Loving this new phase of our lives

About this sitter

Professional couple, now retired, wife English, husband American. Extremely fit and easygoing. After living in three countries, we adapt effortlessly to any environment. We love life, love travel, and love animals. We have completed 23 house and petsits through other very reputable sites.

In 2023 we have had wonderful housesits in the USA and Switzerland. In 2024 we have had petsits in Portugal, France and Germany.

We have no preconceived ideas on a house sit...we are open to everything and anything...to us, this is half the fun. In 2018 we had a wonderful year including housesitting in New Zealand, Then tragically Covid-19 arrived and borders closed. We had to cancel sits in Morocco, Spain, France, Switzerland and Italy. Since that time we have had numerous sits in the U.S.A. and Europe. We have accepted a sit in Oregon mid-May and would love something in that area and Canada during early May and June.

Why they want to house sit

This is a win-win situation! House and pet owners can go on their trips free of any worries, confident in our abilities, caring, and ethics; and we have the marvelous opportunity of seeing the world as the "locals" see it. Note: we have had all of our Covid vaccinations and boosters.

Their experience

Yes, very much so. We have travelled to Europe, the U.K. Mexico, New Zealand and parts of the U.S. as housecarers (through different sites) caring for dogs, cats, chickens, alpacas, cows, and parrots.

I run a small business where I care for dogs in my home while owners are away, either daily, overnight or for weeks during vacations. This means I am constantly adjusting to animals I have met only briefly and adapting to their needs, anxieties etc.

We have had cats of our own, and have often cared for our daughter's cats when she is away.

What can they bring to the assignment

We bring an enormous sense of responsibility, commitment, and love for animals. Having had to leave our pets ourselves in the past, we know the stress of worrying if all will be well. We can promise you that we will do all we can to care for your pets and home as you would yourselves.