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  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s)
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We care as much as you do

61, Retired

56, Retired

Hello,
We are Elaine & Jon an early retired, active couple from North Yorkshire (both ex business professionals). We have been married 36 years, are non-smokers and have embarked on the next phase of our lives of enjoying our new found freedom, active holidays and new hobbies.

We have a passion and love of animals, having grown up with multiple cats and dogs at home and having owned a cat for 20 years. Jon also grew up on a dairy farm, so is comfortable around larger animals too.

We love to travel, discover new walks and visit new places and realised we could combine this with caring for other people’s pets whilst looking after their homes.

We understand that it is a big decision to leave your home and your beloved pets in the care of others, and knowing they will be safe and content in their own environment. Please rest assured that we will ensure they are happy and looked after as if they were our own, making sure they have lots of exercise, cuddles and fun.

We are keen walkers, so regular long or short walks are great for us. We will provide you with updates and photos whilst you are away. Please see our referrals from other owners too.

As homeowners ourselves, (and having also rented out our holiday home in the past) we will ensure your home is kept secure, clean and we will ensure everything is looked after whilst you are away. We are also keen gardeners, so happy to help with any lawn-care, gardening or watering in summer months. We also have good experience of pond care, as we keep Koi carp and goldfish.

We are trustworthy, reliable and dependable and friends/neighbours in our village often call upon us to look after their pets and home when they are away. Jon also had a spell as a regular dog walker, helping out a neighbour who was unable to exercise their dog.

Elaine has had a full DBS check for the past 13 years for her previous school employment. This has been maintained as she now helps as an exam time invigilator. We are more than happy to provide character and pet care references.

Please feel free to contact us for a video chat or if you have any questions, please ask. We are flexible now that we are retired, so are happy to be contacted at short notice.

We really look forward to hearing from you. Jon & Elaine

Reviews (6)
Jon and Elaine were fantastic house sitters. From the moment we met via a video call I could tell they were very efficient and enthusiastic. Jon set up a WhatsApp group straight away, and we were able to ask questions and communicate leading up to the start of the sit. When they arrived they were very quick to pick up on what was needed for the sit and followed my notes exactly. Communication during the sit was excellent with regular photos and updates. They dealt very calmly with our dog ... MORE
 
DORY (Arundel England, Apr 2024 - 6 nights)
Jon & Elaine looked after our home and 3 dogs for 3 days. We had a couple of zoom meetings beforehand to chat over the sit and ‘ meet’ the girls. We felt very reassured that we were leaving our home and dogs in safe hands and that all would be well very cared for..We received photo updates of walk time and some very chilled out dogs in the evening. (Even our rescue who can be a bit full on!) Despite the unfortunate weather; mud and 12 paws to clean, we returned to happy dogs and a lovely clean ... MORE
 
KAREN (Lincoln England, Mar 2024 - 3 nights)
Thank you Karen & Nigel for a great sit, we enjoyed the whole experience and pleased to see you both have a relaxed break. See you in the future.
What an absolute joy finding Jon and Elaine. We had useful conversations prior to the house sit which really helped us all. I felt confident from our first call that Jon and Elaine would be perfect to take care of Dot. They asked lots of practical questions and had a lovely calm style. They took great care of Dot and took her on beautiful walks every day. Jon and Elaine really explored the area which kept Dot busy and exercised. . I was so relaxed knowing she was in safe hands. They sent me ... MORE
 
FRAN (Green end , Dec 2023 - 4 nights)
Thank you Fran & Andy, it was great to meet you guys, happy to support you guys in the future, Have a great Xmas, see you in 2024. J&E xx
Jonathan and Elaine were the perfect house sitters for a two week sit. Their communication while caring for our Labrador allowed us to relax on holiday and know he was in very safe hands. The house was in excellent order when we returned and we would have no hesitating welcoming them back (if they wanted to!) and would recommend them to anyone else looking for a capable, caring and conscientious sitters.
 
VICTORIA (Hayfield, Derbyshire England, Aug 2023 - 2 weeks)
Jon and Elaine were amazing. We came home to a beautifully clean house. Bessie, our black Lab. was happy and content, and better behaved than when we left! We received lots of photos and messages, which kept our minds at rest. I would absolutely recommend Jon and Elaine, they’re super.
 
TINA (Delly End England, Jul 2023 - 1 week)
Thank you so much Tina, and Bessie was the dream dog and we hope to be back. Jon and Elaine
Jon and Elaine were fantastic, we came home to beautifully calm and happy dogs. They kept the house clean and tidy. The communication was great before and during the stay, they sent pictures of happy dogs to keep our minds at rest. Thank you Jon and Elaine, I would definitely recommend.
 
EMMA (Woodbridge England, Apr 2023 - 6 days)
 
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