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JEFF

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68, Retired Aviation Professional

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From $75/day or $450/week

No-Fee (FREE) sits always seriously considered, case by case; location interests me much more than ... Read moreNo-Fee (FREE) sits always seriously considered, case by case; location interests me much more than money.

Negotiable additional cost for more than two (2) animals, farms, garden/lawn care, snow removal, or crop cultivation and harvesting. Able and willing to do home, farm, garden, and handyman chores.

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Pleased to perform both FREE and PAID sits, by arrangement.

Mature, educated, and reliable retired professional gentleman available to watch over your home, beloved animals, and farm whenever you must be away. Caring, clean, quiet, responsible, resourceful, and very respectful of your animals, property, and neighbors. Non-smoker, and do not vape or take drugs. Fully vaccinated. Both US Army and Law Enforcement veteran. Experience as a Farm Laborer and Arboretum Caretaker. Willing and ... Read morePleased to perform both FREE and PAID sits, by arrangement.

Mature, educated, and reliable retired professional gentleman available to watch over your home, beloved animals, and farm whenever you must be away. Caring, clean, quiet, responsible, resourceful, and very respectful of your animals, property, and neighbors. Non-smoker, and do not vape or take drugs. Fully vaccinated. Both US Army and Law Enforcement veteran. Experience as a Farm Laborer and Arboretum Caretaker. Willing and able to do home, garden, farm, and handyman chores. Have reliable, all-weather transportation. Pet First Aid & CPR certified. Able to give medication as needed by oral, topical, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, and anal suppository means. References gladly provided upon request.

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Pet care

petsWilling to care for these pets

DogsDogs
CatsCats
FishFish
BirdsBirds
Rabbits/Guinea PigsRabbits/Guinea Pigs
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals
HorsesHorses
ReptilesReptiles

agricultureFarm experience

Care and feeding of cattle, cervids (deer & elk), goats, hogs, horses, poultry, rabbits, sheep, and selected exotic animals. Experienced with routine veterinary procedures and equine grooming. Familiar with operation of tractors, end loaders, fork lifts, bulldozers, plows, disc harrows, tillers, ... Read moreCare and feeding of cattle, cervids (deer & elk), goats, hogs, horses, poultry, rabbits, sheep, and selected exotic animals. Experienced with routine veterinary procedures and equine grooming. Familiar with operation of tractors, end loaders, fork lifts, bulldozers, plows, disc harrows, tillers, planters, cultivators, spreaders, combines, mowers, rakes, balers, conveyors, and grain storage and silage systems, in addition to trucks, snow plows, and utility ATV's.

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Silver member12 months
reviews5 star reviews

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eventCurrent bookings

2025: 7-24 Jun | 9-13 Jul | 19 Jul - 2 Aug | 4-11 Aug | 16-30 Aug | 29 Sep - 11 Oct | 23 Nov - 4 Dec | 21-29 Dec | 2026: 12-28 Feb | 25 Mar - 8 Apr

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scheduleHouse sit duration

2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +

where_to_votePreferred locations

Anywhere in the United States

Reviews (22)

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Jeff! He truly is the best house sitter we've ever had. From the moment we met them, his kindness and professionalism stood out. He cared for our home as if it were his own, ensuring every detail was attended to. Our pets were showered with love and attention, and the house was spotless when we returned. What really impressed us was his thoughtful communication while we were away. He provided updates that gave us peace of mind, and any questions ... MoreWe cannot say enough wonderful things about Jeff! He truly is the best house sitter we've ever had. From the moment we met them, his kindness and professionalism stood out. He cared for our home as if it were his own, ensuring every detail was attended to. Our pets were showered with love and attention, and the house was spotless when we returned. What really impressed us was his thoughtful communication while we were away. He provided updates that gave us peace of mind, and any questions we had were promptly answered. It was clear he genuinely cared about making sure everything was perfect. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, reliable, and simply exceptional, look no further than Jeff. We feel so lucky to have had him as our house sitter, and we can’t wait to have him back!

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Sara & Wes, I am truly blessed to have met you & you daughters. From the very first I felt welcomed & at ease. Your gracious generosity is greatly appreciated!
1 of 2 reviews from this owner
We are so glad to have Jeff sitting for us. He is a great guy, loves our dog, and takes great care of our house. We could not ask for a better house/pet-sitter. We will definitely try to have him back in the future. He is highly recommended!
I am grateful for your kind review, Kevin. Taking care of Luna & your home for Julia & you is both a privilege & a pleasure! Cheers!
Jeff is a great communicator, took good care of my house and my 3 little dogs and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a house/pet sitter. In addition to taking care of my babies, he even took the time to purchase and install a new hydraulic screen door closer on for me!
We highly recommend Jeff, especially if you have pets. Our two dogs fell in love with Jeff. He is very caring and conscientious. He took great care of our house and sent us photos and updates almost every day. He came a day early, at our request, and stayed a day after we returned, so we were able to get to know him. He is a very interesting man with some incredible life experiences. Also he ïs a man of great integrity... just the person you want watching your home and your fur babies, if ... MoreWe highly recommend Jeff, especially if you have pets. Our two dogs fell in love with Jeff. He is very caring and conscientious. He took great care of our house and sent us photos and updates almost every day. He came a day early, at our request, and stayed a day after we returned, so we were able to get to know him. He is a very interesting man with some incredible life experiences. Also he ïs a man of great integrity... just the person you want watching your home and your fur babies, if you have them.

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I am grateful for your kind words & truly appreciate the chance to share time with Abby & Milo. Cheers!
There were a lot of details in my house for Jeff to accomplish because we have a dog and two birds. Timing was important for feeding and walking, and Jeff was very caring and once the instructions were clarified, he did a great job. He also took Jack, our dog, on outings to the dog park, which was appreciated.
Jeff is an awesome house and pet sitter and have taken excellent care of my home and pets. I really appreciate the daily updates with pictures which alleviated some of my worries as Houdini is a senior dog and has anxiety issues. Jeff is respectfully and trustworthy and will certainly be invited back to look after my home and pets. In fact, he will be returning in August for a repeat sit. I am pretty sure Houdini, Shadow and Simone are looking forward to Jeff's pampering in August.
Thank you for your very kind words! I am looking forward to seeing you again this coming Summer.
Jeff arrived a day early so we could introduce ourselves and our cats. We showed him around and left a detailed list for him. Then we had dinner together. He's a very interesting and well traveled man. Really enjoyed our interactions. He took excellent care of our home and pets and sent daily photos and videos. I recommend Jeff as a great housesitter. Jan and Thom.
Jeff communicated well through email and text. He treated our dog kindly. He was not out for walks with Woody as often as we expected, but we do believe that he got some good companion time with Jeff. Upon our return we were treated to a few days worth of his spaghetti dinner fixings which was very thoughtful. The house was clean and ready for our return. One minor suggestion would be to ask if it is OK to have packages mailed to the house. It caused a little confusion. All in all it was a ... MoreJeff communicated well through email and text. He treated our dog kindly. He was not out for walks with Woody as often as we expected, but we do believe that he got some good companion time with Jeff. Upon our return we were treated to a few days worth of his spaghetti dinner fixings which was very thoughtful. The house was clean and ready for our return. One minor suggestion would be to ask if it is OK to have packages mailed to the house. It caused a little confusion. All in all it was a very positive house sit and we appreciated him being there.

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Thank you for your thoughtful critique. Your suggestions are heard & appreciated. I would love to care for Woody again!
1 of 3 reviews from this owner
This was our third opportunity to have Jeff housesit for us. He generous, affectionate and careful with our animals, and is trustworthy. He respects our privacy and follows our instructions about critter care. He has greeted us with gourmet meals upon our return, and has left goodies for us to enjoy when he leaves. We have become friends.
Jeff was an amazing sitter. We’d had difficulties in the past with pet sitters planning long day-trips (10-11 hrs) out of the home without considering our dog’s bathroom and feeding schedule, but Jeff was beyond professional and was with our dog nearly 100% of the time for our 10-day sit. Jeff sent daily updates, treated Hero like a member of his family, and even prepared meals for us upon our return. We will definitely reach out to him in the future!
Thank you for your very kind words, Lisa & Ricardo! Your pet, Hero, is a delightful & I would be very pleased to sit for you again.
Jeff was one of the best house sitters I've ever had. Very professional. He communicated regularly, including pictures of my very reclusive cat. He left the house spotless and even left several meals of his Sicilian grandmother's spaghetti sauce for me to have when I got home. He is also a very interesting person and I very much appreciated having him here. Very highly recommended!!
Thank you for your very kind words, Barbara! Your conversation is very engaging & greatly enjoyed. Cheers! Jeff
Jeff was amazing. This was the first time I left my cat in 3 years of having him and I feel fortunate to have had Jeff as my first sitter. He sent daily videos, texts and emails to let me know how he and Barnabas were doing. He cared for Barnabas like he was his own pet. At times, Barnabas was a bit difficult but Jeff persevered through the scratches and claws. I appreciated his effort. He also took care of my house like it was his house. He even added a few utensils to my kitchen ... MoreJeff was amazing. This was the first time I left my cat in 3 years of having him and I feel fortunate to have had Jeff as my first sitter. He sent daily videos, texts and emails to let me know how he and Barnabas were doing. He cared for Barnabas like he was his own pet. At times, Barnabas was a bit difficult but Jeff persevered through the scratches and claws. I appreciated his effort. He also took care of my house like it was his house. He even added a few utensils to my kitchen drawer. He took me to and from the airport and had a delicious dinner waiting for me. I will ask Jeff to sit again!!!! He has a big heart that is filled with wanting to HELP pets and people.

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Thank you for your kind words, Eleanor! Your pet & home are a great combination for a fun sit.
Everything went great with Jeff
2 of 2 reviews from this owner
Jeff was amazing! It was a huge relief to know that our dog was in his excellent care. He treated our dog and home perfectly and went above and beyond in both categories. We very much appreciate having the chance to meet him and could not be more grateful for his help. We would not hesitate to recommend him for any sitting opportunities and we would definitely welcome him back into our home if the opportunity arises.
Kevin & Julie, I am grateful for your kind comments, and appreciate the chance to care for your home and Luna. Cheers! Jeff
Jeff was an excellent sitter for our house and our three cats. The house was very clean when we returned and he even prepared a special meal for us based on his grandmother's recipe. In addition, our garden was doing well as he watered the plants while we were gone. We were fortunate to spend some time together before and after our trip to Mexico and enjoyed his company. We also enjoyed the daily updates that he sent us regarding the cats. I can recommend him whole heartily to anyone seeking a ... MoreJeff was an excellent sitter for our house and our three cats. The house was very clean when we returned and he even prepared a special meal for us based on his grandmother's recipe. In addition, our garden was doing well as he watered the plants while we were gone. We were fortunate to spend some time together before and after our trip to Mexico and enjoyed his company. We also enjoyed the daily updates that he sent us regarding the cats. I can recommend him whole heartily to anyone seeking a responsible house sitter.

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Chris and Ron, our kind words are touching, and gratefully received, It was both a privilege and a pleasure to care for your pets and home. Best Wishes! Jeff
Jeff is a very responsible gentleman with class who did a great job taking care of our home and 2 Aussies wile we spent 20 days in Hawaii. He kindly transported my wife I to and from the Ontario, CA Airport for our trip and sent us daily photos of our dogs. He helped out with cleaning up a mess of two downed trees and branches on our road when we had some heavy wet snow the day before our trip. He even made some delicious spaghetti sauce for us to have when we returned. Our pets and home ... MoreJeff is a very responsible gentleman with class who did a great job taking care of our home and 2 Aussies wile we spent 20 days in Hawaii. He kindly transported my wife I to and from the Ontario, CA Airport for our trip and sent us daily photos of our dogs. He helped out with cleaning up a mess of two downed trees and branches on our road when we had some heavy wet snow the day before our trip. He even made some delicious spaghetti sauce for us to have when we returned. Our pets and home were in good dependable hands while we were gone and we give Jeff our highest recommendation. We enjoyed having Jeff as a guest who is also a top notch house sitter who loves animals who also love him. Walt and Kris Wogee, Skyforest, CA

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Walt & Kris, Your compliments are greatly appreciated. I enjoyed the sit, and will miss Hahn and Laia. If further sits are planned, then I will be grateful for your calls! Best, Jeff
Five star paw-sitively amazing! Jeff went above and beyond caring for our feline kiddos, Sylvi and Luci, while we were away. They were purring contentedly upon our return, a clear sign of his loving attention. But Jeff's care extended far beyond just our furry friends. Our plants thrived under his watchful eye, and the house looked great when we walked back in. He truly gave us peace of mind knowing everything was in good hands. We can't recommend Jeff enough for anyone seeking a responsible, ... MoreFive star paw-sitively amazing! Jeff went above and beyond caring for our feline kiddos, Sylvi and Luci, while we were away. They were purring contentedly upon our return, a clear sign of his loving attention. But Jeff's care extended far beyond just our furry friends. Our plants thrived under his watchful eye, and the house looked great when we walked back in. He truly gave us peace of mind knowing everything was in good hands. We can't recommend Jeff enough for anyone seeking a responsible, trustworthy, and cat-loving sitter!

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Larry & Debbie Jo, Your very kind words are gratefully received. I would deeply enjoy sitting for Sylvi and Luci again! Best Personal Regards, Jeff
2 of 3 reviews from this owner
Jeff is trustworthy, responsible, and very loving to critters. This was his second sit for us, and he demonstrated remarkable flexibility when our trip was cut short and we returned home half way through his planned stay. Jeff met us with a fabulous meal, letting us deal with our unpacking and settling in. Jeff continued to help with the critters and cooked a few delicious meals. We appreciate Jeff and think you will, too!
Thank you for your very kind words, Sharon & David! Best Wishes! Jeff
3 of 3 reviews from this owner
Jeffery Brooks wonderfully cared for our pets, chickens, and home. He is responsible, trustworthy, and fun. Jeff impresses us with his willingness to flex, serve, learn systems—all with good humor. He cheerfully met our expectations with kindness and affection for our animals and care for our home. From our first contact, Jeff communicated well and asked good questions. Throughout our travels he informed us about our pets and home, including daily photos. On our return we were met with fresh ... MoreJeffery Brooks wonderfully cared for our pets, chickens, and home. He is responsible, trustworthy, and fun. Jeff impresses us with his willingness to flex, serve, learn systems—all with good humor. He cheerfully met our expectations with kindness and affection for our animals and care for our home. From our first contact, Jeff communicated well and asked good questions. Throughout our travels he informed us about our pets and home, including daily photos. On our return we were met with fresh coffee, and dinner for our travel-worn selves. He left our home cleaner than we handed it to him, kept our many houseplants thriving, and cared well for all aspects of our home and critter. We will welcome him back with gratitude and thanksgiving—and our dogs and cat will be delighted to see him again!

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Jeff was a great house sitter. Our dogs took to him immediately. We got pictures of our dogs every day. I would strongly recommend Jeff to anyone.
Both Zack and I are delighted to have had Jeff to take care of Zack and house. Jeff was wonderful about keeping me supplied with news and photos of Zack. Jeff also did some great handyman jobs. Truly above and beyond.... I hope we will have a repeat soon. Thank you Jeff., Zack misses you.
This is my first time using a pet house sitter and I was more than satisfied. Jeff was gracious enough to come a couple of days before my departure to make sure Winston and he were a good fit. Winston took to Jeff the minute Jeff arrived. His early arrival also gave me time to help my goats and him to become familiar with each other. During my trip, Jeff sent me pictures and sometimes short videos of Winston and my goats every day via text and email. When I returned, it was obvious Jeff had ... MoreThis is my first time using a pet house sitter and I was more than satisfied. Jeff was gracious enough to come a couple of days before my departure to make sure Winston and he were a good fit. Winston took to Jeff the minute Jeff arrived. His early arrival also gave me time to help my goats and him to become familiar with each other. During my trip, Jeff sent me pictures and sometimes short videos of Winston and my goats every day via text and email. When I returned, it was obvious Jeff had not only taken very good care of Winston, but he has also spoiled him. The goats were happy as well. Jeff also kept my bird feeder full and mowed the grass. If I ever need a pet sitter in the future, Jeff will be the first person I contact.

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