Virginia & Ron
Virginia & Ron
RELAX ! We are experienced sitters and will care for your home, pets and gardens!
About Virginia & Ron
We are a retired teacher and school principal who are always ready for a new adventure. Very adaptable and experienced travellers, we have lived in many locations in Canada and Europe. We travelled for two years throughout Europe and North Africa and since retirement, usually try to spend the winters someplace warmer than Canada, usually Spain, ...
We are a retired teacher and school principal who are always ready for a new adventure. Very adaptable and experienced travellers, we have lived in many locations in Canada and Europe. We travelled for two years throughout Europe and North Africa and since retirement, usually try to spend the winters someplace warmer than Canada, usually Spain, France, Malta or Portugal and UK in the spring. We keep ourselves in good dog walking shape by swimming, walking and going to the gym.
Why we want to house sit
We enjoy exploring new places and cultures, but hate hotels and despise resorts. One never gets to know the area or the locals when just passing through or living secluded on a beach. We enjoy wandering around villages, towns, and countrysides. We love animals of all kinds.
Our experience
Over the years we have lived with a variety of animals: cats, dogs, goats, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, llamas and a many birds and parrots. At present we live with a rabbit and parrot who are cared for by a house sitter while we travel. We own our own home so we are used to looking after a property. I love gardening and have created and cared for gardens everywhere we have lived. Ron likes to fix things and renovate buildings. We have recently finished a 10 year house renovation. We both love animals and have enjoyed the animal/house sitting experience. The only drawback we have found to sitting is that we fall in love with the animals and must turn them over to their owners when we leave.
Reviews (9)
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Sue - San Luis de Sabinillas, Spain
12 March - 29 March 2019
Ginny and Ron looked after my home and my three wheatens as if it were their own. They were conscientious, trustworthy, reliable, totally enjoyed all my dogs and their various ways and even made a sterling attempt at brushing them! I know lots of long walks were enjoyed and I felt very relaxed ...
Ginny and Ron looked after my home and my three wheatens as if it were their own. They were conscientious, trustworthy, reliable, totally enjoyed all my dogs and their various ways and even made a sterling attempt at brushing them! I know lots of long walks were enjoyed and I felt very relaxed on my trip back to UK that the dogs were in very safe hands as we kept in regular contact with WhatsApp. I would heartily recommend Ginny and Ron and would welcome them back any time.
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Jacky - Hayling Island, United Kingdom
14 April - 28 April 2018
Ginny and Ron have been fabulous housesitters, looking after our precious animals and our home with great care. There were many things we really appreciated: ‘meeting’ them by Skype many months ago, seeing them before we set off, having good communication whilst we were away with emails, coming h...
Ginny and Ron have been fabulous housesitters, looking after our precious animals and our home with great care. There were many things we really appreciated: ‘meeting’ them by Skype many months ago, seeing them before we set off, having good communication whilst we were away with emails, coming home to a tidy house with happy animals! They also managed a problem that arose with ants - very resourcefully. It was lovely for us to know that they had enjoyed our home, the ‘family’ and the surrounding area. They are a gift! Thank you TH for helping us to meet! Jacky
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Response from Virginia & Ron
Thanks for the great review, Jacky. We had a wonderful time.The cats were sweet and very easy to look after. The tortoises were very interesting animals and cute in their own way, if not cuddly. T hanks for having us sit for you. We would come back any time we are in Europe.
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Shirley - Greenisland, United Kingdom
23 March - 10 April 2018
Ginny and Ron came for a fortnight to look after Murphy and Buster. They really are a lovely genuine couple and straight away, nervous though we were about leaving the boys, we felt that they would take really good care of them. We were very far away on hols but had regular contact with Ginny wh...
Ginny and Ron came for a fortnight to look after Murphy and Buster. They really are a lovely genuine couple and straight away, nervous though we were about leaving the boys, we felt that they would take really good care of them. We were very far away on hols but had regular contact with Ginny who kept us reassured that they were doing ok. Murphy has a small issue with diahorrea which Ginny was quick to realise and treat accordingly. It was a pleasure to meet them and we would have no hesitation if they ever wanted to mind the boys again. Thank you both so much
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Response from Virginia & Ron
Thanks for the great review, Shirley. We thought of abducting Murphy and Buster but we figured we would get stopped at the border. Seriously, we had a great time with the dogs and enjoyed our stay at your home in Greenisland.
About Virginia & Ron
We are a retired teacher and school principal who are always ready for a new adventure. Very adaptable and experienced travellers, we have lived in many locations in Canada and Europe. We travelled for two years throughout Europe and North Africa and since retirement, usually try to spend the winters someplace warmer than Canada, usually Spain, France, Malta or Portugal and UK in the spring. We keep ourselves in good dog walking shape by swimming, walking and going to the gym.
We are a retired teacher and school principal who are always ready for a new adventure. Very adaptable and experienced travellers, we have lived in many locations in Canada and Europe. We travelled for two years throughout Europe and North Africa and since retirement, usually try to spend the winters someplace warmer than Canada, usually Spain, France, Malta or Portugal and UK in the spring. We keep ourselves in good dog walking shape by swimming, walking and going to the gym.
Why we want to house sit
We enjoy exploring new places and cultures, but hate hotels and despise resorts. One never gets to know the area or the locals when just passing through or living secluded on a beach. We enjoy wandering around villages, towns, and countrysides. We love animals of all kinds.
Our experience
Over the years we have lived with a variety of animals: cats, dogs, goats, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, llamas and a many birds and parrots. At present we live with a rabbit and parrot who are cared for by a house sitter while we travel. We own our own home so we are used to looking after a property. I love gardening and have created and cared for gardens everywhere we have lived. Ron likes to fix things and renovate buildings. We have recently finished a 10 year house renovation. We both love animals and have enjoyed the animal/house sitting experience. The only drawback we have found to sitting is that we fall in love with the animals and must turn them over to their owners when we leave.
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Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Horses
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Fish
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Farm animals
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Bird
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Small pet
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House & pet sitting timeline
Virginia and Ron have done 11 house sits since 2011
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San Luis de SabinillasSpainMar 2019 -
Hayling IslandUnited KingdomApr 2018 -
GreenislandUnited KingdomMar - Apr 2018 -
BédarSpainFeb 2018 -
SalisburyUnited KingdomFeb 2018 -
SonningUnited KingdomMar - Apr 2017 -
LabartheFranceFeb 2017 -
PradinasFranceJan 2017 -
SendUnited KingdomApr 2016 -
West ClandonUnited KingdomMar 2016
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GaucínSpainMar 2016
