Experienced and reliable housesitter

More information about this house sitter

Hello. My name is Brian and I'm a healthy, energetic retired professional who has worked for a number of institutions over the years both in Australia and Europe, more often in performing arts organizations. I have been in a few relationships in the past but prefer to travel and house/pet-sit solo these days.

I can provide a police certificate and a drivers license and you can also view a list of all my past house-sits (over 70, with photos) since 2015 (see Attachments).

I am honest, reliable and caring for other people's property and loved ones; I'm also particular about cleanliness, enjoy domestic activity, gardening and walking, all as a way of keeping fit and being an ex-homeowner and renovator I bring many years of experience in dealing with any issues that may arise around the house. I have also kept and bred birds and tropical fish as a hobby and done some voluntary work for the RSPCA.

Please note because of my experience (over 70 sits) I now charge a very nominal fee, completely negotiable depending on the requirements and your own budget.

Additional references from homeowners through other organizations (I am registered with a few others) are as follows:

'Brian took care of our house, garden and domesticated hen …. For the first time in many years we were able to relax, confident in the knowledge that our house and animals were being well cared for. We are hoping that Brian will be available the next time we take a holiday, and I am happy to recommend him to anyone seeking a housesitter.
Roger F.
Melbourne, VIC
Received Feb 2016'
Fifth repeat sit completed Jan 28, 2019

'Brian is wonderful. ............ I would be more than happy to speak with anyone who is apprehensive re leaving their beloved pets as was I, as Brian will make you feel so comfortable about this whole process. Please feel free to call me anytime as I can't sing his praises enough.'
Diane P.
Brisbane, QLD
Fourth repeat sit completed 2020

'Brian stayed at our house in May and looked after our cat Angus. Brian was amazing. He spoiled our Angus with love and affection and kept us updated. We were very happy with Brian and have absolutely no issues recommending him. We will most certainly ask Brian to sit again in the future.
Thanks Brian.'
Sarah and Cameron
Hendra, Brisbane QLD

'Brian went beyond normal housesitting duties and accommodated our day-early start to our holidays on very short notice! We were so grateful and impressed. He was a very capable, sensitive and trustworthy sitter for our dog and cat. His love of pets and of housesitting shows in his thoroughness completing this sit. A great communicator and your pets would be lucky to have him while you're away!
Tomiko and Ash
Essendon West, VIC
(Contact details of these referees can be supplied on request)

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