Joanna & Guy
About Joanna & Guy
I’m Jo, aged 52, a full-time writer and currently working on my second novel. I used to be an academic and spent a lot of time in East Asia. My partner, Guy, is 59 and a graphic designer and photographer. He's also a dab-hand in the kitchen (I wash up), and he plays the most blissfully wistful ragtime guitar.
We're from London originally, but ...
I’m Jo, aged 52, a full-time writer and currently working on my second novel. I used to be an academic and spent a lot of time in East Asia. My partner, Guy, is 59 and a graphic designer and photographer. He's also a dab-hand in the kitchen (I wash up), and he plays the most blissfully wistful ragtime guitar.
We're from London originally, but now live in Berlin, and are lucky to have the freedom to spend time away from home. We're quiet and tidy people, and happiest with simple things. We own a flat in London, which we rent out, so we know how important it is to feel sure your home is in safe hands and that your privacy is respected.
We're non-smokers and both physically fit (cycling, walking, plus a bit of gym when the Berlin winter strikes). We're mostly vegetarian - though we do eat some fish. We enjoy making contact - across languages and across species. Between us, we speak English, French, German and Chinese. We love animals, and they, we have found, generally like us.
Why we want to house sit
House-sitting is great because it gives people with pets the chance to travel, and people without pets the chance to travel AND spend time in the company of animals.
It was work that brought us to this city, but we can't keep pets in our Berlin flat, so we welcome the chance to offer short-term adoption, and show kindness, companionship and care.
Our experience
We’ve always been on hand to look after pets of friends and family at times they've needed to travel. We have lots of experience with cats (including elderly ones on medication), and some experience with dogs. We've also been house-sitters for an English couple (though not via this site), and Guy cared for a happy gang of four cats, a dog and chickens in France one summer.
We've spent extended periods in the French countryside and loved taking care of a rural house and grounds, dealing with minor maintenance and keeping the garden in order. Last year, we also had a field of sheep as neighbours, and were charmed by their calm and methodical ways.
Jo grew up close to the earth - often camping and out in the wild - and she had as many pets as she could persuade her parents to live with (cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, fish). She’s spent many contented hours taking care of other people's gardens, and at the right time of the year, disappears into bushes, to emerge with berries which she turns into moreish jam.
Reviews (2)
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Eva - Champagne-Mouton, France
04 August - 30 August 2018
Already when we saw their profile on Trusted Housesitter we felt so positive about Jo and Guy. This feeling has held up and deepened while we got to know them better and set up them coming here. Good, direct communications is one of their skills.
When here for the days of introduction they were s...Already when we saw their profile on Trusted Housesitter we felt so positive about Jo and Guy. This feeling has held up and deepened while we got to know them better and set up them coming here. Good, direct communications is one of their skills.
When here for the days of introduction they were so attentive to all the details of how we care for our animals. We have a border colllie, two cats, the chickens, two ducks and five sheep.
Our dog Selma is very reserved and it takes time, patience and love to win her over. Selma came to adore the company of Jo and Guy to our delight.
During our three weeks of absence they immersed themselves in the life of the mill tending to the animals and the garden.
We got regulat updates and photos that communicated to us their love and care.
We came back to a home that was cleaner than we left it. Guy came and picked us up from Angoulême as we were too late for the local trainstation.
We are so grateful to Jo and Guy, thank you the two of you and very much welcome back here.
We warmly recommend Jo and Guy as your future housesitters.
Warm regards
Eva and Serge- Organised
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Venetia - London, United Kingdom
14 June - 18 June 2018
Joanna and Guy were perfect sitters and took incredible care of both our beloved Bengal cat, who was relaxed and happy, and the house which was immaculate and full of good things. They were extremely easy to contact beforehand, thoughtful, diligent and affable. They completely put our minds at ea...
Joanna and Guy were perfect sitters and took incredible care of both our beloved Bengal cat, who was relaxed and happy, and the house which was immaculate and full of good things. They were extremely easy to contact beforehand, thoughtful, diligent and affable. They completely put our minds at ease and clearly have an affinity with cats - and no doubt all animals - and anyone would be lucky to have them sit for them. We were very grateful to have found such lovely people.
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External references (4)
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Wendy - House / Pet sitting Reference
05 December 2017
Guy looked after 4 cats, 6 hens and a dog for me. He exercised the dog regularly and formed a strong relationship with the cats. My animals were very happy with him and the house was in good order. I would not hesitate to recommend Guy's services as a responsible ans caring pet-sitter.
Guy looked after 4 cats, 6 hens and a dog for me. He exercised the dog regularly and formed a strong relationship with the cats. My animals were very happy with him and the house was in good order. I would not hesitate to recommend Guy's services as a responsible ans caring pet-sitter.
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Rachel - House / Pet sitting Reference
29 November 2017
I use house-sitters quite regularly and understand how important it is to trust the people looking after your home - and your animals. Jo and her partner Guy have cat-sat for me several times. I knew my cat would be happy, safe and very well cared-for, which meant I could relax white I was away. ...
I use house-sitters quite regularly and understand how important it is to trust the people looking after your home - and your animals. Jo and her partner Guy have cat-sat for me several times. I knew my cat would be happy, safe and very well cared-for, which meant I could relax white I was away. And that they would take good care of my house too. I’d highly recommend Guy and Jo as house and pet-sitters!
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Jane - House / Pet sitting Reference
27 November 2017
Jo and Guy are exemplary house sitters. They left our house tidier than when they arrived, our two nervous old cats relaxed and happy, and a bunch of flowers on the table. They are reliable, responsible and absolutely brilliant with cats. I would definitely recommend them, indeed we are hoping to...
Jo and Guy are exemplary house sitters. They left our house tidier than when they arrived, our two nervous old cats relaxed and happy, and a bunch of flowers on the table. They are reliable, responsible and absolutely brilliant with cats. I would definitely recommend them, indeed we are hoping to book them again next year.
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Steffen - Character Reference
23 November 2017
I have known Jo and Guy, as colleagues and friends, since 2010. They are both responsible, capable and adaptable people, excellent communicators, good-natured and kind to life in all its forms. They love spending time with animals (who just trust them instinctively and know they are good souls). ...
I have known Jo and Guy, as colleagues and friends, since 2010. They are both responsible, capable and adaptable people, excellent communicators, good-natured and kind to life in all its forms. They love spending time with animals (who just trust them instinctively and know they are good souls). I recommend them as an ideal couple to care for your home and pets.
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About Joanna & Guy
I’m Jo, aged 52, a full-time writer and currently working on my second novel. I used to be an academic and spent a lot of time in East Asia. My partner, Guy, is 59 and a graphic designer and photographer. He's also a dab-hand in the kitchen (I wash up), and he plays the most blissfully wistful ragtime guitar.
We're from London originally, but now live in Berlin, and are lucky to have the freedom to spend time away from home. We're quiet and tidy people, and happiest with simple things. We own a flat in London, which we rent out, so we know how important it is to feel sure your home is in safe hands and that your privacy is respected.
We're non-smokers and both physically fit (cycling, walking, plus a bit of gym when the Berlin winter strikes). We're mostly vegetarian - though we do eat some fish. We enjoy making contact - across languages and across species. Between us, we speak En......
I’m Jo, aged 52, a full-time writer and currently working on my second novel. I used to be an academic and spent a lot of time in East Asia. My partner, Guy, is 59 and a graphic designer and photographer. He's also a dab-hand in the kitchen (I wash up), and he plays the most blissfully wistful ragtime guitar.
We're from London originally, but now live in Berlin, and are lucky to have the freedom to spend time away from home. We're quiet and tidy people, and happiest with simple things. We own a flat in London, which we rent out, so we know how important it is to feel sure your home is in safe hands and that your privacy is respected.
We're non-smokers and both physically fit (cycling, walking, plus a bit of gym when the Berlin winter strikes). We're mostly vegetarian - though we do eat some fish. We enjoy making contact - across languages and across species. Between us, we speak English, French, German and Chinese. We love animals, and they, we have found, generally like us.
Why we want to house sit
House-sitting is great because it gives people with pets the chance to travel, and people without pets the chance to travel AND spend time in the company of animals.
It was work that brought us to this city, but we can't keep pets in our Berlin flat, so we welcome the chance to offer short-term adoption, and show kindness, companionship and care.
Our experience
We’ve always been on hand to look after pets of friends and family at times they've needed to travel. We have lots of experience with cats (including elderly ones on medication), and some experience with dogs. We've also been house-sitters for an English couple (though not via this site), and Guy cared for a happy gang of four cats, a dog and chickens in France one summer.
We've spent extended periods in the French countryside and loved taking care of a rural house and grounds, dealing with minor maintenance and keeping the garden in order. Last year, we also had a field of sheep as neighbours, and were charmed by their calm and methodical ways.
Jo grew up close to the earth - often camping and out in the wild - and she had as many pets as she could persuade her parents to live with (cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, fish). She’s spent many contented hours taking care of other people's gardens, and at the right time of the year, disappears into bushes, to emerge with berries which she turns into moreish jam.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Joanna and Guy have done 2 house sits since 2017
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Champagne-MoutonFranceAug 2018 -
LondonUnited KingdomJun 2018
