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Rita & Andre

70, Retired

73, Semi retired

We're in the UK since 2015, relocating from South Africa and received citizenship 2022.
We started to use house sitters as a portal to get a better idea and knowledge of the country before settling.
In South Africa we had a variety of pets at different stages in the form of cats, dogs and parrots.

Reviews (21)
Rita and Andre came with their granddaughters to look after our house and two dogs. All were cared for exceptionally well, great communication in the lead up to and during their stay and came back to happy hounds and very clean house. I wouldn’t hesitate to have them again.
 
GEMMA (Crowborough England, Oct 2024 - 3 nights)
Having Rita and Andre to stay was totally seamless and easy peasy. Marmalade was very happy and the house was spotless. I hope they enjoyed Manchester, we’d have them to stay again in a heartbeat
 
JESSICA (Salford England, Aug 2024 - 3 nights)
Rita and André and their two delightful granddaughters came to look after our two dogs, cats, chickens, horses and our house. They did an excellent job and we returned to happy animals, an immaculate house and they even left us some beautiful flowers and a pot of their home made jam. They kept in touch in an unobtrusive way and coped well with the dogs' medication which is a bit complicated. They were charming and they enjoyed being here which is nice to know. All in all I couldn't ... MORE
 
CLEM (Sherborne England, Jul 2024 - 5 nights)
Rita and Andre took great care of our home, and we came home to two happy kittens as well as a lovely homemade gift and some scrumptious South African chutney 😊. We would not hesitate to recommend Rita and Andre.
 
JESS (aberystwyth Wales, May 2024 - 3 nights)
Rita and Andre were a joy to meet and everything we could have asked for in house sitters. The pets, the houseplants and the veg patch were all tended and had thrived while we were away. The house was spotless on return and we are most grateful to them for their care and attention as well as the WhatsApp updates we received while away. Anyone having them house sit will be lucky to have found them. Our thanks to them both.
 
ANDY (Christon , Jun 2023 - 1 week 3 days)
Rita and Andre are the dream house-sitters. They are friendly, punctual and easy to communicate with. They took great care of our cat and house, leaving it in excellent shape. They even left us a thank you card with a gift! I would recommend them to anyone.
 
BEN (London England, Dec 2022 - 1 week 3 days)
Rita and Andre are clearly experienced house sitters who put my mind at ease that everything would be well looked after. The dogs looked happy and healthy, our plants were well watered and the house was spotless. We were even lucky enough to return to some of Rita's homemade cookies and chutneys. It was a privilege to have such great house sitters.
 
LAUREN (East Preston England, Jul 2022 - 1 week 3 days)
I was quite nervous for my first time using house sitters, however Rita and Andre made me feel at ease straight away. I received daily photos and i really appreciated you both in taking great care of my 3 cats and my house. I would strongly recommend Rita and Andre to anyone!! Thank you so much both, you made this experience great... Harvey, Maisie & Salem loved you :)
 
NATALIE (Isle Of Man Isle of Man, Oct 2021 - 1 week 5 days)
Rita and Andre were lovely - very friendly and I think out cats enjoyed their company over the weekend! It was a short sit, arranged at relatively short notice but worked perfectly for us and seems to have been good for Rita and Andre. Rita also left us some biscuits and a card - what a lovely touch! Th3 biscuits haven't been sampled yet but I'm sure they won't last long!
 
CAROLE (Shepton Mallet England, Jun 2021 - 3 days)
André and Rita were amazing and experienced house sitters, respectful and flexible as things do not always work as planned during this pandemic specially. Our pets were very happy when we came back home and they left delicious biscuits and South African Chutney. Thank you!
 
MARIA (Kings Worthy/Winchester England, Jun 2021 - 3 days)
Rita and Andre were perfect house sitters. As this was our first time using house sitters we were a bit anxious . We need not have worried as Rita and Andre kept us informed of how the dogs were and sent pictures. They left the house spotless and Rita left homemade bread ,baking and a dish to heat up for our supper. Two very happy dogs . We would welcome them back!
 
SUE (Edinburgh 14 Scotland, Jan 2020 - 2 weeks 4 days)
Wonderful house sit by Rita and Andre. kept us updated as to pets welfare, really put mind at rest and felt we could really enjoy our holiday. Would totally recommend
 
CAROLE (PRESCOT England, Dec 2019 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Rita and Andre pet/house sat for us and I would recommend them. They had an unexpected arrival of puppies the morning we were due home and they coped well (thank you). Rita left us a meal and a bottle of South African Chutney (thank you). Would have sit again.
 
BARBARA (Littledean England, Nov 2019 - 1 week)
Rita & Andre were amazing from day one! I felt completely at ease after meeting them and immediately I could relax as soon as I left my cat and house in their capable hands. My main concern was my cat as he's my absolute world, but Rita & Andre kept me updated, sent pictures and I came home to a very happy cat & clean house. Please put your trust in Rita & Andre for anything as they have been perfect & have gone above & beyond my expectations from a housesit. I can't thank them enough
 
DERYN (Widnes England, Oct 2019 - 1 week 3 days)
We could not have asked for better sitters for our Home and pets. Rita and Andre were excellent and kept us up to date with everything and even sent pictures of the pets, We would highly recommend this couple and they even left us a beautiful home made meal to heat up on our return. The house was all also immaculate on our return. I wish we could have them every time we go away!!
 
HELENA (Whaplode, Spalding England, Sep 2019 - 1 week 1 day)
I cannot thank Rita and Andre enough for looking after my cats, house and garden. They were kind enough to revise arrangements and come the evening before the departure date I had stated when I realised I needed to leave at 5.30am to get to the airport in time!! They sent regular emails (some with photos) to let me know that the cats were fine and getting lots of fuss and I returned to a sparkling house and well watered garden. I had to postpone the post-holiday diet for a couple of days as ... MORE
 
SUE (Hockley Heath , Aug 2019 - 2 weeks 3 days)
I can not thank/praise Rita and Andre enough. My house is in a much better condition that when I left (and I scrubbed everything down in prep for my first housesitters!) I came home to a very chilled out Border Collie and some lovely homemade baking using the apples that had ripened in our absence. Lovely couple that I would happily welcome in to my home anytime!
 
MELISSA (Southampton England, Jul 2019 - 3 weeks)
Rita and Andre have just completed my house sit and I couldn't be happier with their stay or the fact that my cat was completely relaxed when I got home. I'm convinced the house was cleaner on my return than on my departure. Rita was very good with communicating and put my mind at rest during my holiday. Many thanks to Rita and Andre, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you.
 
JO ANNE (Lydney England, Jun 2019 - 1 week)
We are so thrilled that we found Rita & Andre to look after our house and two dogs. We couldn't have wished for a nicer and lovelier couple. Rita baked a fresh bread and muffins for us and even washed all the bedding before we returned. We very much hope that we will manage to meet again soon. Thank you for everything and thank you for being so wonderful.
 
ENEKA (Aylesbury England, Jun 2019 - 1 week 1 day)
Thank you to Rita and Andre for house sitting for us last week. They are lovely people and we would 100% recommend them for house sitting. The house was immaculate when we came home together with welcome flowers and the dogs were happy and well cared for. Great people + happy dogs = fantastic stress free holiday. Louise and Richard
 
LOUISE (Brecon Wales, May 2019 - 1 week)
Rita and Andre were absolutely brilliant house sitters, they arrived as agreed just before we set off on holiday and as we hoped in the taxi we felt completely at ease leaving our house with them. Our cats were happy and our house better than we left it upon our return! Absolutely don't hesitate to have Rita and Andre look after your house.
 
KATE (Liss Forest England, Apr 2019 - 1 week 5 days)
 
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