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References available, Police check available, Non smoker, Experience with Domestic Animals, Experience with Farm Animals
About
Hello! We are Brian & Emily, a young couple from South England travelling the globe and ticking off destinations as we go.
Brian (30) is a chef and Emily (26) is starting out in the water sports industry.
Our main hobbies revolve around the outdoors, hiking, camping, kayaking, paddle boarding and attempts at surfing are among the things that get us out there. Although we are quite happy kicking back with a book or a beer and enjoying some down time. Along with all this we are tidy, quiet and (we think) really good cleaners.
Both of us love all kinds of animals, big ones to small ones but most of our experience is with dogs and cats - we have looked after a very chilled out horse and many chickens.
We started officially house sitting in 2019 in Torquay, Australia for a cavoodle who we helped train over 6 weeks. Prior to that our lovely bosses in NZ left us in trust and charge of their house, restaurant and 2 crazy cats for 2 weeks. Since then we have completed 12 sits, It got us hooked and now it fills the void of not having our furry friends with us while we travel. Plus it’s an awesome way to see local places you may not have originally planned to get to and we love that, supporting local business is key.
Your animals will always be our top priority, we like to make sure they can get settled quickly with new people in the house whilst keeping your home tip top and ready for when you come back. Also happy to maintain gardens and plants - we had a fair few indoor plants at home and I was challenged to look after my mums garden, which is full to the brim with flowers and plants!
Brian grew up with 7 Alsatian’s and a Lab cross so he’s no stranger to big dogs, he enjoys the rough and tumble with them and just big old cuddles. He also is happy to give animals medication as he had a diabetic cat as well.
Emily has loved animals all her life, she used to ride horse when she was younger and that’s where it all started. After that came Bertie - the first dog love of her life - and she became attached to helping animals and a deep passion for conserving wildlife.
We both have contributed to training 4 pups, basic commands such as - stay/wait (preference to owner), halting at crossing, walking to heel, recall and your standard sit and lay down. Disclaimer - we are not dog trainers we just love helping out and keeping the training going while owners are away.
We can also provide/info:
Police Checks
References - from Aussie house sitters and happy house sitters. Plus air BnB reviews.
Visa conformations
CV/Resume
Non smokers