Linda
Retired police officer will protect and respect your home and property and spoil your pets!
About Linda
" The moment I spoke with Linda, I felt her calming confidence. I admit being nervous about leaving Wolfie with her but it was truly amazing how she and the dog seemed to immediately bond! By the time I left the next day, I was not concerned one bit about them or the house......When I got home, the house was cleaner than when I left."
Peggy Kapp...
" The moment I spoke with Linda, I felt her calming confidence. I admit being nervous about leaving Wolfie with her but it was truly amazing how she and the dog seemed to immediately bond! By the time I left the next day, I was not concerned one bit about them or the house......When I got home, the house was cleaner than when I left."
Peggy Kappel, Portland, Oregon (Complete letter available upon request)
Your house is my house while you are away. I will live there as lovingly and carefully as you do. That's my promise to you. I am honored to be invited to look after your home, taking my responsibility seriously.
To help you know me better, here is a bit of of my background:
> I was raised in the Air Force by parents who were married for over 40 years. From them I learned the real meaning of love & commitment
> I 'm a retired police officer who attended law school at night. I spent approximately 3 years with the K-9 unit. I was awarded Officer of the Year after successfully resolving a hostage situation. From my job, I learned courage, responsibility, and problem-solving.
> I attended the School of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University for a semester before joining the police department. I love animals and had the police department not come along, I would have been a vet. Going to school reinforced my love and strong connection with animals.
> My last volunteer positions were with the Chicago Cubs and Phoenix Animal Rescue. (I retired and moved to the Phoenix area 2 years ago to care for my mom, who passed away this past Spring.)
I am the answer to your uncertainties about house sitters. I have used housesitters and know the crushing disappointment when I chose the wrong one - the one who didn't care for the house or my dogs. I do treat your home and things as I would my own. (Once, I chipped a bowl and drove 30 miles to Ikea to replace it.) I'm exceptionally clean and neat.
When you leave, I know your pets will be anxious and upset. I'll get them through that and find ways to help them thrive.
Why I want to house sit
I like helping people and I like traveling. House-sitting is a perfect!
My experience
A lifetime of caring for pets, a too-short stint in vet school, 3 years in the police K-9 Unit, and now, four long-term housesits. When I return to the US in October, I will have spent 5 months house-sitting in Australia with the various challenges it poses- like learning to drive on the left! If I can handle that, I can handle anything!
Reviews (17)
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Neil - Rothbury, New South Wales, Australia
11 July - 06 October 2018
Whilst on our yearly overseas trips, we rely on someone to care for our animals, keep the extensive garden alive and ensure the house and contents are as we left them, Linda achieved these requirements very well.
For Linda's and our peace of mind, we encouraged her to contact us via text if she h...Whilst on our yearly overseas trips, we rely on someone to care for our animals, keep the extensive garden alive and ensure the house and contents are as we left them, Linda achieved these requirements very well.
For Linda's and our peace of mind, we encouraged her to contact us via text if she had any questions during our absence and on several occasions this was the case, so we were always comfortable knowing that Linda wouldn't hesitate to ask for assistance should an occasion arise.
Linda developed a friendly relationship with our immediate neighbours and was remembered fondly by the staff at the local village pharmacy.
On our return, the garden and pot plants on the whole were in reasonable shape considering the long dry spell
which was experienced at that time.
Our dog Badger and Linda bonded well, to the extent that he may have been just a little bit spoiled but after some slight reeducation, he now understands he is a dog.
All in all, The garden survived, the house and contents are intact, the hens are still laying and Badger sends his love.
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David & Sally - Banbury, United Kingdom
01 June - 28 June 2018
Linda is a lovely lady who took good care of our home while we were on a 4 week vacation in USA. She mowed the grass, for which we are grateful. On return home the house was clean and tidy.
It was really unfortunate that our 12 year old Yorkie, 'Honey' got her leg broken within 48 hours of Linda...Linda is a lovely lady who took good care of our home while we were on a 4 week vacation in USA. She mowed the grass, for which we are grateful. On return home the house was clean and tidy.
It was really unfortunate that our 12 year old Yorkie, 'Honey' got her leg broken within 48 hours of Linda arriving. This involved many visits to the vet involving surgery and complete cage rest. With Linda not having a car raised challenging situations. We had to manage transportation & emergency vet care 3,500 miles away to have Honey taken care of. We can't imagine how Linda must have felt, but appreciate her letting us know quickly so it could be managed. We made alternative arrangements to have Honey taken care of by the vet until we returned.- Organised
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Clare - Chatteris, United Kingdom
26 May - 29 May 2018
Linda helped us out with a short 3 night sit. The dogs took to her straight away and we were quite happy heading off on our trip knowing they were in good hands. We were kept updated and informed throughout and would wholeheartedly recommend Linda - we hope she will come back and sit for us again...
Linda helped us out with a short 3 night sit. The dogs took to her straight away and we were quite happy heading off on our trip knowing they were in good hands. We were kept updated and informed throughout and would wholeheartedly recommend Linda - we hope she will come back and sit for us again in the future if she can.
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Response from Linda
Hey, this was a fun and comfortable housesit! The puppies were sweet & well-behaved. The house was neat & clean. It was just a short walk into the village. All in all, a great sit!
About Linda
" The moment I spoke with Linda, I felt her calming confidence. I admit being nervous about leaving Wolfie with her but it was truly amazing how she and the dog seemed to immediately bond! By the time I left the next day, I was not concerned one bit about them or the house......When I got home, the house was cleaner than when I left."
Peggy Kappel, Portland, Oregon (Complete letter available upon request)
Your house is my house while you are away. I will live there as lovingly and carefully as you do. That's my promise to you. I am honored to be invited to look after your home, taking my responsibility seriously.
To help you know me better, here is a bit of of my background:
> I was raised in the Air Force by parents who were married for over 40 years. From them I learned the real meaning of love & commitment
> I 'm a retired police officer who attended law school at night. I spe......
" The moment I spoke with Linda, I felt her calming confidence. I admit being nervous about leaving Wolfie with her but it was truly amazing how she and the dog seemed to immediately bond! By the time I left the next day, I was not concerned one bit about them or the house......When I got home, the house was cleaner than when I left."
Peggy Kappel, Portland, Oregon (Complete letter available upon request)
Your house is my house while you are away. I will live there as lovingly and carefully as you do. That's my promise to you. I am honored to be invited to look after your home, taking my responsibility seriously.
To help you know me better, here is a bit of of my background:
> I was raised in the Air Force by parents who were married for over 40 years. From them I learned the real meaning of love & commitment
> I 'm a retired police officer who attended law school at night. I spent approximately 3 years with the K-9 unit. I was awarded Officer of the Year after successfully resolving a hostage situation. From my job, I learned courage, responsibility, and problem-solving.
> I attended the School of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University for a semester before joining the police department. I love animals and had the police department not come along, I would have been a vet. Going to school reinforced my love and strong connection with animals.
> My last volunteer positions were with the Chicago Cubs and Phoenix Animal Rescue. (I retired and moved to the Phoenix area 2 years ago to care for my mom, who passed away this past Spring.)
I am the answer to your uncertainties about house sitters. I have used housesitters and know the crushing disappointment when I chose the wrong one - the one who didn't care for the house or my dogs. I do treat your home and things as I would my own. (Once, I chipped a bowl and drove 30 miles to Ikea to replace it.) I'm exceptionally clean and neat.
When you leave, I know your pets will be anxious and upset. I'll get them through that and find ways to help them thrive.
Why I want to house sit
I like helping people and I like traveling. House-sitting is a perfect!
My experience
A lifetime of caring for pets, a too-short stint in vet school, 3 years in the police K-9 Unit, and now, four long-term housesits. When I return to the US in October, I will have spent 5 months house-sitting in Australia with the various challenges it poses- like learning to drive on the left! If I can handle that, I can handle anything!
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House & pet sitting timeline
Linda has done 20 house sits since 2016
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RothburyAustraliaJul - Oct 2018
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BanburyUnited KingdomJun 2018 -
ChatterisUnited KingdomMay 2018 -
TeddingtonUnited KingdomMay 2018 -
North CrawleyUnited KingdomMay 2018 -
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LyndhurstUnited KingdomApr 2018 -
YorkUnited KingdomMar - Apr 2018 -
BayonneFranceFeb 2018 -
LlandudnoUnited KingdomNov 2017 - Jan 2018 -
StoneUnited KingdomNov 2017 - Jan 2018 -
DallingtonUnited KingdomOct 2017 -
IlfracombeUnited KingdomOct 2017 -
Leigh-on-SeaUnited KingdomOct 2017 -
GeelongAustraliaAug - Oct 2017 -
ForbesAustraliaMay - Aug 2017 -
DalkeithUnited KingdomApr - May 2017 -
GravesendUnited KingdomApr 2017 -
SwanleyUnited KingdomMar 2017 -
Fort CollinsUnited StatesDec 2016 - Mar 2017 -
OldsCanadaOct - Dec 2016
