Sonia

Hello! You are looking for peace of mind during your stay away from home, and I can provide this for you!

Quality references available upon request
Background & Criminal Check available
Driver's License to confirm my identity available

>Professional house sitting and pet care services. You are entrusting me with your property, pet(s) and plants, and I want you to enjoy a stress-free stay away from home.

>I use discretion when providing house-sitting services, with a presence on location around the clock, 7 days a week. I am an educated professional employee working remotely full-time during the week. I bring my personal folding desk and computer equipment to safeguard your equipment.

>Reliable, responsible, respectful, quiet, clean and organized. I am mindful of your space and belongings, ensuring their protection using only the required items to perform my house sitting responsibilities, and cleaning/tidying in a timely manner. You can expect to return to your home in the same condition as you left it.

>I have my Master of Accounting. I am a CPA Ontario student and professional full-time government employee. Safeguarding your assets is my priority and I have both the education and experience in providing this to you with confidence.

>As a previous home owner, short/long-term tenant, and military spouse and civilian employee, I have lived in various dwellings from camping to mansion, including an organic farm :) I have travelled cross-country, lived in 4 provinces and many cities. I have called Ottawa, Ontario home for the past 9 years but enjoy house sitting across Canada :)

>I adapt easily to my environment and my diversified work and life experiences make me well-suited to protect your assets and provide reliable house-sitting services, proactively mitigate risks and quickly find solutions when situations arise.

>Personal vehicle

>We can discuss and develop a written daily or weekly routine for:
>your pet(s) - can include video calls
>indoor and outdoor plant and garden care
>mail pick-up
>light housekeeping
>vehicle snow removal and regular car start-ups when needed
>lawn cutting during extended stay
>special requests - to avoid disruptions during your absence, you may require vet appointments, pick-up dry cleaning, or scheduled house maintenance appointments in your absence.
>I perform & document daily and nightly checks indoor and
outdoor to ensure your home is well taken care of.
>Email updates, frequency determined by homeowner

>I love animals & I know they'll deeply miss you! Since childhood, I have had single and multiple cats & dogs - including raising a litter of 8 puppies :) I've also owned and cared for a gerbil, gecko, and multiple freshwater fish tanks.

Monday-Friday, I reply to messages between 5:00pm-10:00pm EST. On the weekends, anytime.
Home consultations: I typically book on the weekend during mornings or afternoons.
Long-Distance consults: Video calls in the evenings during the week, or anytime on the weekends.