Cheryl

Update: I'm currently booked until mid-April, 2025 and looking for housesits for the rest of 2025.

Hi there! I’m Cheryl, retired, and have begun my next career as a nomad. I’m a vegetarian, non-smoker, non-drinker, no drugs, and generally live a healthy lifestyle. I’m from the West Coast of Canada, and did housesitting in my 20s before I became a homeowner. That was when it became my turn to find honest, trustworthy housesitters so I know what you’re thinking as you read my profile. Is this the person who will treat my home and pets respectfully and not cause any problems? Yes! You have found me!

I’ve owned horses and dogs most of my life. After my last dog passed away, I decided to become a not-quite-grey housesitter. My horse is in boarding. Yes, I have an expensive pasture ornament living the good life on my nickel. I’m an experienced horsewoman who knows the difference between taking care of minor injuries on my own or if it’s time to call a vet. Besides horses and dogs, I’ve also owned cats, mini-donkeys, rabbits, ducks, and chickens. I’m comfortable around animals of all sizes.

I’m a former volunteer at Dogwood Dog Rescue. They specialized in sporting breeds, and when I owned a house I fostered Weimaraners, German Short Haired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Wirehaired Griffons, Labradors, and even a Munsterlander. In the first part of 2024 I volunteered in the Caribbean with an animal welfare organization. I'm experienced with rescue dogs with special needs and behavior issues.

I'm looking ahead to 2025 and would love a long term housesit. Any snowbirds heading south for the winter? I'd especially love to get back to the Greater Vancouver Area or Kamloops.

I’m experienced at giving medications to animals. Senior animals who need extra TLC? Here I am! Not a problem at all if your pets like to sleep on the bed with me.

My hobbies are horseback riding, walking, photography, swimming, reading, and traveling.

So, why am I a not-quite-grey housesitter? I’ve whittled my worldly possessions down to a suitcase and laptop bag and want to experience different countries and cultures and live like a local. I love animals and while I’m a nomad, it’s not fair to own a dog. But I know there are dogs out there who would love to go walkies and get loved on while their parents are on vacation.

I have a car but might not always be travelling with it. In that case, I’d love a housesit where a car is available but it’s not a dealbreaker. I can provide my clean driving profile. I have a motorbike license, and owned a Suzuki Burgman for 20 years. If you have a Vespa and a spare helmet, I’d love to ride it! Just call me Scooter Girl!

I'm pretty much a homebody so I'm there to take dogs out for potty breaks every couple of hours with one or two longer walks. I live quietly and treat your house and belongings respectfully. I'm not nosy and have no interest in snooping through your stuff. If I sound like a good fit for your vacation plans, please shoot me a message!