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Chelsea from New York City, New York, United States
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Chelsea

Mature, neat, responsible home-owner, mother, animal lover and whisperer

New York City, New York, United States
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About Chelsea

Latest Update:
I am seeking sits in London for late October/early November. I plan to be there for 4-5 weeks and am booked from November 18-28th.
I am currently in New York and may be available for short sits. Contact me.
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With a college junior living at home, and another child at university in London, I finally ha...

Latest Update:
I am seeking sits in London for late October/early November. I plan to be there for 4-5 weeks and am booked from November 18-28th.
I am currently in New York and may be available for short sits. Contact me.
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With a college junior living at home, and another child at university in London, I finally have a full-time cat and house-sitter, and am free to see the world.

I will need to be in the United Kingdom from time to time, and prefer to be in the London area, as I am training for BHSAI/
ABRS exams, part-time, probably in Richmond or Trent Park. I would consider home stays in other parts of the UK, as long as I can get to an appropriate riding school without a car. When I am not at the stables, I am a teacher and an artist, currently working as a freelance textile and surface designer. I work primarily with pencils and computers, so it does not make a mess, and as I work mostly from home, I will be there for your pets. I am a mature professional, extremely warm and caring, and a bit of a neat-freak (though you needn't be).
I have recently completed five sits in the UK, ranging from six days to one month; East London to the West Midlands, during which I cared for a Labrador Retriever, a Whippet, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, six horses (including a foal!), several geese, a pet rat and cats cats cats!!
I would love to add your home and pets to my portfolio :)

Why I want to house sit

I would love to travel, experience different cultures, and give my college sophomore son, who is living at home, some space. As a single mother with two college students - one at NYU, no less - and a NYC apartment to maintain, there's not much money left for travel. Living "at home" will enable me to truly live like a native, to shop locally, cook meals at home, walk with a buddy by my side - who undoubtedly knows where to find the best treats - and relax in the evening with a cuddly one on my lap.

My experience

I have personal experience with cats, horses, fish (tank and pond), frogs, turtles, snakes, geckos, a chicken and a rabbit, and have cared for other people's dogs, rats and geese. I have given pills by hand, "gun" and grinding, given subcutaneous injections and have extensive experience with hydration. I can apply ointments and drops, as needed. I can supply local child-care, pet-sitting and personal references, but obviously, having lived in my own home while raising my children, have been a guest more often than a sitter.

I will leave your home as clean and tidy as I find it, or better; your pets happy, healthy, exercised and well-groomed; and your plants watered as needed.
I have maintained a plot in our local, award-winning organic community garden for the past 14 years, in addition to keeping numerous houseplants. At every sit, I have done at least one or two "fairy deeds", such as folding your laundry, cleaning out the cutlery drawer or removing those stubborn tea stains from the mugs. Or if you prefer, I can touch nothing, live out of my suitcase, eat out and you won't even know I was there (except that the pets and plants will be very, very happy!!).

Having lived in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London and Paris, as well as suburban and country houses, I am familiar with all aspects of safety and security, including locks, alarms, gates, automatic lights and more. I can clean your pool, start up your car, take in or collect your mail and packages as necessary. I will restock your fridge and leave you a meal so that you can relax after the long journey home.
Most importantly, I will send you pictures of your pets on a daily basis, as well as Skype if requested.

I do not eat meat, am gluten-free, and am happy to observe a completely vegetarian, vegan, kosher or halal diet while in your home. I do not drink, smoke or do drugs. I am an avid recycler, and will properly sort your trash, down to removing the paper labels from the metal petfood cans. It is not my habit to wear shoes in the house. I am an animal whisperer. And last but not least, I have had "indoor only" cats for 50 years, and will never let an indoor-only cat (or other pet) out.

It is not easy taking selfies with cats. The black cat is Shadow. And that's me, lying under her favorite blanket, while she kneads on my belly with her butt in my face. She was a bottle-fed rescue, a very needy cat who wants lots of shoulders and kisses, and retrieving, jumping and "chasing the light" games. She thoroughly enjoys a deep massage, and prefers canned food, as it is a luxury made for cats. The torby is Callie. She's older and has propriocensory issues. After years of sitting on only very solid surfaces, she has decided that laps are indeed very nice. But mostly, she just wants to be there, next to you, and enjoys a gentle scratch in very particular places. She was a rescued mother of kittens, who developed a strong liking for any and all human food. She hunts catnip mice and paper balls, and displays a lovely hunting call around 2:30am every night. In this picture she is eating my hair. I miss them terribly whenever I'm away, but now I'll know that they'll be happily sleeping with my son, and your pets will fill the void :-)

Reviews (9)
  • Patricia - London, United Kingdom
    18 November - 28 November 2017

    Chelsea arrived (and left) on the dates as agreed between the two of us and took good care of my flat and cats. She took lots of photos of my cats and shared them with me on a daily basis (more than I ever do!). She was diligent in reading the house rules and kept me on my toes about them and d... 

    Chelsea arrived (and left) on the dates as agreed between the two of us and took good care of my flat and cats. She took lots of photos of my cats and shared them with me on a daily basis (more than I ever do!). She was diligent in reading the house rules and kept me on my toes about them and diligent in raising any issues by Snapchat or email that she thought worth highlighting. I hope she enjoyed her stay and the opportunity to be closer to her daughter who is studying in London (to say nothing of her horsey connections).

    Organised
    Reliable
    Self-sufficient
    Tidy
    Pet care
  • Eileen - Hudson, New York, United States
    30 July - 03 August 2017

    Chelsea came to my rescue when I had very little time to find the right someone to care for my senior dog and cat. She took excellent care of both, as well as my home...and I'm a picky one.
    I highly recommend Chelsea and am so grateful to her for keeping my pets happy and loved while I was away.... 

    Chelsea came to my rescue when I had very little time to find the right someone to care for my senior dog and cat. She took excellent care of both, as well as my home...and I'm a picky one.
    I highly recommend Chelsea and am so grateful to her for keeping my pets happy and loved while I was away.
    She also kept me in the loop with many cute pics and stories of their daily happenings. All of the above gave me peace of mind and the ability to fully focus on my work.
    5 stars all the way!

    Organised
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    Self-sufficient
    Tidy
    Pet care
  • Anthony - New York City, New York, United States
    29 April - 01 May 2017

    Chelsea came to look after our cat Gilbert for a few days. From the first moment they met we could tell she was an animal lover and Gilbert would be in great hands while we were away.
    It was comforting to know that she would be there to feed and care for him. Since he doesn't have any teeth and h... 

    Chelsea came to look after our cat Gilbert for a few days. From the first moment they met we could tell she was an animal lover and Gilbert would be in great hands while we were away.
    It was comforting to know that she would be there to feed and care for him. Since he doesn't have any teeth and has a sensitive tummy, he needed special care and instructions which Chelsea followed to a tee! That allowed us to enjoy our vacation without worry.
    Not only did she keep the house in perfect order as we left it, but she would send pictures and captions chronicling what she and Gilbert were doing throughout the day.
    Chelsea is a fantastic house sitter and an even better pet sitter! We would not hesitate to use Chelsea again in the future and would assure anyone else that she would be a reliable and responsible sitter for anyone's home and pets.

    Organised
    Reliable
    Self-sufficient
    Tidy
    Pet care
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About Chelsea

Latest Update:
I am seeking sits in London for late October/early November. I plan to be there for 4-5 weeks and am booked from November 18-28th.
I am currently in New York and may be available for short sits. Contact me.
*******************************
With a college junior living at home, and another child at university in London, I finally have a full-time cat and house-sitter, and am free to see the world.

I will need to be in the United Kingdom from time to time, and prefer to be in the London area, as I am training for BHSAI/
ABRS exams, part-time, probably in Richmond or Trent Park. I would consider home stays in other parts of the UK, as long as I can get to an appropriate riding school without a car. When I am not at the stables, I am a teacher and an artist, currently working as a freelance textile and surface designer. I work primarily with pencils and computers, so it d......

Latest Update:
I am seeking sits in London for late October/early November. I plan to be there for 4-5 weeks and am booked from November 18-28th.
I am currently in New York and may be available for short sits. Contact me.
*******************************
With a college junior living at home, and another child at university in London, I finally have a full-time cat and house-sitter, and am free to see the world.

I will need to be in the United Kingdom from time to time, and prefer to be in the London area, as I am training for BHSAI/
ABRS exams, part-time, probably in Richmond or Trent Park. I would consider home stays in other parts of the UK, as long as I can get to an appropriate riding school without a car. When I am not at the stables, I am a teacher and an artist, currently working as a freelance textile and surface designer. I work primarily with pencils and computers, so it does not make a mess, and as I work mostly from home, I will be there for your pets. I am a mature professional, extremely warm and caring, and a bit of a neat-freak (though you needn't be).
I have recently completed five sits in the UK, ranging from six days to one month; East London to the West Midlands, during which I cared for a Labrador Retriever, a Whippet, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, six horses (including a foal!), several geese, a pet rat and cats cats cats!!
I would love to add your home and pets to my portfolio :)

Why I want to house sit

I would love to travel, experience different cultures, and give my college sophomore son, who is living at home, some space. As a single mother with two college students - one at NYU, no less - and a NYC apartment to maintain, there's not much money left for travel. Living "at home" will enable me to truly live like a native, to shop locally, cook meals at home, walk with a buddy by my side - who undoubtedly knows where to find the best treats - and relax in the evening with a cuddly one on my lap.

My experience

I have personal experience with cats, horses, fish (tank and pond), frogs, turtles, snakes, geckos, a chicken and a rabbit, and have cared for other people's dogs, rats and geese. I have given pills by hand, "gun" and grinding, given subcutaneous injections and have extensive experience with hydration. I can apply ointments and drops, as needed. I can supply local child-care, pet-sitting and personal references, but obviously, having lived in my own home while raising my children, have been a guest more often than a sitter.

I will leave your home as clean and tidy as I find it, or better; your pets happy, healthy, exercised and well-groomed; and your plants watered as needed.
I have maintained a plot in our local, award-winning organic community garden for the past 14 years, in addition to keeping numerous houseplants. At every sit, I have done at least one or two "fairy deeds", such as folding your laundry, cleaning out the cutlery drawer or removing those stubborn tea stains from the mugs. Or if you prefer, I can touch nothing, live out of my suitcase, eat out and you won't even know I was there (except that the pets and plants will be very, very happy!!).

Having lived in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London and Paris, as well as suburban and country houses, I am familiar with all aspects of safety and security, including locks, alarms, gates, automatic lights and more. I can clean your pool, start up your car, take in or collect your mail and packages as necessary. I will restock your fridge and leave you a meal so that you can relax after the long journey home.
Most importantly, I will send you pictures of your pets on a daily basis, as well as Skype if requested.

I do not eat meat, am gluten-free, and am happy to observe a completely vegetarian, vegan, kosher or halal diet while in your home. I do not drink, smoke or do drugs. I am an avid recycler, and will properly sort your trash, down to removing the paper labels from the metal petfood cans. It is not my habit to wear shoes in the house. I am an animal whisperer. And last but not least, I have had "indoor only" cats for 50 years, and will never let an indoor-only cat (or other pet) out.

It is not easy taking selfies with cats. The black cat is Shadow. And that's me, lying under her favorite blanket, while she kneads on my belly with her butt in my face. She was a bottle-fed rescue, a very needy cat who wants lots of shoulders and kisses, and retrieving, jumping and "chasing the light" games. She thoroughly enjoys a deep massage, and prefers canned food, as it is a luxury made for cats. The torby is Callie. She's older and has propriocensory issues. After years of sitting on only very solid surfaces, she has decided that laps are indeed very nice. But mostly, she just wants to be there, next to you, and enjoys a gentle scratch in very particular places. She was a rescued mother of kittens, who developed a strong liking for any and all human food. She hunts catnip mice and paper balls, and displays a lovely hunting call around 2:30am every night. In this picture she is eating my hair. I miss them terribly whenever I'm away, but now I'll know that they'll be happily sleeping with my son, and your pets will fill the void :-)

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Profile Details

Age
59
Occupation
artist/teacher
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Previous house sitting experience
Yes
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Member since
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House & pet sitting timeline

Chelsea has done 10 house sits since 2016

  • Two Ragdoll Cats in search of a lot of loving (and brushing)
    Two Ragdoll Cats in search of a lot of loving (and brushing)
    London
    United Kingdom
    Nov 2017
  • Care for my Cat and Dog while enjoying Hudson NY
    Care for my Cat and Dog while enjoying Hudson NY
    Hudson
    United States
    Jul - Aug 2017
  • Anthony, Alison and Merlin
    Anthony, Alison and Merlin
    New York City
    United States
    Apr - May 2017
  • House sitter needed for 3 kitties
    House sitter needed for 3 kitties
    London
    United Kingdom
    Dec 2016 - Jan 2017
  • dog sitting and house sitting
    dog sitting and house sitting
    London
    United Kingdom
    Nov - Dec 2016
  • Pet sitter needed for 2 weeks in London
    Pet sitter needed for 2 weeks in London
    London
    United Kingdom
    Oct - Nov 2016
  • Modern Apartment in Central London with a gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
    Modern Apartment in Central London with a gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
    London
    United Kingdom
    Oct 2016
  • Pet and house sitter required for Lower Kingsford Farm
    Pet and house sitter required for Lower Kingsford Farm
    Wolverley
    United Kingdom
    Oct 2016
  • Buddy for Landon
    Buddy for Landon
    Brooklyn
    United States
    Jul 2016
  • Historic flat in Wickford Village
    Historic flat in Wickford Village
    North Kingstown
    United States
    Jun - Jul 2016
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