Donnie T.
Bristol, Bristol City, United Kingdom
About Donnie T.
46 years old
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Landlord/Manager
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Alone
I love animals. I especially like cats, I've had 6 pairs growing up and one as an adult. Pretty much all cats like me. I am good with most dogs too (Had two growing up and get on well with all my friends dogs). I've kept fish for a few years. I'd like the opportunity to broaden my experience, I am very good at following instructions. I'm adept at fixing things and solving problems. Handy with plumbing, electrics, carpentry, brickwork. Usually able to cobble together a solution even without the right tools or materials. I am currently on a sabbatical and am looking for some downtime where I can relax away from home without spending a fortune on accommodation. Ideally I'll find somewhere nice with a lovely pet or pets to keep me company while I read novels and potter about being tidy and helpful. I will probably clean your windows! No doubt you'll be able to go away and not worry about your pet or your home as I will make sure they're both well looked after. I'm grateful for your consideration and hope that you'll pick me!
PS As there's a section about travelling companions on the website so I thought I should say, I am traveling with my lovely girlfriend Gun who was a great help on my/our last house sit.
PPS Actually I am not with Gun at the moment but I do intend to make my way back to Thailand so that we can be together again in a month or few. (So rather than delete the above now I'll delete this later!)
My travel companions
Gun, 49 years old, Masseuse, Spouse / Partner
Language(s) spoken
English
Compliments received
Community opinion
Donnie has cat-sat for us three times now, and each time he's gone way above and beyond the call of duty. He is exceptionally responsible, caring and kind, takes care of the house and is amazing at dealing with any issues that may arise. He communicates regularly, including lots of lovely pictures of our Gandhi girl, and doesn't just watch and feed her - he interacts with her and makes sure she feels safe and loved, just like she were his own. We trust him completely and recommend him without any reservations!
If your looking for a reliable honest friendly animal lover ,then look no further Donnie is your guy . We were away for 16 days ,he did some great DIY jobs in our house and took great care of our 6 dogs and ginger cat .glad we could spend another week together after the sit,and now I also have a new friend .
Donnie has been a great cat and house sitter and Rolo has loved having him there. He's great with animals especially cats and I feel he and Rolo have got on exceptionally well. He kept in contact everyday, sending messages, pictures and updates. He ordered water, found places for Rolo to chill outside when it was raining and even bought me a kettle! He really left me at ease to enjoy my time away knowing that he was there taking care of things. He met some of my friends and neighbours, they have all commented on what a great human being he is. Friendly, chatty and an all round good egg! I don't think I could have found a better person to be there while I was away. I did leave some instructions around the house about, turning dehumidifier on and off which he improved by adding a calendar and crossing off the days it had been done and then sending photos of it every week. He also noticed that Rolo was not always eating his food (biscuits) as they were getting damp due to the rainy season in Hanoi. He then suggested giving him less food but more often which worked a treat and meant Rolo was easing enough food throughout the day without any waste. This was my first experience with a cat sitter and I couldn't recommend him more. He gave me peace of mind, no stresses and improved the house while I was away. It was a pleasure to have him there I just wish we had a little more time to hang out together as he is such a good bloke. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cat sitting! A happy cat and a happy owner 😁
Trouville-la-Haule, France - October 2023
Merci, Donnie ! Nous sommes ravis de t'avoir rencontré. Nos chats, également ! En rentrant, on trouvait la maison mieux que lorsque nous sommes partis ! Il a bricolé et rangé. C'était formidable ! Les chats étaient calmes et heureux et les plantes en forme. Si on a besoin, on fera appel une autre fois à Donnie avec plaisir ! Thank you, Donnie! We are thrilled to have met you. Our cats are also thrilled! Upon returning home, we found the home better off than when we left! He had fixed some things and organized others. We loved it. We found the cats happy and calm and the plants were thriving as well. If we have the need, we will definitely call on Donnie in the future.
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