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House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Chickens/Ducks/Geese
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  • England: South West (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Isles of Scilly, Somerset, Wiltshire)   Isle of Man: ALL   Scotland: ALL  
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Animal lovers from Totnes

66, Retired

67, Retired

We've had springer spaniels for nearly 30 years, but unfortunately cannot commit to having a dog full-time at the moment. So we'd very much like to care for other people's dogs and/or cats, along with most other animals. While we've not had cats of our own, we've enjoyed looking after them while housesitting and have cared for friend's & family's cats.

I love to walk (our springers ensured I was exercised frequently!) and have been endeavouring to walk around the coast of Britain, having walked over 4000 miles so far.

We live in Devon & would love the opportunity to house-sit locally in the South West, or anywhere on or near the coast of Scotland. I have the vast majority of the Scottish coast to conquer!

I'm a retired health worker & book-keeper. My husband John is a retired marine engineer. We'd be happy to do any gardening maintenance & of course, would keep your house clean & tidy. Most importantly, we'd really enjoy caring for your pets, as if they were our own.

Please get in touch if we can help. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rita & John

Reviews (11)
No rating Rita and John were absolutely fantastic house sitters and I would love to have them house sit again. They really tried hard to get to me in time before I left, after my dates changed too, they sent me pics of the animals while I was away and I came back to a spotless house, better than how I left it! And to top it all off my wonky toilet seat was fixed when I came back, I was so grateful!! They really care about looking after the house and the animals in the right way and are just lovely ... MORE
HANNAH (Chagford England, Oct 2021 - 1 week 1 day)
Many thanks Hannah. We'd be very happy to housesit for you again.
Rita is a fantastic house sitter, so lovely and friendly. I felt instantly at ease as soon as we met and Rita took a real interest in Frankie's & Ellie's routine and care. It was a relief to go on holiday knowing that our cats and house would be well looked after. We received excellent updates both prior and throughout our time away. We returned home to a cat update, happy cats and a home that was immaculate. Thank you so very much Rita, we highly recommend you and hope to see you ... MORE
 
ANGELA (Faversham England, May 2024 - 6 nights)
What a pleasure to meet Rita and John, a very capable and caring couple. They did an excellent job of looking after our house and we returned home to two, very happy, well exercised, and cared for dogs. They were kind enough to leave us with the essentials and a home cooked meal, which was very much appreciated, for our return. Communication, from our first contact, and throughout the sit was easy and straightforward, they sent us messages and photographs while we were away, which is always ... MORE
 
AMANDA AND GORDON (Newton Stewart Scotland, Jan 2024 - 4 weeks)
Rita and John looked after both our Labrador Freddie and our house superbly. We kept in touch whilst we were away, our house was immaculate when we came back and we could tell how well Freddie had been cared for. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to house sit and would welcome them back anytime.
 
VICTORIA (Gurnard, Cowes, Isle of Wight England, Nov 2022 - 1 week 2 days)
This was my first experience of using a house sitting service and so was a little apprehensive. John and Rita answered my advert and made initial contact stating their experience and interests. The communication was very good and they kept me updated on the well being of my dog whom they were looking after. They volunteered to look after the garden but that wasn't required. They looked after the house and everything was in good order upon our return. I have never actually met them but they ... MORE
 
ANDREW (Flamborough England, Sep 2022 - 22 days)
From the moment Rita and John arrived I knew they were the right people to care for my dog and cat. Rita and John, are lovely, and we're easy to communicate with from first contact. My usually anxious dog (when seeing suitcases) was lying on the sofa next to Rita as I was leaving and she didn't seem at all bothered! Our pets are great judges of character and I was so pleased to see both of my instantly at ease with there new careers. During my week away we had contact a couple of times, ... MORE
 
JAN (Whitstable England, Apr 2022 - 1 week)
Rita and John are absolute stars, who looked after our home and our 3 dogs with the utmost care and attention, it was great to have regular updates. Are dogs were so happy, and our home never cleaner! It was a shame so much rain, better weather next time - hopefully. If you are lucky enough to secure them for your sit you will be delighted and worry free whilst away from your home. Thank you so much - repeat booking on its way fingers crossed it accepted.
 
CELIA (Sarnau , Feb 2022 - 2 weeks 1 day)
Rita and John have been great dog sitters for us. Experienced with animals, communication was timely, the house and linen were very clean and tidy, and Poppy was settled when we returned, a sign of good and safe care. They clearly have affection for Poppy and it showed. We would recommend them as house and pet sitters and wish them well on future sits.
 
JOHN (Brixham England, Jan 2022 - 1 week 1 day)
Rita and John were the best house and dog sitters we could have hoped for. They engaged with Paddy, our young lab, straight away and he loved them. We felt very secure leaving them here together and came home to an immaculate house and a happy/chilled dog. Highly recommended.
 
LOUISE (Faversham England, Dec 2021 - 5 days)
Rita and her husband helped us out of a jam when our house sitters let us down at the last minute. Although they continued to go to work during the time they were sitting for us their routine was changed to accommodate the needs of the dogs. They are a conscientious, respectful, kind and polite couple who are clearly very fond of dogs. They are experienced dog owners who respond to the dogs' needs and demeanor very quickly. The house was clean, neat and tidy on our return and a lovely meal ... MORE
 
ROBERTA (Kingsbridge England, Jul 2019 - 1 week 2 days)
Rita came to look after our house for 5 days. She looked after the pets really well and left the house tidy with the linen on the washing line. Our dog enjoyed accompanying her on some of her long walks. It was very nice to have met Rita & hear about her challenge to walk the coast of Britain. I would throughly recommend her & would love to have her house-sit again.
 
REBECCA (Leigh On Sea England, Apr 2019 - 5 days)
Thanks Rebecca, much appreciate your kind comments. If I'm able to come back again, I will....
 
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