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Mountain View Animal lover, adventurer, mature retired male professional

Ireland

Testimonials

They have 5 testimonials (view below)

Pet experience

Guinea pig(s), Pig(s)

Police check

They don't have a police check

Availability

From: 1 January 2024
Until: 1 April 2026

Occupation

Retired teacher

References

They have referees/references (view below)

About this sitter

Fit, Able bodied, capable of house, grounds, and a variety of animal care. I like reading and am a keen walker. Licensed Irish/European driver with clean record
Seeking house sit on perimeter of village, town or countryside. I Enjoy the company of animals. 'Looking for an assignment 2-6 weeks or longer. Available most times.

Why they want to house sit

The chance of adventure, experience other countries, language, culture, and explore the outdoors.

Their experience

Yes, references available

What can they bring to the assignment

'Experienced home owner with typical maintenance & repairs.
'Experience and affection for horses, sheep, goats, cats, dogs and chickens.
Reliable, honest and conscientous. Non smoker. Ability to use a range of machinery and repair same if necessary as I was a teacher of metal crafts.

Last updated: 1 January 2024

Available to house sit

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Availability dates

From: 1 January 2024
Until: 1 April 2026

Do they charge?

They don't charge for house sitting services

Membership

MindMyHouse member since 2018

Personal details

Age: 56-65 years old

Total sits

Total completed house sits: 3

Testimonials

Highly recommended

Frank has kept my pets and my house happy for a second time. Dogs had their daily beach walk, cats were fed and cuddled, and hens were fed as well. Frank also watered the vegetable garden and the plants in the greenhouse - an allroundman allright, and highly recommendable!

Andy, Ireland, 02 August, 2019

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

Mind at ease

Frank looked after our house and 2 cats for 3 weeks recently while we were away on holidays. I never had to worry about a thing, he constantly kept in touch with pictures of cats and updates. We also have a polytunnel with lots of veggies and plants. Everything was well looked after. I would reccommend Frank to anyone who might have a working home as he is well able and reliable.

Jennifer, Ireland, 11 July, 2019

  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Good in the garden

Highly recommended

Frank was very competent. He understood exactly what was needed and it was a relief to know he was there. The house was well kept, and the animals were happy. He also sent a few fotos each day via whatsapp so we knew what was happening. We will surely ask him again to mind our home!

Andy, Ireland, 17 April, 2019

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

The perfect dog sitter

Frank housesat for a second time last week, again at short notice. This time, I asked him to look after a rescue dog that I'm temporarily fostering. Frank was brilliant with the dog, and really helped to calm his general anxiety. I could see this, both by photos of the dog that Frank sent to me, and also by the dog's relaxed and happy mood when I returned. When Frank housesat for me the first time, he was great at keeping an eye on the house, checking it over, and alerting me to safety jobs that require attention. He was just as conscientious the second time. Frank seems to be a very practically-minded man who has had plenty of experience renovating his own homes over the years, and I would completely trust him to identify a problem if it occurred and take proactive action. It was a pleasure to welcome him to my home a second time, and I highly recommend him to others.

Frances, Ireland, 08 January, 2019

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

The perfect housesitter

Frank came to stay at my house for 2 weeks on very short notice, I really appreciated his flexibility. He was brilliant, made contact every day, attended to everything I asked with diligence and care, pointed things out to me about the house that I hadn't noticed, and was 100% reliable and practical. He thought of all the little things, like sending me photos of my post just in case anything was important. Frank seems a kind, thoughtful, very intelligent, and capable person. I would trust him to deal with any difficult situation or emergency, and highly recommend him.

Frances, Ireland, 12 December, 2018

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

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About this house sitter

MindMyHouse member since February 2024