Kathie & (bennie) diane
Kathie & (bennie) diane
Retired Teachers, Landlords, Foster Dog Mamas to winter in Mexico/Panama/Jamaica
About Kathie & (bennie) diane
We are dependable, non-smoking, retired teachers who are finally able to escape the winter chill in our Pacific Northwest corner of the US. Having traveled quite a bit over the past 25 years, it's true to say we've never found an area we'd not want to return and get to know better by actually living as a local resident. Because we travel, it's b...
We are dependable, non-smoking, retired teachers who are finally able to escape the winter chill in our Pacific Northwest corner of the US. Having traveled quite a bit over the past 25 years, it's true to say we've never found an area we'd not want to return and get to know better by actually living as a local resident. Because we travel, it's been a while since we've owned a dog of our own, so we can promise to love your pets as if they were our own.
We consider communication to be a major component of home care, from getting acquainted, negotiating an agreement, travel arrangements, and sending you updates of happenings from home if you'd like. We've had fingerprints and police checks done in the past (as teachers and Red Cross volunteers) We can supply additional references if required.
Why we want to house sit
Both natives of Washington State, near the Canadian border, we know how to make the best of cool or rainy weather, but would love to give a warmer/drier climate a try ;-) Our travel was always limited to school holidays, so it will be great to visit off season, with time to explore and enjoy your part of the world. We are hoping to secure at least a weeklong assignment, to make our flight expenses worthwhile.
Fun and Memories of past positions! Now home for the summer, we often reminisce on our winter months on the Mexican coast, in Portugal,and Australia. House and pet sitting is a perfect, affordable combination for avid travelers and animal lovers.
Our experience
Having owned and managed several rental houses during our teaching years, we learned quite a few care and cleaning tips - at the same time recognizing if a problem arises which might be beyond our scope, requiring professional assistance. For the past couple of years, we offered a guest room to travelers through AirBnB and really enjoyed getting to host such a variety of travelers. As a lifelong profession, teaching has required us to plan and organize time and materials, providing experience in reliability and attention to details - both important for home management.
We have also been so very lucky to have fostered 50 + rescue dogs, in all shapes and sizes, and ranging from one week to 4 months at a time. Each one arrived with their own personalities and needs, then moved on to new families. What a joy to get to know your pets who are already secure in their very own homes! We will maintain your schedule, and follow instructions for optimum care and feeding.
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Our hobbies and skills range from gardening and forest management (we live on a tree farm) to do-it-yourself home maintenance and technology projects. We tend to stay at home in the evenings, reading and playing with the current animal resident. 30 years of experience in property management, teaching responsibilities, foreign travel and pet care are our qualifications. Let us look after the well being of your home and pets while you travel worry free.
REFERENCES: October 5, 2014
To whom it may concern:
Kathie Hagwell and Diane Garmo are both responsible, mature, kindly and reasonable people. I have always been impressed with their integrity. My husband and I have been guests at their BnB on numerous occasions over several years. They keep a very tidy house and grounds, and treat the foster dogs in their home with much kindness, but I never see a dog left in a position to do property damage. They are respected in their community and by their friends and neighbors. They are very well traveled and seem quite adaptable to different cultures.
I think anyone who had them as house sitters or pet caretakers would be lucky indeed.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about them.
Sincerely,
Sara Tuck
CINDY ENGER
Evanston, Illinois
Kathie and Diane took care of my sweet pup, Homer, while I was away. While caring for Homer, they stayed in my home. Not only were they attentive and loving towards my dog, they also took amazingly great care of my home. That is an understatement -- my house was cleaner upon my return than when I left! And Homer was happy as can be. I recommend Kathie and Diane highly. They are truly a great team.
Reviews (4)
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Joe - Chapala, Mexico
19 December - 27 December 2016
if you want to go away and not worry about your animals, these two are the BEST in the west. reliable, caring, very professional. we would have these two in a heartbeat!!!
if you want to go away and not worry about your animals, these two are the BEST in the west. reliable, caring, very professional. we would have these two in a heartbeat!!!
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Pamela - Faro, Portugal
20 October - 22 November 2016
What lovely ladies Kathie & Diane are, a true find. They are totally dedicated to looking after your pet & home to the very best of their ability. We returned to a beautifully clean & tidy home & a very happy dog who had clearly been well loved during our absence .
What lovely ladies Kathie & Diane are, a true find. They are totally dedicated to looking after your pet & home to the very best of their ability. We returned to a beautifully clean & tidy home & a very happy dog who had clearly been well loved during our absence .
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John - Celaya, Mexico
25 March 2016
Kathy and Diane are wonderful house sitters. These great Ladies came to our home in Celaya Mexico for 2 weeks while we were on Holiday and preparing to return to the United States from our expat life. They looked after our sweet Harbor for us while we were away and were very attentive to his need...
Kathy and Diane are wonderful house sitters. These great Ladies came to our home in Celaya Mexico for 2 weeks while we were on Holiday and preparing to return to the United States from our expat life. They looked after our sweet Harbor for us while we were away and were very attentive to his needs and anything that was needed around the house with repairs and such. I would highly recommend them for any House Sitting opportunity.
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Response from Kathie & (bennie) diane
Thanks, John. Your home and precious dog were a great experience for us. Hope all is well with your relocation. Hugs to Harbor!
About Kathie & (bennie) diane
We are dependable, non-smoking, retired teachers who are finally able to escape the winter chill in our Pacific Northwest corner of the US. Having traveled quite a bit over the past 25 years, it's true to say we've never found an area we'd not want to return and get to know better by actually living as a local resident. Because we travel, it's been a while since we've owned a dog of our own, so we can promise to love your pets as if they were our own.
We consider communication to be a major component of home care, from getting acquainted, negotiating an agreement, travel arrangements, and sending you updates of happenings from home if you'd like. We've had fingerprints and police checks done in the past (as teachers and Red Cross volunteers) We can supply additional references if required.
We are dependable, non-smoking, retired teachers who are finally able to escape the winter chill in our Pacific Northwest corner of the US. Having traveled quite a bit over the past 25 years, it's true to say we've never found an area we'd not want to return and get to know better by actually living as a local resident. Because we travel, it's been a while since we've owned a dog of our own, so we can promise to love your pets as if they were our own.
We consider communication to be a major component of home care, from getting acquainted, negotiating an agreement, travel arrangements, and sending you updates of happenings from home if you'd like. We've had fingerprints and police checks done in the past (as teachers and Red Cross volunteers) We can supply additional references if required.
Why we want to house sit
Both natives of Washington State, near the Canadian border, we know how to make the best of cool or rainy weather, but would love to give a warmer/drier climate a try ;-) Our travel was always limited to school holidays, so it will be great to visit off season, with time to explore and enjoy your part of the world. We are hoping to secure at least a weeklong assignment, to make our flight expenses worthwhile.
Fun and Memories of past positions! Now home for the summer, we often reminisce on our winter months on the Mexican coast, in Portugal,and Australia. House and pet sitting is a perfect, affordable combination for avid travelers and animal lovers.
Our experience
Having owned and managed several rental houses during our teaching years, we learned quite a few care and cleaning tips - at the same time recognizing if a problem arises which might be beyond our scope, requiring professional assistance. For the past couple of years, we offered a guest room to travelers through AirBnB and really enjoyed getting to host such a variety of travelers. As a lifelong profession, teaching has required us to plan and organize time and materials, providing experience in reliability and attention to details - both important for home management.
We have also been so very lucky to have fostered 50 + rescue dogs, in all shapes and sizes, and ranging from one week to 4 months at a time. Each one arrived with their own personalities and needs, then moved on to new families. What a joy to get to know your pets who are already secure in their very own homes! We will maintain your schedule, and follow instructions for optimum care and feeding.
REFERENCES POSTED BELOW- SCROLL DOWN
Our hobbies and skills range from gardening and forest management (we live on a tree farm) to do-it-yourself home maintenance and technology projects. We tend to stay at home in the evenings, reading and playing with the current animal resident. 30 years of experience in property management, teaching responsibilities, foreign travel and pet care are our qualifications. Let us look after the well being of your home and pets while you travel worry free.
REFERENCES: October 5, 2014
To whom it may concern:
Kathie Hagwell and Diane Garmo are both responsible, mature, kindly and reasonable people. I have always been impressed with their integrity. My husband and I have been guests at their BnB on numerous occasions over several years. They keep a very tidy house and grounds, and treat the foster dogs in their home with much kindness, but I never see a dog left in a position to do property damage. They are respected in their community and by their friends and neighbors. They are very well traveled and seem quite adaptable to different cultures.
I think anyone who had them as house sitters or pet caretakers would be lucky indeed.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about them.
Sincerely,
Sara Tuck
CINDY ENGER
Evanston, Illinois
Kathie and Diane took care of my sweet pup, Homer, while I was away. While caring for Homer, they stayed in my home. Not only were they attentive and loving towards my dog, they also took amazingly great care of my home. That is an understatement -- my house was cleaner upon my return than when I left! And Homer was happy as can be. I recommend Kathie and Diane highly. They are truly a great team.
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Preferred Countries
- Australia
- Brazil
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Argentina
- Bahamas
- Belize
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Curacao
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Ecuador
- French Polynesia
- Gibraltar
- Israel
- Laos
- Macao
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Namibia
- Nicaragua
- Norway
- Panama
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Singapore
- Slovenia
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
- Tanzania
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Uruguay
- Vietnam
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House & pet sitting timeline
Kathie and (bennie) diane have done 5 house sits since 2014
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ChapalaMexicoDec 2016 -
FaroPortugalOct - Nov 2016 -
CelayaMexicoMar 2016 -
CelayaMexicoMar 2016
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QueanbeyanAustraliaNov 2015 - Jan 2016
