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Non smoking, vegetarian cat loving couple (Dutch)

Netherlands

Testimonials

They have 7 testimonials (view below)

Pet experience

Dog(s), Cat(s), Chicken(s), Fish, Tortoise/Turtle(s), Guinea pig(s), Goat(s)

Police check

They don't have a police check

Availability

From: 11 January 2024
Until: 11 April 2025

Occupation

Admin

References

They don't have referees/references

About this sitter

Hi
We are a non-smoking couple in our fifties. We adore cats and love to take care of one or more. We've had cats all our lives. But since our last one died May 2014 we decided not to have another one. That way travelling is easier, but we do miss them!

Why they want to house sit

In the summer of 2014 we heard about these pet schemes for the first time. Friends of us have been doing this for the last 10 years and were so enthousiastic about it that we wanted to do this too. Only 2 weeks later we were on our first assignment and we loved it! Since then we have been pet sitting cats, dogs, fish, goats, chickens, guinea-pigs and a tortoise. 4 people already asked us back for second time sitting. This way we can still take care of cats and visit another city at the same time. Perfect combination for us.
Staying in someones house is so much more comfortable than a hotel.

Their experience

We have a lot of cat caring experience. We've had cats all our lives. Our last cat was very ill and had to be given medication and had various operations after being run down by a car. So even if your cat needs extra care, we can provide.

What can they bring to the assignment

We will make your house look occupied, water your plants, take care of the mail and fill your fridge if needed when you come back.
We are quiet and tidy.

Available to house sit

Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom

Availability dates

From: 11 January 2024
Until: 11 April 2025

Do they charge?

They don't charge for house sitting services

Membership

MindMyHouse member since 2014

Personal details

Age: 56-65 years old
Family status: Couple

Total sits

Total completed house sits: 6

Testimonials

Excellent house sitters!

Sylvia and Toine looked after our two cats and our home and garden for 12 days. We came home to happy cats and a spotless house. Sylvia communicated via WhatsApp and sent me photos to put my mind at ease. I cannot recommend them too highly and I would love them to sit again in the future, Thank you Sylvia and Toine.

Rosie, United Kingdom, 31 October, 2023

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Good in the garden
  • Handy around the house

Sylvia en Toine kwamen reeds verschillende keren house en kat sitten bij ons. Zij zijn zeer betrouwbaar en kunnen wij adviseren als sit. Over hen hoef je zeker niet te twijfelen als ze willen komen sitten, gewoon DOEN ! :)

Iris, Belgium, 27 July, 2023

  • Tidy
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly

Relaxed

Sylvia is a very reliable person. I felt totally relaxed leaving her the tasks of taking care of cats and garden. She finds her way on her own and leaves the house very clean. Great recommendation!

Annabel, Netherlands, 30 August, 2022

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly

Well organised home and cherised cat

Sylvia and Toine spent a week in our house. Sylvia took the opportunity to reorganise our pantry (and did discover some out of date cans!). Our cat Bessie was wel cared for. They mowed the lawn. It was a pleasure to come back in a tidy home. Erik and Han

Han en Erik , Netherlands, 30 September, 2021

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Good in the garden

Very friendly and takes very good care of cats and house

Sylvia obviously loves cats and takes very good care of them. Even as the cats didn't always use the litter box she didn't complain. I came home in an apartment cleaner than I left it. Even taking care of things that I left overdue like windows, refrigerator, ... She is very friendly and sociable which was appreciated by my neighbor.

Koen, Belgium, 01 September, 2018

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly

Great petsitters who brought the doggy on adventures and kept the house clean!

Slyvia and Toine came to stay with us and planend a whole vacation around our housesit. They kept in good contact over Skype and sent us a lot of pet photos. They brought our dog out on a bunch of adventures - which he and us really appreciated - and sent us a bunch of cute photos of him enjoying himself. When we came home, they had left us sweets and the house was clean and tidy. They even did a little laundry! They followed all our directions and we had no problems at all. They are welcome back any time and are great sitters!

Dana, United States, 19 February, 2018

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly

Hurry and choose Sylvia & Toine

Sylvia and Toine traveled all the way to Dallas to care for our home and pets while we traveled to Nicaragua for two weeks in the spring of 2016. We were so very lucky to get them! Our home and pets were in perfect condition when we arrived back, as was our car which we had left for their use. We have a 12 year old full size dog, and a cat. They walked our dog daily and kept up with the feeding and left the cat box clean! Sylvia and Toine are very self sufficient and managed with only a short instruction sheet and about 5 minutes of face to face time! Our advice: Book them NOW!

Kerry, United States, 17 September, 2016

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Good in the garden
  • Handy around the house

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Last updated: 11 January 2024