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Mature animal lover available for house sitting
United Kingdom
Testimonials
They have 3 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Horse/Donkey(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Rodent(s)
Police check
They don't have a police check
Availability
From: 1 Oct 2023
Until: 31 Jan 2026
Occupation
Retired
References
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About this sitter
I have been married for 45 years
We both love animals, and are non smokers, very reliable and adaptable. So would be willing to look after any type of pet, but my first loves are cats and dogs. We spent many years in South Africa so gardens and pools do not phase us.
Why they want to house sit
Now that we have the time. Whether its just to house sit or also look after your pets. The opportunity to combine our love of travelling with the prospect of meeting new people. Will be an adventure.
Their experience
I have pet/house sat for several people on a regular basis while in SA
What can they bring to the assignment
Having been a home and animal owner for many years. I know how important it is to be able to go away with peace of mind, that your property and beloved pets are safe and secure.
Last updated:
6 Jul 2024
Available to house sit
Africa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burma, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North East Asia, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South East Asia, South Korea, South Pacific, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
Availability dates
From: 1 Oct 2023
Until: 31 Jan 2026
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
Family status:
Couple
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Testimonials
Loraine and Derek
We were most fortunate to have found Loraine and Derek and were delighted with the way they had looked after our home and especially our Siamese cat called Winnie. Loraine had mentioned that she had in the past had Siamese cats and understood their nature. We were keep constantly up to date with how Winnie was and some photographs of her settling down and felt reassured that all was well. On our return we found the house beautifully tidy and Loraine had very kindly prepared a delicious casserole . We have no hesitation in recommending them - they were brilliant and we hope to see them again if they are free to sit for us on another occasion.
Erica, United Kingdom, 6 Oct 2024
A great choice for us
We contacted Loraine and Derek after reading their listing as sitters on this site. They came all the way from London to take care of our home! We were away for a month and were very pleased to have chosen them as our sitters. We were lucky to be able to spend a couple of days together both before and after our trip, and really enjoyed getting to know them. The house and garden were very well taken care of, and we returned to a house in perfect condition. They kept in touch with us every 2-3 days, just to check in to let us know everything was going well. Like many of our previous house sitters, they volunteered at our favorite local charity in our absence. Many of our friends in our small town also enjoyed spending time with Loraine and Derek while we were gone. We would have them back for a house sit in the future, and we can definitely recommend them to anyone else as well. (We have no pets, the only reason this is not mentioned in our recommendations.)
susan, , 30 Nov 2023
Amazing cat care, Myrtle is very happy.
Loraine and her husband very kindly offered to look after Myrtle whilst I was away for a few days. As most pet owners know, leaving your soul companion for more than a day can cause a lot of anxiety. We met for a chat over zoom, as they were based in the South of England and I'm in Scotland. My mind was put at ease instantly. They were lovely and friendly to talk to, excellent communication and very professional. Whilst I was away, Loraine sent me a couple of messages to let me know everything was fine and had also cleaned the house impeccably. Though I didn't get to meet them in person, I feel that the communication and their reliability was so reliable, that my anxiety about leaving Myrtle subsided and I could go on and worry about other things! I highly recommend Loraine to take very good care of your pets and your home. She's everything you could wish for in a pet carer and will leave your house cleaner than when you left it!
Katy, United Kingdom, 27 Aug 2023