CARING & RELIABLE SITTERS

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~~~ ALMOST FULLY BOOKED UNTIL OCTOBER 2025 (small slots available between now and OCT25, see below for exact dates) ~~~

Available dates:
12th November to 4th December
10th February 2025 to 4th March 2025
10th April 2025 to 31st May 2025

We are Justine and John, a relaxed and friendly British couple who have been permanently house and pet sitting since July 2021. Before we started this adventure together Justine house and pet sat in New Zealand and Australia from late 2014, so has been pet sitting for over 10 years! Our daughter, Indy, was born in November 2022 and we decided to continue pet sitting in the UK as a family of three after our midwife convinced us that we shouldn't stop doing what we love to do as "babies are adaptable and portable!". It was certainly an adjustment and moving multiple times with a young baby definitely made us hone our organisation and packing skills but we have absolutely adored watching Indy grow up around so many lovely pets. We are blessed to have met wonderful home owners who have become our friends and hosted us on repeat sits but we also enjoy heading to new places, meeting new people and making new animal friends along the way.

In exciting news - we are delighted to be expecting our son in December 2024 and are going to be continuing our adventures, pet sitting around Australia as a family of four!

Both of us work from home which gives us great flexibility when it comes to moving around and also means that we are home with your pets as much as possible to make sure they get lots of love and attention. John is a self-employed web developer and Justine is taking time off from her role as a virtual assistant / PA to take care of Indy.

We both enjoy the outdoors, especially hiking, camping, horse riding and cycling as well as kayaking and paddle boarding in the summer. We absolutely love travelling and meeting new people but due to our travelling nature we don't have any pets of our own, so having the opportunity to look after other people's pets and homes whilst they relax on holiday is perfect! Now that Indy has joined us, we are really excited to be carrying on with our house-sitting adventures and raising her around animals as we both were.

Between us we have looked after over 90 homes and a vast assortment of animals (detailed list below). Mainly cats and dogs but also birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, emus, terrapins, alpacas and horses as well as pregnant pets, puppies, kittens and a few elderly and disabled pets so we really do have experience with most pets that we tend to come across these days.

We have experience administering medication as well as taking pets to vets for check-ups and have our own vehicle, we have also been insured on home owners’ cars in the past as some prefer us to use theirs while they are away to keep it in good working order (particularly on longer sits) and for transporting larger dogs. We do not mind either way, whatever you are more comfortable with is absolutely fine with us. We both have full, clean driving licenses and are considerate, safe drivers.

We also have experience using ride on mowers, tractors, strimmers, etc…as well as maintaining swimming pools (salt & chlorine), tennis courts and gardens up to six acres in size.

We are very respectful and considerate and strive to ensure that each home we stay in is secure, clean and well maintained. We enjoy gardening and being outdoors and take great pride in making sure that everything in the house that we stay in is left in perfect condition.

Neither of us smoke.

We understand the importance of finding someone perfect to look after your pets and we want you to feel 100% confident in our abilities, due to this we are happy to stay for a night before you leave so that we can observe your routines (feeding schedules, bedtime routine, walking routes, etc...) and cause minimal disruption to your pets. This also gives your pets a chance to see us with you and know that we are trusted and safe which really helps them adjust to us a lot quicker than if we just arrived after you had already left. If you would rather we didn’t arrive a day before, or if you don’t have space for us or the dates don't quite work, we have recently been meeting home owners via video chat and then arriving an hour or two before their departure for a handover. This still gives your pets time to become familiar with us with the comfort of having you there and means that we can run through your sit instructions together and in person. We are happy with any and all options and will be led by you.

If you have any questions or would like any further details, please feel free to message us.

Justine, John, Indy & "the bump".


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Previous house sits:

2014 – 2 sits
3-10 September - 2 Papillon Chihuahua mix
17-24 November - 1 Cavoodle

2015 – 17 sits
5-12 April - 1 cat
29 April-6 May - 1 Rhodesian Ridgeback
12-17 May - 2 cats
20-27 May - 1 cat
27 May-6 June - 1 Cocker Spaniel
6-20 June - 1 cat
27-29 June - 3 cats & 1 rabbit
4-14 September - 1 German Shepherd, 1 cat, 1 budgie & 1 rabbit
14 September-8 October - 2 West Highland Terriers & 1 cat
8-15 October - 2 Toy Poodles
15-23 October - 1 cat
23 October-6 November - 1 Maltese Shih Tzu mix
6-13 November - 1 German Shepherd, 1 cat, 1 budgie & 1 rabbit **repeat sit**
13-20 November - 2 West Highland Terriers & 1 cat **repeat sit**
20 November-9 December - 1 cat
9-27 December - 1 Shih Tzu, 1 Daschund & 1 budgie
27 December-4 January - 1 Standard Poodle

2016 – 13 sits
4-28 January - 1 Corgi, 2 cats, 30 rabbits (3 due to give birth during the sit) & 15 guinea pigs (4 due to give birth during the sit)
17 February-12 March - 1 cat
12-21 March - 1 Golden Retriever
21-26 March - 1 German Shepherd, 1 cat, 1 budgie & 1 rabbit **repeat sit**
26 March-2 April - 1 Labrador
2-26 April - 3 cats, 2 chickens, tropical fish & hermit crabs
26 April-30 October - 1 cat
30 October-12 November - 1 Staffordshire Terrier
12-16 November - no pets
16-23 November - 1 cat
23 November-4 December - 1 cat
9-16 December - 1 Labrador **repeat sit**
16-20 December - 1 Border Collie, 1 German Shepherd puppy & 1 cat

2017 – 5 sits
20 December-28 January - 1 French Mastiff & 1 Weimaraner
16 February-14 March - 1 Golden Retriever **repeat sit**
14-29 March - 1 cat
31 March-29 April - 1 Portuguese Water Dog & 1 cat
29 April-30 October - 1 cat **repeat sit**

2018 – 9 sits
8-16 January - 1 Neopolitan Mastiff & 1 Weimaraner **repeat sit**
16-27 January - 1 cat **repeat sit**
28 January-22 February - 1 Toy Poodle
22 February-1 March - 1 German Shepherd x Corgi cross
1-5 March - 2 Weimaraners (1 puppy)
5-27 March - 1 cat
27 March-19 April - 1 cat
19-29 April - 1 Terrier
29 April-30 October - 1 cat **repeat sit**

2019 – 7 sits
20 January-3 February - 2 Cocker Spaniels & 1 kitten
6 February-2 March - 2 cats
2-15 March - 1 German Shepherd x Border Collie cross, 1 Border Collie x Labrador cross & 2 goldfish
15 March-13 April - 2 German Shepherds
16-27 April - 1 British Bulldog
1 May-20 October - 1 cat **repeat sit**
20 October-12 November - 1 Border Collie, 1 cat & 2 chickens

2020 – 1 sit
2 November-18 December (Gran Canaria) - 1 cat

2021 – 8 sits
27 February-6 April (Gran Canaria) - 1 cat & 1 bird
7 April-21 June (Gran Canaria) - 1 Chihuahua, 1 Labrador & 1 Canarian Mastiff
12 July-8 August - 1 Lurcher
8-23 August - 2 cats
23 August-10 September - 1 freshwater fish tank (20+ fish & shrimps)
20-30 September - 1 Lurcher **repeat sit**
24 November-6 December - 1 Springer Spaniel & 1 Labrador x Schnauzer cross
6-11 December - 4 Cocker Spaniels (working gun dogs) & 3 chickens

2022 – 19 sits
3-10 January - 2 Labradors & 2 cats
13-17 January - 2 Border Collies, 1 cat, 2 horses & 4 chickens
17 January-11 February - 1 Labrador, 1 Pug x Beagle cross, 2 Emus, ducks, chickens, guineafowl & terrapins
11-21 February - 1 cat
21-25 February - 1 Border Collie, 1 cat, 2 horses & 4 chickens **repeat sit**
27 February-15 March - 1 West Highland Terrier (puppy)
15-23 March - 1 West Highland Terrier
24 March - 13 April - 1 Goldendoodle & 1 Labradoodle
20-25 April - 1 Cocker Spaniel
3-23 May - 1 Smooth Collie, 1 Rough Haired Collie & 2 chickens
27 May-11 June - 1 Labrador
11 June-14 July - 1 Labrador & 1 Patterdale Terrier
14 July-16 August - 1 Cocker Spaniel, 2 cats & 2 rabbits
19 August-2 September - 1 Labrador
3-10 September - 1 Labrador **repeat sit**
15-20 September - 1 Cocker Spaniel **repeat sit**
20-27 September - 2 cats
28 September - 14 October - 2 cats
15-29 October - 1 King Charles Cavalier

2023 – 16 sits
23 December - 23 January - 1 Labrador & 1 Border Collie / Yorkie cross
23 January - 14 February - 2 cats & 2 chickens
1-30 March - 1 Labrador & 1 Border Collie / Yorkie cross **repeat sit**
30 March - 6 April - Border Terrier puppy
6-11 April - 1 Cocker Spaniel, 3 cats and 5 chickens
15-29 April - 1 Springer Spaniel, 1 Cockapoo & 1 cat
4 May - 5 June - 1 Labrador
22 June - 8 July - 1 Cocker Spaniel & 1 Fox Terrier
17 July - 19 August - 1 Labrador & 1 cat
20-26 August – 1 Golden Retriever & 1 Cockapoo
29 August - 5 September - 1 Cocker Spaniel **repeat sit**
7-18 September - 1 Golden Retriever, 1 Cockapoo & 3 cats
18 September – 4 October – 1 kitten & fish
7-14 October – 2 English Springer Spaniels, 1 Jack Russell & 1 cat
16 October - 11 November - 2 Mix-Breed / Romanian Rescue Dogs
27 November - 2 January 2024 - 2 Toy Poodles, 2 guinea pigs and 2 goldfish

2024
9-22 February - 1 Golden Retriever
21 February - 11 March - 1 Collie / Kelpie cross & 1 Pugalier
11-26 March – 1 Australian Shepherd & 1 Border Collie
26 March - 13 April - 1 Doberman, 1 cat & 2 chickens
13-16 April - home only
16 April - 12 June - 1 Golden Retriever **repeat sit**
12-18 June - home only **repeat sit**
18 June - 2 August - 1 cat, 2 chickens, 1 horse & 5 alpacas **repeat sit**
2 August - 10 September - 1 Keeshond & 1 Rough Collie
10-27 September - 1 Japanese Spitz, 1 Australian Cattle Dog & 3 cats

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Current sit:
27 September - 31 October - home only (no pets)

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Future sits (Western Australia):

31 October - 12 November - 1 Keeshond & 1 Rough Collie **repeat sit**
20 December - 10 February - 1 cat, 2 chickens, 1 horse & 5 alpacas **repeat sit**
8 March - 16 April - 1 cat, 2 chickens, 1 horse & 5 alpacas **repeat sit**
1 May - 31 October- home only **repeat sit**

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Previous home owners comments:

Gary & June
"Justine and John cared for home and 2 dogs for nearly 5 weeks. They are nothing short of exemplary. Their communication, including photos of our dogs was perfect. Our home was gleaming upon our return and the dogs are so happy and healthy. I can't recommend Justine and John highly enough."

Rebecca & Graeme
"John, Justine and Indy are the best pet house sitters I have had. I have booked them for 2 more sits.. They are very trustworthy, clean and did everything I asked. They looked after my dog, cat, chickens, horse and alpacas and even had to deal with a new baby alpaca that we never new was pregnant, they went above and beyond to make sure the baby survived our winter. My home was left super. You won't be disappointed, they are very respectful of our home and so is baby Indy 2 yr old she is one of the best behaved little girls."

Julia & Peter
"After a two month trip away we came home to a very happy and healthy Golden Retriever who now has a love for a very special little girl and bluey the TV show.The photos we received of the two of them together were so very welcome and a testament to how Justine and John introduced their daughter to Dougal over the last two sits in such a safe and positive way .We know Dougal will be very pleased to have a play date with Indy in the future . Thank you."

Lucy
"Justine and John were amazing! Such lovely people who cared for my dogs and house so well. I would 100% have them house sit again! They kept in regular contact with pictures of the dogs which was lovely. The dogs were so happy and relaxed when I got home, and the house and garden was very clean and tidy."

Kirsty & Matt
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND! What an absolute blessing it was to find Justine, John and Indy. We met up a couple of weeks before the sit so we could all meet and get the lay of the land. We received very regular photos and communication whilst we were away which was so comforting. Indy (toddler) was such a delight and it felt so good having a young family in our home. Our dogs, Winter and Honey, are elderly and absolutely loved having them, they seemed depressed the next 24 hrs or so after we got home, I think they missed them! They were so well looked after. Our house was spotless and Justine even did some of our leftover last minute washing I didn't get to before we left. They honestly were so amazing, I can't fault a thing, we would have them back in a heartbeat!”

Julia & Peter
"We have had the same sitter for many sits but she was unavailable so we were somewhat concerned to have somebody new once again, we should not have worried. Justine, John and baby Indy were delightful to have in our home. Dougal clearly loved them and I think the feeling was mutual as John kissed Dougal goodbye. They looked after our home well, mowed the lawns and asked if there were any queries. Many messages were sent to us and also photos which is so reassuring. We will welcome them back for our next sit."

Gareth & Heleen
“Justine and John were our first ever sitters. They were incredible! Justine's communication both before and during our month long trip was exceptional. We had regular updates and photos of our two dogs who were cared for perfectly while we were away. When we returned home our house was immaculate! Justine even offered to do some shopping for us to make our return easier. Justine and John treated us, our home and our pets with complete respect. They're a lovely couple and we were incredibly fortunate to have them. I recommend them unreservedly to any home/pet owners who might consider using them in the future.”

Joanna & Peter
“Justine and John were brilliant pet and home sitters. Their communication before and during the housesit was speedy, efficient and informative. Justine sent lots of photos and updates while we were away which was lovely and very reassuring. The house was very well looked after and left in immaculate condition. Justine and John also kindly stayed an extra day when our return home was delayed. I recommend them unreservedly.”

Jeremy & Wendy
“Justine and John have been to us several times now and they are TOTALLY reliable and delightful. Could not recommend them more highly.”

Nichola & Duncan
“Another wonderful sit for us - Justine and John were fantastic and very flexible. They came the day before our departure as we had to leave very early the next morning - it was great to be able to meet them, show them the house and the dogs routine etc. we also had a good old chat and got to know each other a little better. They communicated well and kept us up to date with wonderful photos. The house was left tidy and clean and they very kindly left a few groceries for us too as well as some welcome home gifts. If you’re considering Justine and John for a sit do not hesitate - you won’t be disappointed”

Amy & Colin
“Justine and John are like the house sitters from heaven. We we so lucky to have them sit for us this summer while we were away for a month. Our Labrador is getting on a bit in his years and needs some help with exercises and keeping him on a healthy diet and Justine and John cared for him like he was their own. Thank you both (and Indy!) so much. Please come again!”

Rachael & Jamie
“Justine, John and Indy looked after our house and two dogs for us while we were on holiday for two weeks. This was our first house sitting experience but they made us feel completely reassured and always kept in contact with us to let us know how the dogs were doing. Our dogs were happy and very well taken care of and our house and garden was left clean and tidy. They even left us a card and a little gift which was so thoughtful. They were fantastic house sitters!”

Sally & Steve
“Justine, John and Indy house sat for us for 5 weeks. We have an elderly dog who needs medication and some hygiene issues. I cannot thank them or recommend them enough. They were chilled and calm with him and nothing seemed too much bother. They sent me regular updates which was so reassuring. This was my first use of house sitters so I didn't know what to expect but they exceeded my expectations. The house was immaculate when we returned and even left us supper in the fridge. Gold star and thank you.”

Carol & Adrian
“Justine and John were absolutely fantastic sitters. The communication was good throughout and the house was tidy. The animals were very well looked after (which was our biggest concern) and any concerns were highlighted immediately. Justine and John certainly have given us the confidence to use House Sitters again. We would love them to sit again and thoroughly recommend to anyone. Thank you!”

Duncan & Nikki
“Justine and John took great care of our house and pets and made our first time using this agency a breeze! Communication was easy and we had a video call before the sit to talk through details and get some face to face time. Over the sit we had some updates and photos of the animals which were great to receive. They left the house clean and tidy with all pets happy and plants doing well. A lovely couple that we would welcome back :)”

Liz
“Justine and John were our first house sitters, and they were excellent! They’re so experienced and proved to be super reliable, friendly and tidy. Their communication was brilliant and we hope our dates fit with them again!”

Kerry & Andrew
“As good as last time, another month in January. They really are everything you need for home and pets…very capable, kind and trustworthy!”

Chris & Faith
“Justine and John were excellent sitters for us our cat and a chicken. They worked from home, so Titch (our blind cat) had lots of company and they kept us updated with photos. The house was clean and tidy on our return. They are a charming young couple, highly recommended as sitters and we wish them well for the future.”

Kerry & Andrew
“What an amazing couple- so caring, thoughtful, kind and responsible. We never doubted them once - gave us full confidence our dogs and house were in really capable hands. Indy ( gorgeous baby girl) was no hinderance to their commitment to the house sit as they are a fantastic family who work very well together as a team . Highly recommend and their professional attitudes to care encouraged us to go away more!”

James, Rebecca & Edward
“As you will have read in their other reviews, Justine and John were excellent house and pet sitters. Their communication was excellent throughout. We were kept up to date via WhatsApp whilst we were away. They left the house clean and tidy and our dog, Archie, was very well looked after. We would definitely be happy to have Justine and John sit for us again.”

David & Kay
“Our first venture into the housesitting world and we were a bit nervous about the whole thing. Justine and John were great - well versed in this and put our minds at rest from the first Zoom call and via WhatsApp. We met them briefly as we handed over the house and cats and they were lovely. We had a few photos and messages whilst we were away which was great. The cats were being looked after well and looked very content. They had to contend with one of our cats having an ear infection and putting in ear drops, so a big thank you to them for that. When we returned the house was spotless - bedding and towels washed, and the cats fed and watered. We'd definitely entertain house sitting again, and thank Justine and John for looking after 'our girls' and the house.”

Gordon & Anna
“We couldn’t have asked for a more delightful couple to care for our home and cats than Justine and John. Justine kept in touch prior to the sit and arrived exactly on time. The house was sparklingly clean with linen and towels washed when we arrived home, and Justine had kindly provided bread and milk as well as leaving chocolates and a lovely house plant as a gift. As this was our first time using trusted house sitters we couldn’t have asked for more.”

Jeremy & Wendy
“Justine and John are a lovely couple who have sat for us twice now. Great communicators and obviously great with our dog Ivy, who adores them. They kept us informed of how things were at home throughout or 5 day holiday including dealing very efficiently with a difficult family related answerphone message. I would highly recommend Justine and John to anyone wanting a housesitter.”

Caroline
“John and Justine are a lovely couple, expecting their first baby! Great excitement and I hope to meet her one day! They looked after the dog and the house beautifully and sent me several photos of Petra being spoilt or walked. I had no worries about leaving to visit my son in France and would gladly welcome them here again. Thank you, John and Justine!”

Rachel & Michael
“We struck gold with Justine and John for our very first house sit! Such a lovely couple and from start to finish they were faultless, they seriously went above and beyond to look after our house and our precious Margot. We had the opportunity to meet beforehand which worked really well and the house was immaculate when we returned, and Margot was a very happy doggie!!! Whoever is lucky enough to have them sit for them you’ll be in very safe hands.”

Lisa & David
“John and Justine were super housesitters. Justine was excellent at communicating before and during the sit. Sadly we only met John in person (Justine finishing another sit) and found him to be a really friendly guy but all our neighbours who met them both on the sit said what a wonderful couple they were! The dogs were really happy and relaxed and the house was in a very clean and tidy state on our return. We even came back to chocolates, wine and a house plant which was very generous and a lovely surprise. We would not hesitate to recommend this couple and would love to have them sit for us again.”

Caroline
“Justine and John are a delightful couple who arrived bang on time to look after my dog and house for two weeks. They asked relevant questions about my dog and home and were relaxed and happy with everything. They kindly sent me a few photos of the dog during the housesit and also of where they had hidden the keys to the house as my plane back was delayed. They thought of everything and washed all the sheets and towels they had used, leaving the house immaculately clean and welcoming. I have no hesitation in recommending them and am looking forward to their return in September.”

Kirsten & James
“One of the best decisions I ever made was to join the TH community. Justine and John saved our dogs' bacon and they skipped 20 nights at the kennel! This couple are absolutely wonderful; capable, caring, proactive, super organised, I could go on for ages. We returned to a pristine house, super-happy dogs and the hens didn't even notice our absence. It allowed us to be on the other side of the world worry free. Just fabulous. I would welcome them back anytime.”

Jeremy & Wendy
“Justine and John came to look after our dog, Ivy, and our house whilst we went off to our son's wedding in Ireland followed by the christening of a grandchild in London. We were away for five days and felt very happy and confident leaving Justine and John in Wiltshire. They are a delightful and capable couple who not only did their job with diligence they also kept us informed of what was happening "back home" throughout the time we were away. We were very impressed with all aspects of their service and will happily have them back if dates permit.”

Jo & Tim
“Justine and John were simply amazing! We were away for nearly 3 weeks and felt totally confident that Moby and Winnie were safe and well cared for throughout. We had a video chat with Justine and John prior to asking them if they would look after our dogs and immediately felt reassured by their caring nature, expertise and maturity. They were very flexible with regards to their arrival and departure time which meant that we were able to spend an evening together before our early morning departure. Throughout our holiday, we received regular updates from Justine including videos and photos of Moby and Winnie enjoying themselves - which we really appreciated. Upon our return, the house was clean and tidy and some provisions had been very thoughtfully left for us - as well as a lovely present and “Welcome Home” card. Most importantly, the dogs were happy and had been exceptionally well cared for. I can wholeheartedly recommend Justine and John and would be delighted to have them look after Moby and Winnie again in the future, if we’re lucky enough to have the chance.”

Caroline
“Lovely couple who exceeded expectations. Our dog Jimmy was well looked after. We were given lots of updates whilst we were away which helped us relax knowing that Jimmy was in good hands. We came home to a house which looked like no one had even been staying here. Very kind and considerate couple, would highly recommend.”

Lesley & Adrian
“Justine and John came to look after our 6 month old puppy Tweed in our house for two weeks whilst we were on holiday.. If you are lucky enough to find that they have not been booked up, snap them up as quickly as possible! Tweed obviously loved them, we were kept up to date with lovely pictures of our happy puppy and our house was immaculate when they left. Our neighbours were also very complimentary about them so please Justine and John, come and stay again. Very many thanks to you both.”

Sue
“I was lucky enough to have Justine and John do a repeat sit for me. The are charming and very easy to communicate with. The animals were beautifully looked after and everything was clean and tidy when I returned.”

Amanda & Jamie
“Justine and John where the perfect house sitters. All the animals where very happy and I think sad to see them leave. They coped so well with one of our dogs which needed veterinary attention and also the boiler broke and they sorted it out and kept us informed of their every move. We highly recommend them, they were so organised and totally reliable. The house was immaculate when we got home and the could see that they could handle any situation that might arise. We would definitely use them again and following our trip where we had no way of contact for periods of time during our 3.5 week trip, felt happy knowing that they were here looking after everything, even the house plants look amazing. Thank you Justine and John and hope to see you again.”

Sue
"Justine and John were lovely. We spoke on WhatsApp before the sit and they had read by welcome guide! They looked after the house and animals brilliantly and seemed to really enjoy it.....sending me lovely photos and updates. Highly recommended."

Cassie & Lucian
"This was our first time using trusted house sitters and I’m so thankful we had Justine and John! The most lovely couple and so so great with our dogs and cats and clearly very experienced. We had regular pics and updates over the week we were away which was really lovely and thoughtful. The house was absolutely spotless when we came home and the dogs looking extra shiny! Cannot recommend them enough! Thank you so much guys, you are awesome x"

Jane & Pete
"Justine and John have just finished 'sitting' for us while we were on holiday. We didn't actually get to meet them in person - they took over from another sitter and had to leave a few hours before we got home. They were great at keeping us up do date with how our four cocker spaniels and chickens were doing, they re-lit our gas AGA when it went out, they left us some lovely goodies for when we got home and organised for a friend of ours to look after the dogs when they had to leave a little early due to family illness. We cannot speak more highly of them. They left the house beautifly clean and tidy. Thank you Justine and John, we'll hopefully get to meet you next time!"

Mandy
"I was extremely lucky to have Justine and partner John step in for a last-minute sit for me. They not only helped me in a difficult situation but they really went the extra mile, posting a parcel and taking one of the dogs to the vet and treating his sore every day. I received daily photos and updates and it was clear the dogs were having a lovely time and great walks with their new friends. Justine and John are calm and considerate and left the house in immaculate condition. I have already asked them to come again but I know they are in high demand - deservedly so! Thank you both so much for a great sit."

Penny & Denis
“We have been away twice this year and had John and Justine stay both times to look after our rescue Lurcher, Pixie. We hope they can always come back as Pixie clearly loves them! Anyone who has had or looked after a Lurcher may know how much patience is needed with this breed at times and this was never an issue for John and Justine. They took Pixie for her regular two walks a day, she was fed, loved and very well cared for. Usually when we go away we book her into kennels nearby but we could tell that she had the best time with this charming couple – she will never want to go to kennels again! Our house was very tidy and well cared for, we had absolutely no issues with John and Justine and hope that they can return in April 2022 for another sit.”

Jack
“We booked a last-minute trip to Ibiza when the Covid restrictions eased and needed to find house and pet sitters at very short notice. Luckily, we came across the profile of this amazing couple and after meeting via Zoom we snapped them up to look after our 2 bedroom city centre home and 2 lovely cats. Unfortunately, the day before Justine and John arrived one of our cats got scratched in his eye and needed pills twice a day, eye drops three times a day and a visit to the vets during our trip. We almost cancelled as we thought that this was far too much to ask but Justine and John insisted that none of this was a problem and sure enough, everything went exceptionally well. We got lots of photos and videos of our boys which kept us relaxed while we were away and after the vet trip we had a full update about Spike’s eye which had fully recovered due to their diligent care. Not only did we come home to two very happy cats (who sulked when we got back as they clearly missed their new friends!) but our property was immaculate. We can highly recommend this couple for any housesits; nothing is too much for them.”

Anna
“I was recommended this couple by a friend in Aberdeen who had Justine sit for her cat many years ago. I used to own cats but now only have a large fish tank which I struggle to get adequate care for when I am away. As Justine has a lot of experience with fish I felt reassured that she would be confident and able to carry out the required cleaning and feeding as needed. When I was away the pump for the tank broke and Justine and John had no issue at all taking it to be checked out and ultimately purchasing a new pump in my absence. They were great at staying in touch and keeping me in the loop with what was happening and fortunately I lost no fish when I was away, despite the pump issue. It is obvious that this is a mature, competent couple who are able to cope with unexpected problems in a sensible and sensitive manner. I would have them back to house sit in a heartbeat.”

Carlos, Pina, Ruth & Carlos Jr
“We went on family vacation and needed to have people to look after our small farm and three dogs. Our chihuahua definitely really loved Justina and our big, big mastiff bonded quickly with John. Our Labrador is happy with anyone but he was most happy with this lovely couple. Justina spent lot of time working with the dogs and practicing her dog training, they are now very well behaved!!! We wanted them to come back in October but they could not because of covid and already they were back in the UK which is sad for us. When they come back to the island we will like them to stay again. Lots of happy dogs and they even give us gifts to say thank you!”. – translated from Spanish

Diana
“Justina & John came to look after my cat and bird when I went to mainland Spain. They instantly bonded with my cat and I received many photos of her when I was away which was excellent. They were not afraid of handling my bird which is good to keep her calm and well cared for. When I came home I returned to a clean and tidy apartment with fresh flowers to say thank you – this I did not expect! Thank you both, you are very welcome again.” – translated from Spanish

Fabrizio & Monica
“Justina & Johnny are very good! We have them again to come and stay when ever they make wish. Our cat, Bianca, loves them and we all miss them very much.” – translated from Italian

Bill & Sue
"We are a retired couple living on a 5 acre block near Guildford. For the last three years we have spent 6 months in Europe and 6 months at home. We first entrusted our home, cat, pool, property and extensive gardens / veggie patch to Justine from April to October 2016. She looked after our cat and property as if it was her own and did such an excellent job that we asked her to do the same for us in 2017, 2018 and again in 2019. We have always returned happy with how we have found everything and have found Justine to be trustworthy, reliable and highly resourceful. We have had a few house sitters previously but none that we could more highly recommend.”

Loren
"Knowing Justine was looking after our house and pets made going away so much easier. We would ask her to house sit for us any time and recommend her to anyone who needs a relaxing get away but has pets. Thank you so much for keeping my mind at ease when I messaged."

Kelly-Lynn
"Justine house-sat for us for 3 weeks and took great care of our fur-baby Lily the cat. Our house and Lily were very well looked after and we would have no hesitation asking her to house-sit for us again. We have become good friends and have told her that if she is ever between sits, with nowhere to stay, she is more than welcome to come and stay with us. Please contact us if you would like more information"

Sarah & Brody
"In March 2016 we had Justine house sit and care for our 4 year old Golden Retriever, Ollie for 10 days. As it was our first time having a house sitter we weren't 100% sure of the process, but upon first meeting Justine our concerns disappeared! She was polite and friendly and took the time to answer all our questions and explain how everything would work. During our time away Justine kept in touch via text message and even sent us photos of Ollie. This small gesture meant a lot to us as we missed Ollie and it was nice to see him so happy. When we arrived home our house was immaculate. We have no hesitations in recommending Justine to anyone looking for a house/pet sitter and we will definitely use her again if needed."

Estie & Anthony
"We always had the problem of "who's looking after our animals" when planning a holiday so when all of our friends were unavailable we heard of pet sitting and decided to give it a go. We definitely had our reservations about having a stranger living in our house and looking after our fur babies but after meeting Justine and seeing the interaction and genuine interest in our animals (2 dogs and a budgie) we felt a lot better going on holiday. Throughout our holiday we received photos and regular updates from all our animals which definitely made things a lot easier. Not only did our dogs receive their daily walk but they also got a weekly wash which was a bonus! The best was coming home to a clean house with happy animals & a well looked after garden! We can highly recommend Justine to look after your house & pets any day!"

Diane
"I had Justine house and cat sit for me while on a recent one month overseas trip and I will happily and with full confidence have no hesitation in recommending her to any prospective travellers to take care of their home and pets.
I was very pleased to meet Justine some weeks in advance of my trip and go through the needs of my cat and management of the house and garden. She provided good references, police clearance and passport papers but more importantly it was obvious that she was a likeable individual who I felt could be trusted to take care of my home and cat.
I arrived home to a happy cat and a spotless and tidy home and so would have no problem in either having her back when I travel again or providing a reference."

Amanda & Dave
"Justine cared for our puppy, Bobbi, in 2015. We found her extremely professional, reliable, friendly and caring. Bobbi loved Justine and was very comfortable in her presence. Justine worked with us to be sure that Bobbi was comfortable in our absence and followed our routines with regards to walking, food, medication, etc so that it was less stressful for Bobbi to adapt to the change. Bobbi received lots attention and cuddles.
I have no hesitation recommending Justine as a pet and house-sitter. We felt completely secure leaving her in control of Bobbi and looking after our house when we were away, and it was great to return home to a puppy that was not stressed out and nervous and a clean house."

Georgie
"Justine is a lovely woman and great house sitter. Our cat Missy absolutely adored her (we received photos of Missy getting and giving lovely cuddles). The best reference we could give is that we are hoping to have her house sit for us again"

Danuta & John
"I would like to highly recommend Justine as a house and pet sitter. I had the pleasure of using her services while we were on holiday, we have German Shepherd, cat, bird and a rabbit and all the animals were very well looked after. Oscar, the German Shepherd, these days gets excited when Justine comes to visit us. She became our extended family who we trust with our home and pets. Justine not only drove us to and from airport, but we came back home from our holiday and arrived to homemade dinner, welcome flowers, a clean house and happy pets. We are very grateful and appreciate everything that Justine had done for us and would love her to house/pet sit only people who can deserve and appreciate her."

Sue & Mike
"Justine looked after our house and two toy poodles while we were holidaying in Bali. We were quite concerned about leaving the dogs because of their age, but we shouldn't have been concerned as when we returned everything was perfect - she had looked after the house and dogs extremely well. I have no hesitation in recommending her as she is trustworthy, capable, responsible and reliable. I hope she is able to house sit for us again when the need arises."

Rebecca & Chris
“Justine came and looked after our two small dogs for one week. Frank and Geo are inside dogs who are used to having a lot of attention. Geo and Frank connected with Justine straight away. She looked after them very well and kept an eye on them whenever they went outside as Frank sometimes likes to go walk about. She looked after our home very well and kept it clean and tidy."

Abigail & Michael
"Justine house and pet sat for my husband and I whilst we were on holiday in Fiji last year. She was a pleasure to host for a few nights prior to us leaving and it was great to see her interact with our puppy, Juliet, so well. Justine is a patient, kind and friendly person who we have stayed in touch with as friends since her sit. We felt happy leaving Juliet in such caring, capable hands and we would love to have her stay again - Juliet definitely misses her! We returned from Fiji to a happy, healthy puppy and a wonderfully clean home, we even had a jar of freshly made cookies left on the counter for us. Justine has pet sat for a long list of families and couples and the way that she talks about her adventures and all of the animals that she has cared for makes you want to up and be a part of her travels too. She is a cheerful and fun person to be around and I can honestly say that we couldn't have left our puppy in more capable hands."

Aileen
"Justine looked after my cat Hugo when I went to visit friends this year, she is a wonderful person and Hugo was a lucky cat to have her looking after him. Justine stayed for 2 weeks, and looked after him very well. She is a very easy going, respectful girl who treated my home very well. It was my first experience asking a house sitter to look after my home and beloved cat but as soon as I met her I knew that she was a trustworthy person and she exceeded my expectations."

Carol, Dave, Abigail & Daniel
"Justine has stayed at our home in NZ and taken excellent care of our dog Honey, who is a 7yr old ridgeback x greyhound who requires a lot of exercise. Justine showed that she was confident around animals, and very caring and responsible. I have known Justine for many years, and have seen her take care of her own pets, including dogs and cats.
Justine was very respectful of our property and very easy to get along with. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to take excellent care of your pets and your home. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further information."

Jo
“Justine looked after my beloved Kenny and our home for the week of 20th - 27th May 2015 and I found her to be kind and conscientious. Kenny is a 4 year old wonder cat who likes love, play, food and water. Justine looked after him perfectly. She was also tidy and respectful of our home. I would have no hesitation in recommending her for future positions."

Sara
"Justine has looked after my cat Joe in my absence many times over the last several years both in my home and her own home and he genuinely couldn't be in better hands. He is a Bengal and anyone familiar with this breed will know that they are very vocal and need a lot of attention which Justine has always been more than happy to provide! Justine has again recently house/pet sit for us whilst we were on holiday for two weeks and Joe has clearly been very happy having her around (in fact I suspect he's disappointed that we've come home!). It is clear that Justine adores animals and this will be apparent to anyone who sees the way she interacts with them. On a personal note Justine is a very relaxed, friendly person who is extremely respectful of her surroundings. We not only arrived home to a very content cat but also an immaculately clean and tidy home. I have absolutely no hesitation in providing a reference for Justine and am more than happy to be contacted if you wish to discuss any further information with me."

Vincent
"I would very much like to thank Justine for the love and attention that she gave our pets during our recent holiday to the USA. She came very highly recommended, and any hesitation I may have had prior to them meeting Smokie, our rabbit and our three cats were soon dispelled when she turned up and instantly clicked with all four animals from the off! For the record, I have never seen Smokie enjoy being stroked so much and as one of our cats is totally blind, he requires a lot of attention and patience. Again, Justine came up trumps and before we knew it, she had befriended the animals as if they were her own and we knew that we could depart and enjoy our holiday without having any reservations. When we finally got back, the animals had all been fed and watered (and Smokie had been cleaned out particularly well) and it appeared as if they were treated better than if we hadn't gone anywhere! The house had been left spotless and Justine’s demeanour and friendliness mean that we wouldn't think twice about using her again sometime in the future. I wish her all the best for the future and would be delighted to recommend Justine and her services and would be more than happy to confirm any details if anyone needs more clarification on just how good she is." Read more...