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House Sitting Preferences
  • 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Reptile(s), Farm Animals
Preferred Locations
  • Channel Islands: ALL   England: ALL   Isle of Man: ALL   Scotland: ALL  

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73, Retired Police Officer

I am a retired Senior Sergeant with 32 yrs service in the New South Wales Police Force, who up until January, 2018, was living in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.
I moved to the U.K. In late January, 2018, on a five year Ancestry Visa. I am currently a member of three house sitting sites, namely this one as well as " Trusted House Sitters " and " Mind My House " up until February 2019, I have house sat on twenty four occasions, some of these places on two or three occasions.
I can supply a Police Check, from the Australian Federal Police, along with References. As well as Reviews from previous home owners that I have sat for on this site, and if your a member of the other two house sitting sites you can also view reviews from home owners that I have sat for on these sites. I have found that most of my house sits are from the House Sitting Site, " Trusted House Sitters " the home owners that I have sat for on that site have all given me five Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviews.
Although being a retired Police Officer, I have had a love of animals all my life. I had a German Shepard Police Dog, in my junior years in the force. I have been a breeder of Rare Breeds of Poultry over many years, as well as a Poultry Judge in local country shows. I have breed various breeds of birds over the years, far too many to mention. Have owned cats and dogs, over the years.
I am a keen gardener, and Garden Judge, I myself have Won many Garden Competitions over the years, until my departure from my previous home in Bundaberg, Queensland, I was the President of a very large Garden Club, with in excess of one hundred members. I have attended the last six Chelsea Flower Shows here in the U.K. Travelling each May, on holidays to attend the show.
I am a Justice of Peace, for the State of Queensland, in Australia, have been involved in many Voulentry Organisations, I was President of Crime Stoppers, for the Wide Bay Area of Queenaland. Heavily involved in Neighbourhood Watch, Australian Blood Bank, Volunteer working one day a week at the Blood Bank, and up until my departure from Australia, had given 274 Donations over the years. I was a Special Minister within the Catholic Parish of Bundaberg,
I try and keep an update of my availability on all three of the sites.
PLEASE NOTE := Whilst living in the U.K. I am based in London, where I receive my mail and store my property. I will take great care of your pets and your home free of charge, but as I am retired and living on a small pension, I do now have to ask all owners living outside of London, to kindly pay my travel costs ( in advance ), generally by cheapest advertised train fares on Trainline.com at a convenient time. If you wish, I can quote you what this will be. I am only Abel to accept new bookings if you accept these terms.

Reviews (6)
Bob responded very quickly to our advert and was really efficient in providing references and a DBS check. He arrived when expected and was very friendly and full of really interesting stories! He was very easy to get along with and very patient with our children. He showed immediate interest in the cats and made efforts to become familiar to them straight away. Whilst we were away, Bob messaged and sent photos of the cats, and it was obvious when we returned that they (and the house) had ... MORE
 
EMMA (Bury England, Oct 2021 - Five days)
Bob is the perfect housesitter. I really can thoughtoughly recommend him to anyone looking for a sitter and would be happy to take a call or send a reference. In short, Bob loves the animals, they love him. Bonus too was that he is so clean and tidy and helped keep the garden tidy too. Our dogs and cat are our furry family and it was so much more relaxing for us being away knowing they were in capable and caring hands with Bob. His communication before and after the sit was also great, ... MORE
 
SUSAN (Prestwick Scotland, Sep 2020 - 2 weeks)
No rating From contacting us and to arrange the sit to leaving us Bob kept in touch. He gave just enough updates whilst we were away. Most importantly our pets loved Bob. Our cat felt as if he belonged so we were happy so could enjoy our time away. The house was as we left it . We (including our pets) would not hesitate to have Bob back.
STEPHEN (Barwick in Elmet England, Aug 2018 - 26 days)
No rating Bob did an excellent job sitting our place for 2 weeks. The dog has never been happier and was very sad to see him go. Bob helped sort out some workmen who needed access to the house and generally sorted everything out. He even rose to the challenge of what to do with all the eggs our chickens producer! Would 100% recommend him
RUPERT (Macclesfield England, Mar 2018 - 2 weeks 1 day)
No rating Robert looked after our house and cat for 5 weeks. He did a great job, the cat was very happy and the house was spotless when we returned. He also spent time in our garden pluning shrubs which was greatly appreciated. He was very good with communication whilst we were away and happily forwarded on post when requested. He's very responsible and trustworthy and I would highly recommend him for any future house sits.
STEVE (Eastbourne England, Jan 2018 - 4 weeks)
No rating Robert (Bob) looked after our house and dog for the month of May. I would like to thank Bob for the care he took of both. The dog was well cared for and the house was spick and span when we got home. Such a relief to know everything was in good hands.
KAREN (Winchester England, Jan 2018 - 2 months 3 weeks)
 
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