Jennifer & John
Jennifer & John
Attentive, caring, responsible pet & home sitters, excited to meet you and your pets and experience new parts of the world!
About Jennifer & John
I'm Jenny. I was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and lived there until the age of 15 when my family moved to Iowa to be part of a progressive community focused on holistic living and meditation.
I have an MFA in ceramics which has brought me many rich experiences. After graduating I moved to Ireland to complete an apprenticeship in m...
I'm Jenny. I was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and lived there until the age of 15 when my family moved to Iowa to be part of a progressive community focused on holistic living and meditation.
I have an MFA in ceramics which has brought me many rich experiences. After graduating I moved to Ireland to complete an apprenticeship in mosaic tile. My father is from Northern Ireland so not only was it an introduction to my roots but a chance to work in a field that I have spent a great deal of time studying and delving into.
Today I continue to make ceramic work. My company is Maidment Creative.
My partner John has been an entrepreneur with his own business for many years. His degree is in accounting but he is an innovative thinker and has successfully done many things, including starting an international recruiting company for health professionals, computer accounting system conversions for medical facilities, and currently has an accounting firm which he manages remotely. His first love, besides his family, is food. During a hiatus from accounting to pursue his passion, starting a catering company, we met and fell in love. John's current accounting company is Baumann-Partners.
We have been together for seven years and in that time we have traveled throughout the U.S. and British Columbia. We have hiked, cycled, camped, cooked and eaten great food. We lived most recently in Seattle for five years which was a total joy. John didn't even notice the rain!
Why we want to house sit
We have spent the last seven years in familiar places that we know well, the Mid-West and the Pacific Northwest. We're ready for a change of scenery and we'd like to explore the world.
We are interested in meeting new people, getting to know places from the local perspective, and spending time with animals.
Our experience
Growing up my family always had a cat and dog. My sisters and I were actively involved in all aspects of care: walking, grooming, vet visits. I developed a deep love of animals.
In the years since I have house and pet sit for many friends. From caring for a reclusive cat to an exuberant, loving Rottweiler, to a gentle, aging Cocker Spaniel, to a dying Lab who needed hand-feeding, to a skittish rescue Shiba Inu afraid of thunderstorms,
I have had the responsibility of not only caring for their daily food and walking needs but playing and nurturing these treasured family members.
I have enjoyed them all.
In addition to their pets, I have cared for friends' homes, most notably:
I have managed all aspects of a Bed and Breakfast, from cooking and welcoming guests, to processing payments and taking reservations while the owners were out of the country in Cypress on a month teaching assignment.
I have done extensive gardening, and small renovation projects, including painting and intensive cleaning while looking after a friend's home outside of London, UK.
I spent a month house-sitting for a friend during a particularly difficult winter season. I managed snow removal and watched over a dying Schnauser and sweet cat. I responded to the unexpected health concerns of the elderly dog, connecting with the owner to address concerns and treatment strategy.
My partner John has been integral to many of my house sitting experiences, helping me to manage every aspect of house sitting. He grew up with two dogs and two cats.
John brings an added experience of equestrian care. He was responsible for caring for five horses and a large house and property while the owners were on holiday. He has also had his own horses and appreciates the unique bond one can culture with these special animals. John took dressage riding lessons for 9 years. He loves horses.
Reviews (12)
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Kirsten - Cloverdale, California, United States
23 September - 28 September 2018
Jenny and John were truly angels in our time of need. We had to leave the country abruptly for a funeral, but thank goodness the dates worked for them! They went out of their way to come up and meet Kadie and Charlie as well as Steve and I, as we had to leave for the airport before they were to a...
Jenny and John were truly angels in our time of need. We had to leave the country abruptly for a funeral, but thank goodness the dates worked for them! They went out of their way to come up and meet Kadie and Charlie as well as Steve and I, as we had to leave for the airport before they were to arrive. I immediately felt completely confident that our pups and our home would be in the best possible hands. We received regular updates, photos of our happy dogs, and when Steve returned to the house (I stayed on for a week) it was immaculately clean, and Jenny had made cookies and soup. I am so grateful they were able to sit for us, and would have them back in a heartbeat.
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Response from Jennifer & John
Kirsten, we're so happy we could help out at such a difficult time. We loved our stay and really hope to see you and Steve again in the not too distant future! All our best to you....and Kadie & Charlie!
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Jill - Oakland, California, United States
04 August - 11 August 2018
Jenny and John took wonderful care of Whitney the Labradoodle and our home while we were away. Jenny sent texts and email to stay in touch (with photos of our pup), and we returned to a spotless home with fresh-baked muffins, clean sheets and towels, and a freshly-watered lawn. We'd love to hav...
Jenny and John took wonderful care of Whitney the Labradoodle and our home while we were away. Jenny sent texts and email to stay in touch (with photos of our pup), and we returned to a spotless home with fresh-baked muffins, clean sheets and towels, and a freshly-watered lawn. We'd love to have them back anytime!
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Response from Jennifer & John
Thank you again Jill and Derek, it was a total delight spending the week with Whitney. Our absolute best to your family!
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Laurie - Napa, California, United States
09 July - 02 August 2018
Jennifer and John took wonderful care of our home and our beloved pets while we were traveling for almost a month. We loved receiving updates and photos on the antics of our two cats and dog. With one cat that needs medicine three times a day, it was a relief to have someone as loving as Jenny an...
Jennifer and John took wonderful care of our home and our beloved pets while we were traveling for almost a month. We loved receiving updates and photos on the antics of our two cats and dog. With one cat that needs medicine three times a day, it was a relief to have someone as loving as Jenny and John caring for him. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch house sitter!
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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About Jennifer & John
I'm Jenny. I was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and lived there until the age of 15 when my family moved to Iowa to be part of a progressive community focused on holistic living and meditation.
I have an MFA in ceramics which has brought me many rich experiences. After graduating I moved to Ireland to complete an apprenticeship in mosaic tile. My father is from Northern Ireland so not only was it an introduction to my roots but a chance to work in a field that I have spent a great deal of time studying and delving into.
Today I continue to make ceramic work. My company is Maidment Creative.
My partner John has been an entrepreneur with his own business for many years. His degree is in accounting but he is an innovative thinker and has successfully done many things, including starting an international recruiting company for health professionals, computer accounting syst......
I'm Jenny. I was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and lived there until the age of 15 when my family moved to Iowa to be part of a progressive community focused on holistic living and meditation.
I have an MFA in ceramics which has brought me many rich experiences. After graduating I moved to Ireland to complete an apprenticeship in mosaic tile. My father is from Northern Ireland so not only was it an introduction to my roots but a chance to work in a field that I have spent a great deal of time studying and delving into.
Today I continue to make ceramic work. My company is Maidment Creative.
My partner John has been an entrepreneur with his own business for many years. His degree is in accounting but he is an innovative thinker and has successfully done many things, including starting an international recruiting company for health professionals, computer accounting system conversions for medical facilities, and currently has an accounting firm which he manages remotely. His first love, besides his family, is food. During a hiatus from accounting to pursue his passion, starting a catering company, we met and fell in love. John's current accounting company is Baumann-Partners.
We have been together for seven years and in that time we have traveled throughout the U.S. and British Columbia. We have hiked, cycled, camped, cooked and eaten great food. We lived most recently in Seattle for five years which was a total joy. John didn't even notice the rain!
Why we want to house sit
We have spent the last seven years in familiar places that we know well, the Mid-West and the Pacific Northwest. We're ready for a change of scenery and we'd like to explore the world.
We are interested in meeting new people, getting to know places from the local perspective, and spending time with animals.
Our experience
Growing up my family always had a cat and dog. My sisters and I were actively involved in all aspects of care: walking, grooming, vet visits. I developed a deep love of animals.
In the years since I have house and pet sit for many friends. From caring for a reclusive cat to an exuberant, loving Rottweiler, to a gentle, aging Cocker Spaniel, to a dying Lab who needed hand-feeding, to a skittish rescue Shiba Inu afraid of thunderstorms,
I have had the responsibility of not only caring for their daily food and walking needs but playing and nurturing these treasured family members.
I have enjoyed them all.
In addition to their pets, I have cared for friends' homes, most notably:
I have managed all aspects of a Bed and Breakfast, from cooking and welcoming guests, to processing payments and taking reservations while the owners were out of the country in Cypress on a month teaching assignment.
I have done extensive gardening, and small renovation projects, including painting and intensive cleaning while looking after a friend's home outside of London, UK.
I spent a month house-sitting for a friend during a particularly difficult winter season. I managed snow removal and watched over a dying Schnauser and sweet cat. I responded to the unexpected health concerns of the elderly dog, connecting with the owner to address concerns and treatment strategy.
My partner John has been integral to many of my house sitting experiences, helping me to manage every aspect of house sitting. He grew up with two dogs and two cats.
John brings an added experience of equestrian care. He was responsible for caring for five horses and a large house and property while the owners were on holiday. He has also had his own horses and appreciates the unique bond one can culture with these special animals. John took dressage riding lessons for 9 years. He loves horses.
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Email Address, Phone Number, External references (7), Identity & Document Check, Criminal Background Check (issue date: 28 Sep 2017)
All Standard and Enhanced Verification checks are carried out by a specialist 3rd Party
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House & pet sitting timeline
Jennifer and John have done 15 house sits since 2017
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Palo AltoUnited StatesNov 2018 -
LagunitasUnited StatesSep - Nov 2018 -
CloverdaleUnited StatesSep 2018 -
KenwoodUnited StatesAug - Sep 2018 -
OaklandUnited StatesAug 2018 -
NapaUnited StatesJul - Aug 2018 -
Redwood CityUnited StatesJul 2018 -
PortlandUnited StatesJun 2018 -
San FranciscoUnited StatesMay - Jun 2018 -
VernoniaUnited StatesFeb - Mar 2018 -
NewbergUnited StatesFeb 2018 -
VashonUnited StatesJan - Feb 2018 -
NovatoUnited StatesDec 2017 - Jan 2018 -
GrovelandUnited StatesNov - Dec 2017 -
PortlandUnited StatesOct - Nov 2017
