Omi the Cat Prefers to Stay at Home
Introduction
Doug and I moved from Los Angeles to Santa Fe in mid 2000. We have a film distribution company and also published a souvenir book to celebrate 40 years of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. I am the Executive Director of Felines & Friends New Mexico, which celebrated 20 years of rescue and placement in 2022. Omi joined our family in February. Having lived on the streets of Santa Fe for several years, he prefers to remain at home when we travel. Our ideal sitter is a mature person or couple with experience caring for a beloved pet and a beautifully maintained home.
Show more...Home & location
Our home is approximately 2,700 sq.ft and 'smoke free'. The guest bedroom has a queen bed and it’s own bathroom with shower/tub. The master suite has a California King bed with memory foam mattress. There is a spacious walk-in shower and soaking tub. There is high definition television in the media room as well as all bedrooms and kitchen. Dish Network, Netflix and Amazon are available. Access to Sonos speakers in living room. The house sits in the middle of 2 1/2 acres. Roads are paved, but the driveway is a few hundred feet of decorative gravel. Views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range are spectacular. You will absolutely need your own vehicle as there is no public transport out our way, even though we are only 12 miles to downtown. The closest grocery store is Market Street which is 4.5 miles from the house. There are many places to walk and hike nearby. Santa Fe is full of great restaurants and we can provide a list with a map. We also have a lovely piano and a 12-string guitar that house sitters are welcome to play.
Show more...Responsibilities
Omi is energetic and very interactive once he knows a person. Daily playtime is essential - we play with him morning and evening. Omi truly believes in the saying "dogs have owners and cats have staff". If we are home, he announces when he has used his litter box and wishes for it to be scooped; otherwise it needs to be scooped twice a day. We would also ask that a few plants are watered per a schedule. During winter months, snow needs to be cleared from walkway to front door and cement apron outside the garages. We ask that sitters are able to communicate with us via FaceTime or WhatsApp. We prefer mature sitters with at least 8 to 10 reviews and within the last 12 months.
Show more...Meet the pets
Omi
10 years
Sitter Reviews (19)
Homeowner Reviews (1)
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Omi is a great cat. He is playful, full of spunk & personality & will lay in your lap when he says it’s time. Doug & Bobbi welcomed us into their home the night before they left. We had dinner out with them at a fun restaurant with great desserts. Their home is gorgeous, full of Southwest art & very peaceful. Omi kept us entertained & would watch movies with us at night. Overall, this was a super fun sit!
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Bobbi & Doug are the best: kind, generous, adventurous, great communicators, totally organized. They welcomed us with a great dinner out too. Omi is an intelligent being, he has an extensive vocabulary, would let me know when he used his litter for cleaning. They have the neatest "baby diaper like" litter disposal, easy to use, odor free. The house is lovely, original art everywhere, unique and beautiful! Do not hesitate to take this sit if you have the opportunity, I hope to return too.
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Bobbi and Doug are amazing, funny and conscientious folks. I try to leave a home cleaner than how I found it, but theirs was already immaculate when I arrived. They had me over and Doug took time to show me the ropes including written info which was handy during my nearly month-long sit with Omi....adorable Omi! He's a hilarious cat and made sure I had loads of belly laughs and cuddles (when his mood struck---he is a cat after all, it's all about him)! I treasure my time with Omi and will return to visit. Overall, a great experience and what's not to love about Santa Fe?
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Taking care of Omi was a great experience. He's such a darling and a great night guard. He loves cuddles and pets and has a wonderful purr which makes my day. House was easy to keep clean and has everyone needed for a great stay. Would take care of Omi again.
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Bobbi & Doug
Siana took wonderful care of both Omi and our home. We returned to a very happy and healthy cat and can't thank Siana enough. We would certainly invite her back and highly recommend her as a petsitter.
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Bobbi & Doug
