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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We enjoyed caring for Bobbi's cat Omi, who is quite the character. Their house is well-situated and close to biking trails, and only 20 minutes from the Santa Fe plaza. Their instructions were clear, and they communicated often with us during our stay, immediately responding when we had questions. We were comfortable and happy, and would highly recommend their pet and house to future house sitters.
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Bobbi and Doug are such wonderful people, and Omi is a sweet, dear cat. He's very well behaved, very playful and was a joy to care for. Bobbi and Doug's home is huge and absolutely gorgeous, a truly amazing and beautiful home! And the area is just amazing! It was such a pleasure house sitting for Bobbi and Doug and getting to know (and grow attached to) their sweet Omi. One of my absolute favorite sits of all time! All the very best to you three and hope our paths cross again someday! Warmest wishes, Chloe and Nick
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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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