Jane & James
Jane & James
Retired, Active Married Couple with 30+ successful house sits. Responsible, reliable and flexible on locations.
About Jane & James
"Having just returned from a 5 week trip abroad over the holidays, we are delighted to report that the capable and personable qualities of Jane and James provided us with a wonderful, worry-free vacation.
They approach their home and cat caring with a very professional yet, friendly, attitude. Nothing was too much including the daily medication ...
"Having just returned from a 5 week trip abroad over the holidays, we are delighted to report that the capable and personable qualities of Jane and James provided us with a wonderful, worry-free vacation.
They approach their home and cat caring with a very professional yet, friendly, attitude. Nothing was too much including the daily medication rituals required for our 13 year old Princess Beanie, the cat in residence. The ease with which they carefully listened and learned our routine prior to departure was a comfort and we left feeling confident they would be sensitive “cat-slaves-in-training” to the very needy Beanie.
Upon our return, we found our home exquisitely tended to and in immaculate condition....far better than when we left. Their attention to detail while we were away was invaluable as minor issues arose. Over the course of our 5 week absence, they provided updates and photos regularly via email. They were thorough in their follow-up if any questions came up that we had not previously covered before we left
Cindy B. And Princess Beanie ~ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. January 2017”
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We are both 67 years old, responsible,honest, non-smoking, married couple who are seeking to house sit and take care of your home and pets while you are away.
James worked for the Government of Canada for 32 years and Jane worked at the Calgary Public Library for 18 years. James is a born and bred Canadian and Jane was born in England and came to Canada in 1970.
We are both keen cyclists and walkers who enjoy the outdoors and exploring new areas. In the evenings we are usually quite content to relax with a good book, TV and the company of an equally contented pet happy in their own environment.
Why we want to house sit
Early retirement and being pet free gives us the opportunity and flexibility to travel. New house and pet sits grant us the possibility to explore and enjoy a new community.
Repeat bookings are wonderful because they give us the chance to re-connect with the pets we have taken care of and the owners we have become friends with.
We like to travel and enjoy the various pets we meet along the way! It has proved to be a great way for us to enjoy our "pet fix" while we enjoy this part of our life when we are not full time pet owners. A mutually beneficial arrangement we feel.
Our experience
In the last 12 years we have enjoyed over 30 successful house and pet sits in New Zealand, Canada,and various locales in the U.S.A. including Hawaii.
September 2013 we house and pet sat in Burgundy, (France), Majorca (Spain) and Malta.
July 2014 we spent 6 weeks enjoying a couple of fabulous sits in England. We returned in May 2016 and enjoyed a month pet sitting at 3 homes. September 2017 and September 2018 saw us back for a repeat sit and a new opportunity in lovely Lymington.
2016 saw us returning to Hawaii in March and again back to the same island in December for a delightful 5 week cat sit, back again at both sits in late 2017 and eagerly anticipating our next trip November/December 2019. We consider ourselves very fortunate!
James has a talent for making friends with even the most shy and elusive cats. In no time he is wearing a dog or cat on his lap. Jane is equally at home with dogs or cats and has raised and trained Golden Retrievers for several years. Jane has experience with horses, having owned and ridden in the Canadian Rockies. Our pet care has included various fish including the unique opportunity to hand feed an Axolotl!
We understand the importance entrusted in us to take very good care of both your home and pets and for us to adjust our schedule to your pets needs.
Our aim is for you to return to contented unstressed pets and to a home that is as clean and tidy as you left it. Our own home on Vancouver Island,BC is well maintained and respected and we extend the same care to homes we visit.
Many of our house sits have included pool care and general maintenance issues as needed.
We are also open to Home Exchanges with like minded folk who will treat our home with the same care and respect we treat the homes we sit.
We can provide excellent references and have made some wonderful friendships along the way.
We look forward to hearing from you and discussing your needs. We are happy to communicate via Skype FaceTime , email or telephone.
Reviews (16)
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Wanda - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
15 July - 22 July 2018
Jane and James looked after our girls (sister cats) this summer for a week. From their first email introduction - to meeting them, they are as lovely in person as they appeared in their profile and messages.
It was evident from the start they are very experienced with animals and know what they...Jane and James looked after our girls (sister cats) this summer for a week. From their first email introduction - to meeting them, they are as lovely in person as they appeared in their profile and messages.
It was evident from the start they are very experienced with animals and know what they are doing. This immediately put us at ease.
Upon our return home from our vacation the house was spot less and the cats were happy. We couldn't have asked for better sitters and highly recommended them for other sits.- Organised
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Barbara - Lymington, United Kingdom
12 September - 27 September 2018
No problem giving Jane 5 stars...
Jane and her husband James arrived promptly, gave our boy Ben a wonderful time and left the house in immaculate condition - what more could one want? It was such a pleasure to meet this lovely couple and feel confident that 'our boy' would be so well looked af...No problem giving Jane 5 stars...
Jane and her husband James arrived promptly, gave our boy Ben a wonderful time and left the house in immaculate condition - what more could one want? It was such a pleasure to meet this lovely couple and feel confident that 'our boy' would be so well looked after and spoiled - we hope we can persuade them to come back one day.- Organised
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Response from Jane & James
We absolutely loved the opportunity to look after Ben the Lab in such lovely surroundings. If you love to walk, and of course be a ball thrower for Ben (!) then you really are spoilt for choice for so many quiet and scenic walks right from the door.
We fell under Ben’s spell very quickly - he is the most gentle and well behaved dog and a pleasure to be around.
Thank you Barbara and Simon for your kind review and we would need no persuasion to come back again. We miss Ben already! -
Maximilian - San Francisco, California, United States
30 March - 21 April 2018
I cannot say enough good things about Jane and James and their care of our house and older cat. They are timely communicators who took better care of our house than we do! It was so great to return from our three-week trip to find the place spotless, and we especially appreciated receiving the "p...
I cannot say enough good things about Jane and James and their care of our house and older cat. They are timely communicators who took better care of our house than we do! It was so great to return from our three-week trip to find the place spotless, and we especially appreciated receiving the "portrait" of our cat.
Our only regret was not getting to spend more time with them - they are nice, and really fun, people with a lot of great stories to share!- Organised
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Response from Jane & James
We so enjoyed looking after Scribble - such a cool and laid back handsome cat.
Max and Wendie live in a wonderful neighbourhood with easy access to the Muni stations and their local shopping area. All the walks right from the house are interesting - being San Francisco be prepared for improved calf muscles with all the ups and downs!
Max and Wendie were so welcoming when we arrived and we enjoyed a very nice meal and some interesting chat ( at one of their local eateries) before their departure the next day.
Anyone who has the opportunity to sit here should consider themselves very fortunate.
About Jane & James
"Having just returned from a 5 week trip abroad over the holidays, we are delighted to report that the capable and personable qualities of Jane and James provided us with a wonderful, worry-free vacation.
They approach their home and cat caring with a very professional yet, friendly, attitude. Nothing was too much including the daily medication rituals required for our 13 year old Princess Beanie, the cat in residence. The ease with which they carefully listened and learned our routine prior to departure was a comfort and we left feeling confident they would be sensitive “cat-slaves-in-training” to the very needy Beanie.
Upon our return, we found our home exquisitely tended to and in immaculate condition....far better than when we left. Their attention to detail while we were away was invaluable as minor issues arose. Over the course of our 5 week absence, they provided updates and......
"Having just returned from a 5 week trip abroad over the holidays, we are delighted to report that the capable and personable qualities of Jane and James provided us with a wonderful, worry-free vacation.
They approach their home and cat caring with a very professional yet, friendly, attitude. Nothing was too much including the daily medication rituals required for our 13 year old Princess Beanie, the cat in residence. The ease with which they carefully listened and learned our routine prior to departure was a comfort and we left feeling confident they would be sensitive “cat-slaves-in-training” to the very needy Beanie.
Upon our return, we found our home exquisitely tended to and in immaculate condition....far better than when we left. Their attention to detail while we were away was invaluable as minor issues arose. Over the course of our 5 week absence, they provided updates and photos regularly via email. They were thorough in their follow-up if any questions came up that we had not previously covered before we left
Cindy B. And Princess Beanie ~ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. January 2017”
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We are both 67 years old, responsible,honest, non-smoking, married couple who are seeking to house sit and take care of your home and pets while you are away.
James worked for the Government of Canada for 32 years and Jane worked at the Calgary Public Library for 18 years. James is a born and bred Canadian and Jane was born in England and came to Canada in 1970.
We are both keen cyclists and walkers who enjoy the outdoors and exploring new areas. In the evenings we are usually quite content to relax with a good book, TV and the company of an equally contented pet happy in their own environment.
Why we want to house sit
Early retirement and being pet free gives us the opportunity and flexibility to travel. New house and pet sits grant us the possibility to explore and enjoy a new community.
Repeat bookings are wonderful because they give us the chance to re-connect with the pets we have taken care of and the owners we have become friends with.
We like to travel and enjoy the various pets we meet along the way! It has proved to be a great way for us to enjoy our "pet fix" while we enjoy this part of our life when we are not full time pet owners. A mutually beneficial arrangement we feel.
Our experience
In the last 12 years we have enjoyed over 30 successful house and pet sits in New Zealand, Canada,and various locales in the U.S.A. including Hawaii.
September 2013 we house and pet sat in Burgundy, (France), Majorca (Spain) and Malta.
July 2014 we spent 6 weeks enjoying a couple of fabulous sits in England. We returned in May 2016 and enjoyed a month pet sitting at 3 homes. September 2017 and September 2018 saw us back for a repeat sit and a new opportunity in lovely Lymington.
2016 saw us returning to Hawaii in March and again back to the same island in December for a delightful 5 week cat sit, back again at both sits in late 2017 and eagerly anticipating our next trip November/December 2019. We consider ourselves very fortunate!
James has a talent for making friends with even the most shy and elusive cats. In no time he is wearing a dog or cat on his lap. Jane is equally at home with dogs or cats and has raised and trained Golden Retrievers for several years. Jane has experience with horses, having owned and ridden in the Canadian Rockies. Our pet care has included various fish including the unique opportunity to hand feed an Axolotl!
We understand the importance entrusted in us to take very good care of both your home and pets and for us to adjust our schedule to your pets needs.
Our aim is for you to return to contented unstressed pets and to a home that is as clean and tidy as you left it. Our own home on Vancouver Island,BC is well maintained and respected and we extend the same care to homes we visit.
Many of our house sits have included pool care and general maintenance issues as needed.
We are also open to Home Exchanges with like minded folk who will treat our home with the same care and respect we treat the homes we sit.
We can provide excellent references and have made some wonderful friendships along the way.
We look forward to hearing from you and discussing your needs. We are happy to communicate via Skype FaceTime , email or telephone.
Verifications
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Basic level
Email Address, Phone Number, External references (12)
Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Reptiles
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Horses
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Fish
Availability
Preferred Countries
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Spain
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
- American Samoa
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- British Virgin Islands
- Bulgaria
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Gibraltar
- Guadeloupe
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Jersey
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Romania
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Vanuatu
Profile Details
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Occupation
Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
Member benefits
Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Jane and James have done 18 house sits since 2011
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VictoriaCanadaOct 2018 -
LymingtonUnited KingdomSep 2018 -
CalgaryCanadaJul 2018 -
VictoriaCanadaJun 2018 -
San FranciscoUnited StatesMar - Apr 2018 -
AshburtonUnited KingdomSep 2017 -
BrixhamUnited KingdomAug - Sep 2017 -
CalgaryCanadaJun 2017 -
VictoriaCanadaApr - May 2017 -
West ChiltingtonUnited KingdomJun 2016 -
LondonUnited KingdomMay - Jun 2016 -
PulboroughUnited KingdomMay 2016 -
WaimeaUnited StatesMar - Apr 2016 -
VictoriaCanadaNov 2014
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VictoriaCanadaSep 2014 -
OxfordUnited KingdomAug 2014 -
StorringtonUnited KingdomJul 2014 -
Saint-Léger-sur-DheuneFranceOct 2013
