Margaret & Tony
Margaret & Tony
Professional Reliable Mature Couple Available to House and Pet sit
About Margaret & Tony
Tony and I enjoy traveling. We have been to Europe the last four years, staying for several months at a time. We have travelled extensively in Canada, and the United States, including Hawaii. We had a lot of fun island hopping around the Caribbean and French Polynesia. We also love animals and enjoy the company they provide. We have had pe...
Tony and I enjoy traveling. We have been to Europe the last four years, staying for several months at a time. We have travelled extensively in Canada, and the United States, including Hawaii. We had a lot of fun island hopping around the Caribbean and French Polynesia. We also love animals and enjoy the company they provide. We have had pets constantly for over 20 years. I really enjoy working in the garden, both vegetables and flowers. I spin and dye my own wool. Tony enjoys the outdoors and is a sport enthusiast. We are very fit and active, non-smokers(don't mind if you do). We are both semi-retired, so we are free to travel, and come and go as we please. We are quite flexible in regards to length of House sit.
Why we want to house sit
House sitting gives us a chance to visit other parts of the world while enjoying the company of animals(if they happen to come with the house sitting responsibilities). We are honest, friendly and dependable. Giving the pet/homeowner comfort knowing that they have someone they can rely on to take care of their 4 legged loved ones, and make sure that their home is well taken care of by experienced homeowners.
Our experience
We own and operate Holdsworth House Bed and Breakfast in Digby, Nova Scotia. We are a professional, reliable couple, and we love animals. We currently have one dog, a rescue from the Turks and Caicos Islands. All our "babies" lived long healthy lives, and now are in pet heaven. We volunteer at a farm/ranch 2km from our home. Responsibilities include complete grooming of the horses and miniature donkeys, also cleaning and inspecting hooves. We both are efficient in general home maintenance and repair, lawn and garden and tree trimming(chainsaw experience). Having owned a home with an in ground swimming pool, we are familiar with the running of the filtration and circulation systems, cleaning and chemical applications. Both are licensed drivers, and can provide a clean drivers abstract.
Reviews (2)
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Jennifer - Los Montesinos, Spain
12 January - 19 January 2017
Margaret and Tony were amazing pet sitters and now have a place to stay any time they are in Spain .
It was our first experience with Trusted house sitters and we would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to have a relaxing holiday knowing your pets are well looked afterMargaret and Tony were amazing pet sitters and now have a place to stay any time they are in Spain .
It was our first experience with Trusted house sitters and we would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to have a relaxing holiday knowing your pets are well looked after- Reliable
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Julie - Bédar, Spain
14 February - 20 February 2017
Margaret & Tony are a lovely friendly couple. They looked after our home and 4 cats so well and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. We're certainly hoping they'll come back and see us again.
Margaret & Tony are a lovely friendly couple. They looked after our home and 4 cats so well and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. We're certainly hoping they'll come back and see us again.
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Response from Margaret & Tony
We truly enjoyed our stay taking care of the four kitties, and keeping any eye on Julie's and Simon's home. Julie and Simon were wonderful hosts, and made Tony and I feel like family. We went on great walks in the area, and relaxing on the terrace reading, or, just taking in the scenery. We hope to return again
External references (4)
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Carole - House / Pet sitting Reference
28 February 2017
We have 13 cats so not the easiest place to house sit, but Margaret and Tony were the perfect couple. They love animals and even brought toys for them. The cats were all looking well and in good health when we returned after 3 weeks. They also left the house clean and tidy and didn't drink all ou...
We have 13 cats so not the easiest place to house sit, but Margaret and Tony were the perfect couple. They love animals and even brought toys for them. The cats were all looking well and in good health when we returned after 3 weeks. They also left the house clean and tidy and didn't drink all our wine, although we had said they could eat/drink anything we had left! We would be happy to use them again.
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Jenny - House / Pet sitting Reference
01 February 2017
Our first experience of having a House sitter was perfect as Margaret and Tony looked after our "girls" brilliantly .In fact they were very pampered pets with a manicure and meds applied.
So we recommend if you want your house and pets looked after so you have a relaxed holiday book these carin...Our first experience of having a House sitter was perfect as Margaret and Tony looked after our "girls" brilliantly .In fact they were very pampered pets with a manicure and meds applied.
So we recommend if you want your house and pets looked after so you have a relaxed holiday book these caring people .
Looking forward to thier visit in March always welcome at thier "Spanish home "- Organised
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Don - Character Reference
04 November 2016
I've known Margaret and Tony for five years and certainly have no problem giving them a glowing reference for house sitting. We are seasonal neighbors of theirs in Canada and entrust our own home to their care when we are not there. They possess all the traits listed below to excess and are also...
I've known Margaret and Tony for five years and certainly have no problem giving them a glowing reference for house sitting. We are seasonal neighbors of theirs in Canada and entrust our own home to their care when we are not there. They possess all the traits listed below to excess and are also very knowledgeable in all matters pertaining to proper care and maintenance of a home. Just last week Tony repaired a torn piece of siding on our house that had been wind damaged. Margaret and Tony are both loving pet owners, having had as many as four pets during the years we have known them. Their animals are always among the best cared for and best groomed in town.
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Charles - House / Pet sitting Reference
02 November 2016
On June25/16 My son was getting married in MahoneBay N.S and we were going to put our cocker-spaniel
dog, Max, in a Dog Kennel for 1 day and night. We decided to let Margaret and Toni our neighbours to take care
of him while we were away. Being the first time away from him we felt relieved to ...On June25/16 My son was getting married in MahoneBay N.S and we were going to put our cocker-spaniel
dog, Max, in a Dog Kennel for 1 day and night. We decided to let Margaret and Toni our neighbours to take care
of him while we were away. Being the first time away from him we felt relieved to have them taking care of him.
Their Dog Bumpy and our Dog Max got along so well with each other. We have videos of our dog Max swimming
at the Lake. It was amazing how well he was able to adjust to them in a short period of time. When we are able to
go again we will be asking Margaret and Toni to take care of him. They said don't worry, everything will be fine.
Go away and enjoy yourselves on this most important occasion. And to sum every thing up in one word.Amazing.
Highly recommend by our Family.
Yours Truly,
Charles and Rosilyn Ross
P.O.Box 1281,
Digby, N. S.
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About Margaret & Tony
Tony and I enjoy traveling. We have been to Europe the last four years, staying for several months at a time. We have travelled extensively in Canada, and the United States, including Hawaii. We had a lot of fun island hopping around the Caribbean and French Polynesia. We also love animals and enjoy the company they provide. We have had pets constantly for over 20 years. I really enjoy working in the garden, both vegetables and flowers. I spin and dye my own wool. Tony enjoys the outdoors and is a sport enthusiast. We are very fit and active, non-smokers(don't mind if you do). We are both semi-retired, so we are free to travel, and come and go as we please. We are quite flexible in regards to length of House sit.
Tony and I enjoy traveling. We have been to Europe the last four years, staying for several months at a time. We have travelled extensively in Canada, and the United States, including Hawaii. We had a lot of fun island hopping around the Caribbean and French Polynesia. We also love animals and enjoy the company they provide. We have had pets constantly for over 20 years. I really enjoy working in the garden, both vegetables and flowers. I spin and dye my own wool. Tony enjoys the outdoors and is a sport enthusiast. We are very fit and active, non-smokers(don't mind if you do). We are both semi-retired, so we are free to travel, and come and go as we please. We are quite flexible in regards to length of House sit.
Why we want to house sit
House sitting gives us a chance to visit other parts of the world while enjoying the company of animals(if they happen to come with the house sitting responsibilities). We are honest, friendly and dependable. Giving the pet/homeowner comfort knowing that they have someone they can rely on to take care of their 4 legged loved ones, and make sure that their home is well taken care of by experienced homeowners.
Our experience
We own and operate Holdsworth House Bed and Breakfast in Digby, Nova Scotia. We are a professional, reliable couple, and we love animals. We currently have one dog, a rescue from the Turks and Caicos Islands. All our "babies" lived long healthy lives, and now are in pet heaven. We volunteer at a farm/ranch 2km from our home. Responsibilities include complete grooming of the horses and miniature donkeys, also cleaning and inspecting hooves. We both are efficient in general home maintenance and repair, lawn and garden and tree trimming(chainsaw experience). Having owned a home with an in ground swimming pool, we are familiar with the running of the filtration and circulation systems, cleaning and chemical applications. Both are licensed drivers, and can provide a clean drivers abstract.
Verifications
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Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Horses
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Fish
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Poultry
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Small pet
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Profile Details
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Previous house sitting experience
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Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Margaret and Tony have done 2 house sits since 2015
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BédarSpainFeb 2017 -
Los MontesinosSpainJan 2017
