House Sitter in Oakland, California

:: please contact me through my email at: erinsturguess [at] gmail [dot] com :: Pet-loving artist looking to care for home, garden, & pets! Hello there, my name is Erin. I am a trustworthy, low-key artist and designer in my early thirties who is an avid admirer of cats, dogs, and really any animal friend. All animals bring me so much joy and I enjoy spending time getting to know them! During the day I spend a good amount of time sipping tea, cooking, reading and designing. I also enjoy nature, reading, painting, comedy, and dreaming about future travels. My natural tendencies are of a thoughtful and caring nature. I am very attentive to the animals and care for them as if they were my own. I'm conscientious and always remember specific tasks, as well as when animals have specific diets or special needs. Also, good for you- I am a hopelessly neat houseguest so you can rest assured that I will leave your home in a tidy and clean condition. I know how worrisome it can be leaving your home and pets in the care of someone else, so I always make sure to keep the communication lines open. I do not mind updating you with photos and messages every couple of days so you can relax and enjoy your time away. It's nice to transition in to another's world for a small time. Not only is it nice to have general peace and quiet, which is hard to come by so these days, it's also helpful for my work, as being in new spaces spurs creativity. I love being around animals, as well as traveling to new cities, and hiking and exploring new terrain. Honestly, I find it fulfilling to help others out and it seems a practical and beneficial trade. I have a good deal of experience and have house-sat many homes, cared for all kinds of special pets, and have watered many gardens and plants. I take so much pleasure in gardening and can safely say that I have a green thumb! I have also had the experience taking care of large off-grid farms with horses and other farm animals. I have experience all over the US as well as in England, Holland, France, and Spain. I like to think of myself as a responsible, warm-hearted, and sociable person who is capable of providing a good amount of love and kindness for animals and precious abodes alike. If you have any questions or requests of me whatsoever, please do not hesitate to ask.