Active couple, handy around the house, want to see new places!

Patricia & Gary

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Patricia & Gary from Eugene, Oregon, United States

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Patricia & Gary

Active couple, handy around the house, want to see new places!

Eugene, Oregon, United States

1 review

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About Patricia & Gary

We are an active married couple in our 50's, who enjoy meeting people and pets, exploring new places, and experiencing what life has to offer! We have just sold our "dream home" of 30 years and downsized to a smaller place so that we can be ready for extended travel opportunities. We lived abroad as expats in Europe for several years and have traveled extensively for the last 30 years. We love living like locals, so house sitting seems perfect! We're both engineers and have built and remodeled our own houses, so no problem if repair and maintenance skills are needed.

Why we want to house sit

We are looking for a way to travel, meet people, and experience local, non-touristy life in different places. We love having a home base where we can hang out, relax, cook, read, walk, etc. Any pet interaction is a real bonus for us!

Our experience

Patty was a house sitter in her 20's for several clients in the Los Angeles area. She was required to take care of plants and animals, deal with security systems, and in one case, she even did the owner's payroll for their small business for several weeks while they were on vacation. Gary has not done any house sitting, but he is the consummate "fix-it" man. He can handle most mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and automotive issues with ease. We have had both cats and dogs as part of our family, and are caring and playful with them. We have some limited experience with other pets, such as chickens, goats, pigs, and reptiles.

Reviews (1)

Michael - Austin, Texas, United States

09 September - 16 September 2018

It was my first time using TrustedHousesitters and I could not be happier. The thought of leaving my home and pet in the hands of someone I hardly knew was not an easy one. However the reality was everything I hoped it would be. From the beginning, Patty would text us. Letting us know when she... + More

It was my first time using TrustedHousesitters and I could not be happier. The thought of leaving my home and pet in the hands of someone I hardly knew was not an easy one. However the reality was everything I hoped it would be. From the beginning, Patty would text us. Letting us know when she arrived and what was happening. Updating us with photos of her, and her husband’s on-going relationship with our cat, Dora. It was a comfortable week of vacation for us knowing she was caring for our home. In the end, she left the place better than we had left it. And I could tell that our cat was happy she had been there.

In short, you can trust Patty to sit at your home and care for it and its occupants. I do.

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Christine - Character Reference

15 August 2018

I’ve known Patty and Gary for almost 20 years and I can’t think of a more caring, capable, and responsible couple to watch over your pets and home. They are experienced travelers, loving pet owners, and very conscientious. You will never have to worry about a thing! + More

I’ve known Patty and Gary for almost 20 years and I can’t think of a more caring, capable, and responsible couple to watch over your pets and home. They are experienced travelers, loving pet owners, and very conscientious. You will never have to worry about a thing!

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