Sitter available
Frances and Rus, experienced Pet/Housesitters, ready and willing to look after your pet/s and home.(Please note new photo of us 'a work in progress'...coming soon!)
United Kingdom
Testimonials
They have 10 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Horse/Donkey(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Goat(s), Farm animal(s), Other animal(s) – Will love and care for any pet
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Availability
From: Now
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Occupation
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About this sitter
Hi,myself and other half have several pet/housesits under our belt now. We're (still!) a fit, now retired 60 plus couple, happy to care for your pet/s and home, in your absence.
Why they want to house sit
Our original reason to pet/housesit is still applicable. We lost our darling, pet dog, Robert in January 2023 and pet/housesitting has provided us with the opportunity to meet and love someone else's pet/s, albeit for a temporary period, in a different environment but an environment where your pet is happiest and comfortable. We have found all experiences to date extremely beneficial. As we're still not sure if our pet, Robert, is replaceable, we have found that caring for someone else's pet/s in its/their home environment, is a mutually beneficial, subsitute arrangement where we have the chance to love someone else's pet and be in an unfamiliar location - for us sometimes 'a change is as good as a rest' and all that!
Their experience
We are experienced animal lovers and homeowners. The primary reason we joined Mindmyhouse was and still is to care for someone's pet/s in its/their home where it/they is/are comfortable and happy as well as a location somewhere different from our own. We completed our first pet/housesit 2023 in Ireland, caring for a dog,a cat,2 goats,a miniature pony,2 cockerels, 7 hens, a polytunnel and inside and outside plants - a wonderful time was had by all! Since then we have pet/housesat in several other Irish counties - in no particular order of preference (we have loved all!) Cos Kildare, Derry, Cavan, Wexford, Wicklow, Galway, Mayo, Cork, Galway and Leitrim - as well as a little bit further afield - near Bakewell, Derbyshire over Christmas 2024 and Kingswood, Gloucestershire during the summer 2025 (where I cared for a bat (!)...for a very short time - long story...).
What can they bring to the assignment
Unlimited love and care for your pet/s.Consideration of and attention to your home and environment and now.....quite a bit of experience, we hope creating mutual pleasure for all parties - animal, plant and human!
Last updated:
23 Oct 2026
Available to house sit
Countries: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Preferred regions: Ireland
Personal details
Family status:
Couple
Languages spoken:
English
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Availability
From Now
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Testimonials
Super cat minders
Frances and Rus were absolutely super cat minders. We needed someone to mind our two senior cats (one of whom has recently been put on some heavy medication) while we were on holiday for 2 1/2 weeks. We found them very easy to communicate with, very experienced and really nice people. We returned to very happy cats. Frances and Rus obviously took very good care of them. The cats seemed a little disappointed when we returned and no Frances and Rus. Our home was also well taken care of and was exactly as we left it, if not a little tidier. They even left us dinner!!! And dessert!!! That's over and above. While we were gone, they kept in contact, sending updates and photos. We really appreciated that. And despite a family emergency, Frances and Rus minded our cats throughout. They also did a great job minding our rather large garden. Lots of watering, harvesting and enjoying the space. We highly recommend them as very professional house and cat minders. We would love to use their services again in the future. I know the cats would love it, too!
Ernest, Ireland, September 2026
The Very Best!!!!
We cannot thank Frances and Russ enough for taking fantastic care of our two very senior dogs. We have waited a long time to take a holiday together and we are over the moon that we found Frances and Russ. We could tell as soon as we returned that our dogs had been very well cared for and that the dogs loved spending time with Frances and Russ. Good communication was very important to us and I was so pleased that F&R kept in constant contact, asked questions and, sent pictures. Our house was tidier than when we left it and a wonderful meal was left for us. We are very happy and relieved that we found this amazing couple. I would give them 20 out of 10 - First class. Kay and Dave
kay , Ireland, August 2026
10/10 house sitting!
Frances was such a fantastic house sitter! So friendly, communicative, thoughtful and she looked after our cats so carefully. We’d welcome her back in a heartbeat and would highly recommend her for anyone wanting a reliable, enthusiastic house sitter .
Katie , United Kingdom, June 2026
Wonderful Sitters We’d Happily Welcome Back
We were delighted with the care Frances and Ross provided during the two weeks they stayed in our home looking after our dogs. From the beginning, they were reliable, communicative, and clearly very experienced and caring pet sitters. It gave us great peace of mind knowing everything at home was being so well looked after while we were away. We came home to happy dogs and a house that was spotless and well maintained. We would happily recommend Frances and Ross to anyone looking for trustworthy and thoughtful pet sitters, and we would love to have them back again in the future if our plans ever align! Thank you !
Franciele, Ireland, April 2026
Fantastic job
Frances and her husband Russ minded my dog Archie & my home while I was away, & they were the best. I knew when i met them they were a warm & friendly couple and true animal lovers. They kept me posted frequently on Archie, & he slept with them, they all got along very well. Archie was a happy chappie & looked after so well by them. They also kept the house so clean to return home to. I hope they would come again, and would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you from me & Archie. 🤗
Raychel, Ireland, April 2026
Friendly and caring house and dog sitters
We had the pleasure of welcoming Frances and Russ to the north coast of Northern Ireland during Easter 2025 and they were both fantastic house and dog sitters. Our little dog Indi was walked lots and looked after so well with plenty of cuddles and love. Our house was spotless on our return and we are so looking forward to them returning again. They are super communicators with lots of pictures being sent our way which we loved. We would highly recommend them both - such a lovely caring couple.
Paula, United Kingdom, November 2025
Pips and Vita have been happy
Many thanks Francis, for taking care of Pips and Vita. Pips got all the attention she needed - both cats have been happy when I did come back. We kept in touch during my holidays, and I always had a good feeling. She took well care of me, when I returned earlier then expected. Francis also 'weathered' the power cut caused by a thunderstorm! We are looking forward to have the next house sit with her.
Birgit, Ireland, November 2024
Highly Recommended
Frances, her husband and son house sat for me whilst I was away on business. They looked after my dogs and chickens and kept the house extremely clean. Their only negative was that they wished they could have stayed longer to enjoy and explore the remote surroundings where I live. They were a pleasure to host and I would gladly host them again.
Hermione, Ireland, August 2024
Perfect House Sitters and Amazing Pet Companions
Frances, Rus and Jack minded our home in rural Wexford for period over Christmas 2023. This was our first experience with house sitters and certainly won't be the last now! From our introductions Frances had me reassured and I knew the arrangement would be smooth and carefree which it was! Frances, Rus and Jack minded our home with thought and care and everything was perfect when we arrived home not to mention the lovely treats and cooked sausage rolls for us which we appreciated coming from a transatlantic flight! Our treasured pets, a dog and cat, were in the best hands! We got reassuring updates on how both were doing and I could tell they were minded with love, care and attention. We came home from our holiday to two very happy pets who I don't think would have minded if Frances and co stayed longer! Everything was perfect for our first experience with house sitters and we believe we have made some good friends along the way! Thank you Frances, Rus and Jack! Hopefully we'll meet again some day!
Viv, Ireland, January 2024
Great welcome back
Frances (and for some time her husband and son) stayed for 2 weeks in our house. She has taken a great care of all our beats. There were all happy upon our arrival. She has no problem following our advance waste management rules. All plants were watered and house was left nice and tidy. Frances even went to pick us up from the bus and had a tasty pasta dish and chocolate cake made for us! Frances is a lovely, friendly person and a great house sitter we would recommend to anyone.
Yika, Ireland, July 2023