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US/French married couple, avid pet lovers

France

Testimonials

They have 3 testimonials (view below)

Pet experience

Dog(s), Cat(s), Horse/Donkey(s), Chicken(s), Rabbit(s), Rodent(s), Farm animal(s), Other animal(s) – the more pets you have, the merrier we will be!

Police check

They have a police check

Availability

From: 9 December 2023
Until: 15 December 2024

Occupation

Digital nomads

References

They have referees/references (view below)

About this sitter

We are a married couple living in France since 2020. Marion grew up in Dordogne (France), passionate about equine ethology and riding horses since she was a kid (practiced Klaus Hempling's methods on her trotter horse, competed nationally in endurance with Arabian horses at 14yo), currently works remotely for an international NGO after a career as a journalist in South America. Dave is an independent artist/musician (born and raised in the US by Ecuadorian parents) and co-manages his digital record label. We also produce and host a show together on the Los Angeles-based radio Dublab. We have done some woofing on French farms in order to gain experience in gardening with the ultimate goal of having our own farm with plenty of animals. We both work remotely so we are 24/7 at home, except for the daily stroll(s) and weekly grocery shopping.

Why they want to house sit

We've found that house-sitting is the best way we can spend time with pets until we find our future home, settle down, and can have our own. We prefer longer house sittings (1+ month).

Their experience

We have extensive experience in house sitting both in the US and now in the French countryside. A non-exhaustive list of pets we've been taking care of since we've been back in France: a Basset Hound pup and 2 retired horses; a dozen of Shetland ponies; 5 cows, 1 dog, 3 cats, and 5 kittens; 23 Caussenarde sheep & kids; 2 young and energetic Brittany Spaniels; 2 lovely senior felines.

What can they bring to the assignment

Pet love, yard work maintenance and gardening (Marion trained in agroforestry). Marion can also help train horses with R+ methods with parsimonious riding if needed (because of back pain).

Available to house sit

France

Availability dates

From: 9 December 2023
Until: 15 December 2024

Do they charge?

They don't charge for house sitting services

Membership

MindMyHouse member since 2022

Personal details

Age: 36-45 years old
Family status: Couple

Total sits

Total completed house sits: 2

Testimonials

Adaptable house sitters

Marion and Dave stayed at our house for a month, caring for two boisterous young dogs. Their enjoyment of the pups was evident from the first meeting. They said they would mostly stay in the house with the dogs, which they did, working remotely from home and walking the dogs a couple of times a day along the local footpaths. We were sent regular updates and received photos of the pups in addition to video conferencing. Marion and Dave were able to stay for longer than originally planned which we really appreciated. On our return the dogs were very pleased to see us (Phew!) but it was apparent that they had formed a comfortable and happy relationship with their house sitters. Thank you, Marion and Dave,

Clowe, United Kingdom, 17 February, 2023

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

THE BEST

Marion and Dave immediately took possession of the house in the best possible way. the animals were immediately in contact with them and they adored each other not only perfect with the animals they were also perfect with the house and the impeccable maintenance of it In a word, the best people to have to enjoy peace of mind during our holidays

Cedric , France, 08 July, 2022

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

The best of the best

Marion and Dave were excellent house sitters! came home to our place better than we left it and took excellent care of our cat Linus … even sent us some pictures while we were away. Hope to have them back soon.

matthew, United States, 07 July, 2022

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

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Last updated: 9 December 2023