6th Sit: October/November 2019
5th Sit: April 2018
4th Sit: March/April 2017
3rd Sit: February 2016 (split sit)
2nd Sit: February/March 2015
1st Sit:  December 2014

Next sit: May - September 2021 - cancelled due to Covid 19 travel restrictions
Next sit: May - September 2020 - cancelled due to Covid 19 travel restrictions
5th sit: June - August 2019
4th sit: July & August 2017
3rd sit: July & August 2016
2nd sit: July & August 2015
1st sit: May 2015

Shortly after this sad event, Clive saw our elderly dog falter and faint.  They rushed her to the emergency vet, where she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.  Their quick action literally saved her life – only 30% of dogs survive acute heart failure.  They made multiple veterinary visits, sometimes recording the consultation to keep us in the loop.  They picked up prescriptions, worked out a thrice daily medication routine, and made sure that Maya got more frequent breaks outside because of the meds.  She was here to greet us and happy when we arrived home, thanks to them. 

We know that they did all of the same things we would have done, with just as much tenderness.  And somehow in the middle of all of this they put the finishing touches on our rescue chihuahua’s potty training, which had been a very slow process.  We are so grateful for their patience and caring relationship with our pets, no matter how trying.

Our home and car are always in tip top shape when we return, and they appreciate and enjoy our warm weather, sunshine, and desert environment.

We have referred them to others, creating a bit of competition for their services in Arizona.  We introduced them to many of our friends and they have met others in the area on their own.  They are such fun, sociable, and interesting people, and such great raconteurs, that they are much in demand during their time in Mesa. Our only disappointment is that we are always rushing away or returning home so don’t get to see as much of them as we’d like! 

Clive and Ali are fine people who have become cherished friends as well as house sitters.  We feel so fortunate that we found them and that they have been able and willing to return year after year.  We hope to continue that tradition!                                                           

7th sit: May 2019
​6th sit: September/October 2018
5th sit: April/May 2018
4th sit: September/October 2017
3rd sit: March 2017
2nd sit: April 2016
1st sit: January 2015

6th Sit: May 2019
5th Sit: April 2018
4th Sit: March/April 2017
3rd Sit: February 2016 (split sit)
2nd Sit: February/March 2015
1st Sit:  December 2014

6th sit: December 2018/January 2019
5th Sit: January/February 2018
4th Sit: January 2016 (split sit)
3rd Sit: September 2015
2nd Sit: January 2015 (split sit)
1st Sit: August/September 2012

This is the 6th occasion that we have been invited to sit by Joanna & Patrick.

We are always delighted to return to their lovely home in Dorset as we have developed a very strong bond with all of the animals.  In addition, Patrick and Joanna have now become good friends and we are already looking forward our next visit.

We have not asked them to write a reference for this most recent sit as they have already written two testimonials for us which you can read by clicking on the links below.

​This was our first experience with Trusted House Sitters - or ANY house sitter company, for that matter - and we were nervous about leaving our 12 year old beagle Chesstur, his pal Dillon, an 8 year old Bichon mix, and our Arizona home with complete strangers during the hottest 3 months of the year. 

Enter Clive and Ali Cooper, and looking back, we know we found the BEST house sitters we could have possibly found!

Clive & Ali saw our post on the Trusted Housesitters website, and responded to us via e-mail.  We already had received multiple inquiries for our house sit, but Clive's comments and explanation of why they wanted to come to our house struck a chord with us... they had spent the 3 prior summers in Mesa, AZ, already knew what they were in for weather-wise, knew the area, and most importantly, had a strong desire to return to the area during the intense summer heat to look after our dogs.  After the initial e-mail, followed by a Skype interview, it was mutually agreed to proceed with Clive and Ali Cooper!

Our hopes and expectations of the service provided by Clive & Ali were not only met... they were exceeded at every turn. 

Dillon developed kidney stones and Chesstur suffered an ear infection during our summer away.  Trips to the Vet and medicines were administered in stride, reassuring phone calls, texts and e-mails were received from Clive and Ali, and all the while they assured us everything would be fine...and it was!  Our swimming pool pump suffered a failure - Clive caught it prior to any serious damage occurring , and coordinated repairs with our pool maintenance company.  Car license tabs came up for renewal, and Clive took our car to the AZ Emission Test Facility to get our tabs renewed... no problem!  Anything and everything that came up involving our dogs or our home, Clive and Ali communicated instantly to us, and handled exactly how we would have done it.

We received frequent photos of Chesstur & Dillon via text along with hilarious video clips of the dogs (some with amazing special effects) throughout our time away, which was also greatly reassuring.  At the end of it all, we were completely and totally satisfied with this very special couple for house sitting our dogs and home, and hope to coordinate their services next summer. 

It's no surprise to us that Clive and Ali perform multiple repeat house and pet sits... they are simply the best!

'​In future we are going to book our holidays for when they can sit for us so we can relax and enjoy the peace of mind they give us.

We cannot recommend Clive and Ali enough as house sitters, and can't wait for them to sit for us again; we have had friends sit for us before and there has always been a problem when we have got home, so to go away and know that was not going to happen was such a relief for us.

5th sit: April/May 2018
4th sit: September/October 2017
3rd sit: March 2017
2nd sit: April 2016
1st sit: January 2015

This was our 5th visit to Joanna and Patrick's lovely home in rural Dorset.

We only ever ask home owners to write a maximum of 2 references on our behalf which they have already written.  You can read these reviews by following the links below.

We like to think that the fact that we have been invited back so many times is testament in itself of the value Joanna and Patrick place on our house and pet caring services.  Indeed, like a number of other people, they now book their holidays around our availability and we are very much looking forward to returning to Stoke Wake later in the year.

5 times & counting!

Clive & Ali first came to sit for us in 2014 & they returned this year for the 5th time. 

Last year we recommended them to friends who booked them over Christmas & when they called in for tea we seized the opportunity to discuss our 2018 spring break.  Clive & Ali had a couple of weeks free just after Easter & since it’s a real treat for us to holiday with them in charge of our animals we decided there & then to arrange our trip around their availability!

Our home & our animals are very important to us so it is always reassuring to know that when we go away, the house, sheep, cats and dog are all left safe & sound in Clive & Ali's care.  Our dog Pipit is convinced that they are her own personal playmates - she would be devastated to know that there must be many other dogs who feel exactly the same!

If you have any hesitation about inviting sitters into your home, do yourself - & your pets - a favour; get in touch with Clive and Ali.  They are caring, friendly & highly competent people who will put your mind at ease instantly.  Contact them well in advance though as they are, justifiably, very highly sought after!

85, 71, 56, 43, 39

4th sit: April 2018
3rd sit: April 2017
2nd sit: March/April 2016
1st sit: May 2013

Clive and Ali are simply the best. I cannot recommend them more highly.

They came to see us a few weeks before we left on holiday and filled in a spreadsheet with all the details for the care of our house, dogs and chickens. A few days later they sent it back to us for verification. They really understood what was important to us and took it all on board.

We have a large and complicated house and two dogs who expect long and varied walks! They managed this and a security system effortlessly.

After we departed they sent us Whatsapps of the dogs on walks which was lovely and let us enjoy our holiday without worry.

On our return we came home to an immaculate house and very happy dogs. It was overwhelming!

They are truly kind and very organised people and if you are lucky to have them, then you have got the very best.

I feel they are part of our family now and the dogs definitely do too.

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It is impossible to speak highly enough of Clive and Ali as house sitters, because they were absolutely marvellous.   

We met them through friends in Widecombe, who have had them to stay several times, and we were delighted to find that they were free for the 5 weeks over Christmas that we were to be in Australia.  We introduced them to our near neighbours, who maintained contact and found them charming and entertaining.

They kept in touch with us; one astonishing email of theirs showed friends and neighbours, whom Clive and Ali had filmed in their own homes, wishing us Happy Christmas.  There was even a message from our brass door knocker - the lion’s head animated, speaking and growling!  It was hilarious, and quite beyond the call of duty.  

There was a general air of the house having been well looked after. In fact, in many ways we found to be better than we had left it.  They also picked us up from the station when we returned, and delayed their departure to do so.

We would give Clive and Ali the highest recommendation to anyone lucky enough to find them available.  They are kind, thoughtful, practical, efficient, and absolutely faultless  - but also as a bonus, great people to know.

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If you are lucky enough to have Clive and Ali pet sit for you, you are in for a real treat.  They are a delightful, conscientious, and professional couple.

On our trip they gave us regular updates.  Ali even discovered our dog Ayla had worms and they took the initiative to call the Vet and get her medication.

When we returned the house was spotless, sheets washed, and Ayla was a happy dog. They had even bought her treats!

​We hope our paths cross again as they are the best pet sitters we’ve had. 

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What a fantastic couple!

Quite simply dedicated to the well being of our animals and of our house.

We were updated regularly with photos and videos of the animals playing and loving their new found friends. This immediately put our minds at rest and allowed us to enjoy our break.

The animals clearly loved having them here and I would argue that the dog actually missed them when they left!

The house was cleaner than when we left it, and I can only hope that Clive and Ali are available the next time we are away.

​When you find a reliable and caring couple like these two, you want to have them back!

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Mary Beth runs a small dog-minding business from home.  During our time here we look after a number of her regular clients.