Housesitters Frenez, love the challenge of different housesit - Kangaroo Island SA

"We have almost completed our 3 months on Kangaroo Island thanks to House Carers and we have loved it. My wife and I love the challenge of something different and this has been great. "

Kindest Regards Len - Profile for sitters Frenez

Barbara & Rob intend to keep on housesitting even when they have their own place on Bribie as it's a wonderful way to see the country

"Thanks for the welcome back, I suspended it for a while because we were so busy with the housesits we had that we didn't want to be tempted to stretch ourselves too far.

We recently sat for Trish J at Lake Macquarie for six weeks and thoroughly enjoyed not only the area but two adorable dogs that we simply hated to leave. Now we're at Albury NSW housesitting for 7 weeks for Gill D, their two dogs and a cat and enjoying that also.

We will be going back to Bribie Island to sit for 3 months and at the end of that we hope there will be a unit in a retirement village for us (on Bribie Island).

We intend to keep on housesitting even when we have our own place on Bribie as it's a wonderful way to see the country.

Hope you had a great Christmas and we hope 2009 brings you health and happiness.

Barbara & Rob - Housesitters Broady profile

Dan & Rosie- so much personal satisfaction that we want to just keep on with house and pet sitting

Our membership runs out early next month and we want to continue to receive notifications from home and pet owners wanting our services.

Our sitting engagements this year have been in Northern NSW (Goolmangar, Lismore 11 weeks; Crystal Creek, Tweed Valley 5 weeks; North Arm, Murwillumbah 5 weeks; Wardrop Valley, also on Tweed for 7 weeks and currently at Mt Buffalo in the Victorian Alps until Jan 1.

We have made friends with a Blue Heeler, Fox Terrier, 2 Golden Retrievers, Border Collie, Maltese / Shi Tzu and one aloof Chinchilla cat over the last few months. Having fed over 100 native birds for 5 weeks, supervised the births of 3 calves and fed 5 more along with attending the rest of two herds of cattle for 5 and 7 weeks respectively, we have gained so much personal satisfaction that we want to just keep on with house and pet sitting.

Please send a renewal application and I can PayPal by return - we are IN with HouseCarers.com permanently!


Regards,


Dan & Rosie roda68ssanz

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Insights from Flexible HouseSitter Rosabel: sees places:- "I really wanted to go to"

Hi, just letting you know that I have had two housesits so far which turned out to be a happy result for me, and I think for the pet owners.

Both times I went at short notice, but they were places I really wanted to go to; I think if you put in the effort, everything works out for both parties, and I never change the routine for the pets.

They settle down and after a few days I can come and go, sightseeing or whatever, but always return in time to feed/walk the pets. I leave everything as close as possible to the way I found it and this way both parties are happy.

Thanks, Rosabel

Hi Rosabel

"thanks very much for the feedback and insights. Where were the housesits?"
... Ian

Hi Ian ,

"The first one was in Auckland NZ for six weeks in Dec/Jan while the owners went to Europe, and the second one, just recently in Hobart, Tasmania.

Both times the sitter they had lined up was unavailable, and as I live on my own, I can go on short notice most of the time. When the owners come back and I leave the housesit, I have had extra time in NZ and Tas before I come back home, so it really works out well for me.


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Drasmu finds a nice family to enjoy their Gold Coast Hinterland home.

"I just wanted to let you know that we have had a fantastic response toour ad for housesitters for the New Year period and have communicated with a nice family who look set to take up the housesit and look after our pets whilst we are away.

I wanted to let you know that I am very thankful to your service and again this year am very impressed with how you provide confidential replies and the opportunity to advertise in this way.

It has been very successful for my family on 3 occasions now and I can't thank you enough for this wonderful sight.

I wish you all at housecarers a very happy and safe Christmas and once again, thank you very much. Homeowner drasmu

Housesit posting for Bonogin, Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast QLD Australia

Large & spacious Queenslander/Colonial style home on acreage ten minutes from Robina Town Centre in the Gold Coast Hinterland, amidst lovely semi- rural satellite acreage community.

Four bedroom, pool, extensive decks, private and peaceful retreat. Nice bird and wildlife. Caring for three small Jack Russell Terriers and keep a lived-in feel about the place. 5 minutes local village shops (supermarkets, banks, post office), 10 minutes major shopping hub, rail & bus, 20 minutes Gold Coast beaches

Taree homeowners Outbush - very happy with their sitters

"We are VERY HAPPY with Adelle & John (rtd-public-servant) and would recommend them for any home Thanks

Adelle & John you looked after our home & family of pets like they were you own
Thanks again Debbie & Ray"

Homeowners outbush

Housesit details for outbush:

Hi I am needing someone for my house in Caparra 1/2 hour drive from Wingham . We dont mind if you have a child with you.The house is 5 bedroom 2 bath room and a very much loved pets dog,cats ,birds,rabbit,mice chooks ect & a fantastic creek at the front door. Non smokers prefered but will cope with smoking outside. We are on a dirt road at a great spot

Thanks outbush

Barb and John testing the waters in San Antonio Texas

"Hello Ian - We are finding your organization very exciting.

This is the first enticement my husband has found to consider full retirement. We do have an assignment confirmed in San Antonio, Texas from Dec. 18 - Jan. 4 which we are looking forward to and 3 or 4 ongoing communication with others for later dates.

I could see us doing this full time........lots of fun. Barb and John (GoAndRelax)


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Travel With Only A Carry-On Bag

Forget the hefty airline fees for checked luggage, and lost luggage and. Anyone can pack for a 2 week trip with just a carry-on bag.

Read and share this and other tips in the travel section of the House Sitting Community Forum.

Travel tips and ideas: forum

How can you tell if your Dog is Stresssssed?

I recently spoke with Dr Peter Higgins BVSC,MBA who is Media spokesman for Dogs NSW at the 2008 Sydney Retirement and Lifestyle Expo. He full endorsed live-in house sitting pet sitting or as a preferred kennels alternative. He said putting dogs in kennels can lead to behavioural problems.

Here is a link to an article on Dog Stress reprinted by permission from author Dr Kristie:

Is your Dog Stressed

Castlecrag Sydney homeonwer receives fabuloous applications

"Thanks so much House Carers.

This is the fourth time we have used your service to find a house sitter and as always we received fabulous applications. It makes it so hard to choose. Keep up the great work!"
..... kirstenw

Housesit Caslegrag Sydney NSW Australia

We are going away for a month over Christmas and need a house sitter to look after our dog (King Charles Cavalier), 2 cats and some goldfish. The dog will love you if you can walk him once a day (half an hour will do), the cats and goldfish pretty much look after themselves but need feeding twice a day. Our house has 4 bedrooms and lots of stairs. So if you feel like spending Christmas in Sydney, please let us

arcticdreamers still sitting after 4 years - and loving it

This is presently our 12th sit and our 4th year of sitting - then we are off to Seymour and Yarra Junction in Vic, then Tas then to WA...life is a joy and we just love house sitting, its a great lifestyle and we do it for the travel, new sights and for the fact that we meet some terrific people and great animals along the way and we just love to help people, to make their own travels happy and stress free, knowing their homes and pets and gardens are well looked after in their absence.

Thanks for a terrific site we couldn't do it without you, each sit just gets better and better. We are booked until end 2010....Keep up the good work. House-carers is the best!! cheers Jen & Maurice...... (arcticdreamers)

Healthy, retired couple - We love to travel, but do not enjoy staying in expensive hotels etc

"Hi Once again we located a house sit in the area we wish to visit. This is a wonderful site. We are having so much luck with this house sit situation. Since we are from Vancouver Island and the house sit is on Vancouver Island we will be visiting them next month to receive a run through and a chance to meet the people with their furry family. Just love this site. Keep up the good work. As ever "

housesitter Snookie (Jeanette)

Snookie are booked out and their profile is on hold:

Profile for Snookie
We are a healthy, retired couple who are willing to take care of your home while you are away. We enjoy gardening and adore cats and dogs. (no birds or reptiles). Until three years ago we owned and operated a bed and breakfast which was very successful. We now live in a town house and are enjoying our second retirement. We love to travel and meet people. We are also non smokers. We do not charge monitary fees for our services. The chance to take care of your home, and furry family while you are away are enough for us. We love to travel, but do not enjoy staying in expensive hotels etc

Jimboomba thanks all caring wanderers who offered to help

I would like to thank all the lovely people who contacted us regarding our sit even though most were unable to help at such short notice.

We are in awe of the multitude of caring wanderers who have made Housesitting a way of life and who add so much value to those who use their services.

As my father became ill recently we were left without a sitter so we thank all the wonderful sitters who took the time to respond and I apologise I have not got back to all of you.

Please accept this as a personal thankyou and I sincerely hope we get to meet at some stage in the future.
Kindest regards,
Deb & Keith (Jimboomba)

House sit details:
Jimboomba Brisbane Logan City QLD

We would love a mature experienced couple to mind our resort style acreage property, 2 cats and 11mth old toy poodle while we are away for 4 weeks from 14th October.

We are on 5 acres in Jimboomba and just 2 minutes to the township with supermarkets, cafes, takeaways, library, chemists, etc. 3 acres of our property is just an empty back paddock which requires vitually no maintenance and the remaining 2 acres consists of a 4 bedroom scandanavian designed home (lot's of glass) and home office, 4 bathrooms, inground pool, sauna, gym, dam and pretty gardens which are fairly low maintenance except for the rose garden which actually requires a little work at the moment so garden lovers would be most welcome here.

If you are a handyman that would be great too as there are a few little jobs that we haven't had time to get to yet. Our baby (poodle) doesn't really require walking as he gets a lot of excercise running around the yard but he loves to play fetch and really enjoys outings in the car but this is not necessary if you don't like the idea. He is used to staying home by himself when we're at work. If you think this position might suit please contact us with your details and experience. We'd love to meet you

Sitter chosen for 6 month housesit near Ocean- Fort Bragg, Mendocino Coast, California USA

"Just wanted to thank you for this website, and the opportunity to choose from qualified respondents to find someone who will be the right match for us and our pets.

Thanks also for your comprehensive list of steps to follow to choose the right candidate, housesitting guidelines, and the contract sample"

... greenman1168

Housesit housesit Fort Bragg, Mendocino Coast, California USA:

Housesitter needed: Reliable, clean, honest, nonsmoking, no drugs/alcohol. Prefer single person or married couple comfortable with a semi-rural situation.

Not suitable for children. Near ocean south of Fort Bragg, California.

You will need a car to get around our area. Unfortunately, we are in a wi-fi shadow and are unable to provide high-speed internet, if that's important to you.

Responsibilities include caring for older dog and cat, watering house and garden plants. References and bond required

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Long standing housecarers housesitting couple, Tom Hill and Lin Worthington of housem8.com share a wealth of information on the ins and outs of housesitting. A very comprehensive coverage of the area based on their experiences over the years. Well worth taking a look at for tips and how to avoid pitfalls.

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House sitter Sean saves thousands with 9 month CT housesit

Best investment I ever made. I have a house sitting job for 9 months in New Milford, CT great people great house you have saved me thousands... Sean (sitter SMCVOLS)

Sitter pkcarron experiences the culture of the small village of Sayulita Mexico

"I would like to comment on a house/pet sit I just returned from in Sayulita Mx.

Seven weeks in a beautiful part of Mexico even in the low season was wonderful! I commend the house owners, Roger and Summer for their hospitality.

I was able to finish a book while there as well as see many of the nearby sights.

I also salute this site for providing this venue for people such as I who want to experience a culture not just observe.

I indeed experienced the small village of Sayulita, inter reacting with local people and seeing all through their eyes.
Thanks House Carers! Pamela

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Red Deer, Alberta Home Owner flicks worry of beloved pets to concentrate on having a relaxing holiday

"Hello, I would just like to say that I am extremely happy with the results So far. I place an add last Tuesday and today, Sunday, everything is in place.

I found this site to be very helpful. The applicants were all very rofessional. We met with out potential housitters on Saturday and found them to warm, friendly and competent. We have secured them to watch over our home and pets while we are on vacation. I feel releived and can now concentrate on having a relaxing holiday, without worry of our beloved pets.
Shari B (Maddysitter)

Housesit Red Deer, Alberta Canada

I am looking for a house/pet sitter for 2 weeks over Christmas. I have an 8 year old chocolate Lab/Pointer cross and 2 Cats. I am located close to downtown Red Deer in a little house. My pets are NOT high maintenance,just very friendly and lovable

No stopping homeowner from Coastal Ireland

I would just like to say that this service is terrific. We had our first house/petsitter this summer and it worked out very well. We are now planning our next trip!

It has given us the opportunity to get away without wondering what to do about the animals, now there is no stopping us.... UserName: gibuu1

Houasesit Kinvara Co. Galway Ireland

We live in a very scenic rural location on the edge of the Burren on the west coast of Ireland. There are uninterupted views of the mountains and we are just 6km from the sea. Perfect for anyone interested in hillwalking.

There are also no end of great historic sites to visit. We have some hens, three rabbits and a guinea pig that need feeding while we spend Christmas away. The two dogs will be in kennals for an easier life! If you fancy Christmas in the west please contact me.

Uk couple found for rural setting Waikato New Zealand

"We have received 4 replies to our add and have chosen a couple from the UK to sit for us.We found your service very good and easy to use and also the confidentiality aspect is great.Thank You.We will use your services again when needed."

Homeowner Dairyman

Housesit details: 10 Days Morrinsville Waikato New Zealand

Our property is in a rural setting just off main highway.Central to 2 towns 10 minutes away and Hamilton is just over 30 minutes away.

Tauranga is also just over 60 minutes travelling time from home.

We have 3 cats which will require feeding and care and this is all that would be required apart from caring for our house.We have a pool and also a spa which would be available for use