Artist's Home on one of the prettiest streets in town.
Introduction
I am a professional artist, a painter, represented in galleries in large cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Palm Beach. I once had my studio located in the living room but have secured a beautiful studio downtown. I know my cats miss me during the day, which is why it’s important to me to have someone there with them. They warm up to people quickly and need to be included.
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Small town southern Charm! 1941 home on one of the prettiest streets in town. 3500 sq ft, 4 br, 2.5 bathrooms, wormy chestnut den. You will enjoy a bedroom on the front side of the house with a queen sized bed, plenty of drawer space and a closet that is empty. An attached bathroom with original tile. The den has a 60” television that is perfect for spending some time binging on Netflix, or just reading. There is a fabulous outdoor porch that is perfect for coffee in the morning and tea or wine in the afternoon. Wifi throughout. We have a charming downtown that is very alive with a handful of nice restaurants and an art gallery that could be in any large city. Our downtown is about a mile away, and is a safe and pleasant walk. Lots of great wineries and craft beer too. We even have a distillery.
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Responsibilities: Once a day, top off food and water dishes for the 3 inside cats. Once or twice a day scoop litter into the Litter Genie. One litter box is in the upstairs laundry and three litter boxes are located in the garage downstairs, with a very clever kitty access door. I also feed the neighborhood strays on the side porch. And depending on the season, watering the yard and plants might be necessary. My kitties love to be brushed and combed, and with their long fur they need it. These are the most affectionate and attentive cats you will ever be around. They want to be near you but not on you. They are just so easy. At different times of the year, a little visitor named Miss Mopsey lives in the house. She is a 7 pound tortoiseshell kitty, she’s had all her shots and is fixed. If she’s there you will see her on the bridge but never upstairs. She’s well behaved and causes no problems, she’s just not social.
Show more...Meet the pets
Clementine
10 years
Red
10 years
Sitter Reviews (19)
Homeowner Reviews (2)
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Amy was a lovely host and really cared about making sure we felt comfortable in her home. She was thoughtful and kind, making sure we had food when our train arrived very late to town and also helping us find transportation when we were having issues. She also let us use her car which was really generous! Her home is a special and unique place. We enjoyed spending time with all the kitties and their personalities were all so different. Rosebud is the sweetest little thing and was the one we spent the most time with. Red was sociable and sweet, and he would sit on our laps while we were hanging out. Clementine is feisty and athletic, and while she sometimes acted like she didn't want attention, she definitely did. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was attached, which was convenient. Thank you, Amy, for everything!
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All three indoor cats and all of the outdoor cats were very well mannered. Amy gave specific instructions and the home was was prepared for us. The area was great for new restaurants and places to visit. I work remotely online and the wifi was fast and I could easily plug into the modem.
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Amy is a lovely, talented lady who welcomed me into her beautiful home. She invited me to stay the night before she left since she was leaving early the next morning. Her hospitality is beyond compare -- she took me out to dinner and stocked the refrigerator with my favorite breakfast foods. She showed me all the ins and outs of her home which is full of her incredible art work as well as her works in progress. I had my own guest room and guest bath which was extremely comfortable. So, the home and the host are impeccable, but what about the pets? They are the best ever! Red Boy and Clementine and two of the biggest, most lovely Maine Coons I've ever met. They love their treats, they love to be near you, they love to be combed, they just love life and they love people. And, the best for last, sweet Rosebud. She's a beautiful former feral, who lived in my lap the minute I sat down and became my instant lovebug. Amy also feeds an outdoor colony (all neutered and vaccinated thanks to Amy) and they are each individual characters as well, especially Tommy, who is the most loving feral I've ever met (and I've met hundreds through my cat rescue work). They are all very easy to care for, they all eat the same food, the litter boxes are easily accessible and cleanable with litter Genies dedicated to each location in the house. Statesville is a quaint little town with excellent food options, along with several breweries, museums and cute shops. It's an extremely walkable town and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I really can't say enough superlatives about Amy, her home and her cats. I know it will be difficult to ever have a sit as nice as hers. Thank you, Amy. I hope, through our mutual love of cats and cat rescue, that we stay in touch. If you ever have the chance to sit for Amy, Clementine, Red Boy and Rosebud, please take it (if I don't first)!
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Amy
I was in Mexico for the month, and every morning Denise would send me pictures of my sweet cats. It was a great way to start my day. She was an early riser which fit well with their schedule. Denise was very good at communicating with me. No hot water she says-I immediately called the company who’d installed a new hot water heater 14 months ago, and Denise coordinated with them for initial inspection and then installation. She was also a champ to put up with 4-5 days of no hot water. She was alsovery helpful in tracking down an overseas package that never seemed to get delivered correctly. I very much appreciated that. I would have Denise back anytime.
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Jeanne was a hit with my Maine Coons almost immediately, so I felt that she was cat-approved. It was a quick, two night stay, and I was last minute with posting it, so we were both thrilled it worked out. I’d have her back anytime. She was laid back and seemed at ease in the house. Had her own food with her, settled in quickly, cats loved her. All good. And I really liked talking to her, nice lady.
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