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Silver (12mths)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s)
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  • Ontario: ALL  
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Clean and quiet animal lover.

50, Regulated Immigration Consultant and English Professor at Sheridan College

Hello!

I am a very respectful house guest! Canadian born, with parents from England and Italy. I grew up in Toronto, have driven across Canada 5 times, and have also lived internationally.

I have a degree in psychology and sociology from McMaster University and I am a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, thus I am bound both morally and ethically to professionalism and candidness. I also prepare people for English Language exams, so all my work is done on-line. I am trusted to provide professional advice and careful guidance.

This enables me to travel and is why am interested in house (home) sitting. I love all animals, and I have had dogs, cats, fish, birds and cute rodents. I was a medical responder instructor for the Canadian Red Cross for many years, so if your fur baby needs extra help with medication, or encounters an emergency, that is no problem.

I usually only go out for a couple of hours a day to walk, so if you have a dog and other animal which requires a walk, I would be happy to accommodate over and above the minimum.

I am good about keeping a diary for your home and pet, and updates can be made via any social media or Google Docs, as you prefer.

I do not drink (occasionally a glass of wine) and I do not smoke. I am quiet, usually with light music in the background and I am happy to talk to the plants or play with and cuddle the pet babies.

Pleased to have a video meeting (or meetings) with you, to earn your trust and confidence. Very good references are available.

Warm regards, Roderick Chalmers.

Reviews (4)
Rod is the best pet sitter we have ever had and we have had quite a few! He was wonderful with our 2 cats. They warmed right up to him. He kept in touch regularly. He sent cute videos and pictures. He has a great personality. Felt like we have known him for years. The house looked great on our return home. We have booked him again. :o)
 
BRUCE AND MARY ( Ontario, Mar 2024 - 2 months)
Feels like family having Roderick housesit and pet sit. We had such an amazing experience with him during our first pet sitting in November that we had to have him again for our February trip. Now it feels like he is part of our family. Our dog peanut actually whimpered at the window when he him leave. He is a caring , thoughtful and considerate sitter. He even bought a bigger water bowl for our dog. We came back to our home and pet being very well taken care of. Communication is excellent ... MORE
 
MIMI ( Ontario, Feb 2024 - 3 weeks - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Mimi OMG, I melted when I read that. You're too sweet. You guys make everything so welcoming. Thanks for that! I'll visit you two and little peanut over the summer!
This was our first experience with a house/pet sitter and it was absolutely incredible. Rod’s communication was timely and ongoing. He was in regular contact during our time away. Our animals and plants and house were extremely well cared for! This was an awesome experience and Rod was great! We could NOT be happier (our pets were super happy as well!)
 
RITA ( Ontario, Dec 2023 - 3 weeks)
Roderick was and is everything you are looking in both a house sitter and pet sitter. This was our first time on House Sitters Canada and we are so incredibly happy we found Roderick . He took the utmost care of both our home and our dog. Communication was great. He even made us dinner upon our return back home. We can’t believe how lucky we were to find such a gem. 5 stars all the way
 
MIMI (Toronto Ontario, Nov 2023 - 3 weeks - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
I swear I didn't pay them to write that! Haha. We were a good match indeed!
 
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