer is a warm enthusiastic and charming person and a genuine animal lover. She took great care of my flat and my cats - in fact she spoiled them so much they sulked for days when she left and were obviously quite disappointed when I walked back through the door. She sent photos and catch up messages and I had/have every confidence in her abilities and dedication to her pet sitting duties (for whatsoever animal she looks after). I would have no hesitation in asking her back to cat sit again in the coming months - and in fact I already have!
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Melissa - Queens, New York, United States
06 October - 22 October 2017
Jennifer was absolutely great at caring for our kitties. They took to her right away and she sends frequent updates to us with pictures of happy kitties. Our apartment was spotless after she left. I would highly recommend her to anyone who's interested in having a sitter!
Jennifer was absolutely great at caring for our kitties. They took to her right away and she sends frequent updates to us with pictures of happy kitties. Our apartment was spotless after she left. I would highly recommend her to anyone who's interested in having a sitter!
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Jill And Andrew - Manhattan, New York, United States
18 May - 02 June 2018
Jennifer is the absolute best! She took wonderful care of our cat Jasper while we were away for work/vacation for two weeks - and we could not have asked for a better experience. She was extremely kind, communicative, and reliable. She kept us up to date on how Jasper was doing (sending lots of ...
Jennifer is the absolute best! She took wonderful care of our cat Jasper while we were away for work/vacation for two weeks - and we could not have asked for a better experience. She was extremely kind, communicative, and reliable. She kept us up to date on how Jasper was doing (sending lots of pictures like we asked for!) and took great care of our apartment as well. It was so nice to have Jennifer there while we were gone...she really put our minds at ease knowing that our cat and home were so well looked after. We would love to have Jennifer back for another apartment/Jasper sit again in the near future!
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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
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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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Previous house sitting experience
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House & pet sitting timeline
Jennifer has done 30 house sits since 2012
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LondonUnited KingdomJul 2018 -
Wimbledon ParkUnited KingdomJul 2018 -
ManhattanUnited StatesMay - Jun 2018 -
Borough of QueensUnited StatesApr - May 2018 -
New York CityUnited StatesApr 2018 -
New York CityUnited StatesMar 2018 -
BrooklynUnited StatesMar 2018 -
QueensUnited StatesFeb 2018 -
AshevilleUnited StatesFeb 2018 -
New York CityUnited StatesJan 2018 -
QueensUnited StatesOct 2017 -
BrooklynUnited StatesAug - Sep 2017 -
New York CityUnited StatesAug 2017 -
YonkersUnited 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 -
San JoseUnited StatesSep 2015
