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More information about this house sitter

We are Jilly and Charles, a reliable, sensible and fit British couple in our sixties with excellent references one of which is below. We currently find ourselves living in different countries due to the lack of employment in South Africa. I live in our own 'antique' house in Cape Town, which has required a lot of love and refurbishment. I work and have worked for sixteen years for St Luke's Hospice, which serves the Greater Cape Peninsula as a salaried PR Consultant. Charles is house manager/PA/Carer to a wealthy gentleman in North London.

Why we want to house sit

We have two sons and a daughter-in-law who live in London and Windsor and house/pet sitting is a great opportunity to reconnect with them and to spend quiet times together as a couple, with animals in the mix as they would be in Cape Town. We thoroughly enjoy daily walks with our latest beloved, a fit and healthy, 13 year old, rescue Border Collie, Tosca, who gets the chance to herd her Keurboom Park Furry Friends (Facebook) every evening. She hasn't caught on yet so don't tell her .. they're dogs not sheep! We've always had beloved cats but our present house is on a pretty busy road, so sadly we have had to make the sensible decision not to introduce any more to the household.

What we bring to the assignment / relevant experience

Our families have always had pampered pets, as have our children. Our Siamese and Chinchilla cats always ruled the roost, even accompanying us on walks! For the last 20 years, beloved Border Collies have been added to the mix. As we say 'a house is not a home without pets'. Charles finds fixing/gardening strangely relaxing and is also exceptionally house trained, thanks to his wife! His long absences from home in Cape Town mean Tosca can sleep on Daddy's side of the bed .. but we promise to follow house rules!

We have contactable referees who have found us to be trustworthy, caring and reliable, as below:

Reference: Re Charles & Jilly Chiappini.
I had Charles and his lovely wife, Jilly, stay in our house for 3 weeks in the summer of 2014 while we were away. We have 2 dogs, a large house and garden. They looked after the house and the animals very carefully and considerately. They could not have been more caring.Charles also mowed the lawn, repaired our lawn mower and maintained the house. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need a verbal reference. Charles has my number. Caroline B. England

Jilly has lovingly looked after our dog Ruby on many occasions. She is our first choice when it comes to our precious dog staying with anyone while we are away, we know she is well looked after, walked, fed and loved by Jilly like she is her own. Jilly takes pride in her own home and is the same in others. She is respectful of one's privacy in your home and keeps to herself. She is an all round perfect house and dog sitter that I would highly recommend. Please don't hesitate to contact me via email should you need any further information. Andrea Trauernicht, Cape Town

Jill has looked after my three dogs on a few occasions. They were in excellent hands. As my three are two spoilt Boston terriers and their friend a Jack Russell, we left Jill with notes of their food preferences, their baskets and toys. We left feeling very happy that they were happy too. Jill is very caring and kind. Her own dog is a rescue dog and has been loved to form an amazing bond. Tosca has regular walks to the park and around the neighbourhood. I would highly recommend Jill for her love, caring and kindness to animals. Barbara Argent, Cape Town

and three dogs, one German Shepherd and two lively Daschhunds, whilst we were out of the country. Bailey, the German Shepherd, was pretty old by then and had a nasty wound on his leg. Jilly and Charles took Bailey to the vet as they were unhappy about the wound and it was found that it had gone septic. By the time we returned home, Bailey was better and all three dogs were exceptionally happy with their carers! The house was immaculate and I would have no hesitation in using Jilly and Charles again. Allard Pierson Jurriaans Read more...