We started house sitting and pet sitting when family went on holidays and asked if we would like to travel to Melbourne (from Qld) and take care of their home and pets while visiting our home town. Over the next few years as word got out we were regularly asked by family, friends and friends of friends if we were coming to Melbourne (and other places) and would we look after their homes and pets.
As we were working full time at that stage building our respective businesses we only had the chance to accept a few of the kind invitations, however it did establish our love for house sitting and indulge our passion in caring for animals and gardens, which we missed with apartment living.
Additionally it also gave us the experience in dealing with a large range of responsibilities and diverse homes and pets. For more information please refer to our References page, and as we know you probably have a few more questions we have included some of the common ones below.
As we were working full time at that stage building our respective businesses we only had the chance to accept a few of the kind invitations, however it did establish our love for house sitting and indulge our passion in caring for animals and gardens, which we missed with apartment living.
Additionally it also gave us the experience in dealing with a large range of responsibilities and diverse homes and pets. For more information please refer to our References page, and as we know you probably have a few more questions we have included some of the common ones below.
Why House Sitting & Pet Sitting?
As we have now established our businesses we have the freedom to really explore our passion for seeing more of the world, and in doing so decided that house sitting was an ideal way to do it, and even better if pets are involved. We have found that in house sitting we get the chance to explore and be part of a community, rather than just being a tourist. Also with our current life style it would be unfair to have pets of our own, so we get to share our love and attention with the ones we care for.
How will you care for our home?
For most of our lives we have either owned property, rented out investment property or rented. We have a complete understanding of what it takes to look after a home, what is expected and have always appreciated it when others kept our properties neat, tidy, clean and well maintained. This is the same respect we give the homes we stay in, be it house sitting or renting. Landlords and real-estate agents have always recommended us, as have the people we house sit for. We treat any home we stay in with the same care and consideration we have given to our own.
Are you responsible and can you follow instructions?
Life and business experience has taught us the importance of taking complete responsibility and following others instructions. Being professionals in quality assurance, business systems and performance coaching, we not only show and teach others how to be responsible and follow processes, we apply it to our own lives and business practices on a daily basis. These are also the skills and knowledge we apply when caring for others homes and pets with our most important values being:
- Trust in what's given
- Complete your agreements
- Always find the way forward
- Create Generous Moments
- Be coachable - Apply what you learn
- Do everything with love
What are your standard responsibilities and what do they cost?
With house sitting / pet sitting, the service is completely free from both sides. We are self sufficient and cover our own expenses while there. During a house sitting assignment we are happy to take on the responsibilities of caring for your home with keeping your property secure, clean and tidy, attending to minor maintenance (e.g. gardens, lawns or pool) and keep you informed as required.
With pets we are experienced in caring for (including most special requirements), horses, cats, dogs, fish, birds, chickens and other assorted farm animals with appropriate instruction. We love playing, walking and in general doing most activities your pets do, and adhere to any special menu requirements they may have. In addition we are open to other tasks depending on the assignment so if you have any questions please feel free to contact us here.
With pets we are experienced in caring for (including most special requirements), horses, cats, dogs, fish, birds, chickens and other assorted farm animals with appropriate instruction. We love playing, walking and in general doing most activities your pets do, and adhere to any special menu requirements they may have. In addition we are open to other tasks depending on the assignment so if you have any questions please feel free to contact us here.
What are your current House Sitting preferences?
Photos would be appreciated for all house sitting requests, and where feasible we are happy to meet up with you to discuss your house sit, or we can be contacted on Skype or phone if meeting you in person is impractical. So if we sound like the sort of people you'd be happy to entrust your house/pets/plants with then we'd love to hear from you and discuss the possibilities, just contact us here.