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Well Travelled, Neat & Tidy Animal Loving Australian Married Couple
Australia
Testimonials
They have 9 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Horse/Donkey(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Tortoise/Turtle(s), Guinea pig(s), Rodent(s), Pig(s), Goat(s), Reptile(s), Farm animal(s), Other animal(s) – We have extensive experience living on large properties and many animals
Police check
They have a police check
Availability
From: 20 Apr 2025
Until: 31 Dec 2028
Occupation
Self Employed - Digital/Online
References
They have referees/references (view below)
About this sitter
We are both (around 50) which is apparently the new 30, very energetic, in perfect health and are very particular when looking after someones home, taking great care and respect. We love to travel, meet new people and experience new locations and cultures.
We are executive professionals who have run successful businesses,we are looking to slow right down and smell the roses, immerse ourselves into different locations, cities and countries while looking after peoples most treasured possessions, their home and their beloved pets.
We have made so many amazing friends through our travels, and now that the kids have moved out and we have an empty nest, we feel it's the perfect time for us to pack our place up and explore more of the world, looking after other peoples family members because we appreciate how hard it is to leave your fur/fleece babies behind.
We both love animals, we have 2 Burmese cats (Dave & Phil) who also have their own Instagram page with over 3800 followers...we are a bit pet crazy https://www.instagram.com/dave_the_super_cat_and_phil/ who have a list of people lined up to look after them while we are away.
My wife Jo, grew up on the Gold Coast on acreage with 3 horses, 1 dog, a cat and chickens, myself (Ian) has always had dogs, mainly German Shepard's (I trained them both to understand sign language commands), cats, tropical fish and snakes. Jo is a Gold Coast Local, but has lived in other cities throughout Australia, I grew up in Sydney, when I became an "adult" I moved myself North to the Gold Coast, spent a few years enjoying sun and surf, then moved to Seattle for 15 months staying with friends to enjoy rain, snow and the shortest summer I've ever experienced, returning to the Gold Coast.
We love anything from rural properties requiring some maintenance (not a renovation), to apartments with cats and dogs.
We are both non smokers and love exercise, so if you have dogs we'll walk the legs off them, and any other animals spoil them with love and care.
Why they want to house sit
We have used house sitters for our own place and pets, and always wanted to do the same thing for other people, but due to work commitments could not escape for any decent period of time.
Their experience
We have house sat for friends and family all over Australia, and for people via this platform and Trusted Housesitters website throughout Europe & England over 12 months of travel as long as we had internet access we were not restricted to locations within Australia to look after pets and homes. We have excellent references from many Airbnbs where we have stayed from all around the world, and references form our house sitting assignments as well from Trusted Housesitters (over 15 5 star references) we have always treated them with the same respect as if it was our home.
What can they bring to the assignment
A world of experience, humour, care, respect and a great love of all animals.
Last updated:
18 Aug 2025
Available to house sit
Countries: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North East Asia, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South East Asia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand
Availability dates
From: 20 Apr 2025
Until: 31 Dec 2028
Do they charge?
They sometimes charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 46-55 years old
Family status:
Couple
Languages spoken:
English
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MindMyHouse.com – https://www.mindmyhouse.com/owners/sitter_listing/53205
Testimonials
Thanks guys
Joanne and Ian cannot be faulted. Communication leading up to and during the sit was perfect, the house was left clean and tidy and most importantly, Frank was taken really good care of. Frank even learned to walk to heel while we were away! We can highly recommend Joanne and Ian for any house/pet sit and we hope they can return to ours one day. Thanks guys!
Josh, United Kingdom, 25 May, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Welcome back any time
Joanne and Ian were such wonderful house guests. Throughout my time away I got regular updates and pictures of my dogs having a lovely time with them both. The house was spotless when I arrived back and I was given some beautiful flowers and a card which really made my day. I would recommend Joanne and Ian to anyone, they are fun, kind and thoughtful and certainly very trustworthy to look after your house and fur family. Thank you so much to you both, you are welcome back any time!
Harriet, United Kingdom, 22 May, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
A wonderful couple
We wish we could give them more than 5 stars! What a wonderful couple. Who cared for our pets and home as if it were their own. They were respectful communities and thoughtful throughout and left the kindest gift for us on their departure. We would highly recommend Jo & Ian to anyone who wants to go away with peace of mind. We hope they will come back soon.
Jodie, United Kingdom, 19 May, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Superb sitters
Jo and Ian were superb sitters, friendly, good company, appreciative and really good with our pets, I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Debbie, United Kingdom, 02 May, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Highly recommended
Jo & Ian we’re an absolute pleasure to have. From the very beginning when they first made contact, to the time they came to our home, they were friendly professional and we could tell they cared about our home and pets as much as we did. They spoilt our fur babies, kept our home clean and kept us up to date with messages and photos whilst we were away. We came back to an immaculate home which was so lovely after travelling for so long. We would highly recommend Jo & Ian and can only hope we work with them again.
Cathy, United Kingdom, 20 April, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Trusted
Jo and Ian were brilliant house and pet sitters. We had a fun Zoom conversation before the stay and communication on the website prior to our holiday was totally appropriate and useful. The couple arrived the night before we left in plenty of time to learn the ropes, routines and familiarise themselves with the place and to have a walk with Homer the dog. We hence left confident that we could leave and holiday with no worries about home. We had just the right amount of pictures and messages whilst away to keep us amused and informed. Not only did Ian and Jo take great care of our dog, cat, chickens and sheep, they also successfully negotiated repair of the washing machine, used the sit-on mower to crop the grass, and kept the quad going with a blast around the field. We had the unexpected and very much appreciated gift of a lift home from the railway station, spotless house, including bedlinen washed and replaced, meal cooked, flowers and gift on the table. This couple could not have been better, great sense of humour, reliable, cheerful, competent and generally all round great. We would thoroughly recommend them as very trusted.
Judith, United Kingdom, 21 March, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
The dogs were so happy with them
Ian and Jo were absolutely fabulous! They arrived the night before we left and we had supper together. The dogs were so happy with them. The house was left very clean and tidy. They bought flowers and a koala as a welcome home present. I would have them to housesit every time we go away if they were available. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Alison, United Kingdom, 09 March, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
The dogs were so happy with them
If you're looking for trustworthy and amazing pet sitters, look no further than Joanne and Ian! We had the pleasure of having them look after our beloved dog, Mia, and our house for a long weekend, and we couldn't have been happier. First and foremost, Joanne and Ian are super friendly and reliable. They arrived on time for our pre-trip meeting, and we instantly felt at ease with them. They were great at communicating with us throughout the entire process, sending us updates and photos of Mia to let us know how she was doing. Speaking of Mia, Joanne and Ian were amazing with her! Mia can be a bit shy around new people, but Joanne and Ian were patient and kind, letting her warm up to them at her own pace. Once she did, they were off playing with her, making sure she got plenty of exercise and love. It's clear they have a real love and understanding of animals. Finally, we just have to say that Joanne and Ian are amazing people overall. They're kind, considerate, and clearly take their pet-sitting responsibilities seriously. They left our home in perfect condition! Overall, we can't recommend Joanne and Ian enough! They're truly super pet sitters, and we feel lucky to have had them look after our Mia and our home.
Thibaut, Netherlands, 02 March, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Teddy’s best friends
You can leave the keys with your eyes closed and leave with peace of mind! We were away for two months and needed the right people to look after our dog who, because of his background, deserves special attention as his behaviour with other dogs can quickly become ferocious but Ian and Jo were able to create a unique bond with Teddy, they walked the dog, exercised him, travelled with him and gave him the affection he needed. Our house was well maintained and made very clean. They are beautiful people with a good sense of humor and respect for other people's property. They are fortunate enough to work part-time remotely via the internet and are therefore active and responsible. We appreciated their commitment to what we had discussed prior to their arrival. Communication was very fluid and we enjoyed receiving messages, photos and videos from Teddy on a regular basis. We look forward to meeting Ian and Jo again on one of our next trips.
Sylvain, France, 22 Feb 2023