About Paul
Hello. I am Paul . I an Australian semi retired. I have had numerous pets over the years, including dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, parrots, fish and a lizard. I LOVE animals, and would love to care for your pets and home, while you are away. Paul is a former Defence Force person so is very neat, tidy, punctual and efficient. He is also a h...
Hello. I am Paul . I an Australian semi retired. I have had numerous pets over the years, including dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, parrots, fish and a lizard. I LOVE animals, and would love to care for your pets and home, while you are away. Paul is a former Defence Force person so is very neat, tidy, punctual and efficient. He is also a home handyman, and can fix a minor problem in your home, while you are away, if necessary. I have been an Organic Chicken farmer, I had a flock of over 800 chickens, a cow I hand milked every day, and Maremma dogs that protected the flock from foxes. Our children are all grown now, so we are in travelling and looking for adventure! Our most recent experience, was a 3000km hike, from the top of the North Island of New Zealand, to the bottom of the South Island. This took nearly 6 months and we finished in March 2018 . We then spent some time on a Dairy Farm in NZ milking 1,400 cows per day. We came home to spend some time with our granddaughter, and now we are heading to Europe to vist two of our children, who are studying in Sweeden. We are honest, trustworthy people, We have many references, and very recent Australian Police checks. We are very accomodating, and realise leaving your beloved pets and home can be stressfull. We want to reassure you your pets and home will be well looked after. We have our own home that is rented out, so we know how important it is to find good people.
Why I want to house sit
We are traveling in Europe from mid July 2018. We would like to pet and house sit anywhere in Europe really. We love pets, and, having our own house, currently rented out, we know how important it is to have trusted tenants, that you know will look after your home and pets, and be good communicators, should a problem arise. We are currently looking after a dog and cat in Lund Sweden, followed by a house and pet sit in Italy, France and Sweden again, so we will have lots of references soon. Cate will return to Australia mid September, and I will remain in Europe and the UK for 6mths or so.
My experience
Paul is a former Defence Force personnel, and then had a handyman business, he can fix just about anything. He is organised and effecient, and doesn't forget to do anything that needs to be done. He has had over 15 different pets over his lifetime.
Reviews (5)
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Emily - Heby, Sweden
12 September - 19 September 2018
This was our first time using the site, and we were very happy with Paul, who stayed at our house for a week. He took great care of our animals, stayed in touch with us regularly, and kept the house clean. He is a very laid-back, easy-going guy who we highly recommend. Thanks so much, Paul!
This was our first time using the site, and we were very happy with Paul, who stayed at our house for a week. He took great care of our animals, stayed in touch with us regularly, and kept the house clean. He is a very laid-back, easy-going guy who we highly recommend. Thanks so much, Paul!
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Response from Paul
Thanks for the great review. I loved your pets and house. Thanks for giving me the opportunity, and for being so helpful, and for the use of your car. I'd love to come back in the future. Regards Paul
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Deb - Castillon-la-Bataille, France
28 August - 05 September 2018
Paul and Cate were great! They arrived the night before we left and we had a great time with them. They loved Cedric and he loved them right back. They took him for long walks in the vineyards which he loved and by the time we got back he was a very happy and relaxed dog. When we got bac...
Paul and Cate were great! They arrived the night before we left and we had a great time with them. They loved Cedric and he loved them right back. They took him for long walks in the vineyards which he loved and by the time we got back he was a very happy and relaxed dog. When we got back the house was a lot cleaner and tidier than we left (thank you!) and they had cooked us a delicious chicken and spinach pie. We could not recommend them highly enough.
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Response from Paul
Lovely hosts, accommodating, friendly and thoughtful. We loved Cedric the dog, and Deb and John’s home. The garden and fresh produce was amazing.
Lovely area in the magic wine making region of Bordeaux. Would strongly recommend these lovely hosts, beautiful Cedric and absolutely beautiful area and home -
Tara & Andrea - Recanati, Italy
05 August - 19 August 2018
Cate and Paul were the best pet/house sitters for us. They took wonderful care of our cat, kept the place in order and clean and all our plants were still alive and thriving when we came home. They kept us updated enough without it being too much so we could enjoy our holiday with peace of mind. ...
Cate and Paul were the best pet/house sitters for us. They took wonderful care of our cat, kept the place in order and clean and all our plants were still alive and thriving when we came home. They kept us updated enough without it being too much so we could enjoy our holiday with peace of mind. They sent pics of our little furry guy which was very much appreciated. We would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone else with at least a cat or dog, and I think they would be good with any kind of animal. We found great housesitters, and we think also new friends. Thanks guys!! Grazie mille!
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Response from Paul
You could not find a kinder host, thank you for sharing your beautiful home and jack the cat. Thank you for spoiling me on my arrival and taking me to the best pizza I have ever eaten in my life. Memories will last for ever Cate and Paul
About Paul
Hello. I am Paul . I an Australian semi retired. I have had numerous pets over the years, including dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, parrots, fish and a lizard. I LOVE animals, and would love to care for your pets and home, while you are away. Paul is a former Defence Force person so is very neat, tidy, punctual and efficient. He is also a home handyman, and can fix a minor problem in your home, while you are away, if necessary. I have been an Organic Chicken farmer, I had a flock of over 800 chickens, a cow I hand milked every day, and Maremma dogs that protected the flock from foxes. Our children are all grown now, so we are in travelling and looking for adventure! Our most recent experience, was a 3000km hike, from the top of the North Island of New Zealand, to the bottom of the South Island. This took nearly 6 months and we finished in March 2018 . We then spent some time o......
Hello. I am Paul . I an Australian semi retired. I have had numerous pets over the years, including dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, parrots, fish and a lizard. I LOVE animals, and would love to care for your pets and home, while you are away. Paul is a former Defence Force person so is very neat, tidy, punctual and efficient. He is also a home handyman, and can fix a minor problem in your home, while you are away, if necessary. I have been an Organic Chicken farmer, I had a flock of over 800 chickens, a cow I hand milked every day, and Maremma dogs that protected the flock from foxes. Our children are all grown now, so we are in travelling and looking for adventure! Our most recent experience, was a 3000km hike, from the top of the North Island of New Zealand, to the bottom of the South Island. This took nearly 6 months and we finished in March 2018 . We then spent some time on a Dairy Farm in NZ milking 1,400 cows per day. We came home to spend some time with our granddaughter, and now we are heading to Europe to vist two of our children, who are studying in Sweeden. We are honest, trustworthy people, We have many references, and very recent Australian Police checks. We are very accomodating, and realise leaving your beloved pets and home can be stressfull. We want to reassure you your pets and home will be well looked after. We have our own home that is rented out, so we know how important it is to find good people.
Why I want to house sit
We are traveling in Europe from mid July 2018. We would like to pet and house sit anywhere in Europe really. We love pets, and, having our own house, currently rented out, we know how important it is to have trusted tenants, that you know will look after your home and pets, and be good communicators, should a problem arise. We are currently looking after a dog and cat in Lund Sweden, followed by a house and pet sit in Italy, France and Sweden again, so we will have lots of references soon. Cate will return to Australia mid September, and I will remain in Europe and the UK for 6mths or so.
My experience
Paul is a former Defence Force personnel, and then had a handyman business, he can fix just about anything. He is organised and effecient, and doesn't forget to do anything that needs to be done. He has had over 15 different pets over his lifetime.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Paul has done 5 house sits since 2018
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HebySwedenSep 2018 -
Castillon-la-BatailleFranceAug - Sep 2018 -
EssertesSwitzerlandAug 2018 -
RecanatiItalyAug 2018 -
LundSwedenJul - Aug 2018
