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Lorna is main house sitter
66, retired local government officer
Hello Experienced and active house sitters. non smoker . We enjoy travelling the country and loving and caring for animals.
I have looked after dogs, cats, fish, rabbits,hamsters,guinea pig, reptiles and birds and chickens. In November 2018 I retired after 41 years in local government. For 28 years I worked in the housing service managing various teams of staff then made a side way step into social care where I was the joint commissioning manager for the development of services and contract monitoring of all older people services for 12 years.As such I was DBS checked.
I have often undertaken house sits alone but will sometimes be joined by husband. We are both trustworthy, Non Smokers, and only participate in an occasional social drink. We are both qualified housing officers having passed three years examinations for the chartered institute of Housing in the 198os. We managed teams of staff responsible for housing estates and contractors during our 25 years as housing managers. We have completed thirty four house sits in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,2020.,2021,,2022,2023 ,2024. you can find the endorsements online.
Please note that I have a minor hearing problem so i am not comfortable discussing sits on the phone but happy to use messaging or email to confirm arrangements by email or phone messaging. if necessary I can use the phone but I am always a little unsure if I have heard everything accurately. We provided voluntary fostering to the RSPCA for 15 years so have a wide experience of caring for Cats and Rabbits . this included looking after cats with serious physical health conditions and behavior issues .
Lorna
Reviews (35)
Lorna and Malcolm spent a week in my home looking after my very loved but quite demanding Siamese kitty. As you all realise this is a tricky time for anyone to stay in a strangers home, as well as to have someone you don't know being in your space. After sounding out Lorna as to how she and Malcolm had been adapting to the Covid restrictions, I felt confident that my home would be lived in as I myself have been doing for the last months. I feel lucky to have had a wonderfully refreshing ... MORELorna and Malcolm spent a week in my home looking after my very loved but quite demanding Siamese kitty. As you all realise this is a tricky time for anyone to stay in a strangers home, as well as to have someone you don't know being in your space. After sounding out Lorna as to how she and Malcolm had been adapting to the Covid restrictions, I felt confident that my home would be lived in as I myself have been doing for the last months. I feel lucky to have had a wonderfully refreshing week at the coast with my family, and to return to find not only a contented and purring cat, but a lovely clean and tidy house. I certainly feel Lorna and Malcolm can be relied upon not only to be very caring of any pets, but responsible about following the Covid 19 rules too.
RITA (Winchester England, Aug 2020 - 1 week)
This was our first time inviting a housesitter for our Lucia, and we are so glad we did. Lorna was the best choice we made. Communication was clear and concise before the sit, during the sit we were kept updated regularly. And on our return there was a very happy cat who had been cared for wonderfully during our time away. We usually come home to Lucia complaining about being on her own but this has been a good thing for her. Also the house was very clean, with fresh milk in the fridge 😊 We ... MOREThis was our first time inviting a housesitter for our Lucia, and we are so glad we did. Lorna was the best choice we made. Communication was clear and concise before the sit, during the sit we were kept updated regularly. And on our return there was a very happy cat who had been cared for wonderfully during our time away. We usually come home to Lucia complaining about being on her own but this has been a good thing for her. Also the house was very clean, with fresh milk in the fridge 😊 We thank Lorna wholeheartedly for the care of Lucia and the care of our home. A truly wonderful person. I hope if we need a sitter in the future that Lorna will be available. Thank you again. Dean, Olga and of course Lucia X 🐈
DEAN (Aylesham , Nov 2024 - 2 weeks)
This is the third time Lorna and Malcom have looked after our cats and house, they are such lovely people, my 6 cats were so well looked after and our house was left spotlessly clean, would highly recommend thank you again Lorna x
JANE (Brockenhurst England, Jul 2024 - 2 weeks 1 night - 1 of 3 endorsements from this owner )
Lorna and Malcolm were lovely house and pet sitters. This was the 2nd time I have used this service so was again very apprehensive however when I opened the door to greet them I relaxed and knew the house and my cat would be in good hands. Lorna had changed the bedding and washing was up to date when I arrived home (the last thing you want to do is make the bed just before you jump in it). I would highly recommend Lorna and Malcolm.
KAREN (Bodmin England, Jun 2024 - 2 weeks 4 nights)
Thank you Karen.best wishes. lorna
Lorna and her partner were excellent house-sitters for us. Our cats were very well cared for and the house was immaculate on our return. Lorna had thoughtfully put clean linen on the bed for us - such a welcome relief after an unnecessarily long return journey. We are most grateful to Lorna and her partner.
GRAHAM (Oxford England, Sep 2023 - 2 weeks 1 night)
Lorna and Malcolm are such a lovely couple, they are obviously animal lovers as my seven cats were very well looked after they were all happy and relaxed when we got home, my house was left spotlessly clean when they left. I can highly recommend inviting them into your home to pet sit. Thank you so much again.
JANE (Brockenhurst England, Jul 2023 - 1 week 4 nights - 2 of 3 endorsements from this owner )
We came back to very happy relaxed cats. Due to careful watering the garden hadn't been destroyed by the hot weather! So we are very grateful for their all care and attention to our home and our cats.
JOSIE (North Molton England, May 2023 - 2 weeks 4 days)
Thank you for the great review
Lorna and her partner were so lovely and took great care of our pets and home. We would highly recommend them to anyone.
MELANIE (Spalding England, Mar 2023 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Lorna and Mal were great house and pet sitters. This was the first time we had used this service and we were naturally anxious how it would work. Prior to the house/pet sit, Lorna responded promptly to our queries setting our minds at ease. She arrived a couple of hours before we left for our holiday so that we could fully brief her on the house and our cat Issy. Issy took to her straight away. Lorna's partner Mal joined Lorna a few days later. Lorna communicated with us whilst we were away, ... MORELorna and Mal were great house and pet sitters. This was the first time we had used this service and we were naturally anxious how it would work. Prior to the house/pet sit, Lorna responded promptly to our queries setting our minds at ease. She arrived a couple of hours before we left for our holiday so that we could fully brief her on the house and our cat Issy. Issy took to her straight away. Lorna's partner Mal joined Lorna a few days later. Lorna communicated with us whilst we were away, and sent photos of Issy on her lap which showed how they had bonded. When we returned home the house was very clean and tidy. Thank you Lorna and Mal for looking after Issy and our house so well.
CAROLINE (West End, Woking England, Feb 2023 - 4 weeks)
Lorna and Malcolm are a lovely friendy couple, lorna kept in touch letting me know how my 7 cats were, our house was very clean and tidy when we got home, would highly recommend. I will definitely be using them again. Thank you Lorna and Malcolm
JANE (Brockenhurst England, Jan 2023 - 1 week 1 day - 3 of 3 endorsements from this owner )
Thank you Jane for this lovely review.
This is the second time we have had Lorna and Malcolm housesit. They are a lovely couple. They kept all our animals very happy and well looked after and left the house immaculate. We would definitely have them back again.
MARIA (Edenbridge , Sep 2022 - I week - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Lorna and Malcolm sat for us at our home on the south coast in September. Aside from the bungalow they cared for our assorted collection of aviary birds.
The birds were well cared for and fighting fit when we came home and the bungalow was very clean and tidy.
They were a lovely couple and we felt confident and happy leaving our property and birds in their hands.
BARBARA (Brighton England, Sep 2022 - 1 week 6 days)
Lorna and Malcolm did an excellent job of looking after our cat, house and garden whilst we were away.
ALISON (Basingstoke England, Aug 2022 - 2 weeks)
Thank you for looking after our little tribe and keeping our house looking lovely.
TERESA (Reading England, Sep 2021 - 3 weeks)
Lorna and Malcolm are lovely people. They took great care of our house and pets. We would recommend them highly.
JANET (Chippenham England, Aug 2021 - 7 days)
Lorna is a very lovely lady and she took great care of our pets. The house was spotless on our return. I would definitely recommend and use again.
MARIA (Edenbridge England, Aug 2021 - 2 weeks 2 days - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Lorna and Malcolm looked after my 2 cats, 2 geese, 2 ducks & 5 chickens and cockerels for a 6 days in July. Everything was perfect with good communication throughout the sit and I came back to a lovely clean and tidy house and of course very contented animals. I highly recommended them for a housesit and would have them again If they wished and were available.
IAN (Crockenhill England, Jul 2021 - 5 days)
Lorna and Malcolm are good people and very reliable. It's been a delight to have them sitting.
SUZANNE (Winchester , Jul 2021 - 1 week 2 days - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Lorna and Malcolm were a great couple. They looked after my pets and my home to perfection. The dogs and cats seemed very happy and my house was lovely and clean. Thank you very much. I hope you can return in September.
DAVID (Newtown Wales, May 2021 - 1 week 4 days)
Lorna and Malcolm did a wonderful job in caring for our 2 cats, fish, house and small garden. We came home to a pair of very laid back contented cats, a clean and tidy cottage, plus a message was left to tell us cats and fish all fed for the day and a few notes about the house. Can definitely recommend them for future sits.
GAYNOR (Badminton England, Sep 2020 - 3 weeks)
Lorna was a fantastic Housesitter. Great communication and The house was left very clean and tidy with a very happy cat. Lorna administered medication every day to our cat Steve with no problems at all.
highly recommended
JENA (Rodborough England, Aug 2020 - 9 days)
Lorna and Malcolm were brilliant house sitters! Animals were happy, everything was great. I would definitely have them sit for us again! Thank you so much! ❤️
Lorna and Malcolm did a wonderful job looking after Ezra and Jess and I would have no hesitation in recommending them. This is only my second sit of my house so I feel very fortunate.
I would have no hesitation in recommending.
SUZIE (Winchester England, Oct 2019 - 1 week 4 days - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
We would be very happy to have Lorna and Malcolm back to sit for us again. We came back to a very happy, well cared for dog and house.
Thank you Roseanne and Roger we enjoyed our holiday with Maya .
Lorna and her husband Malcolm looked after our new house and 3 cats, This was our first experience using a house sitter but we knew that Lorna was the right person from the first contact. They had to look after one particular troublesome cat who has kept returning to the old house, he was kept in whilst we were away, they dealt with litter trays and an elderly cat who took to them very quickly.
I would happily have Lorna and Malcolm back to sit again and would encourage you to contact them ... MORELorna and her husband Malcolm looked after our new house and 3 cats, This was our first experience using a house sitter but we knew that Lorna was the right person from the first contact. They had to look after one particular troublesome cat who has kept returning to the old house, he was kept in whilst we were away, they dealt with litter trays and an elderly cat who took to them very quickly.
I would happily have Lorna and Malcolm back to sit again and would encourage you to contact them if you are looking for someone..
GARETH (Chichester , Jul 2019 - 2 weeks 4 days)
Lorna and Malcolm were fantastic. This is our first experience using a house sitter, and we are so pleased with how it went. Lorna and Malcolm were both friendly and knowledgeable and we had complete confidence in them from the moment they contacted us about the sit. Our kittens and budgies were both well cared for whilst we were away as was the rest of the house. Lorna and Malcolm left the house exceptionally clean and tidy. We were very pleased, and would highly recommend them. Thank you :-)
LAYLA (Littlehampton England, May 2019 - 14 days)
Lorna and Malcolm were great sitters and I felt very comfortable leaving them with Lulu for two weeks whilst I went to New York. The house was left clean and tidy and Lulu was happy and relaxed when I returned. I would happily have Lorna and Malcolm back to sit again.
Lorna & Malcolm are a great couple who came to look after my home and pets. Lorna kept in touch prior to the sit and while I was away which is very reassuring. On my return both my home and pets were obviously well looked after and I would recommend them to other pet/homeowners.
NOREEN (Southsea England, Jan 2019 - 2 weeks)
Thank you Noreen .you have a lovely home and very loving and friendly pets
Lorna was the perfect housesitter. This was our first experience of using a housesitter and Lorna exceeded all of our expectations. She took wonderful care of our house and our pets and she will be our first choice if we go away again.
SARAH (Backwell England, Aug 2018 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Lorna and her husband were amazing house sitters! They took great care of my cat and the house for 4 days while I was away on holiday, and I couldn't have been more pleased. They're very kind, nice and thoughtful, and I'd be more than happy for them to watch over the house and my cat again in the future. I would recommend them to any person in need for pet and house sitters :)
MARK (Brighton England, Jun 2018 - 3 days)
Lorna & Malcolm sat for 10 days for us in March 2018 to look after our house as well as 2 cats and a cold water fish. They did a great job of keeping everyone happy, despite a few challenges along the way including a power cut and awful weather for the majority of their stay!They kept in contact before and during the stay which was reassuring, and everything was as we left it when we got back, so we couldn't have asked for more.
GORDON (Patchway/Bristol England, Mar 2018 - 1 week 3 days)
Lorna was a very capable and experience house sitter who cared for our 3 animals in a loving and gentle manner. We found her very willing to follow our routine and she kept the house in a tidy, clean state. Lorna was a very nice person and I am happy to endorse her for any future house sitting. Many thanks Lorna
DAVID (worthing England, May 2017 - 2 weeks 4 days)
Lorna was a lovely, tidy and polite house guest. She made extra effort to console our dog during fireworks and collected our mail while we were gone.
BONNIE (Watford England, Oct 2016 - 4 days)
Hi Lorna was a good house sitter/cat sitter and cared for both very well. I would have her again if she was available on any of my future dates.
AVRIL (Stafford England, Sep 2016 - 3 days)
Lorna looked after our pets recently. She was punctual, polite and kept our house very clean! Our pets loved her - we know as when we arrived home, they were very settled and rested! Thanks Lorna for all your help!
KATHRYN (Frome England, Jul 2016 - 1 week 3 days)
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Lorna and Malcolm spent a week in my home looking after my very loved but quite demanding Siamese kitty. As you all realise this is a tricky time for anyone to stay in a strangers home, as well as to have someone you don't know being in your space. After sounding out Lorna as to how she and Malcolm had been adapting to the Covid restrictions, I felt confident that my home would be lived in as I myself have been doing for the last months. I feel lucky to have had a wonderfully refreshing ... MORE
Lorna was the perfect housesitter. This was our first experience of using a housesitter and Lorna exceeded all of our expectations. She took wonderful care of our house and our pets and she will be our first choice if we go away again.
