Susan & James
About Susan & James
My husband and I love to travel, and now that we're empty nesters and semi-retired (I'm a physician and he's in financial services), we are freer than ever to do just that. We've always lived with dogs and cats in our household, and very much enjoy their company.
My husband and I love to travel, and now that we're empty nesters and semi-retired (I'm a physician and he's in financial services), we are freer than ever to do just that. We've always lived with dogs and cats in our household, and very much enjoy their company.
Why we want to house sit
This service seems like a perfect way to travel to great locations, avoid hotels, save money, and meet new people. Assisting with care of pets would only enrich these experiences.
Our experience
My husband and I have been with TrustedHouseSitters for about two years, but always as pet owners, never as sitters. ( In that regard, you can see in our Profile feedback what nice things our sitters have said about us and our pets.) Also, we have both cleared previous background checks as conditions of our employment. All that is to show that we are honest and trustworthy homeowners who would look after your pets and your home as if they were our own. We are mature, reliable, flexible, energetic, and kind. We were each raised in families with lots of kids, dogs, and cats (not to mention gerbils, fish, hamsters, parakeets and turtles), and we replicated that great environment for our own children to experience. Although we are now empty-nesters, we still happily keep 2 dogs and a cat because we love the energy and spirit they infuse in a home. We are non-smokers. We would be happy to meet you on Skype or Facetime.
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Belinda - House / Pet sitting Reference
05 April 2018
It's a pleasure to recommend Susan and Jamie as pet and house sitters! I've had the opportunity (twice) to housesit for them and their fur family (Sally, Bear, and Tigger), and I cannot say enough wonderful things about them, their entire family and their lovely home. They are kind and gentle peo...
It's a pleasure to recommend Susan and Jamie as pet and house sitters! I've had the opportunity (twice) to housesit for them and their fur family (Sally, Bear, and Tigger), and I cannot say enough wonderful things about them, their entire family and their lovely home. They are kind and gentle people and care deeply about their animals and the people who care for them. Sally (German Shepard) is elderly, so they are very careful and considerate about every aspect of her care and quality of life.
One of the things I love most about Susan is her deep appreciation and understanding of the culture and ethos of this house/pet sitting community and the shared economy (she gets it). They have a beautiful and comfortable home, and you feel as if you are with close family friends when in their company and in their home.
You would be fortunate to have the caliber of people like Susan and Jamie care for your home and pets. Choose them!!- Organised
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Donna - House / Pet sitting Reference
19 March 2018
It is a pleasure to recommend Susan and Jamie as pet and house sitters. We have known them for several years through taking care of their dogs, cat and their house through trusted house sitters. We can’t say enough good things about them. They are dependable, responsible, honest, kind, caring, d...
It is a pleasure to recommend Susan and Jamie as pet and house sitters. We have known them for several years through taking care of their dogs, cat and their house through trusted house sitters. We can’t say enough good things about them. They are dependable, responsible, honest, kind, caring, diligent, and very nice enjoyable people. They communicate very well through all phases of the house sits, so that one can always count on reaching them and coordinating with them. We even got together to visit with them when we happened to be in the same city on a different occasion.
They are great with houses, having been long-time home owners including their main home and vacation home. Jamie is handy around the house and garden. Their house is clean, neat, organized, pleasant, and comfortable; and I’m sure that they would keep your home the same way.
They are great with animals, and have had many animals through the years. It was a pleasure caring for their pets, as they were well behaved, sweet, and enjoyable companions – and got along well with each other. The instructions for their pets were inclusive and helpful, including insights into the pets’ temperaments. Since Susan is a physician, her knowledge and expertise are very helpful also with animals, and one could see that when caring for their pets.
They are also great travelers, are resourceful, and would be wonderful neighbors while staying in your homes. And they have exceptional grown children.
You would be fortunate indeed to have Susan and Jamie care for you home and pets. We give them the highest possible recommendation.- Organised
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Heidi - Character Reference
18 March 2018
Susan was house sitting at my house for several months in 2016-2017. She and her husband are very considerate. We have no complaints. In our climate in New England there are extra considerations in the winter and all the communications and decisions made by Susan were smart and thoughtful.
Susan was house sitting at my house for several months in 2016-2017. She and her husband are very considerate. We have no complaints. In our climate in New England there are extra considerations in the winter and all the communications and decisions made by Susan were smart and thoughtful.
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About Susan & James
My husband and I love to travel, and now that we're empty nesters and semi-retired (I'm a physician and he's in financial services), we are freer than ever to do just that. We've always lived with dogs and cats in our household, and very much enjoy their company.
My husband and I love to travel, and now that we're empty nesters and semi-retired (I'm a physician and he's in financial services), we are freer than ever to do just that. We've always lived with dogs and cats in our household, and very much enjoy their company.
Why we want to house sit
This service seems like a perfect way to travel to great locations, avoid hotels, save money, and meet new people. Assisting with care of pets would only enrich these experiences.
Our experience
My husband and I have been with TrustedHouseSitters for about two years, but always as pet owners, never as sitters. ( In that regard, you can see in our Profile feedback what nice things our sitters have said about us and our pets.) Also, we have both cleared previous background checks as conditions of our employment. All that is to show that we are honest and trustworthy homeowners who would look after your pets and your home as if they were our own. We are mature, reliable, flexible, energetic, and kind. We were each raised in families with lots of kids, dogs, and cats (not to mention gerbils, fish, hamsters, parakeets and turtles), and we replicated that great environment for our own children to experience. Although we are now empty-nesters, we still happily keep 2 dogs and a cat because we love the energy and spirit they infuse in a home. We are non-smokers. We would be happy to meet you on Skype or Facetime.
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