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House Sitters available (County Durham, North East England)
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June - House Sitters R US
2Years Single
Hi i am June , I have been an experienced house sitters and I was full time from 2014 to 2017 with my husband .
We did look after a range of animals, dogs, cats, rabbits, hens, sheep, birds, fish, Alpacas and horses although the horses was only a week and they were out the field. We have also looked after a lot of animals together, for example 6 dogs and 7 cats, all rescue, with... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
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Kirsty - House sitting couple available!
2Years Couple
We are a couple, Kirsty and Pete, who have been married for 8 years, although we've known each other since we were children!
We love travelling and spending time in different locations in the UK and beyond. We have owned dogs, cats, horses, hamsters, and fish and have now looked after chickens too! We love to be outside and enjoying whatever is around us.
We don't have children so... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
Current bookings: 12 Nov'24 30 Nov
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Debbie - Lovehomelife
Couple
I am a mum to 3 grown up children and have always highly valued home and family and a whole heap of pets.
Over the years I have cared for cats (5 at one time), dogs (three at one time), rabbits, spiders, skinks, tortoises, sheep, fish, chickens and ducks. I have also kept horses and have a qualification in looking after them. I love animals and love looking after them.
I enjoy... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
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Sue - Semi retired nomad
Single
I have owned and rented properties for many years, so I am used to caring for property. Seven years ago, I looked after a large house that had recently been put on the market. The owners were going through a divorce and lived some distance away. I managed the complicated sale that took over nine months, liaising with the prospective buyers, solicitors, estate agents, and owners until... Read more
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Diana - Diana & Alex
Couple
We are happy to be sitters for your home and pets. We are a young couple who have recently got married. We have experience in house and pet sitting. We are friendly, funny and responsible. We are trying to build our lives in England after the war in Ukraine, so we try to travel as much as possible and see something other than our work. Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
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Angela
10Years Single
I am a reliable, trustworthy, country loving, mature lady who adores looking after all animals, especially dogs.
I am single and available to house and pet sit at any times of the year including Christmas and New Year.
I am happy with my own company and have excellent references available from my previous house/pet sits, insurance and clear police check. I pay my own local travel to and... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
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ro - Ro and Andrew
1Year Couple
Andrew and I are Australians and have been pet / housesitting in the UK, Australia and Europe since 2014.
We love the pet/housesitting experience of our travels and both share a love and respect for all creatures great and small.
Our priority is to provide your pets with companionship,care and to maintain the routines they are used to whilst your away.
We are genuine and trustworthy... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
Current bookings: 5 Jan 31 Aug
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Nicola - Nicky
3Years Single
I work full time and do this as a holiday,therefore have to book annual leave so I need lots of notice. I am reliable trustworthy and cheerful,I live in Derbyshire , I love all animals . I have completed five house sits ,which involved caring for dogs pigs and a horse and I really enjoyed them all, I love the countryside best as I enjoy peace and walking and spending time with animals... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
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Peter - Reliable, pet-loving housesitters
2Years Couple
We are a non-smoking, active couple in our sixties, running regularly, enjoying long walks, home veggie cooking and gardening.
Krys is a retired teacher and ex-magistrate, still doing freelance work as a LAMDA drama examiner, and I have also been a teacher and work in the theatre and as a drama and music examiner. I'm a Green Party member and we're both interested in environmental and... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
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Barbara - Travelers' Helper
Single
Hello. Thank you for reading my profile. I'm Barbara, a retired Special Education teacher from America. I recently sold my house in South Dakota, U.S and downsized to a more portable me so I could travel and hopefully find some place on the planet to settle down for a while. I have spent quite a lot of time in UK and have a lovely group of friends here, so this will be a great stop on my new... Read more
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Hi there😊
My name is Siobhan but everybody calls me Bonny!
I would love to be able to help you have peace of mind that a trustworthy, kind person is taking care of your home and pets whilst you are away.
I am a mother of three, so running a household is second nature to me and I also have a huge love of animals big or small!
I have previously worked as an assistant veterinary... Read more
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MS NANCY - pets come first
8Years Single
I am a fit retired caring lady head gardener,I'm respectful of homes and pets. I love all animals that i sit.I electric cycle when home ,I am very active .I love traveling to different places in England or abroad I have looked after a lot of horses donkeys large & small dogs most breeds.lizards and exotic frogs .pond turtles .African grey parrots.and exotic birds. geese ducks hens sheep... Read more
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We (Ella and Julius) are a young couple from Germany who graduated a few months ago. Before applying for university courses, we would like to get the chance to get to know new places and cultures while simultaneously helping out others.
Ella:
Hi, my name is Ella i’m 18, turning 19 in November. I come from a big family with three older brothers and therefore am a very social person who... Read more
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ANDREA
3Years Couple
Easy going and happy couple - willing and able to look after all types of animals from the very large to the very small. We have a car so can travel and love exploring new places in the UK. For us short breaks away from home are ideal and with the added extra of furry friends to look after it is just perfect. Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
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Sue - Ms
1Year Single
I am a keen walker and am trying to discover lots of different parts of the UK on foot! I have completed a number of long-distance walks and love nature and beautiful scenery. I always enjoy discovering new places and the people living there - a bit of a female Bill Bryson! I am friendly and reliable and would be very conscientious in looking after any property I was looking after, plus pets!... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
Current bookings: 13 Dec'24 20 Mar
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Mary - Ginger Snap
2Years Couple
We are a retired ,fit, and healthy reliable couple who love animals. We are very outgoing and love to socialise. We have been looking after dogs for friends and family, plus our own dog for many years who unfortunately has passed away age 17. We have decided to do something different in our retirement.We can provide good character references. Read more
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Jenny - Jenny - Music Teacher and nature lover!
1Year Single
Hi, my name is Jenny, and I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a music teacher and composer who loves to take time to explore new places. I grew up on a country property in Australia, with pets and a huge garden all around, so I am very accustomed to caring for pets and gardening! I don't smoke, and am committed to taking care of any space or animals that are... Read more
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I am 57 -A Proud Mother of one child a Reiki Master and therapist but I’m currently writing my first novel & very invested in the process .Looking after other peoples houses makes a lot of sense at the moment as staying inside creating is part of my daily discipline .i’ve been care taking property in Mexico and back in Uk on & off over the last 6 years .
I take the greatest care of... Read more
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Faith - Faith Rutherford
Single
Faith Rutherford, 28 and single, has a deep-seated passion for looking after animals and a love for exploring the diverse landscapes of the UK. Faith's dedication to animal welfare shines through in her everyday life, whether she's volunteering at local shelters, fostering pets in need, or advocating for animal rights. When she's not tending to her furry friends, you can find her traveling... Read more
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Joe - Caring, creative and compassionate
1Year 2 friends
Hello! I'm Joe
I'm a graphic designer, founder of Laconic, a multidisciplinary design agency. My colleague Andrew is also travelling with me.
Working freelance means that I have the opportunity to provide time and care for your pets and/or household.
I'm a huge animal lover, treating your pets with affection, care, and extra cuddling whilst you're away. I have experience looking... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
Current bookings: 4 Jan 4 Jun
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I am a 39 year old, HR professional who loves to travel, explore and be around animals. I have done many housesitting roles in the past and have enjoyed each one.
I pride myself of being a caring, clean and professional person. I will look after your pets and home as if it was my own. Read more
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Julia - Jules⁰
Single
Dependable, careful, respectful.
UK citizen working internationally as a teacher. Availability school holidays and between contracts.
Travel extensively enjoying the ever changing surroundings gs and adapting to new settings, culture and people.
Your home would be safe in.my hands for sure.
Exercise and nature an essential.part of my being. Keep myself healthy enjoying yoga, swimming,... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
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Jackie - Happy to help.
Single
Tidy. Responsible. Quieter so no loud music etc. Happy with instructions so I do it your way as able.
Ask away.
I'm moving so clearing my flat. So an orderly place will be very welcome, not in boxes.
Looked after several friends homes too, watered the garden, vacuumed, cooked, minimal tv generally. Triple check the locks.
Own car l, but may not be necessary.
Annual dbs available as... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
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We are Jason and David we have been house sitting here in the UK, but mainly in Australia, for the past 5 years. We are both retired. We have UK and Australian Police checks which we can provide ahead of the sit.
We have looked after many breeds of dogs and cats over the past 5 years. We absolutely love animals and we have also cared for chickens, fish and domestic birds. We do understand... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions
Current bookings: 20 Oct'24 1 Jun 13 Jul 28 Jul
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Victoria & Katherine - Experienced, Dependable & Animal Loving
6Years 2 friends
Hi there! We are Canadian sisters who are fortunate enough to be able to travel and live like locals via wonderful housesitting experiences. Depending on our availability and where we are currently located, we sometimes housesit individually or as just two of us.
We are self-sufficient, fully covid vaccinated, non-smokers who can work from anywhere, are avid walkers, and spend most of our... Read more
Preferred locations: North East England All regions