Reviews (7)

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  Jose - Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii, United States

  16 July - 17 August 2018

  Fergie is a very nice man with a big heart and we are lucky to have found him as a pet sitter. Our cats loved his company for 4 weeks and we loved knowing that our cats were safe, well fed, and with good company while we were away. Even our rather skittish cat warmed up to Fergie quite quickly an... + More

  Fergie is a very nice man with a big heart and we are lucky to have found him as a pet sitter. Our cats loved his company for 4 weeks and we loved knowing that our cats were safe, well fed, and with good company while we were away. Even our rather skittish cat warmed up to Fergie quite quickly and we can tell that they missed him when he left. Fergie stayed in constant contact with us through out our trip and sent pictures and updates very often. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived home. We will definetly be calling Fergie for our next big vacation. Thanks so much Fergie and we all hope to see you again one day!

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  Response from Ferguson

  Jose and Emma are a lovely couple who are true animal lovers. Jose and Emma live in an amazing "Bali" home, that they are lovingly renovating, with an attached cottage . I stayed primarily in the cottage complete with kitchen, large living area with beautiful rattan furnishings, a large bathroom with a walk in closet, towels and linens. Both the house and the cottage were extremely comfortable!
  Emma gave me detailed instructions on preparing their kittie's raw food diet and details of their individual personalities, likes and dislikes. One warmed up to me right away, while the other was more cautious for a few days and then one morning he came into the house and started meowing and rubbing agains my legs like we were long lost friends :).....I think the canned tuna may have helped a little:). I especially loved their morning feeding when they would both meow and chatter and need a petting or a scratch, while I got their food ready. After breakfast one would retire to the lanai while the other often joined me at the dining table while I had my morning coffee. One, and sometimes both of them, would often sleep on the bed at night but always snuggled up in their own corner after lots of petting and tummy rubs. It was very hard leaving the kitties on the last day of the sit because they were such a joy to be with and I became quite attached to both of them.
  Jose introduced me to "WhatsApp" which was a great way for us to stay connected, by text and video calls, during their vacation.
  I would pet and house sit again for Emma and Jose in a heartbeat!
  Thank you so much, Emma & Jose, for putting your trust in me and giving me the opportunity to care for your amazing kitties and lovely home on your island paradise.

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  Jennifer - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

  18 August - 02 September 2018

  Fergie looked after our house and cats in June so well that when we had an opportunity to travel short notice we reached out to him to see if he might like to come back. Fergie got back to us very quickly from Maui, Hawaii where he was house sitting at the time. He let us know he was available f... + More

  Fergie looked after our house and cats in June so well that when we had an opportunity to travel short notice we reached out to him to see if he might like to come back. Fergie got back to us very quickly from Maui, Hawaii where he was house sitting at the time. He let us know he was available for the dates we needed and that he would be pleased to house sit for us again.
  Just like his first house sit for us Fergie truly exceeded our expectations. Fergie is always professional, courteous and respectful, all the qualities you want in a house and pet sitter. Fergie sent us periodic updates with pictures of our cats Sam and Blossom to make sure we knew they were doing great and having a wonderful time. Fergie gave them all the love and attention that Sam and Blossom demand. We were going to Alberta and Fergie was very flexible with our travel dates. There were a number of Forest Fires where we were travelling and it was a real comfort to know if we could not get back on our planned return date Fergie was able to stay on until we could get back. Luckily everything worked out and the Fires did not affect our return.
  2018 has been a very hot summer in Victoria so the garden needed a little extra TLC to get it through the heat. Fergie was diligent in keeping the plants watered and cared for and thanks to him our garden looked better than when we left.
  Fergie did everything! He looked after our two cats, one who gets daily medication and the other who is on a diet, so well that they really missed him when he left. AND like many of Fergie’s previous reviews state he also left our home spotlessly clean and tidy and as I mentioned previously the garden was in excellent shape. Knowing our cats and home were receiving excellent care from Fergie once again gave my husband and I the confidence to travel without worrying about Sam, Blossom or our home and garden.
  We highly recommend Fergie and hope he will be available the next time we need a house sitter. If we could give Fergie more than 5 stars we would do it in a heartbeat!

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  Response from Ferguson

  When Jennifer and Don contacted me to house and cat sit for them again, I jumped at the opportunity. They had left the day before my sit started and had a relative care for Sam and Blossom for a day and a night. When I arrived the transition was seamless. Sam, Blossom and I got reacquainted very quickly, and thanks to Jennifer and Don's detailed instructions and Post It notes I was right back be their "man servant". Jennifer and Don live in the most beautiful neighbourhood in Victoria and their home is well equipped, extremely comfortable and quiet. While they live in a very urban neighbourhood, of well established home, there are song birds, hummingbirds, squirrels, racoons and deer. I would house and pet sit again, for Jennifer and Don, in a heartbeat. Thank you, and I hope to see you again.

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  Jennifer - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

  15 June - 12 July 2018

  Fergie was our first THS sitter experience and he truly exceeded our expectations. He took the time to get to know us in advance, and ask important questions. Fergie was professional, courteous, and respectful and brings all the qualities desired to a house and pet sit. While we were away he add... + More

  Fergie was our first THS sitter experience and he truly exceeded our expectations. He took the time to get to know us in advance, and ask important questions. Fergie was professional, courteous, and respectful and brings all the qualities desired to a house and pet sit. While we were away he added the special touch of sending us periodic updates on our cats, Sam and Blossom to make sure we knew they were doing great and having a wonderful time.
  
  We were heading off to Utah to complete our first THS House and Pet sit and Fergie was a wealth of information. He helped us identify what we needed to share with our Home Owners and what questions to ask to ensure a successful Pet and House Sit. Fergie’s advice and help made our own House and Pet sit a great success.
  
  Fergie did everything! He looked after our two cats, one who gets daily medication and the other who is on a diet, so well that they really missed him when he left. AND like many of Fergie’s previous reviews state he also left our home spotlessly clean and tidy and the garden was in excellent shape. He also replenished our fridge and pantry and left a few additional delicacies for us to enjoy on our return.
  
  Knowing our cats and home were receiving excellent care gave my husband and I the confidence to take the longest vacation we have taken in 42 years. We highly recommend Fergie and will ask him to House Sit again should he apply.
  
  If we could give Fergie more than 5 stars we would do it in a heartbeat!

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  Response from Ferguson

  Jennifer & Don are a wonderful couple and it was my pleasure to care for Sam & Blossom while they were away. Jennifer & Don had everything well organized along with detailed written information to allow me to get acquainted with both Sam & Blossom's schedules and requirements very quickly. They have a lovely well appointed and welcoming home in Fairfield, the most picturesque area of Victoria. The Dallas Road waterfront and Beacon Hill Park are a short 10-15 minute walk along tree lined streets of beautiful heritage homes. Cook Street Village, where you will find groceries, drug store, walk-in medical clinic, several great local eateries, and a pub, is a 10 minute walk from their home. Watch the hummingbirds in the garden with your morning coffee, and don't be surprised if a deer, or two, wander into the yard for an afternoon nap under the giant cedar tree. The yard is on automated sprinklers and a gardener takes care of cutting the lawn, so all you have to do is water a few outdoor potted plants and enjoy the peace and serenity you will find here. Jennifer and Don have asked me back for another cat and house sit, in August, and I couldn't get back to them fast enough with my confirmation. A truly lovely couple, great easy care cats and beautiful home, who could ask for more!

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