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!                                                           

​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!

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

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.

​Another holiday and another chance to catch up with Clive and Ali and leave my cottage and my dog Doodie in their capable hands. 

Going away with no worries is such a great feeling to know that everything will be under control.

When I left my cottage it was tidy, and when I returned it was immaculate….!!  I must go away more often….!!

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They exceeded our expectations in all ways.  Every issue was handled with expertise and good humor.  They kept us informed through pictures and email, and guided us through concerns we couldn’t otherwise handle from a distance. You will see by their other house sitting experiences that they are champions in the field and their advice helped us prepare our home and pets for our extended absence. ​

Finally, again from all three of us

We so much appreciated how they kept us in touch with reports and photos . The videos are a sheer delight and great fun.  There Is no doubt they really love looking after animals and are completely dedicated to what they do . We have already recommended them to several friends.

Don't hesitate to book them if you need house sitters, your animals are in for a treat and you are in for the most worry free time away you have ever had.   We sincerely hope they are available next time we go away. They look after our animals better than we do ourselves!

A huge thanks to Clive and Ali for kindly agreeing to split up while we went off sunning it in South Africa.  

They were recommended by good friends of ours who were, co-incidentally, going away almost at the same time. They generously suggested that, if Clive and Ali agreed, we could share their services.  Thankfully they said yes, with Ali coming ahead to look after our little Jack Russell and three legged cat. Clive joined her for a few days before he had to leave to go on to their next house sit.

Clive and Ali were an absolute godsend!

We managed to meet up before we left, so could explain everything about the house, pets etc, which was good for both sides.  Everything ran smoothly and we were able to go away and know that we did not need to worry about anything.  

Ali kept in touch by email just enough so that we didn’t worry, sending pictures of happy animals.  It was lovely to be greeted by Ali’s smiling face after a long overnight flight,  and warm house and milk in the fridge.  

I would be very happy to recommend them to anyone wanting a relaxed holiday knowing their pets and home are being looked after so well.  I am trying to work out how we could go away again in October, so that they could come back, but if not,  I am sure we will be trying to go to South Africa again next February. 

​Clive and Ali came and house sat for us for the second time in January for 3 weeks.  Our two dogs greeted them enthusiastically and obviously remembered them.  We returned to the most beautifully cleaned house and dogs who were content, happy and beautifully cleaned too.

Clive and Ali kept in touch with us while we were away and it was lovely to see a video of our dogs playing in the park with them via e-mail.

​They coped with a blocked drain without fuss only informing us on our return.  It’s so nice to return to a warm house with the dogs in it and some basic essentials after a 24 hour journey knowing you can just relax rather than dash around.

We have recommended Clive and Ali to friends as they are extremely professional and care very much about their job.  They are currently undertaking a sit at some friends locally.  They are returning to us in September for another four weeks and we would have no hesitation in recommending them.

If you’re new to house sitters, give it a try with Clive and Ali as they understand what works about housesitting.  It is no exaggeration to say that we can allow ourselves to travel for longer periods knowing that all is taken care of at home.

Clive and Ali have our contact details and we’re more than willing to speak to or e-mail replies to people who want references.

79, 54, 48, 40, 21

Of the 11 house sitters we've had Clive and Ali are, without a doubt, the best!

We have a large secluded property, 2 dogs, 2 cats and a fish in our household and from the outset we were impressed with Clive and Ali's professional approach; they travelled from their current house sit on another part of the island for a pre-sit meeting and from the questions they asked, the experiences they shared and their immediate engagement with our pets it was obvious that our home was going to be in good hands.  So much so that when the opportunity to extend our vacation dates arose we were able to do so without any concerns and were very grateful to Clive and Ali for altering their own travel plans to accommodate us.

We loved the videos they made of our animals and sent to us via YouTube while we were away - it was a great touch, especially appreciated by our children.  Our 18-yr old daughter had to travel home a day earlier than the rest of the family and thanks to the videos she felt confident in spending a day/night with Clive and Ali. She quickly relaxed in their kind and generous company before dropping them off at the ferry terminal the next day en-route to pick us up.

When we got home our greeting was joyful but we could tell that, although pleased to see us, all of the animals had been so well looked after that their greeting was not pitiful in any way.  Even our geriatric fish seemed surprisingly sprightly!  I took the dogs out for a run the next morning and was delighted to find that they were not only in fantastic shape but they also looked beautiful.  

The house looked great too; when I was out with the dogs my husband went from room to room admiring their care and when he spoke with the tenant in our adjacent property he too was full of praise for Clive and Ali.

We are truly thankful for Clive and Ali's hard work with our furry, finny loved ones and our possessions.

Our son graduates from high school in three years and we have already started the planning for this next extended family vacation.  Clive and Ali are an integral part of our plan and we are very happy that they have already agreed to sit for us!

In summary

We can honestly say that Clive and Ali are exceptional - they do more than just care for your home and pets - they care about them.