Based in Winnipeg, serving all the way to Regina, Kenora, Thompson, or even south of the border. I work as a voice actor, I produce radio commercials, MC, host online events, and try to get some volunteering in whenever I can. Most of this doesn't require me to leave the house, so I can be with the pets essentially all the time with occasional exceptions. I don't drink alcohol (which means I won't drink YOUR alcohol), I don't smoke, I don't party, no drugs, so yes I am just the right kind of boring to take care of your house and animals. I DO love to pet and scratch any critters who like that sort of thing (looking at you, dogs, and some of you cats too). Why I want to house sit: When people have had me look after their critters and houses, upon their return they have consistently been so happy to let others know they finally found "a good one", and always ask for me again for their next planned absences. I absolutely love having animals around when I am working or playing. Work is that much more pleasant in the company of animal friends, and in varied settings. That said, if your animal is not house trained (i.e. dogs or cats who will pee or poo indiscriminately indoors), I am no longer the sitter for you. Though some owners have encouraged the use of their space for social activities, I am instead one of those house-and-pet sitters who enjoys the serenity of being with just the animals and the quiet. I don't have guests over at your home. My Experience: I've been house and pet sitting since the late 90s, for owners mostly in Canada (Vancouver, Toronto, Winnipeg, Whitehorse), Barbados, and more recently in southern California. I've looked after simple set ups with one house and one dog, and complex ones with 4 dogs, 3 cats, 2 houses, and 1 hour commute between them (and two of the dogs were on medication). I've done week-long stints, and I've done live-in gigs of 3 years. When needed I've taken critters to the vet, to the airport, to the parade, to the office, to the countryside, and plenty more. I've worked with wood stoves, with cottages mostly off the grid, and apartments and condos in high density populations. I'm no stranger to injecting diabetic cats with insulin, administering glucosamine sulfate to more "experienced" dogs, using white bread or cheese or peanut butter to make medicine appealing, and cooking the occasional batch of rice to help doggy tummies feel better. I like what I do, and the pets and owners do too! Please note: I always insist on a meet and greet with new clients before committing to a sit, so it's unlikely I will be able to accommodate same-day requests from new clients. Also, I have reached an age where I can't do sofabeds anymore (I realsed that the hard way twice this year already).