*NB: MADDIE IS AVAILABLE TO HOUSE & PET SIT IN BRIGHTON, HOVE AND GREATER LONDON from APRIL 19th until LATE MAY 2024. DATES FLEXIBLE.*
We love to pet & house sit together when time permits, but sometimes only Maddie will be available. On such occasions Maddie may prefer to sit with her partner, Felix or her father, Roger. We are all non-smokers and are both triple vaccinated against Covid 19.
We were first-time sitters in December 2017. We sat for a family in Richmond looking after two small doggies & a rag-doll cat. (See review below) In August 2019, we sat for the same family in Richmond for 2 weeks. This is the response to the review we gave the home-owner, Lauren. >> "Karin and Maddie are excellent Housesitters. They look after the animals as if they were theirs and are very careful considerate and respectful about the house and it's belongings. Total peace of mind."
In the summer of 2018, Maddie looked after gorgeous cats and their homes in Glasgow and Southsea. (See reviews below) In 2019, both Maddie and Karin cared for a beautiful Bengal cat and his home in Downton. (See review below) In September, 2022 Maddie completed a house/pet sit in Edinburgh caring for two playful young cats (See review below)
During October, 2022 Karin and Maddie completed two Sits. The first in Lyme Regis caring for an enjoyable staffy-cross dog, the other in Radstock looking after a very special 15 year old labrador and her devoted pug companion. (See reviews below)
Maddie with her partner house-sat and cared for a delightful cat in London for a week over the Christmas 2023 period. (See attached review. NB: spelling error in review. Felix not Alex)
We are both healthy and active. Maddie is a theatre actress, a theatre facilitator and an athlete, who completed her MA in Shakespeare Studies. Karin is a creative writing masters graduate and is writing a book.
In 2014, we lost our sweet chihuahua x Sophie, who passed at aged 19. In 2019. we said goodbye to Ollie at 15 years, a kelpie x German shepherd. He was described as 'everyone's friend'.
We have been dog walkers for a registered dog home and in the past we have owned and often looked after horses, including Bronnie, our quarter horse and Princess, our Welsh pony.
In 2020, we adopted Rhea, a loving kelpie x boxer rescue dog - now 5 years old. We have a rag-doll cat named Coco, now 15 years of age and 3 hens free-ranging in our garden,
Maddie is a responsible, reliable and thoughtful individual with loads of common sense, who loves travelling and being around animals. By profession, Karin is a retired registered nurse and the mother of three grown children. We would care for your pets as if they were our own, and keep your home safe and clean. Very best wishes always! Maddie & Karin
Reviews (8)
Lovely to have Maddy and her partner Alex to look after Maggie. They really helped us out at the last minute before during the Christmas hols! We got to meet them both before departing which was a plus. They are friendly and clearly love animals and sent us photos about Maggie, She wasn’t at all stressed when we got home – always a good indication that things went smoothly. The house was clean and tidy for our return. Thank you both very much.
Elizabeth
ELIZABETH (London England, Dec 2023 - 1 week)
Karin and Maddie did a fantastic job looking after our two dogs for 3 weeks in October. The mother and daughter combination works really well! The dogs were in great shape when we returned and the cottage was left immaculate. They are both self sufficient and caring and don't get flustered when the unexpected occurs. We had a problem with pressure in the boiler but Maddie got it sorted with a little bit of guidance over the phone. Would love to have them back and would highly recommend.
SIMON (Radstock England, Oct 2022 - 3 weeks)
Maddy and Karin looked after our house and our pooch brilliantly. Lovely, kind, warm and generous people who knew how to cope with for our dog-reactive pet, and for whom nothing was too much trouble. They came early to make sure of a smooth handover, and what great people they are to spend time with. It was a joy to return, everything spick and span, and see all the little extra touches to welcome us home. All very much appreciated, thank you both for your time, care and commitment. Exceptional ... MOREMaddy and Karin looked after our house and our pooch brilliantly. Lovely, kind, warm and generous people who knew how to cope with for our dog-reactive pet, and for whom nothing was too much trouble. They came early to make sure of a smooth handover, and what great people they are to spend time with. It was a joy to return, everything spick and span, and see all the little extra touches to welcome us home. All very much appreciated, thank you both for your time, care and commitment. Exceptional in every way.
LINDSEY AND GAIL (Lyme Regis England, Oct 2022 - 3 days)
Maddie was a wonderful sitter. My kitties seemed so happy and well cared for and the house was spotless. Great communication from day one, it was a pleasure to have Maddie as my sitter :)
PAULINA (Edinburgh Scotland, Sep 2022 - 6 days)
Karin and Maddie were the perfect housesitters during their stay! Took care of our cat, left the house absolutely spotless and even baked us a cake on our return. Would highly recommend to anyone :)
IAN (Downton England, Aug 2019 - 5 days)
Maddie is a fantastic sitter and we feel very lucky to have found her to look after our home and our cat Boots for a week. Maddie made the whole experience a real pleasure. Not only was she trustworthy, friendly and reliable, but she also took fantastic care of our home and Boots was clearly loved and well looked after whilst we were away. We highly recommend Maddie to any house & pet owners and we would love for her to house sit again in the future. Thank you so much!
CARLA (Southsea England, Sep 2018 - 1 week)
My first time using Housesitters Maddie was a brilliant housesitter and did a top class job of looking after my house and cats.
I'd be more than happy for her to come back anytime and sit and would highly recommend her to anyone else looking for a sitter Slainte Mhath
Karin and Maddie
Karin and Maddie were incredible housesitters. I was apprehensive about choosing housesitters that I hadn't met beforehand but within seconds after their arrival I was totally reassured. Their love for animals was evident from the start and they cared for my pets as if they were their own. The house was spotless and well looked after and they communicated with me the entire time we were away. They were simply excellent in every way.
LAUREN (Richmond , Dec 2017)
Happy you!
With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.
Family
Lovely to have Maddy and her partner Alex to look after Maggie. They really helped us out at the last minute before during the Christmas hols! We got to meet them both before departing which was a plus. They are friendly and clearly love animals and sent us photos about Maggie, She wasn’t at all stressed when we got home – always a good indication that things went smoothly. The house was clean and tidy for our return. Thank you both very much.
Elizabeth
Karin and Maddie did a fantastic job looking after our two dogs for 3 weeks in October. The mother and daughter combination works really well! The dogs were in great shape when we returned and the cottage was left immaculate. They are both self sufficient and caring and don't get flustered when the unexpected occurs. We had a problem with pressure in the boiler but Maddie got it sorted with a little bit of guidance over the phone. Would love to have them back and would highly recommend.
Maddie is a fantastic sitter and we feel very lucky to have found her to look after our home and our cat Boots for a week. Maddie made the whole experience a real pleasure. Not only was she trustworthy, friendly and reliable, but she also took fantastic care of our home and Boots was clearly loved and well looked after whilst we were away. We highly recommend Maddie to any house & pet owners and we would love for her to house sit again in the future. Thank you so much!
