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1 Jack Russell, 2 Working Cockers, 1 Wirehaired Dachshund puppy, a rabbit & a fish in The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, UK

10/4/2018

Testimonial from Sam & Simon

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

This was our 4th time sitting for Sam & Simon.

We only ever ask for written testimonials twice and Sam & Simon have already done so.

You can read their earlier testimonials by clicking on the buttons below.

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2nd Sit Testimonial - 2016

1st Sit Testimonial - 2013

2 Flat Coat Retrievers & chickens in Micheldever, Hampshire, UK

25/3/2018

Testimonial from Belinda & David

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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White Labrador, 2 Jack Russell Terriers (1 puppy) & chickens in Bramshill, Hampshire, UK

14/11/2016

Testimonial from Lucy & Shaun

2nd sit: November 2016 - split sit
1st sit: November/December 2015

Extract from post sit email

"So many thanks once again for looking after everything so well during our visit to USA. The dogs look so well and obviously had a great time with you."

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Click here for full 2015 testimonial

Labrador puppy & 6 ferral cats in Sedella, Andalucia_Spain

7/1/2016

Testimonial from Mark & Tom

Clive & Ali looked after our house and dog for about four weeks in December 2015 / January 2016, and every aspect of the arrangement went really well!

They are extremely professional in their communication and organisation, and we particularly appreciated speaking on Skype to get to know each other, and then the way they made a firm commitment to cover our dates (including sending us their flight details to show they'd booked).

They arrived 24 hours before we left so they could get to know the dog, and made detailed notes of his routine and how things worked around the house. They were happy to do some basic pool care and watering while we were away, and even took us to the airport. The house was very clean and tidy when we returned, and they were even kind enough to replace the few store-cupboard items they'd used during their stay.

The great communication continued during our holiday, with regular emails and pictures of the dog, and even a video to show he was thriving in their care!

This was the longest period we had ever been away with house- and pet-sitters, and we felt able to relax in the knowledge our house and animals were in very safe hands. Clive & Ali are lovely, caring, reliable people. We'd happily have them sit for us again, and are very happy to recommend them to others!

2 Tibetan Terriers & 2 cats in Stoke Wake, Dorset, UK

19/1/2015

Testimonial from Joanna & Patrick

1st sit: January 2015

Clive and Ali looked after our two Tibetan Terriers, Luna and Rora and our two cats Rosa and Silvio at the beginning of the New Year 2015.

They stepped in to house sit when we had a problem with a booked house sitter and immediately put my mind at rest.

They are very professional and caring and really enjoy looking after animals. They sent us a lovely video they had made of our pets while we were away.

When we returned all the animals were really happy and beautifully groomed and the house was spotless.

This couple really go beyond the call of duty and are perhaps the perfect house sitters!

I cannot recommend them more highly.

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3 working Cocker Spaniels, 1 Jack Russell, 1 Cat, Chickens & Ducks in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, UK

5/5/2013

Testimonial from Sam & Simon

1st sit: May 2013

This was the first time we used house sitters, but Clive and Ali were recommended by a friend of mine, so we felt completely assured. Initially they visited the house to meet the animals and to get to grips with how our house and animals live!

They arrived on the day we left and settled in. The animals thoroughly enjoyed their company. Two of the Cockers are puppies and they had lots of fun. Clive and Ali even had to deal with the hatching of one of little ducks! Communication by email was daily with little updates and reports with pictures of all the animals.

They coped perfectly and best of all the house was immaculate on our return.

We would recommend Clive and Ali without a shadow of a doubt and hope to use them again in the future.

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Chocolate Labrador puppy in Sydney, NSW, Australia

26/3/2012

Testimonial from David, Shasha, Conor & Lucas

We live on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and recently decided to leave our home and puppy for a week whilst we went on holiday. We've not used house-sitters before however Clive and Ali were recommended to us.

Even a recommendation can still leave you with lingering thoughts however a cup of tea with Clive and Ali a few weeks before we went overseas soon put those thoughts out of our mind. They also stayed with us the night before we left to go on holiday which enabled us to have dinner with them and a chance to get to know them a little better.

They are a very warm, genuine and fun couple and we had absolutely no concerns with leaving them in our house with car keys, alarm codes etc etc. Just as importantly, they immediately formed a real bond with Lucas our ten month old chocolate lab and we knew he would be in safe hands.

Clive and Ali were generous enough to drive us to the airport (early) in the morning and then pick us up on their return, this was a real help as loading a taxi up with baby-gear, car seat included is not much fun. Clive and Ali obviously spent a lot of time with Lucas, swimming, running around at the dog park, fetching balls and just generally having fun, I've seen the photos and videos and I would say Lucas has more fun with Clive and Ali than us!

When we returned to the house we found it spotless, including clean sheets on the bed and even cold beers in the fridge - perfect. The only downside was that Lucas missed them for at least a week and soon resumed his digging in the garden, none of which happened while we were away, no doubt as he was having too much fun.

Hopefully Clive and Ali will be in Australia the next time we go away and in return hopefully we will be away a little longer so that they can enjoy living in Sydney for a little longer than a week!