Merida, Mexico
"Deb and Doug gave us the best gift ever when they stayed at our casa and looked after our young dog Marley. Our vacation was stress free knowing she was so cared for and loved. They often sent us photos of Marley playing, relaxing or on an excursion to the park. It warmed our hearts to see Marley having so much fun in her own home and not missing us at all! Deb and Doug took such care to maintain her routine and even practiced behaviour goals with Marley, as she's only two. They were very professional, gathering information with an interview about our pets' habits, eating routine and house rules. Such details really led to a smooth transition and a happy contented puppy. In addition, this wonderful couple who we now call friends looked after our garden, everyday watering and sweeping the walkway. They also stayed in contact through text with any minor maintenance issues. Truly, Deb and Doug are an experienced team of pet and house sitters. We highly recommend their professional service. Enjoy your vacation stress free as your family pets will be so well cared for and you will arrive home to contented happy pets and your home exactly as you left it!
Nicolee and Scott
Nicolee and Scott
Grand Cayman, Caribbean
"We chose Doug and Debbie to look after our dog Jessie, our condo and pot plants while we were away for a month. One of the main reasons that attracted us to them was their own website with all their information and references that was easily accessible which was excellent. Everything went like clockwork from when we contacted them to skype to when they left to go home after we had arrived back. We just clicked with them like we had been friends for years. They were very professional in everything they did and even sent us their homeowner/petsitter agreement which we were very impressed with. They are a fantastic lovely couple who loved and looked after our dog like she was their own. They went out of their way to make sure that we had constant WhatsApp updates...When we came back we found Jessie a very happy and healthy girl, our condo tidier than it’s ever been and our pot plants looking amazing.We highly recommend them.You’ll be very lucky and blessed to have such a lovely, honest, reliable and caring couple as Doug and Debbie to look after things for you while you’re away."
Sharon and Ray
Sharon and Ray
Calgary, Canada
"Deb & Doug were amazing house sitters! They stayed at our house for six weeks while watching our two dogs. They provided regular updates, pictures, and videos of how the dogs are doing which put our minds at ease knowing they were in really good hands. The dogs were taken really good care of, I think the dogs probably had more fun with Deb and Doug than when we're at home ourselves! As well, the house was really well maintained. Doug took it upon himself to fix our toilet, get rid of a wasp nest, remove a tree stump, revive our dying grass, and much more! I came home to really clean house and newly purchased groceries to last me until I could make it to a grocery store. I can't thank Deb & Doug enough for all the TLC they put into our dogs and home. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
Dean and Carlos
Dean and Carlos
Sacred Valley, Peru
"Doug and Debbie were our housesitters for one week for our place and 5 rescue-dogs. We live in a remote little village in the Peruvian Andes. Our dogs are quite ‘ picky’ about who they like and who they don’t like. The minute Doug and Debbie arrived the whole gang fell in love with them. Such nice and easy going people. Super professional housesitters. They sent us a questionnaire beforehand which started off giving us the confidence we needed. Doug and Debbie are experienced and can handle every situation. We as house owners and if our dogs could speak, can only hope that they are coming back one day. “Mi casa es su casa”. Super neat couple!
Jolanda and Simone
Jolanda and Simone
Calgary, Canada
"I am so grateful that Debbie and Doug were available to care for our pets and our home. They were very easy to connect with and the pictures they sent of our cats (one cuddling with Doug) made it clear the cats were quite content. When I saw there was a bobcat in the neighborhood I was able to contact Debbie right away to alert her. Her quick response put my mind at ease that my cats were just fine. We returned to a pristine home and a thoughtful note with a gift. I recommend Doug and Debbie highly if another family is lucky enough to be able to coordinate dates :)" Thanks so much,
Krista and Chris
Krista and Chris
Kerala, South India
"Doug and Debbie arrived as arranged for a three month assignment in our home from March 2014-July 2014. We spent three days together to show them around and get them familiarized with the workings of the house. We don’t have pets so the job entailed looking after the house, the pool and the garden. In India things are not as straight forward as in Europe or in America. We noticed that Doug and Debbie had travelled to Latin America and China and already had first hand experience of living in places where infrastructures are not up to our expected standards. Our first contact confirmed what the Skype interviews had showed: They are a very pleasant couple, adaptable and positive in their outlook. They established good relationships with all our neighbours and were able to cope with any minor hiccups that occurred during their stay. They sent us photos of the garden and Doug even volunteered to put up some extra shelves in the shed. They reported regularly to us during their stay and we were able to relax and have three months away free from anxiety. We consider them as new friends and will be happy to see them again. We recommend them warmly as mature and sensible people who will do the job at hand and strive to give satisfaction".
Jacqueline and Deleep
Jacqueline and Deleep
Singapore, South East Asia
"Debbie and Doug stayed in our apartment in Singapore for two months to look after our two Ragdoll cats. All prior correspondence with them to make arrangements for the housesit was timely and filled us with confidence that we were leaving our cats in the best hands possible. They proved this over the two months by showering the cats with love and attention and treating them as their own! In addition, the apartment was well looked after and on our return was cleaner and tidier than we had left it! We would not hesitate to recommend Debbie and Doug as very professional and reliable house sitters!"
Kathryn and Tim
Kathryn and Tim
Lake Geneva, Switzerland
"Debbie and Doug Jarrett took care of our 12 year old labrador, and stayed in our brand new apartment for a month. They were very good with our dog, and absolutely tops in keeping our new place in tip top shape. We can say that the place is as good or even better than when we left! Reliable and trustworthy couple!"
Louisa and Urs
Louisa and Urs
Budapest, Hungary
"Doug and Debbie watched our house, 2 dogs and 1 cat for 3 weeks. They were great! They kept in touch with us while we were away, updating us on how the pets were doing. When we returned, the house was cleaner than it was when we left! Doug and Debbie are a fun and outgoing couple - I highly recommend them!"
Alisa and Ross
Alisa and Ross
Newport, Ireland
“This was our first time having house sitters while we went on holiday, and we couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to housesitting than Doug and Debbie. From the outset they showed themselves to be very capable and well-organised in making the arrangements, addressing everything in a prompt and friendly fashion. After arriving to us on an early-morning flight, Doug and Debbie started their stay with us by entertaining our two children and helping us pack the car for holidays! While we were away, we received regular friendly updates about the house and our pets. On our return, we found the house and garden in immaculate condition – much better than we left it in the last-minute rush to get away! – with the dog wagging her tail alongside Debbie at the door and the cat curled up contentedly asleep. If Doug and Debbie’s travels bring them to Ireland again, we’d be delighted to have them back as house sitters, and we would recommend them without hesitation.”
Claire and Gordon
Claire and Gordon
Northcumberland, United Kingdom
"These people are top class, superb house sitters! Not only are their personalities lovely – they are kind, outgoing, interesting & interested, relaxed happy, caring, honest people! Our house was not the easiest to look after for the following reasons: 1) We are in north Northumberland at the end of a gated track which has four gates which need to be open and closed each time you go out or come in. 2) We are half an hour from the local shops (by car) and an hour from Newcastle (we see this as an advantage though!). 3) Doug and Debbie stayed to look after the house without transport because I couldn’t insure my car for them – which meant they had to bike 1 hour to get shopping! 4) Doug and Debbie walked the 3 mile round trip to put their rubbish out!! 5) We have four dogs to care for, one of whom is quite difficult. 6) We are not on water mains and have a biomass boiler (both are easy to handle, but are unusual and may put others off). Debbie and Doug cared for our house and animals as if they were their own. When we returned from our cycling holiday – the house was spotless and the dogs and cats were happy. Absolutely fantastic! Don’t hesitate to ask them to mind your house – they do a brilliant job".
Jo and Allister Marsh
Jo and Allister Marsh
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
"Doug & Debbie house and dog sat for 2 and a half weeks over Easter (Mar/Apr) 2013. I highly recommend Doug & Debbie to anyone wanting wonderful house sitters who have an obvious love for animals. This was our third time using trusted house sitters, and we were a little nervous, as we had a bad house sitting experience over Christmas 2012. Doug & Debbie put our minds at rest immediately. We Skype'd before meeting, and they sent us copies of their CRB checks. They arrived the day before we went away, and I inundated them with instruction after instruction, all of which they coped with admirably. Goodness knows why I was worried, Doug & Debbie are wonderful, trustworthy, tidy and courteous people who absolutely adored our dog. On returning she looked fitter and healthier than ever. In fact she has been pining for them since they left, which really tells me she loved having them look after her. Doug & Debbie sent us regular fantastic pictures and updates, and left our house in immaculate condition...cleaner than our cleaners!! I couldn't have asked for more, and hope they will come back and visit us again one day. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You".
Vicki and Nick
Vicki and Nick
London, United Kingdom
"We can highly recommend Doug and Debbie's house-sitting services. They were looking after our home for three weeks in February 2013 and did a brilliant job. The house was clean and tidy when we returned, they took our cat to the vet when he got into a fight and needed medical attention and they also fed our wildlife during a freezing winter. Nothing was too much trouble and we would definitely use them again".
Ann and John
Ann and John
The Algarve, Portugal
"After we had met the sympathetic, relaxed Doug we were sure our house and pets were in good hands. Debbie who we met when we returned home is such a warm and charming personality. Together they've really taken care of our home and beloved animals as if they were their own . When we returned, we found a clean and tidy home and garden and most important, 6 healthy, happy animals (3 horses + 3 dogs ). We enjoyed the regular e-mail communication with up-dates & photos during our stay abroad. We can honestly highly recommend this lovely couple for future house/pet sitting ".
Silive and Rene
Silive and Rene
Lisbon, Portugal
"Debbie and Doug are probably the best house-sitters we have ever come across. Your pets and home will be very safe and loved in their hands. Our home was spotless and our cat looked like a King when we returned! A wonderful couple traveling the world in their own unique way, it was a true pleasure to meet them. All the very best for your travels! Thank you SO much for adoring our dear cat Basil, we know he misses you already. PS thanks for all the photos and updates, it meant the world to us xxx"
Louisa and Craig
Louisa and Craig
Vancouver Island, British Colombia
"Doug and Debbie are without doubt the best house sitters we have ever had. They spent a month walking our two very active border collies at least twice a day and keeping them occupied (no easy feat). They even managed to make friends with our rather highly strung cat (the boss of the household). From the moment they arrived - it was as if we had known them as best friends for years and the dogs took to them instantly. The house was cared for as if it were their own and Doug happily turned his hand to cutting two acres of grass for us while we were away. He even straightened our driveway gate for us (bent some time ago when a tree fell on it). We would happily recommend them as house sitters and pet carers of the highest order and we look forward to their next visit."
Andy and Maureen
Andy and Maureen
Tronadora, Costa Rica
"Doug and Debbie assisted in housesitting and caring for our animals from July through September 2011 and did a fantastic job. Their intuition dealing with both canines and people served them well here in a foreign country (we live in Costa Rica), where they had to deal with a different language and unfamiliar people. Our animals (4 dogs, 1 cat) loved them and so did our property since Doug puttered and improved the grounds quite a bit during his stay.....Debbie and Doug are absolutely the best pair you could ask for. You can be assured that your house and animals will receive the best of care with Debbie and Doug at the helm; you will never have any regrets....With utmost sincerity, my husband and I would highly recommend Debbie and Doug for any housesitting requirements you may have.You may contact me at any time with any questions you may have".
Michele and Tim
Michele and Tim