Darin

I am a world traveler and writer, and along the way have house/pet-sat for many friends over the years in many countries (and some professional paid jobs, too). I grew up in California with many pets--dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, fish(!)--so I adore animals. I am also vegetarian for over 30 years because of my respect for them. Also Non-Smoker.
And I have been known to be a 'dog/cat whisperer'......
And being a Virgo, I am extremely clean & organized and take good care of people's homes (and can also do many types of handywork!)

Here are a few reviews from previous house/pet-sits, done before i joined this site:
"We have known Darin for more years than I can count and I think his first long cat sit for us might have been in 2011 when we went to Australia & NZ for a month, leaving him in charge of our cat and our house. Since then he has looked after our cats & the and house nearly every year or at least, every other year. He is totally reliable and has a wonderful way with cats and dogs. Ours love him and we know that they will get lots of love and cuddles when we are away from them."
Kind regards,
Sandra C.

"I'm writing to highly recommend Darin Elliott for your house sitting position. He took care of my Bed & Breakfast in Upstate New York several times. Along with care taking the B&B he cared for my cat Bootsey. No one is more reliable, efficient and better qualified for all of the responsibilities than Darin. Your are very lucky to have him apply for the job.
Best of luck,
Nancy G..

"I have known Darin for 30 years. He has been a tremendous help to me in my properties in both the US and Greece. Darin can do anything!! With great taste. Recently he has looked after my rambunctious dog. He has a calming affect on all animals. Anyone he works for was the most fortunate!
Sincerely Julia N.

"I have known Darin for the past 20 years and in that time he has house/dog sat for me on numerous occasions and also for 2 months for my sister. I have also introduced him to friends who have booked him to house/cat sit for them each year for the past four years. Darin is like the 'dog/cat whisperer', he has an amazing way of charming pets. He is totally trustworthy in and around the home, respecting the homeowners way of running their home and how to look after their much loved pets.
Just to add to his house/pet sitting, he has decorated properties that he looks after, both inside and outside, and to a very high standard. He is amazing, a true and honest man who I can recommend, and have done, without hesitation"
Best regards,
Gilly T.