Couple60's, Retired
Hi, we are a retired couple from New Zealand, a police officer and school teacher. We are fit, healthy, non-smokers who have owned and looked after dogs and cats most of our lives. We take genuine pleasure in caring for pets as if they were our own. To ensure you feel connected and reassured while you’re away, we like to keep you informed with updates and photos of your pets.
We genuinely enjoy spending time with pets, helping them feel loved and secure. We’re flexible and happy to adapt to any specific instructions or routines you have, whether it’s walks, play, medication, or special care instructions.
As retirees, we have the time to fully commit to your home and pets and our references and background checks will, hopefully, assure you of our reliability and trustworthiness. We have owned several homes ourselves, so we understand the respect and responsibilities associated with living in someone’s home.
We’ve completed many enjoyable pet-sits in New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, and Canada. Notably, we spent three months pet-sitting through an Ottawa winter and are keen to return to Canada. We have references for these pet-sits on this and another pet-sitting site, as well as character references and police checks. If you need more information, we can direct you to this site.
We like to think you can enjoy your time away with peace of mind, knowing your home and pets are in loving and experienced hands. Prior to a sit, we like to book into a motel a day or two early. This allows us to meet the owners and pets to discuss anything necessary for the sit.
Here are a few excerpts from our pet sitting references,
“We have no hesitation in recommending Tom & Julie as house sitters and dog minders. If your lucky enough to have them taking care of your home and animals you can travel with an easy mind knowing that everything will be well looked after and cared for.” Taupo NZ
“Tom and Julie were the perfect house and pet sitters. I returned to a clean and tidy home, happy and healthy cats…..” Canada (Ottawa)
“Tom and Julie did a fantastic job looking after our animals and house while we were away. Our dog needed special attention (as she was recovering from a broken leg) and these guys exceeded our expectations with care. Not to mention the cat was spoilt as well.” Ashburton NZ
If you have any questions or would like to meet via video chat, please contact us. We very much look forward to hearing from you.
Julie and Tom were just fantastic sitters, very proactive communication and they were amazing with Tessa and Freddie, and we would highly recommend them. Lovely people who really cared for our fur kids.
Met Tom & Julie prior to the house/pet sit & felt very comfortable leaving Casey in their hands. House was lovely & tidy when we got home & Casey was very happy & relaxed. Would definitely have Tom & Julie again.
Tom and Julie were awesome.
Percy (cat) was well cared for and got lots of cuddles . The house was spotless on our return. We had a relaxing time away knowing Percy was well cared for. We would love to have Tom and Julie come sit again.
I had a phone conversation with Tom and Julie prior to the house sit. They were keen to come and meet my pets before they started the sit, so they were familiar with the dogs.
My pets were at ease with them and really happy right from the start, even my very shy cat! It was great to get pics of the cat being petted by both Tom and Julie.
The house looked fantastic when I returned - no easy feat with 2 golden retrievers dropping hair on my charcoal coloured carpet! Thank you so much for ... MORE
House/pet sitters who become friends is I'm sure the best recommendation that can be given. Tom and Julie are first class and very nice people to boot they looked after Kasper and the Chooks as though they were their own and the house was immaculate. We not only want to have them stay again but to meet up when they are back this way or us near them.
Although the time frame states 3 weeks it was for seven weeks.
Right from the very first email, Tom and Julie were just wonderful. They replied straight away and subsequent communication was always prompt. As they lived close by, we were able to meet them prior to the sit and walk the dogs together. I knew straight away the animals were in safe, competent, caring hands! Tom and Julie were just lovely and they took wonderful care of our home and our animals. I hope to have them sit for us in the future and highly recommend them to anyone (as long as the ... MORE
A big thank you to Tom and Julie for looking after our dog Wiley and our home from 24 june to 14 july our dog looked great on our arrive home he was well looked after you could see that a bit spoiled i think thank you again for a great job would not hesitate to have them stay again regards John and Lesley
A big thanks to Tom and Julie who took great care of our home and cats whilst we were away. Our cats were super happy when we came home and the house was lovely and clean. Our shy cat even sat on their laps and accepted cuddles, which is practically unheard of! We wouldn't hesitate to invite Tom and Julie to house sit for us again in future.
Tom and Julie looked after our house and our little dog Bonnie for over two weeks whilst we were away on holiday. They were great at keeping in touch with regular updates on how they and Bonnie were getting on. When we got home after our holiday our house was fantastically clean and Bonnie had obviously enjoyed herself. We would not hesitate to recommend Julie and Tom and hopefully they will house sit for us again in the future.
There is nothing more secure than having people at home while you're away. Get a house sitter.
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