Solveig L.
Oslo, Oslo, Norway
About Solveig L.
59 years old
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analyst
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As a couple/duo
I returned to France the beginning of August, but unfortunately I won’t be available for taking care of animals until the end of November 2026.
And I won’t be available also in the period from the 31st of March to the 6th of Mai 2027.
I am 60 years old, no smoker, rather quiet person, like to keep all my things clean and in the right order, addicted to nature and books . Through my life I have lived and worked in the different countries and can adopt easily to the place and to the new situation. The cats and dogs were over years members of family. At the times I have lived in the houses with garden, I used to grow my own vegetables and flowers and have kept some farm animals.
I have spent many years before Covid commuting between Germany and Norway, now mostly staying in France and flying back occasionally to Norway and Germany. The possibility to work remotely after Covid time gave me the great flexibility for travelling(private and via Nomador). I retired in January 2025, but I still participate in some projects time from time.
I would greatly appreciate if you will give me an opportunity to take care of your property and will do my best to be a good replacement in time of your absence for all your big and little furry and feathery darlings.
I am experienced with giving the pills(the different ways) and administering the insulin shots, like to brush and cuddle and know a lot of cuddling words in Norwegian, German, English, French for all animals.
I am very thankful to all adoptive parents of animals(dogs, cats, goats, sheep, parrots, chicken, ducks, turtles, fishes), I have met since I discovered Nomador for their trust and I am humbled by their kind words about me.
I listed Kjetil as my possible travel companion, but I will explicitly mention by applying if he should travel with me for some days as he is not so flexible due to the work demanding his presence in person.
I often has thought that it is a pity that Kjetil didn’t have an opportunity to study and become a veterinarian as he not just loves animals, but he really has some special connection with them.
Kjetil is less in the books, but more in the music and sport.
P.S. Well, I wanted to mention my disadvantages . I don’t mind the cold, rain, fog, snow or dark time, but I have not been coping well with hot weather through my whole life, so I unfortunately can’t take the assignments in the places where it is always hot and not only heat wave over some days.
I am less curious how your house/apartment is furnished and don’t need the video guiding tour by our initial video call, except if there are cases that we don’t meet in person before your departure, but than also only essential places, such as the storage of animals belongings plus the locations of electricity board, general valve to shut down the water/ gas supply.
But I appreciate very much, if there are some curtains/shutters in the room I will be staying, so it will be possible to make darker for the night and if it is a bed. The sleeping sofa is certainly a good invention for some nights, but for the many weeks or months it can be very challenging☺️.
I am a calm person and I don’t produce unnecessary noises self, so it is rather advantage for animals and neighbours to have me around. Our apartments in Düsseldorf and Oslo are located in the quiet areas, so I apply only for the quiet areas and kindly ask to let me know, if there are already planned and known to you some construction works straight direct to you house/apartment in the time I should take care of your property and animals.
My travel companions
Kjetil, 58 years old, Technician, Spouse / Partner
Language(s) spoken
English
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German
Dates already booked
- From 25/12/2026 to 16/01/2027
- From 17/01/2027 to 17/02/2027
- From 29/05/2027 to 20/06/2027
Compliments received
Community opinion
Offranville, France - September 2026
Solveig est une personne merveilleuse, adorable avec les animaux, et une perle pour l entretien de la maison et du jardin. C est un grand plaisir pour nous qu elle ait accepté de revenir chez nous, et les animaux sont en pleine forme, je crois même qu ils s ennuient un peu d elle. Solveig est vraiment une personne de confiance.
Barbizon, France - August 2026
Solveig est tout simplement fabuleuse ! D'une gentillesse, d'une attention et d'une discrétion exceptionnels. Solveig m'a envoyé des nouvelles de Mimi chaque jour, et quand je suis rentrée chez moi, la chatte, la maison et les plantes etaient encore plus belles que quand je suis partie ! Solveig est une fée, j'espère la revoir très bientot. Un immense merci Solveig !
Berg, Germany - August 2026
We were so very fortunate to have Solveig care for our animals and our home while we were away for 5 weeks in the USA this summer. From the first time we met Solveig online for an initial conversation, it was clear that she was professional, knowledgeable and dedicated to the art of pet and house care. Solveig arrived a day before we departed and stayed in a guesthouse near our home, so that she could come and learn the routines of the animals and the house. She took her responsibilities very seriously, was exceptionally detail oriented, and when we left for the US, we felt very confident that our animals were in her excellent care. Solveig was trusted to care for our old dog Stella, age 15, who takes many various medications, is deaf and can’t see well. We were a bit nervous to leave her initially, as she is our precious old lady! Despite the complexity of Stella’s care routine, she was thriving when we returned home. Solveig regularly sent videos and photos of Stella and our cat,Whiskers, at appropriate intervals, and we could see how relaxed and happy they were in her care. She watered our plants, cared for the lawn, and even coordinated the replacement of our water meter with the landlords in our absence. Solveig went beyond what would be expected of a pet sitter; she loves animals and it is very apparent in the language she used to communicate about them, as well as the interactions she had with them on the small videos she sent. We can highly recommend Solveig to anyone who is fortunate enough to host her. She is a bit of an “animal whisperer” and seems to have a therapeutic effect on animals and people alike! Our animals seemed a bit depressed after she departed; they were missing their new best friend and care companion. Our house was cleaner than when we left, everything was tidy and perfect. Thank you Solveig for all of your kind, loving and tender care ! Love from Stella and Whiskers and our family!
Torrevieja, Spain - June 2026
I am so happy that Solveig was available to look after my cats while I was away for 6 weeks. After having sitters 25 times, she is the most 'professional' sitter having looked after my cats. I was a bit worried to go away since one of the cats had been sick recently but with Solveig's knowledge about caring for cats I felt much more comfortable. She was extremely well prepared and, to my great comfort, all the cats got along very well with her. Especially Carlotta who is normally very shy around new people immediately took a liking to Solveig. During my trip Solveig sent me pictures and videos of the cats regularly and kept them healthy. She monitored the one cat that had been sick and took her to the vet for checkups as we and the vet agreed. Solveig shared her deep knowledge of cats and made some suggestions that I now have implemented. She will be very welcome back by both the cats and myself.
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