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Retired UK/Australian expat

United Kingdom

Testimonials

They have 1 testimonial (view below)

Pet experience

Dog(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Guinea pig(s)

Police check

They don't have a police check

Availability

From: 17 Sep 2021
Until: 9 Nov 2025

Occupation

Not stated

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About this sitter

I am a 58 year old fit and active ex-professional. My wife and I have lived all over the world. The children are grown up and my wife is still working. I am looking to keep myself busy, but not stay in one place. I quite like the idea of helping people out, whilst seeing another part of the world, but not as a tourist. I speak French and German reasonably well (and some Russian). I have always had dogs and good with them. Other experience with guinea pigs and fish. Less experienced with other pets/animals, but happy to learn.

Why they want to house sit

I have the idea of buying my own place in Europe (France, Portugal etc), but want to explore a bit more. House sitting seems a way to have the opportunity to see other places with a different perspective from the usual tourist.

Their experience

I have not done house sitting before. However, I have 30 years' experience in a high pressure work environment in developed and developing countries; and as a father of 2 kids and various pets. I am computer-savvy and can drive on both sides of the road! I can provide any references required from my professional life, though not yet as a house sitter.

What can they bring to the assignment

I am a practical and easy going guy and have put myself in all sorts of challenging positions over the years and come out the other side still smiling. I would bring my professionalism to the job, whatever you needed me to do. I am as comfortable walking and looking after the dog, as cutting the grass, doing the garden, managing the plumber or presenting to the board of directors! I have lived in some of the great cities of the world, but also had a base in a rural community in the UK for many years. I am very happy in different environments.

Last updated: 10 Nov 2023

Available to house sit

Africa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burma, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North East Asia, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South East Asia, South Korea, South Pacific, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

Availability dates

From: 17 Sep 2021
Until: 9 Nov 2025

Do they charge?

They don't charge for house sitting services

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Testimonials

Wonderful, reliable house sitter.

Andrew and his gorgeous whippet Loki came and stayed at Mas Sarrat for 10 days this autumn (2024). They were totally thrown in at the deep end, joining a local community outing 10 minutes after their arrival. Sociable and fun, I knew they would have no problem fitting in with the locals, As far as the animals were concerned, they were all looked after beautifully, Asti was so happy and got along very well with Loki, goats, hens and cats were all in good form when I returned. Andrew kept in touch, responded to messages and left the house immaculate. A huge thank you and I can't recommend Andrew and Loki highly enough.

Fiona, France, 14 Oct 2024

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

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