Elizabeth & Leslie
Elizabeth & Leslie
Mature aged couple seeking housesitting and pet minding
About Elizabeth & Leslie
Hi, we are a couple of mature homeowners who enjoy keeping our own houses and gardens in good shape. I'm a retired teacher of foreign languages, Liz, and Les is a retired librarian. Although we now have no pets of our own, we have had plenty of recent (and former) experience caring for cats, dogs, chooks and cows and taking the latter for walks...
Hi, we are a couple of mature homeowners who enjoy keeping our own houses and gardens in good shape. I'm a retired teacher of foreign languages, Liz, and Les is a retired librarian. Although we now have no pets of our own, we have had plenty of recent (and former) experience caring for cats, dogs, chooks and cows and taking the latter for walks and swims, brushing them and feeding them and giving them plenty of love. We both prefer quiet areas with time to go for walks or swims but very amenable to maintain a clean and neat home and respectful of homeowners' preferences such as switching off lights after use, keeping use of dryer, if present, to a minimum etc.,and giving you regular updates by email or text on the welfare of your pets/house.. We love reading but equally love getting to know the local neighborhood and its inhabitants, and/or museums, art galleries, concerts etc.. I think we make a good team and look forward to meeting you, if it's a mutual fit.
Currently looking at possibilities for any time next year, or Dec-Jan. We would really love to spend all or some of summer (December 2017- end of March/indeterminate date in April 2018) in Tasmania to avoid the heat and humidity either as a house swap or not.Later we would really like the possibility of a longer period of housesitting in Europe. I have minded dogs and maintained the cleanliness of a large house in Provence, France for six months. If you require only one house sitter, we are happy with that arrangement. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Cheers Liz.
Why we want to house sit
Life becomes mundane if we continue to do routine tasks in the same environments. We need a change and a chance to experience new places and perhaps, the chance to care for pets. Do we sound like your sort of people?
Our experience
I have coached students in French, and in English when I lived in Japan, and worked in France and Italy including, maintaining an immaculate house, and caring for 3 large collies , and looking after a lady with dementia, as well as a baby and toddler. I have not done any previous housesitting apart from the 6 months in France, during which time the owners were often away.
Reviews (1)
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Jenna - Ballina, New South Wales, Australia
16 October - 22 October 2017
We were very happy with Lizzie and Les' house/ pet sit. They responded promptly to any inquiries, were able to come for an introductory visit to meet our puppy and be familiarised with our self sufficient systems. They appeared to manage our exuberant puppy very well. They left the house the w...
We were very happy with Lizzie and Les' house/ pet sit. They responded promptly to any inquiries, were able to come for an introductory visit to meet our puppy and be familiarised with our self sufficient systems. They appeared to manage our exuberant puppy very well. They left the house the way they found it which was delightful to come home to after a few weeks away. We also appreciated the offer to take and collect us from the local airport.
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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- Pet care
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External references (1)
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Margaret - Character Reference
28 August 2017
I have known Liz for 18 years and believe she is a reliable, honest and trustworthy person. Liz has house and dog (Kelpie) sat for me many times and has allowed me to go about my business without concern about my house and knowing that my dog was being well looked after. I always fed my dog a non...
I have known Liz for 18 years and believe she is a reliable, honest and trustworthy person. Liz has house and dog (Kelpie) sat for me many times and has allowed me to go about my business without concern about my house and knowing that my dog was being well looked after. I always fed my dog a non commercial diet. Liz maintained this routine without difficulty. Liz also emailed me photos taken during exercise walks. I have observed Liz interact with my dog in a friendly and appropriate manner. I am also aware that Liz has successfully cared for a range of pets on short and long term bases. Liz is a capable and caring sitter.
- Organised
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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About Elizabeth & Leslie
Hi, we are a couple of mature homeowners who enjoy keeping our own houses and gardens in good shape. I'm a retired teacher of foreign languages, Liz, and Les is a retired librarian. Although we now have no pets of our own, we have had plenty of recent (and former) experience caring for cats, dogs, chooks and cows and taking the latter for walks and swims, brushing them and feeding them and giving them plenty of love. We both prefer quiet areas with time to go for walks or swims but very amenable to maintain a clean and neat home and respectful of homeowners' preferences such as switching off lights after use, keeping use of dryer, if present, to a minimum etc.,and giving you regular updates by email or text on the welfare of your pets/house.. We love reading but equally love getting to know the local neighborhood and its inhabitants, and/or museums, art galleries, concerts etc.. I ......
Hi, we are a couple of mature homeowners who enjoy keeping our own houses and gardens in good shape. I'm a retired teacher of foreign languages, Liz, and Les is a retired librarian. Although we now have no pets of our own, we have had plenty of recent (and former) experience caring for cats, dogs, chooks and cows and taking the latter for walks and swims, brushing them and feeding them and giving them plenty of love. We both prefer quiet areas with time to go for walks or swims but very amenable to maintain a clean and neat home and respectful of homeowners' preferences such as switching off lights after use, keeping use of dryer, if present, to a minimum etc.,and giving you regular updates by email or text on the welfare of your pets/house.. We love reading but equally love getting to know the local neighborhood and its inhabitants, and/or museums, art galleries, concerts etc.. I think we make a good team and look forward to meeting you, if it's a mutual fit.
Currently looking at possibilities for any time next year, or Dec-Jan. We would really love to spend all or some of summer (December 2017- end of March/indeterminate date in April 2018) in Tasmania to avoid the heat and humidity either as a house swap or not.Later we would really like the possibility of a longer period of housesitting in Europe. I have minded dogs and maintained the cleanliness of a large house in Provence, France for six months. If you require only one house sitter, we are happy with that arrangement. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Cheers Liz.
Why we want to house sit
Life becomes mundane if we continue to do routine tasks in the same environments. We need a change and a chance to experience new places and perhaps, the chance to care for pets. Do we sound like your sort of people?
Our experience
I have coached students in French, and in English when I lived in Japan, and worked in France and Italy including, maintaining an immaculate house, and caring for 3 large collies , and looking after a lady with dementia, as well as a baby and toddler. I have not done any previous housesitting apart from the 6 months in France, during which time the owners were often away.
Verifications
Verification level
Standard level
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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Farm animals
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Bird
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Small pet
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Profile Details
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Occupation
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Previous house sitting experience
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House & pet sitting timeline
Elizabeth and Leslie have done 1 house sit since 2015
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BallinaAustraliaOct 2017
