After 30 years spent bringing up three amazing children and loving many animals in our home during this time, we packed up our house and began house sitting and travelling. We have since been lucky enough to meet many interesting people and care for their much loved pets.
I worked as an Early Years teacher and enjoy walking, crafts, cooking, pottering in the garden and looking after animals. Andy, as a retired technician, who enjoys writing poetry, is skilled at maintenance around the house. He volunteered his time as a skipper for a River Thames based charity called the Rivertime Boat Trust, which helps both disadvantaged and disabled children and adults spend time on the River Thames.
As non-smoking home owners ourselves we recognise how important it is to give support to your animals whilst you are away and be able to feel that they will be looked after and loved, as well as care for your property.
We have been on the move since November 2016 and have received good references (further ones can be supplied). We are very happy to be contacted about house sits and look forward to being able to meet you and your pets in the future.
Reviews (19)
This is the second time we have invited Jo and Andy to house sit for us. It's fantastic to be able to go away and know our elderly cat is getting lots of affection and company, he also has medication once a day, and Jo and Andy have been great with him. Our house is always spotlessly clean when we get home. Would highly recommend
JAMES (Cheltenham England, Jan 2022 - 1 week 6 days)
Thank you for your review. We love looking after Riley and would happily do so anytime we can.
So this was the first time we had used the housesitters service and chose Jo and Andy because of all the other great reviews they had. They didn't disappoint and gave us great confidence to leave our dogs and property in good hands. Due to COVID and other issues they were not able to do a pre visit, as they would have liked , so we face timed them before they arrived. Communication was good and we felt immediately reassured. Contact whilst away was via regular photo's of the dogs with updates ... MORESo this was the first time we had used the housesitters service and chose Jo and Andy because of all the other great reviews they had. They didn't disappoint and gave us great confidence to leave our dogs and property in good hands. Due to COVID and other issues they were not able to do a pre visit, as they would have liked , so we face timed them before they arrived. Communication was good and we felt immediately reassured. Contact whilst away was via regular photo's of the dogs with updates on the dogs adventures which they appeared to cope with marvellously especially as Ruby has some weird but loveable habits. Would highly recommend them and we felt very relaxed on holiday not having to worry. We wish them all the best in their future house sits.
NINA (Frizington England, Sep 2021 - 2 weeks)
Jo and Andy were amazing. This was our first time using house sitters and if this is how it is then we are converted! They sent frequent updates and really looked after our dog, two cats and micro pig. The house was beautifully clean when we returned and we can't recommend them enough. Just perfect! We shall be asking them to house sit again!
MARK (Exeter England, Aug 2021 - 2 weeks 5 days)
Jo & Andy were wonderful housesitters. They diligently cared for our four hens, two cats, house & garden during a heatwave no less. They were very good communicators, keeping us informed of the animal activity & well-being & sent photos.
I was not as organised as I'd hoped to be upon departure for our holiday & they were very relaxed & understanding when we had to pop back for forgotten items.
Jo and Andy are seasoned housesitters whom I would trust to look after all our animals. They left ... MOREJo & Andy were wonderful housesitters. They diligently cared for our four hens, two cats, house & garden during a heatwave no less. They were very good communicators, keeping us informed of the animal activity & well-being & sent photos.
I was not as organised as I'd hoped to be upon departure for our holiday & they were very relaxed & understanding when we had to pop back for forgotten items.
Jo and Andy are seasoned housesitters whom I would trust to look after all our animals. They left the house spick and span, washing sheets & remaking beds which was hugely appreciated, as were the vase of flowers awaiting us upon our return.
It was a real treat to go away secure in the knowledge that the house & animals were being lovingly cared for. Thank you!
We were very pleased with this sit. Our cats were very happy on our return and the house was clean.
Communication was easy and friendly.
We would happily have Jo and Andy back again.
JANINE (Pease Pottage England, May 2021 - 1 week)
Jo and Andy were wonderful dog sitters. They took great care of our doggies - who absolutely loved them - and kept our house beautifully clean and tidy. We would definitely recommend them as house sitters.
MARIE-CLAUDE (Dymchurch England, May 2021 - 4 days)
Jo and Andy are real animal lovers who took great care of our cats Django and Socksie at our flat in Hove while we were away from 9th-16th May 2021 texting regular updates on their welfare, and they left flat nice and tidy too with sheets and towels washed! Would thoroughly recommend Jo and Andy as pet/house sitters.
LAURA (Hove England, May 2021 - 1 week)
Jo and Andy aren't just catsitters.......they are Catsitters Extraordinaire! We arrived back home to find our cats in an extremely relaxed, calm and happy state......they had obviously had a wonderful time with Jo and Andy.. I do hope Jo and Andy did too, despite the weather throwing things at them! We had regular photo updates......I felt extremely confident that these were two people who genuinely care for the animals they look after. Communication was first class. Our home was just as we ... MOREJo and Andy aren't just catsitters.......they are Catsitters Extraordinaire! We arrived back home to find our cats in an extremely relaxed, calm and happy state......they had obviously had a wonderful time with Jo and Andy.. I do hope Jo and Andy did too, despite the weather throwing things at them! We had regular photo updates......I felt extremely confident that these were two people who genuinely care for the animals they look after. Communication was first class. Our home was just as we left it. It was a fantastic first experience and I hope they may come again. Wonderful cat and house sitters. Penny and David
Jo and Andy were absolutely lovely housesitters - they sent us regular pictures of Rosie our cat and were really communicative. They were super clean and tidy too. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend or have them back to housesit.
KAYLENE (Weybridge England, Oct 2020 - 1 week)
We never had house/pet sitters before, so were very new to the prospect of having people we didn't know stay in our home and look after our pets.
From the very start Jo and Andy made us feel comfortable and at ease with the whole process. We FaceTimed with them before hand and we all asked plenty of questions.
While we were away they sent us pictures and daily updates. One of our cats is very shy and nervous, but it didn't take long for him to warm to them, which was such a wait off our ... MOREWe never had house/pet sitters before, so were very new to the prospect of having people we didn't know stay in our home and look after our pets.
From the very start Jo and Andy made us feel comfortable and at ease with the whole process. We FaceTimed with them before hand and we all asked plenty of questions.
While we were away they sent us pictures and daily updates. One of our cats is very shy and nervous, but it didn't take long for him to warm to them, which was such a wait off our shoulders.
It was so comforting to know our cats and home were in the best hands. When we returned the house looked cleaner than when we left!
We cannot recommend Jo and Andy enough! They are kind, thoughtful and so, so helpful.
EMILY (Bristol England, Jul 2020 - 1 week 2 days)
Jo and Andy were fantastic house sitters! They took great care of Steve and sent us lots of updates and lovely photos of him! The house was tidy and clean when we returned and they had even cleaned the cat flap which was an awful job! Lovely, communicative couple who I recommend highly!
JENA (Rodborough England, Jan 2020 - 3 weeks)
This was our first time of using house sitters and we were initially wary of leaving our house with strangers for 4 weeks. On meeting Jo and her husband our doubts were immediately dispelled as they explained what they do and understood exactly what we expected from them. We went on holiday content in the knowledge our home would be well looked after. On our return we had bread and milk brought in so there was no need to shop so soon after our return. Our home had been cleaned and left ... MOREThis was our first time of using house sitters and we were initially wary of leaving our house with strangers for 4 weeks. On meeting Jo and her husband our doubts were immediately dispelled as they explained what they do and understood exactly what we expected from them. We went on holiday content in the knowledge our home would be well looked after. On our return we had bread and milk brought in so there was no need to shop so soon after our return. Our home had been cleaned and left immaculately. I would highly recommend Jo and her husband and wouldn't hesitate to use them in future.
DIANE (Gloucester England, Sep 2019 - 4 weeks)
Jo and Andy were brilliant cat sitters. They sent us regular photos and Tabatha updates and we knew that she was in good hands.
We came back to a lovely clean home and clean sheets on the bed (so, so appreciated after arriving from holiday at 6am after night travel!)
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and really hope that we can meet them in person next time.
DIANE (Blackpool England, Aug 2019 - 2 weeks)
Jo and Andy were lovely housesitters - they took the trouble to come and meet Mel beforehand and she warmed to them very quickly. We were kept up to date regularly with lovely pictures of Mel enjoying life without us, and the house was immaculate when we got back. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them as sitters for dogs, cats and houses!
CECILIA (Bristol England, Aug 2019 - 1 week)
I warmed to Jo and Andy from the start because they clearly love animals and are committed to taking good care of them and the house. During my three week absence they kept in regular contact with messages and photos, which was reassuring. On my return I found everything in good order, the cats relaxed and a meal prepared for me. I would not hesitate to ask Jo and Andy to house sit for me again.
GRETEL (Lewes England, Jul 2018 - 3 weeks)
From the very outset we knew that we had made the best decision in inviting Jo and Andy to look after our cat and home. They were very friendly, confident and conscientious. We were on holiday for 10 days and were totally confident in Jo and Andy. We returned to find a very healthy and happy looking cat, along with a clean house with the bed linen drying on the line! Jo and Andy have since returned for a second visit, much to the delight of our cat, Captain! We can't recommend them highly ... MOREFrom the very outset we knew that we had made the best decision in inviting Jo and Andy to look after our cat and home. They were very friendly, confident and conscientious. We were on holiday for 10 days and were totally confident in Jo and Andy. We returned to find a very healthy and happy looking cat, along with a clean house with the bed linen drying on the line! Jo and Andy have since returned for a second visit, much to the delight of our cat, Captain! We can't recommend them highly enough!
BEN (Birmingham England, Jun 2018 - 1 week 1 day)
Jo and Andy were wonderful sitters. They took the time to come and meet JJ and Ruby and us before the sit which was very reassuring. They took the dogs on some lovely adventures and sent us fantastically funny updates which included photos. They love looked after our house extremely well and we returned home to some lovely flowers and card. We would thoroughly recommend Jo and Andy as house sitters! Thank you
JACKIE (Bristol England, Nov 2017 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Stepped into the breach to help us at short notice. Reliable, thoughtful, trustworthy, efficient,genuine cat lovers. Would not hesitate to recommend them.
KEITH (Bridgnorth England, Jan 2017 - 2 weeks 5 days)
As first-timers to House Sitters UK this was a new experience for us and we were a little unsure as to what to expect. But from the outset Jo and Andy were amazing - thoughtful, professional and reassuring. Even before we met them we were confident they were the right people to look after our cat Monty and our home. Throughout our time away we knew all was well at home and really welcomed the regular updates on Monty via Whatsapp. We returned to a lovely, tidy, warm house and a very chilled ... MOREAs first-timers to House Sitters UK this was a new experience for us and we were a little unsure as to what to expect. But from the outset Jo and Andy were amazing - thoughtful, professional and reassuring. Even before we met them we were confident they were the right people to look after our cat Monty and our home. Throughout our time away we knew all was well at home and really welcomed the regular updates on Monty via Whatsapp. We returned to a lovely, tidy, warm house and a very chilled cat. We have no hesitation in recommending Jo and Andy and we would certainly ask them to house-sit for us again. Anyone else who sits for us will have a hard act to follow.
HELEN (Carlingcott England, Dec 2016 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Safe house!
There is nothing more secure than having people at home while you're away. Get a house sitter.