Edward & Anne
Edward & Anne
Energetic, Caring & Reliable Aussie Couple
About Edward & Anne
We are a caring, tidy, and responsible Australian couple who enjoy the company of animals, and take pleasure in looking after them.
Married for over 40 years, and recently retired, we are non-smokers, and enjoy being active and outdoors. We also enjoy homely experiences in new locations. House sitting, we have come to appreciate, is a grea...
We are a caring, tidy, and responsible Australian couple who enjoy the company of animals, and take pleasure in looking after them.
Married for over 40 years, and recently retired, we are non-smokers, and enjoy being active and outdoors. We also enjoy homely experiences in new locations. House sitting, we have come to appreciate, is a great way to make a positive contribution to the sharing economy, with advantages for all.
Why we want to house sit
We enjoy travelling, and true local experiences. During 2018, we undertook three successful THS sits. What a pleasure when returning owners were as delighted as we had been to stay!
We learned how a well-handled sit can provide peace of mind for owners; security and happiness for pets and, for sitters, the satisfaction of a job well done, in interesting new circumstances. We have enjoyed some wonderful new company, both pet and human!
As each pet is different, we aim to understand what will be be best for them, and then make sure every sit we do is totally positive for owner/s and their pets. Your contentment increases our satisfaction! We like that we are helping out, and also supporting Trusted House Sitters, as a valuable resource for both owners and sitters.
Our experience
Anne & Edward grew up in different country towns in Victoria, in south-eastern Australia. Living in the country encouraged openness and a practical, can-do approach. Our parents emphasized honesty, reliability and acceptance of responsibility. Those traits remain central for us.
Country life also fostered our appreciation of animals and nature. Until early adulthood, pets were part of our lives: dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry, budgerigars and other birds, mice, fish, tortoises, and an ant farm. Even checking on the yabbies, an Australian fresh water crustacean, and regular feeding of the worms, which were bred for fishing, seemed a bit like looking after pets :-). Edward's spider jar, which he tucked safely underneath his bed each night, was found one morning to have had its lid dislodged. Only 9 of his 11 "pet" redback spiders could be found. Spiders were banned from the pet list for a while!
As adults, we continue to enjoy meeting new people, and are able to get by in French and Spanish. Our professional careers involved working and living for extended periods in half a dozen countries. We adapt quickly, and function effectively, in new situations.
Anne’s career was in teaching, most recently as an academic and research skills advisor, for post graduate students, at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. Edward was an infantry officer in the Australian Army and, for 30 years, a diplomat.
Over an extended period, Edward held high level security clearances from the Australian Government, and we have current Australian Police checks.
Keeping pets whilst we were moving abroad wasn’t really an option. So we have "pent-up pet love", and are now looking forward to more opportunities to care for animals, and to enjoy their company. Combining this with travel which includes a true local experience, and the chance to enjoy a homely atmosphere, seems an ideal combination.
During 40 years of establishing and running households in different countries, we have learned what can go wrong in a house or apartment, and then what to do to fix it! We have good practical skills, and are happy to attend to household tasks and maintenance, including, for example, pool maintenance.
We enjoy gardening, though wouldn't claim to be experts. Our own garden includes: lawn; mainly Australian shrubs and trees; a vegetable patch; herb garden; and fruit trees. Hard to beat home-grown :-) Our three adult sons think it a little odd, but we both still enjoy lawn mowing! In accordance with your wishes, we will be happy to keep lawns trim, plants watered, and gardens maintained.
We had looked after houses for friends and, in April 2018, accepted an invitation to do a "proper" house sit, in Melbourne, Australia. We really enjoyed it, especially the company of the house cavalier/poodle, Ruby. Here are extracts from a message received from the returning owner:
“You and Anne would be welcome to stay anytime! I got all of your messages …and Ruby would’ve LOVED having you here! And thank you so much for tidying up my garden. It looks so fabulous…. Thanks again.”
That positive experience was our the start point. Now, thanks to generous offers to sit from two lovely home-owning couples in France, and another adventurous couple spread between Canada and Abu Dhabi, we feel "at home", as experienced members of the THS global community.
We understand the social contract that goes with allowing someone new to stay in your home. We are determined to fully meet our obligations. It would be a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility to care for your special animal friends, and to safeguard your home. We will care for them as if they were our own.
Reviews (3)
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Tracy - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
03 October - 19 October 2018
Thank you to Ann & Edward for taking such great care of Elsa & Trudeau! My husband reports that the apt was spotless- including the mirror!! Edward went above & beyond in keeping us updated on the antics our 2 cats & sent pictures as proof.
Ann & Edward had to deal with a few unexpected ordeals...Thank you to Ann & Edward for taking such great care of Elsa & Trudeau! My husband reports that the apt was spotless- including the mirror!! Edward went above & beyond in keeping us updated on the antics our 2 cats & sent pictures as proof.
Ann & Edward had to deal with a few unexpected ordeals & manged them with ease ie power cut & internet difficulties.
We would highly recommend this couple & would happily ha e them back!- Organised
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Response from Edward & Anne
Many thanks Tracy & Simon, for your assistance and for your positive review. We were delighted to spend time with Queen Elsa and also gratified to win approval from the more reserved Trudeau. Choosing us as your sitters gave us a much appreciated opportunity to gain an impression of a very interesting part of the world. Best wishes Anne & Edward
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Charlotte - Malakoff, France
19 July - 10 August 2018
It was a real pleasure to leave our house and Flixie to Edward and Anne. They are lovely and caring people, that took care of Flixie as she was their own. They kept us informed with pictures during their stay.
Our house was, I believe, even tidier than when we left.
We were able to meet up with...It was a real pleasure to leave our house and Flixie to Edward and Anne. They are lovely and caring people, that took care of Flixie as she was their own. They kept us informed with pictures during their stay.
Our house was, I believe, even tidier than when we left.
We were able to meet up with them before and after the petsitting and it was a real treat.
We could not have had more wonderful people for our first petsitting experience.
I would recommend them to anyone!- Organised
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Response from Edward & Anne
Many thanks Charlotte and Jean-Christophe,
for your kind review. We greatly enjoyed looking after Flixie, and your charming home. Malakoff is now one of our top favourite areas in Paris! Good luck with all your exciting plans!
Best Regards
Edward and Anne -
Kathy - Romenay, France
12 June - 15 July 2018
Edward & Anne Patching were responsible, attentive and thoroughly reliable house sitters. Not only did they care for and exercise our two active Welsh Springer Spaniels they were also excellent, tidy gardeners leaving us a hard act to follow and maintain. They also kept us completely informed on ...
Edward & Anne Patching were responsible, attentive and thoroughly reliable house sitters. Not only did they care for and exercise our two active Welsh Springer Spaniels they were also excellent, tidy gardeners leaving us a hard act to follow and maintain. They also kept us completely informed on a regular basis using secure social media which gave us complete peace of mind. Their impeccable social skills also enabled them to integrate within our community. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to those looking for reliable, honest and hardworking house sitters who are real animal lovers.
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Response from Edward & Anne
Many thanks, Kathy & Bill, for your many kindnesses.
We had a wonderful time with Ffion and Dylan, in your special part of the world.
Best Wishes
Anne and Edward
About Edward & Anne
We are a caring, tidy, and responsible Australian couple who enjoy the company of animals, and take pleasure in looking after them.
Married for over 40 years, and recently retired, we are non-smokers, and enjoy being active and outdoors. We also enjoy homely experiences in new locations. House sitting, we have come to appreciate, is a great way to make a positive contribution to the sharing economy, with advantages for all.
We are a caring, tidy, and responsible Australian couple who enjoy the company of animals, and take pleasure in looking after them.
Married for over 40 years, and recently retired, we are non-smokers, and enjoy being active and outdoors. We also enjoy homely experiences in new locations. House sitting, we have come to appreciate, is a great way to make a positive contribution to the sharing economy, with advantages for all.
Why we want to house sit
We enjoy travelling, and true local experiences. During 2018, we undertook three successful THS sits. What a pleasure when returning owners were as delighted as we had been to stay!
We learned how a well-handled sit can provide peace of mind for owners; security and happiness for pets and, for sitters, the satisfaction of a job well done, in interesting new circumstances. We have enjoyed some wonderful new company, both pet and human!
As each pet is different, we aim to understand what will be be best for them, and then make sure every sit we do is totally positive for owner/s and their pets. Your contentment increases our satisfaction! We like that we are helping out, and also supporting Trusted House Sitters, as a valuable resource for both owners and sitters.
Our experience
Anne & Edward grew up in different country towns in Victoria, in south-eastern Australia. Living in the country encouraged openness and a practical, can-do approach. Our parents emphasized honesty, reliability and acceptance of responsibility. Those traits remain central for us.
Country life also fostered our appreciation of animals and nature. Until early adulthood, pets were part of our lives: dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry, budgerigars and other birds, mice, fish, tortoises, and an ant farm. Even checking on the yabbies, an Australian fresh water crustacean, and regular feeding of the worms, which were bred for fishing, seemed a bit like looking after pets :-). Edward's spider jar, which he tucked safely underneath his bed each night, was found one morning to have had its lid dislodged. Only 9 of his 11 "pet" redback spiders could be found. Spiders were banned from the pet list for a while!
As adults, we continue to enjoy meeting new people, and are able to get by in French and Spanish. Our professional careers involved working and living for extended periods in half a dozen countries. We adapt quickly, and function effectively, in new situations.
Anne’s career was in teaching, most recently as an academic and research skills advisor, for post graduate students, at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. Edward was an infantry officer in the Australian Army and, for 30 years, a diplomat.
Over an extended period, Edward held high level security clearances from the Australian Government, and we have current Australian Police checks.
Keeping pets whilst we were moving abroad wasn’t really an option. So we have "pent-up pet love", and are now looking forward to more opportunities to care for animals, and to enjoy their company. Combining this with travel which includes a true local experience, and the chance to enjoy a homely atmosphere, seems an ideal combination.
During 40 years of establishing and running households in different countries, we have learned what can go wrong in a house or apartment, and then what to do to fix it! We have good practical skills, and are happy to attend to household tasks and maintenance, including, for example, pool maintenance.
We enjoy gardening, though wouldn't claim to be experts. Our own garden includes: lawn; mainly Australian shrubs and trees; a vegetable patch; herb garden; and fruit trees. Hard to beat home-grown :-) Our three adult sons think it a little odd, but we both still enjoy lawn mowing! In accordance with your wishes, we will be happy to keep lawns trim, plants watered, and gardens maintained.
We had looked after houses for friends and, in April 2018, accepted an invitation to do a "proper" house sit, in Melbourne, Australia. We really enjoyed it, especially the company of the house cavalier/poodle, Ruby. Here are extracts from a message received from the returning owner:
“You and Anne would be welcome to stay anytime! I got all of your messages …and Ruby would’ve LOVED having you here! And thank you so much for tidying up my garden. It looks so fabulous…. Thanks again.”
That positive experience was our the start point. Now, thanks to generous offers to sit from two lovely home-owning couples in France, and another adventurous couple spread between Canada and Abu Dhabi, we feel "at home", as experienced members of the THS global community.
We understand the social contract that goes with allowing someone new to stay in your home. We are determined to fully meet our obligations. It would be a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility to care for your special animal friends, and to safeguard your home. We will care for them as if they were our own.
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Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Fish
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Poultry
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Bird
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Small pet
Availability
Preferred Countries
- Australia
- France
- Greece
- Italy
- New Zealand
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Aland Islands
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
- Botswana
- Bouvet Island
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Jersey
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Pitcairn
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Republic of the Congo
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Profile Details
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Previous house sitting experience
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House & pet sitting timeline
Edward and Anne have done 3 house sits since 2018
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Abu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesOct 2018 -
MalakoffFranceJul - Aug 2018 -
RomenayFranceJun - Jul 2018
