Location:   Toronto, On, Canada

Age:   69

Experience:   1 yr 1 mo

Rank:   rate this sitter

About Cyndy Baskin:

Energetic Retired Professor Hoping to Travel More on a Budget While Making a Worthwhile Contribution in the Process

Lessa Iara

Homeowner in Toronto, Canada

Please note that I have been house sitting for Dr. Lessa off and on from 2013 to 2020, to I cannot enter any one specific date under "Date of Service".
Rather than me writing a "Description of Services", I am attaching the reference letter that Ms. Lessa wrote for me. I notice that Ms. Lessa's signature does not show up ia the end of the letter, even though she did sign it, so should you have any concerns about this, please contact her at the information below.

April 7, 2025
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To Whom It May Concern:
Re: Reference Letter for Dr. Cyndy Baskin
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Cyndy Baskin since 2001 when she joined the School of Social Work at Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Ontario Canada as an Assistant Professor where I was already one of the professors. I retired from the University several years before Dr. Baskin, but we have stayed in contact as indicated below.
I first grew to know Cyndy as a colleague who was consistently collegial, helpful, respectful, and willing to share her knowledge and expertise particularly in the profession of social work with Indigneous Peoples. Later, she joined a research project team I was on regarding food security with Indigneous Peoples in Brazil. In this project, our interaction grew closer since we worked together in several components, including traveling to Brazil where Cyndy was instrumental in our development of relationships with a group of Indigenous Peoples living in a remote area. The village’s members took to Cyndy immediately, sharing information about themselves with her, asking about her experiences as an Indigenous person in Canada, had her join in their singing and dancing and bestowed cherished ceremonial gifts on her. Due to her authenticity and amazing ability to build strong relationships with the group, the team’s research work was welcomed, and we worked together for the next several years.
Some of the village’s representatives also visited Toronto during the research process and here Dr. Baskin’s extreme generosity was in evidence. She hosted them throughout their stay and introduced them to Indigenous peoples both in Toronto and from her own Indigenous community in eastern Canada. She also took them to gatherings where they were publicly acknowledged by the organizers and traveled with them around the city to various Indigenous organizations and sites relevant to food security.
Later in years, during a research leave for me, Cyndy became a house sitter for my four-story home in Toronto. This was a very fortunate experience. Each time we returned home from a trip, our home was clean, tidy, and well cared for. In addition to the house itself, she was also in charge of taking care of the back and front yard. In the spring and summer months, she maintained the outside spaces through light gardening and cleaning of debris. In the winter months, she maintained the walkway free of snow
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and ice. We never worried about our home when Cyndy was taking care of it, which was always a huge relief. She will always be our number one choice for taking on this role.
Dr. Baskin's responsibility and reliability have wholeheartedly earned my full confidence, and I am certain that she would be an excellent choice to care for your home and pets.
I have no hesitation in recommending her for this important work.
Please contact me should you require any further information or would like to discuss further our experience with Dr. Cyndy Baskin.
Sincerely,
Dr. Iara Lessa
ilessa@torontomu.ca
1-416-532-0720

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021

Leslie Atkinson

Employer in Richmond Hill, Canada

Ms. Atkinson has been my employer since 2016 where I have been delivering workshops for her organization, Safeguards Training for Children and Adult Services. She speaks to my unique skills and much in demand services as a trainer which she also believes are transferable to house and pet sitting, particularly my compassion, reliability and attentiveness to detail.
As usual, Ms. Atkinson's signature does not show up but her contact information is included and the "Date of Service" does not work for me.


April 11, 2025
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To Whom It May Concern:

The following is a reference letter for Dr. Cyndy Baskin in the capacity of a house and pet sitter. I am the Executive Director of Safeguards Training for Children and Adult Services, located in
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada which delivers training to a wide variety of social service and health
care professionals across Canada. Dr. Baskin has been one of our trainers since 2016. Even though she retired from her position as an Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2023, she has continued to work with us delivering important training on trauma informed, culturally safe services for Indigenous Peoples. There are very few trainers with her expertise, and she is thus much in demand.

Dr. Baskin is a dream to work with. She consistently makes herself available to meet our needs, responds in a timely manner, is cooperative and well liked by staff. Her evaluations submitted by workshop participants are always excellent and she is viewed as extremely caring, knowledgeable and attentive to all. She creates a welcoming safe space for participants which is important given the training topics can be challenging for some. She always goes out of her way to customize training in a timely way when it is for a specific organization with unique training needs. I believe these are important characteristics easily transferable to the care of homes and pets.

I have no doubt that Dr. Baskin will make a wonderful sitter wherever she may travel. I highly recommend her.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions about Dr. Baskin.

Leslie Atkinson Executive Director
Safeguards Training
100 York Blvd, #120,
Richmond Hill, ON
L4B 1J8
Direct: 647-293-3869
Email: leslie@safeguards-training.net

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021

Charlene Avalos

Homeowner in Toronto, Canada

I have house and pet sat for Ms. Avalos and her family for many years from 2013 to 2025. In addition to the typical tasks of caring for a home such as keeping it clean, ensuring everything is in working order and being present so it is clear that the house is not empty, I also did some gardening during the summer months when I was there and snow shoveling the verandah and front walkway in the winter months. In addition, I had the honour of caring for the family pets, Diablo, and before him, Danny, which included feeding and watering them, keeping them clean, taking them for walks, playing with them and keeping them company. Ms. Avalos's reference letter follows.

April 9, 2025

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To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept this as a reference letter for Dr. Cyndy Baskin's application to house and pet sit.

I have had the honour of knowing Cyndy for close to four decades, first as a colleague at an Indigenous child and family services agency in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where I was her supervisor, later as a part-time instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University where Cyndy was a professor who helped me get this position and supervised me, and finally as someone who has stayed at my home, both during times when I am present and other times when I am away with my family.

During her time in my large three-story home with a backyard and front verandah and walkway, my much-loved dog, Diablo, Cyndy provided excellent care for both and is also much liked by my adult children and grandchildren. She is trustworthy and dependable, and her natural kindness toward animals is truly remarkable, as evidenced by how close Diablo has come to her. He waits for her to return when she leaves, immediately greets her whenever she enters the house, pesters her to play ball with him and loves being in her bedroom hanging out with her.

Dr. Baskin's responsibility and reliability have earned my full confidence, both in the care of my home and of Diablo. Everything in the house is clean, tidy and in order and Diablo is happy when we return from a trip. As a guest, she is the easiest person to get along with, one barely notices she is there.

I have no doubt that Cyndy would be an excellent choice to care for your pets and home. This reference comes with my confirmation of her integrity, compassion, and excellent skills as a caregiver. Entrusting someone with the care of both your home and pets is an important responsibility and I highly recommend Cyndy for this work.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any further assistance to Dr. Baskin's application.

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Charlene Avalos
mucwalove_@gmail.com
416 434-9953

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021

Courtland Kirkup

Homeowner in Cobourg, Canada

I have been a guest in Mr. Kirkup's rental unit since 2023 in the months of July and September. His letter of reference explains my character, the type of renter I am and the unique relationship I have with his dog, Fisher.
Mr. Kirkup's signature did not translate onto this page when I copied it, so please contact him should you want to ensure this is an authentic reference.
Please read on.

April 9, 2025

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To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept this letter as a reference for Dr. Cyndy Baskin regarding her application to house and pet sit.
Cyndy has been renting the basement unit of my home in a small southern Ontario town in Canada in July and September of each year since 2023. She is by far the best tenant I have ever had.
Cyndy is responsible, cooperative, clean and respectful. She takes care of everything in the unit impeccably – removing the garbage and recycling, washing dishes and tidying up.
There is barely any cleaning to be done when she leaves.
Cyndy is quiet, but friendly, adheres to all my house rules and asks for direction when she needs to. She is appreciative of everything around her, is very family oriented as it is her mother, sister and cousin that she visits while staying in my rental and greatly enjoys the outdoors such as spending time on the beach by my home.
Of utmost importance, I have a wonderful dog, named Fisher, who gets along with Cyndy like they are best friends. They greet each other immediately upon encountering one another, whether this be in the back yard, at the entrance to the unit or running into each other on the beach or during walks. In fact, Fisher loves to hang out with Cyndy in the rental unit whenever I allow it. If I cannot locate Fisher in my part of the house, I check with Cyndy to always find her talking to him, petting him, sitting with him on the couch or him blissfully sleeping on the couch or floor. Fisher even has sleep overs with Cyndy where he stays with her overnight. I have told Cyndy many times to let me know if Fisher is bothering her, but she consistently assures me she loves animals, and he is welcome to hang out with her any time. Cyndy’s compassion and kindness are genuine – Fisher cannot be fooled! I suggested to Cyndy that she investigate house and pet sitting as she would be excellent at this and have invited her to house and pet sit for me which I truly hope she will be able to in the future. This is the highest recommendation I can give as I trust her completely in my home and looking after my beloved Fisher.
Feel free to contact me should you require any further information.
Sincerely,

Courtland Kirkup
1-416-994-5183
courtlandkirkup@icloud.com

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021

Cheryl Trudeau

Employer in Toronto, Canada

Ms. Trudeau and I worked together from 2011 to 2019. I was actually her supervisor during this time. She offered to write a character reference letter for me when I told her I was thinking of applying to house and pet sit around the world. Ms. Trudeau believes the character traits I embodied while working with her are transferable to caring for someone's home and pets.
Again, the dates we worked together have been over a number of years, thus the "Date of Service" tab does not work for me, nor does Ms. Trudeau's signature show up in her letter, but her contact info is there.

April 12, 2025

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To Whom It May Concern,

I am honored to write this character reference letter for Dr. Cyndy Baskin, a remarkable individual whose dedication to Indigenous education, community advocacy, and academic excellence has left a lasting impact on countless individuals, including myself.
Dr. Baskin is a highly respected scholar and advocate, particularly in the fields of Indigenous knowledges, social work, and equity-based education. Her unwavering commitment to uplifting Indigenous voices and fostering culturally relevant education has been truly inspiring. Through her work, she has consistently demonstrated integrity, compassion, and an unyielding drive to create meaningful change within academic institutions and Indigenous communities alike.
Throughout her career, Dr. Baskin has mentored and guided many students and professionals, always taking the time to offer support, encouragement, and invaluable wisdom. Her approach is one of inclusivity and understanding, ensuring that Indigenous perspectives are not only acknowledged but celebrated in academic and community spaces. She is a role model for many, embodying the principles of respect, reciprocity, and responsibility in all her endeavors.
I had the privilege of working for Dr. Baskin from 2011 to 2019 and have witnessed firsthand her dedication to truth and reconciliation, equity, and Indigenous self-determination. Her leadership and tireless efforts have contributed significantly to advancing Indigenous education and ensuring that Indigenous Peoples are represented and valued in all spaces. She was the absolute dream "boss".
I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Cyndy Baskin, who I know enjoys traveling and wishes to do more of now that she is retired from the University, and have no doubt that she will continue to be a beacon of strength, knowledge, and advocacy in any role or endeavor she undertakes, which certainly includes house and pet sitting. She will bring all of her many admirable characteristics as mentioned above, plus her strong sense of responsibility, caring and compassion, to such work.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information regarding this reference.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Trudeau
Administrative Coordinator, Indigenous Education Council
Toronto Metropolitan University
cktrudeau@torontomu.ca
416-979-5000 x554636

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021

Marcel Charlebois

Homeowner in Toronto, Canada

Once again, as with all the other references, I cannot add in a certain date under "Date of Servies" as I have been house and pet sitting for Mr. Charlebois for several years. Also, as with the other letters, Mr. Charlebois's signature does not show up (I have no idea why this is occurring), so please contact him should you feel the need to ensure this is a true and accurate reference.



April 4, 2025

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Re: Reference Letter for Dr. Cyndy Baskin
My name is Marcel Charlebois, and I have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Baskin for several years. During this time, she has provided excellent care for my home and my two Huskies, Samantha and Redd. Dr. Baskin is trustworthy and dependable, and her natural kindness toward animals is truly remarkable, as evidenced by how easily she is embraced by my family.
Dr. Baskin's responsibility and reliability have earned my full confidence, both in the care of my home and of my beloved four-legged family members. I wholeheartedly believe that she would be an excellent choice to care for your own pets and home. This reference comes with my assurance of her integrity, compassion, and capability as a caregiver.
I hope this endorsement helps ease your decision-making process, as entrusting someone with the care of both your home and cherished pets is a significant responsibility. Dr. Baskin is someone I trust completely and do not hesitate to recommend her for this important role.
Do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any further help with Dr. Baskin’s application.

Sincerely,
Marcel Charlebois
Marcel Charlebois
133A Wychcrest Ave.
Toronto, ON
M6G 3Y3
1-416-948-6879
northdoor@bell.net

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021

Sutherland Deedee

Homeowner in Temiscaming, Canada

This reference letter is from a family that I have house and pet sat for the past 10 years which again is why I have not been able to put a specific date under "Date of Service" and with this letter, like the others Ms. Sutherland's signature has not shown up but her contact information is listed should you need it.
This family has a large house with 2 dogs that require a lot of tender loving care, so house and pet sitting her has certainly kept me busy, especially as they live in northern Quebec where the winters are long, cold and filled with plenty of snow.

April 11, 2025

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To Whom It May Concern:

Re: Reference Letter for Dr. Cyndy Baskin

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter in support of Dr. Cyndy Baskin’s application as a house and pet sitter.

I have known Cyndy for 21 years and she has house and pet sat for me for the past 10 years, at least every two years.

I have a large house as we are a family of seven and we currently have two somewhat anxious dogs whom Cyndy has known since they were puppies. Watching the house and pets is a huge responsibility and can be a significant amount of work. My children are very close to our dogs, Gregory and Gunther and are extremely careful about who is allowed to care for them.

Cyndy has become the only person we all want to house and pet sit for us. She takes excellent care of our home and our pets. Upon returning from our times away, the house is immaculate, and the dogs are happy and content. They are always glad to see Cyndy and sad to have her leave.

In the many years that I have known Cyndy, she has always had her own pets, including two cats named Mystery 1 and later Mystery 2, as well as three dogs, named Charlie, Redd and Sam. It is only since she retired and is often traveling that she made the difficult decision not to have pets. This is one of the reasons why she is interested in pet sitting as she sometimes misses having her own.

Our neighbours speak highly of Cyndy as well, assuring us that she takes great care of our house and dogs. They share that they see her pulling weeds in the back garden and taking the dogs for walks several times a day. She is quiet, courteous and appropriately friendly.

I recommend Cyndy as a house and pet sitter. You will not be disappointed.

Do contact me if I can be of any further assistance in supporting Dr. Baskin’s application to house and pet sit.

Yours truly,

Deedee Sutherland
1-873-997-7667
deedeemaxine463@gmail.com

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021

Susan Silver

Employer in Toronto, Canada

Dr. Susan Silver was my employer at Toronto Metropolitan University from 2001 to 2023 when I retired. She writes confidently of my abilities, strengths and caring nature which she directly witnessed over these many years. Dr. Silver offers the highest recommendation possible in supporting this application to house and pet sit.
As with the other letters, this one does not fit under the tab, "Date of Service", nor does Dr. Silver's signature show up, but her contact information is included.

April 11, 2025

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To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept this letter as a reference for Dr. Cyndy Baskin in the position of house and pet sitter.

I have known Dr. Baskin since 2001 when I was the Director of the School of Social Work at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Chair of the hiring committee when she was hired in a tenure track position in the School. There was no doubt that Ms. Baskin (she did not yet have a PhD) was the best candidate for the position which was the unanimous decision of the committee.
In the first four years of her position, Cyndy expressed incredible strength, intelligence and perseverance by completing a PhD, earning tenure and being promoted from Assistant to Associate Professor which is unprecedented. I have never seen anyone complete an entire doctoral program in such a short period of time.

During her years in the School, from 2001to 2023 when she retired, Dr. Baskin developed many needed courses, often on her own, taught a variety of topics related to the profession, participated in numerous committees and engaged in several research projects. Dr. Baskin is highly responsible, efficient, always met deadlines, went above and beyond to support students, was respectful and well liked, not only in the School, but across the University. She consistently expressed compassion and kindness to all.

Dr. Baskin, as someone that loves to travel, has ran several households and is a huge animal lover, would be an excellent house and pet sitter for anyone around the globe. I highly recommend her, and I would certainly invite her to house sit in my home and know that she would give 100% to doing this work.
Please contact me at the information below if I can be of further assistance or answer any questions.
Sincerely,


Dr. Susan Silver
Associate Professor School of Social Work
Toronto Metropolitan University
ssilver@torontomu.ca
416-979-5000 ext. 5562
350 Victoria Street t: 416.979.5000, ext.556216
Office: 87 Gerrard Street East, main floor f: 416.979.5214
Toronto, ON, Canada M5B 2K3 e: ssilver@torontomu.ca torontomu.ca/socialwork

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021

Monica Mckay

Employer in Toronto, Canada

This is a reference letter from someone who I have known for 30 years and with whom I worked with for 24 years. She speaks about my commitment, compassion, reliability and knowledge emphasizing that my characteristics are easily transferable to house and pet sitting.
Like the other letters, the letterhead and the person's signature do not show up, however, she welcomes any questions or further information via her contact information at the end of her letter.


Indigenous Initiatives
Office of the Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion

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April 16, 2025

To Whom It May Concern,

I met Dr. Baskin around 1995 when she was a much respected and innovative social work practitioner in Toronto, Ontario, Canada’s Indigenous community. I began to know her better when she was hired in a tenure track position to teach at Toronto Metropolitan University (T.M.U.), also in Toronto, in 2001 in the School of Social Work. Right from the beginning Dr. Baskin centered Indigenous students and took on a leadership role in creating Indigenous curriculum within/for the School of Social Work. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her commitment and advocacy to Indigenous post secondary education, creating de-colonized curriculum, mentoring Indigenous students and faculty in the School of Social Work, throughout T.M.U. and in many universities not only across Canada, but globally. Through her research, she ensured that her work benefited Indigenous communities. Furthermore, she made a commitment to hire Indigenous students and community members to work with her, many of whom have gone on to do doctoral education and are teaching in colleges and universities across Canada today. In addition, Dr. Baskin was appointed the first Chair for our Indigenous Education Council where she held this position from 2009 – 2019. During this time, she expressed exemplary leadership and commitment to Indigenous education and has left her much appreciated legacy for many to follow and build on. Dr. Baskin is kind, respectful, compassionate, and an incredible role model. I hold her in high esteem and miss working with her. I am honored to provide this character reference letter for her. I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Cyndy Baskin, who I know enjoys traveling and wishes to do more of now that she is retired from the University and have no doubt that she will continue to be a beacon of strength, knowledge, and advocacy in any role or endeavor she undertakes, which certainly includes house and pet sitting. She will bring all her many admirable characteristics as mentioned above, plus her strong sense of responsibility, caring and compassion, to such work. Please do not hesitate to contact me as indicated below should you require any further information regarding this reference.
Sincerely,

Monica McKay, Director Indigenous Initiatives
Office of the Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion
T.M.U.
350 Victoria Street
Office:Room 366A, West Kerr Hall
Toronto, ON, Canada M5B 2K3
m.mckay@torontomu.ca
t: 416-979-5000 ext. 556681
f: 416.598-5919

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021

Steven Solomon

Employer in Toronto, Canada

Another past co-worker who writes about my dedication, my endeavours in positive change and support to all around me. As with most of my references, this one has known me for a very long time - 25 years - so is, I believe, a good judge of my character and abilities.
Once again, his work letterhead and signature did not transfer to my adding the letter here, but he is open to any contact you may wish to have with him about his reference. His contact information is listed at the end of his letter.

April 21, 2025

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To Whom It May Concern,

With great pride, I write this character reference for Dr. Cyndy Baskin, a noteworthy individual whose devotion to Indigenous and anti-oppression education, community development, and academic excellence has left a lasting impact on countless educators, students and community members.
Dr. Baskin is a highly respected social worker, scholar and advocate, particularly in Indigenous knowledges, social work, and equity-based education. Her steady commitment to uplifting Indigenous voices and fostering relevant and practical education has been inspirational. Through her work, she has consistently demonstrated integrity and an ongoing passion to initiate meaningful change within academic institutions and Indigenous communities alike.
Throughout her 25-year career as an educator, Dr. Baskin has mentored and guided many students and professionals, always offering support, encouragement, and critical insights. Her approach is one of inclusivity and understanding, ensuring that Indigenous perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated in academic and community spaces. She is a role model for many, embodying her innate values of respect, reciprocity, and responsibility in all her endeavours.
Throughout her 25-year career as an educator, Dr. Baskin has mentored and guided many students and professionals, always offering support, encouragement, and critical insights. Her approach is one of inclusivity and understanding, ensuring that Indigenous perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated in academic and community spaces. She is a role model for many, embodying her innate values of respect, reciprocity, and responsibility in all her endeavours.
It has been my privilege to work with Dr. Baskin since 2000, when we both began working as sessional instructors in the School of Social Work at Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, until she retired in 2023. During her time as the School’s Associate Director of the Undergraduate program, Dr. Baskin provided keen leadership to the team of sessional instructors like me, paying attention to detail and the big picture. I have seen her dedication to truth, reconciliation, equity, and Indigenous self-determination firsthand. Her leadership and diligent efforts have contributed substantially to advancing Indigenous education and ensuring Indigenous Peoples are represented and valued in all spaces.
I sincerely support Dr. Cyndy Baskin, who I know enjoys traveling and wishes to do more now that she is retired from the University and have no doubt that she will continue to be an example of strength, exceptional responsibility and advocacy in any role or task she takes on, which certainly includes house and pet sitting. She will bring her many admirable characteristics and strong sense of caring and compassion to such work. Your home and beloved pets will be in the best of hands should you have Dr. Baskin take care of them.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or require any further information that I can provide in support of this reference for Dr. Cyndy Baskin’s application to house and pet sit.

Sincerely,

Steven Solomon, Ph.D., MSW, RSW
Contract Lecturer, School of Social Work
Faculty of Community Services
Associate Member, Yeates School of Graduate Studies
Toronto Metropolitan University
350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3
T: 416-979-5000 x 556222
E: ssolomon@torontomu.ca

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021

Sylvia Charles

Homeowner in Toronto, Canada

Sylvia and Floidon have been renting my condominium in Toronto for the past year. They write about my responsibility, quick responses, regular check ins, care of my home and resourcefulness.
Of course, their signatures do not show up, but their contact information is included at the end of their letter.

April 22, 2025

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April 22, 2025

To Whom It May Concern:

Re: Reference Letter for Dr. Cyndy Baskin

Our names are Sylvia Charles and Floidon Furtato and we have had the good fortune to have known Dr. Cyndy Baskin for the past year in the capacity of renters of her beautiful condominium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Dr. Baskin’s residence was immaculate when we moved in, clean, tidy, stylishly decorated and almost brand new looking even though she had been living there for several years. We applied to rent the condominium and were thrilled when Dr. Baskin chose us to live in her home while she was travelling and visiting various family members.

She welcomed us, even including a lovely gift basket as a housewarming gift and checked in regularly to ensure we were alright and all was well with the condominium. It was clear from the beginning that she cared a great deal about her home, wanted it to be kept in good condition and intended for us to have what we needed to be comfortable living there.

Being a responsible person who adheres to details, Dr. Baskin made sure we had all the information we needed such as contact information for the building’s manager and superintendent, information on the monthly inspections that would occur in the unit including that of the fire alarms and the change of the heating and air conditioning vent, plus how to access the mail room and gym.

Over time, we noticed that a few items in the home needed replacing or repairs and when we reached Dr. Baskin, she responded immediately, purchasing a new dishwasher for the unit, and putting us in touch with professionals who could do repairs such as a crack in the floor and a burned-out light socket. Trades people are in high demand in Toronto and can be difficult to find, but Dr. Baskin was persistent in tracking them down and ensuring they got the work completed as quickly as possible.

We are pleased that Dr. Baskin has invited us to sign a rental lease for another year for her condominium and that she is not going to raise the rent.

We would describe her as caring, kind, reliable, dependable and of the highest integrity. We totally believe that she would be an excellent choice to care for your home and pets, that she will take as good care of them as she does her own home and of us as tenants. Thus, we highly recommend her for this significant role.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further help with Dr. Baskin’s application for house and pet sitting. We would be honoured to further support her in this endeavour.

Yours truly,

Floidon Furtado & Sylvia Charles

Floidon Furtado, 1-416- 878-9812, floidonmufc@gmail.com
Sylvia Charles, 1-519-694-6274, charles.sylvia96@gmail.com
901 - 150 Sudbury St. Toronto, ON M6J 3S8

Date of Service Jan 1, 2021