Karen & Jean claude
Karen & Jean claude
Experienced, Professional , Non-Smoking Pet and House Sitters at your Service.
About Karen & Jean claude
Let us introduce ourselves; Jean or JC, a French Canadian, with a green thumb, who has owned and operated JC Hauling for the last 16 years and Karen a postal supervisor are a retired non-smoking couple. To celebrate 25 years of marriage, we took off on a road trip across the USA. It turned into an amazing journey that opened our eyes to the nee...
Let us introduce ourselves; Jean or JC, a French Canadian, with a green thumb, who has owned and operated JC Hauling for the last 16 years and Karen a postal supervisor are a retired non-smoking couple. To celebrate 25 years of marriage, we took off on a road trip across the USA. It turned into an amazing journey that opened our eyes to the needs of others while traveling. We were consistently booked in housesitting positions for the whole time and found so much value in our service, we began calling ourselves professionals. We take our position very seriously.
Our hobbies include hiking, gold panning, gardening and stargazing. We are responsible, friendly, loving people. We have lost our animal friends over the years and grieved their passing. Our life is now full of furry animal friends we love as if they were our own.
Why we want to house sit
Our 18 month trip was full of beautiful scenery, new friends and sweet animals. We had started out with the lofty ideas of sharing economies and seeing the world, but now we want to house sit because it is a valuable service for the pet owners and a relaxing, fulfilling way for us to travel. We enjoy the trip to the destination. We love being in new environments, satisfying the gypsy spirit in us. And more than anything we get a deep satisfaction from ensuring the pets left behind are being loved, as if they were our own.
Our experience
I think the biggest thing we bring is the peace of mind and security you need during your travels with the continued love and care for your pets while you are gone. We are generally home bodies who love to cook simple meals and enjoy leisurely walks ensuring your beloved baby is spoiled almost 24/7! We give the pets in your life a pampered vacation in your absence. Of course, we are experienced in the maintenance of a home and have handled many unexpected emergencies. We water plants and retrieve mail and walk softly in your residence. You can travel with complete confidence that your home, pets and gardens are in good hands. We will keep your house clean, your pets fed and loved and your plants watered.
Reviews (8)
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Barbara - Portland, Oregon, United States
14 December - 07 February 2018
Karen and JC came to provide care to our kitties, Prana and Mudita and did a great job with them and the house. The house was spotless and the kitties, affectionate when we returned. I want to give a huge shout out and thank you to Karen. As our travel time was coming to an end, her father's h...
Karen and JC came to provide care to our kitties, Prana and Mudita and did a great job with them and the house. The house was spotless and the kitties, affectionate when we returned. I want to give a huge shout out and thank you to Karen. As our travel time was coming to an end, her father's health was rapidly declining. She did a masterful job of being in two places at once and when that was no longer possible, we worked out a scheme whereby she and her dad could have time together at the end. She put together a plan (with our involvement and sanctioning) where some local friends and cat sitters would take care of our kitties and she could be with family. We had also discussed sheltering the kitties with their vet but Karen wouldn't have that. Her dad ended up passing before we were back. I am tremendously grateful that Karen was able to be with her dad and family. Our kitties are great and happy. Not the easiest or best situation, but I appreciate how she handled it. Thanks Karen.
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Response from Karen & Jean claude
Such kind words from two very compassionate people. You were so supportive of my family while on your adventure. And it didn’t end upon your return. Life had big changes in store for us and we were certainly blessed with the best hosts who continued to monitor our welfare, even after returning. The four of you are permanent fixtures in my heart. It’s easy to see why you had a community of support I was able to access. None of us wanted the kids in vet care. A million thanks to Emily and Kate as well. Anytime we can be of service...please add us to the folks who love you and Prana and Mudita.
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Tinker - Conifer, Colorado, United States
10 September - 26 September 2017
I can't say enough about this TrustedHousesitters team, Karen and JC! Most important, they took excellent care of my buddy Charlie. He has a brace on one leg that must be applied and removed each day. He has a special diet to keep his weight down and he loves to get outside to walk and run, which...
I can't say enough about this TrustedHousesitters team, Karen and JC! Most important, they took excellent care of my buddy Charlie. He has a brace on one leg that must be applied and removed each day. He has a special diet to keep his weight down and he loves to get outside to walk and run, which must be done with a leash for safety from coyote, mountain lions and bears. They brushed him and comforted him when the wind blew and it thundered outside. They did all of this so well that by the time I got home, he was following their commands and looking to them for treats. My house was in perfect order when I arrived. All dishes and laundry were clean and in place and my wood floors were mopped with Bono floor cleaner. They also accommodated my delayed schedule due to hurricane Irma and came when I needed them. They were great communicators throughout all the changes and while they were house sitting. I only hope that they will be available to maintain the stream of love and care for my treasured pup when I need them again. Thank you Karen and JC!
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Response from Karen & Jean claude
Thank you for the great vote of confidence. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. And Charlie was such a joy to have around. I will never forget how lovingly he looked at us. We still think of you both fondly. Let us know if we can ever be of assistance in the future. With much affection. JC and Karen
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Annie & James - Richmond, Vermont, United States
31 July - 18 August 2017
Wow our first experience was even more amazing than we expected. They arrived during a party so they could spend time with us and our dog Rexi the day before we had to leave. Things we. Really busy but they just got right on in and helped and cleaned up and took Rexi for a walk. Then they stayed ...
Wow our first experience was even more amazing than we expected. They arrived during a party so they could spend time with us and our dog Rexi the day before we had to leave. Things we. Really busy but they just got right on in and helped and cleaned up and took Rexi for a walk. Then they stayed in contact with us during our travel with updates every other day. And we arrived home the house was perfect and the dog was more settled than any other time we have ever left him. Karen and John are amazing and carving people and we would certinaly recommend them to anybody. Thanks Karen and John and we are now life long friends as well.
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Response from Karen & Jean claude
Thank you for the sweet words. We are so very happy to have been there and keep Rexi happy and comfy while you traveled. On top of that to have you guys as friends is a true blessing. We are looking forward to the time we meet again. Big hugs to you and a big rubbie "bummie" to our dear sweet Rexi. JC and Karen
About Karen & Jean claude
Let us introduce ourselves; Jean or JC, a French Canadian, with a green thumb, who has owned and operated JC Hauling for the last 16 years and Karen a postal supervisor are a retired non-smoking couple. To celebrate 25 years of marriage, we took off on a road trip across the USA. It turned into an amazing journey that opened our eyes to the needs of others while traveling. We were consistently booked in housesitting positions for the whole time and found so much value in our service, we began calling ourselves professionals. We take our position very seriously.
Our hobbies include hiking, gold panning, gardening and stargazing. We are responsible, friendly, loving people. We have lost our animal friends over the years and grieved their passing. Our life is now full of furry animal friends we love as if they were our own.
Let us introduce ourselves; Jean or JC, a French Canadian, with a green thumb, who has owned and operated JC Hauling for the last 16 years and Karen a postal supervisor are a retired non-smoking couple. To celebrate 25 years of marriage, we took off on a road trip across the USA. It turned into an amazing journey that opened our eyes to the needs of others while traveling. We were consistently booked in housesitting positions for the whole time and found so much value in our service, we began calling ourselves professionals. We take our position very seriously.
Our hobbies include hiking, gold panning, gardening and stargazing. We are responsible, friendly, loving people. We have lost our animal friends over the years and grieved their passing. Our life is now full of furry animal friends we love as if they were our own.
Why we want to house sit
Our 18 month trip was full of beautiful scenery, new friends and sweet animals. We had started out with the lofty ideas of sharing economies and seeing the world, but now we want to house sit because it is a valuable service for the pet owners and a relaxing, fulfilling way for us to travel. We enjoy the trip to the destination. We love being in new environments, satisfying the gypsy spirit in us. And more than anything we get a deep satisfaction from ensuring the pets left behind are being loved, as if they were our own.
Our experience
I think the biggest thing we bring is the peace of mind and security you need during your travels with the continued love and care for your pets while you are gone. We are generally home bodies who love to cook simple meals and enjoy leisurely walks ensuring your beloved baby is spoiled almost 24/7! We give the pets in your life a pampered vacation in your absence. Of course, we are experienced in the maintenance of a home and have handled many unexpected emergencies. We water plants and retrieve mail and walk softly in your residence. You can travel with complete confidence that your home, pets and gardens are in good hands. We will keep your house clean, your pets fed and loved and your plants watered.
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Email Address, Phone Number, External references (6), Identity & Document Check, Criminal Background Check (issue date: 22 Mar 2017)
All Standard and Enhanced Verification checks are carried out by a specialist 3rd Party
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House & pet sitting timeline
Karen and Jean claude have done 8 house sits since 2016
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PortlandUnited StatesDec 2017 - Feb 2018 -
ConiferUnited StatesSep 2017 -
RichmondUnited StatesJul - Aug 2017 -
El GranadaUnited StatesJul 2017 -
Ponte Vedra BeachUnited StatesMay - Jul 2017 -
OcoeeUnited StatesNov 2016 -
Cranberry TownshipUnited StatesAug - Sep 2016 -
Panama CityUnited StatesMay - Jul 2016
