Belinda & David
Belinda & David
Mature, professional couple with extensive overseas, home owning and animal care experience
About Belinda & David
We are an enthusiastic, confident and laidback couple from Canberra, Australia. We are both active and fit (non-smokers) who enjoy walking and getting to know new places. We also enjoy quiet spaces in our days to do yoga, read, write and reflect. We have traveled through Asia, Europe, and Australia many times in the last five years. We are ...
We are an enthusiastic, confident and laidback couple from Canberra, Australia. We are both active and fit (non-smokers) who enjoy walking and getting to know new places. We also enjoy quiet spaces in our days to do yoga, read, write and reflect. We have traveled through Asia, Europe, and Australia many times in the last five years. We are both now retired from professional working lives and we are in Europe for all of 2019. We have a current Working with Vulnerable People security clearance as a requirement of our previous employment. This includes a police check.
Why we want to house sit
Dave and I like to experience many cultures and places from different perspectives. Housesitting offers us the opportunity to slow down our travel and explore more deeply the countries we visit. More specifically, housesitting allows us to contribute to someone else's holiday/work world. You can holiday in confidence by leaving your pet(s) in our care and be assured they will flourish, be well cared for and exercised, and trust that your home is in safe hands.
Our experience
Dave and I have been traveling for many years and have utilized AirBnB for most of our accommodation. We have built a reputation for looking after properties and leaving them clean and tidy. All AirBnB reviews (20) are positive and we have been recommended as a guest by sixteen AirBnB reviewers. Belinda is interested in sustainability and keeps a spectacular vegetable garden when at home.
We have cared for Alaska (Siberian Husky, 13 years old), Ruby (Staffordshire Bull Terrier 5 years old) and Petal (Jack Russell cross) at Deniz and Olivia's gorgeous home many times over the past few years. As a busy professional couple, they have frequently accessed short breaks locally and overseas and have never hesitated to ask us exclusively to care for the 'doggies'. The dogs are like family to us. We walk the dogs twice daily over distances that reflect their physical ability. Alaska is old, and arthritic, and enjoys two short walks of about 400 meters a day. Whereas Ruby is youthful and exuberant and gets a minimum of three kilometers per day. The dogs' well-being depends upon their exercise, cuddles, and occasional treats!
Since we commenced our travels we have had several housesits and cared for Max (a German Schnauzer in Tavernelle, Italy), Odin and Gaia (Belgian Tervurens in Naples, Italy), chickens and cats.
Reviews (1)
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Pam - Tavernelle, Italy
06 March - 15 March 2019
Belinda and Davis were delightful guests. They took very very good care of Max which was in excellent form when we returned. Everything at the house was in good shape and they watered my plants. We could wish for better house sitters. Thanks to both of you
Belinda and Davis were delightful guests. They took very very good care of Max which was in excellent form when we returned. Everything at the house was in good shape and they watered my plants. We could wish for better house sitters. Thanks to both of you
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External references (3)
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Fiona - Character Reference
17 October 2018
I have known Belinda and Dave for some time now and during this time I have witnessed their obvious love and connection towards animals and witnessed the empathy they show towards other people’s pets. Belinda and Dave have travelled extensively and they have shown their ability to adapt to any lo...
I have known Belinda and Dave for some time now and during this time I have witnessed their obvious love and connection towards animals and witnessed the empathy they show towards other people’s pets. Belinda and Dave have travelled extensively and they have shown their ability to adapt to any location and acceptance and understanding of local cultures is admirable. Belinda and Dave are great communicators and are very trustworthy and loyal people. I do not hesitate in writing this reference for Belinda and Dave with the full knowledge that they would look after anyone’s house and pets with great care and are a very trustworthy couple.
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Deniz Kose - House / Pet sitting Reference
14 October 2018
Dave and Belinda provide us with worry free travel and peace of mind as we know our pets are happy. They have been looking after our home and dogs when we go away on vacation for over 2 years now and it's always been a positive experience. We receive frequent texts and pictures reassuring us the...
Dave and Belinda provide us with worry free travel and peace of mind as we know our pets are happy. They have been looking after our home and dogs when we go away on vacation for over 2 years now and it's always been a positive experience. We receive frequent texts and pictures reassuring us the dogs are being exercised and well cared for during our absence.
We always return to find the house cleaner and tidier than when we left it, and often there is dinner cooked on our return. We go on holiday confident in the knowledge our home and pets are in safe hands.- Organised
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Anne - Character Reference
10 October 2018
I have known Ms Belinda Bartlett for a period of 5 years as a colleague and friend. Belinda has recently retired from her position as Principal of a Canberra based High School at which I am currently the Chairperson of the Board (the governing body).
Belinda held this role for 8 years during ...I have known Ms Belinda Bartlett for a period of 5 years as a colleague and friend. Belinda has recently retired from her position as Principal of a Canberra based High School at which I am currently the Chairperson of the Board (the governing body).
Belinda held this role for 8 years during which she was responsible for the academic achievement and well being of around 900 students aged 11 to 16, and over 60 staff and around 500 families.
Belinda at all times worked with passion enthusiasm drive and energy, and brings the same high level of integrity into her personal life and the relationships she makes.
I am honoured to have worked alongside Belinda and know that wherever her retirement adventures take her she will continue to bring the same level of responsibility, integrity drive and commitment in all that she does. She is also highly trustworthy and capable and was widely acknowledged as an excellent Principal.
I am always happy to provide more details if required.
Regards
Anne Twyman B.Soc.Sc (Hons), Grad Dip Soc Admin, M.Pub.Pol (Sydney)- Organised
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About Belinda & David
We are an enthusiastic, confident and laidback couple from Canberra, Australia. We are both active and fit (non-smokers) who enjoy walking and getting to know new places. We also enjoy quiet spaces in our days to do yoga, read, write and reflect. We have traveled through Asia, Europe, and Australia many times in the last five years. We are both now retired from professional working lives and we are in Europe for all of 2019. We have a current Working with Vulnerable People security clearance as a requirement of our previous employment. This includes a police check.
We are an enthusiastic, confident and laidback couple from Canberra, Australia. We are both active and fit (non-smokers) who enjoy walking and getting to know new places. We also enjoy quiet spaces in our days to do yoga, read, write and reflect. We have traveled through Asia, Europe, and Australia many times in the last five years. We are both now retired from professional working lives and we are in Europe for all of 2019. We have a current Working with Vulnerable People security clearance as a requirement of our previous employment. This includes a police check.
Why we want to house sit
Dave and I like to experience many cultures and places from different perspectives. Housesitting offers us the opportunity to slow down our travel and explore more deeply the countries we visit. More specifically, housesitting allows us to contribute to someone else's holiday/work world. You can holiday in confidence by leaving your pet(s) in our care and be assured they will flourish, be well cared for and exercised, and trust that your home is in safe hands.
Our experience
Dave and I have been traveling for many years and have utilized AirBnB for most of our accommodation. We have built a reputation for looking after properties and leaving them clean and tidy. All AirBnB reviews (20) are positive and we have been recommended as a guest by sixteen AirBnB reviewers. Belinda is interested in sustainability and keeps a spectacular vegetable garden when at home.
We have cared for Alaska (Siberian Husky, 13 years old), Ruby (Staffordshire Bull Terrier 5 years old) and Petal (Jack Russell cross) at Deniz and Olivia's gorgeous home many times over the past few years. As a busy professional couple, they have frequently accessed short breaks locally and overseas and have never hesitated to ask us exclusively to care for the 'doggies'. The dogs are like family to us. We walk the dogs twice daily over distances that reflect their physical ability. Alaska is old, and arthritic, and enjoys two short walks of about 400 meters a day. Whereas Ruby is youthful and exuberant and gets a minimum of three kilometers per day. The dogs' well-being depends upon their exercise, cuddles, and occasional treats!
Since we commenced our travels we have had several housesits and cared for Max (a German Schnauzer in Tavernelle, Italy), Odin and Gaia (Belgian Tervurens in Naples, Italy), chickens and cats.
Verifications
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Email Address, Phone Number, External references (3), Identity
All Standard Verification checks are carried out by a specialist 3rd Party
Animal Care Experience
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Poultry
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Previous house sitting experience
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House & pet sitting timeline
Belinda and David have done 2 house sits since 2018
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NapoliItalyMar - Apr 2019 -
TavernelleItalyMar 2019
