Woods and Waters Await in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia

Introduction

Hi there fellow travelers and pet lovers. My name is Cindy and I am experiencing the first years of a long-awaited retirement. After years of working all over the country and overseas I am connecting once again to my home state of West Virginia. But like all those who love to explore new places I am trying to find creative ways to fulfill my wanderlust. The Trusted Housesitters concept seems a good way to do this. My humble home is set in the mountains but in a wide-open, high-elevation valley that is beautiful in all 4 seasons but especially green and lush in the summer. My home also has a very talkative 10-year old kitty named Dixie Sky. She is a Maine Coon who came into my life early in 2023 from a rescue organization in Maine...one of the few "souvenirs" from my most recent place of residence. Dixie is warm and fluffy and very sweet. She would very much like to get to know you.

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Home & location

My one-bedroom condo is located in scenic Canaan Valley, in the Allegheny Highlands of West Virginia. My second story unit has a balcony with a view of the mountains and valley in the distance. It is fully equipped and there is year-round maintenance. Our condo complex also has a pool that is open from the end of May until early September. My home is very compact so it would be best to consider it to be most appropriate for a single person or a couple, but not more. The condo is within steps to the Monongahela National Forest which allows easy access to hiking trails just out the back door. Other public lands that surround or are near the property are the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Blackwater Falls State Park, and Canaan Valley State Park. Many hiking and biking trails make up a system of recreational trails that could take years to fully explore! Canaan Valley itself boasts two downhill ski areas (Timberline and Canaan Valley Resort State Park). Whitegrass Ski Touring Center, a cross-country ski area, also has a terrific restaurant in a rustic setting and draws folks from all over the US and internationally. This area is rural but two nearby small towns, Thomas and Davis, have restaurants, bars, shopping, music venues, brewpubs, and art galleries. The closest grocery store is 5 miles away. The recent completion of Interstate 48, allows an under 3-hour travel time from the metro Washington DC area.

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Responsibilities

Your responsibilities in taking care of my beautiful furball Dixie Sky are these: >scoop litter box twice a day >feed dry food 2-3 times a day >give treats in moderation >brush every other day; Dixie has lots of layers of hair that need care >a quirk my cat has is she drinks from the bathroom faucet; because she refuses any wet food she needs lots of hydration so I offer her running water from the faucet when she asks for it

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Meet the pets

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Dixie Sky

10 years

Sitter Reviews (1)

Homeowner Reviews (1)

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Cynthia was very nice and easy to communicate with. Her home is comfortable and view is lovely. Dixie is so sweet and easy to care for, except her desire to drink out of the sink around 3 a.m. But she will give you lots of lovins so worth it.

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Stayed: 06 Oct 2023 - 09 Oct 2023
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Cynthia

Jennie provided such wonderful care to my beloved kitty, Dixie. From the very beginning of our communications, I felt at ease with her communications and questions to clarify what she might encounter is staying at my home and in caring for Dixie. It was great to return home after a long trip to find my home in great shape and my pet happy and healthy. The whole process from beginning to end gave me confidence to recommend Jennie to anyone looking for a reliable and loving companion to your pet.

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Cynthia
Last time sitter needed: 7 months 5 days ago