Hello, Highland Park listpeople! We (me and my small, senior dog) are looking for a place to rent on March 1st or close to that date. My great top-floor space on Wightman St. in Squirrel Hill, where I have been for less than a year, is suddenly and unexpectedly unavailable; the owner is selling and my housemates are moving into a new, smaller place before the current lease expires. I am paying $500/month now and need to stay pretty close to that amount. Basic requirements are a private room and an onsite washer and dryer, and, obviously, pets-allowed. About me: I am semi-retired, last employer was Carnegie Mellon. Long-time homeowner (Edgewood/Regent Square) until forced to downsize. I am quiet, clean, and consciously tidy in shared spaces. I am friendly but tend to keep to myself. I generally work at home. Sheba, my small, sweet 13 year-old dog, is quiet, well behaved, affectionate, and charming. She gets along well with dogs and is open-minded about cats. I can provide many references for both of us! I would strongly prefer a house or duplex over an apartment. That said, I am open to what you may have to offer. Time is short! I am hoping to stay in the general vicinity of the East End — Highland Park, Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, Regent Square — which are familiar stomping grounds. Please contact me if you have a place, or if you know of someone who might. Thank you very much! - - - Denise Caruso denisecaruso@mac.com +1 415 730-3562