Karen & Michael
About Karen & Michael
We are an English (Karen) and Irish (Michael) married couple. We currently live in Gibraltar, where Michael has been working for the past 6 years. Karen built and ran a guesthouse in rural Andalucia (Spain) for many years and is now taking it easy after many busy years in the hospitality industry. She enjoys doing voluntary work, both for chi...
We are an English (Karen) and Irish (Michael) married couple. We currently live in Gibraltar, where Michael has been working for the past 6 years. Karen built and ran a guesthouse in rural Andalucia (Spain) for many years and is now taking it easy after many busy years in the hospitality industry. She enjoys doing voluntary work, both for children and animal charities and is a very keen gardener.
Michael has a book keeping and accounting business.
We are both non smokers, active and sociable. We are experienced house sitters and huge animal lovers.
Why we want to house sit
House sitting is the perfect way to visit new places and feel part of a community. As animal lovers it's the icing on the cake when there are pets to care for. We really enjoy travelling and plan to do more of it in the coming years. Sadly we recently lost our own beloved dog, Niki, but this means we are now free to travel much more. In the past, Niki would accompany Karen on house sitting assignments. When he got too old, we changed tack and looked after pets in our home.
Our experience
Years of experience with dogs and cats! We've had everything from pure breeds to Heinz 57s and moggies, and loved them all! We are both very happy in the company of animals and enjoy all their different personalities and needs.
We are responsible, honest and respectful of other people's belongings and lifestyle. We will follow your instructions diligently and treat your pets as our own. Some years ago Karen needed house sitters, so we understand your concerns.
We are both level headed and able to think clearly in an emergency.
Very content to be home alone with the animals, walking the dogs, gardening, watering plants, etc.
We also looked after other people's pets in our own home, offering home-from-home boarding.
We're happy to give medication (not injections) if required. We have plenty of patience and we are equally happy looking after boisterous puppies or elderly, creaky cats and dogs.
References: apart from those posted here, we have various references which can be emailed to home owners upon request.
Reviews (8)
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Marion - Byford, Western Australia, Australia
27 December - 16 January 2019
I am so grateful to Karen and Michael for being wonderful with our pets. They bonded with them from first sight.
Our house was beautifully clean and tidy, in fact better than we left it.
They are the best pet sitters ever! And we have also gained some special neew friends.I am so grateful to Karen and Michael for being wonderful with our pets. They bonded with them from first sight.
Our house was beautifully clean and tidy, in fact better than we left it.
They are the best pet sitters ever! And we have also gained some special neew friends.- Organised
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Response from Karen & Michael
Our first Aussie house sit!!
We clicked with Marion and Paul from the moment we arrived and fell in love with Picasso, Boris, Tula and Tom.
Thank you for your great review. We are looking forward to seeing you again.
Best regards
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Carol - Cambridge, United Kingdom
20 September - 28 September 2018
I felt totally comfortable and at ease with Karen and Michael as soon as we met. They are both very warm, friendly people and Touca took to them immediately. On our return it was clear that Touca was very happy and had been well looked after, as had the house and garden. So we were also very happ...
I felt totally comfortable and at ease with Karen and Michael as soon as we met. They are both very warm, friendly people and Touca took to them immediately. On our return it was clear that Touca was very happy and had been well looked after, as had the house and garden. So we were also very happy!
I have no hesitation in recommending Karen and Michael - we hope we will be able to use them again. I know this would make Touca very happy too!- Organised
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Response from Karen & Michael
Doing so many repeat house sits where we’ve come to know the owners and pets so well, I confess to being a wee bit nervous at the prospect of this new house sit. My nerves were unfounded, as Carol and Tony welcomed us into their lovely home. They are hospitable and thoughtful, and we felt very comfortable. We loved every minute of our time with Touca - playing with her in the garden (endless ball throwing!) and walking in the fields and woods. We have such happy memories of her bounding along with a great big doggy smile on her face. Touca is a really happy and loving dog. Thank you Carol and Tony for choosing us.
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Alison - Keston, United Kingdom
25 April - 06 May 2017
This is the second time that we have been lucky enough to have Karen as our house sitter and she is just brilliant! Our dog and four cats adore her and no wonder, as she showers them with love and attends to their every need. We were in touch with her regularly during our time away and could tota...
This is the second time that we have been lucky enough to have Karen as our house sitter and she is just brilliant! Our dog and four cats adore her and no wonder, as she showers them with love and attends to their every need. We were in touch with her regularly during our time away and could totally relax, knowing that all the animals were extremely happy and in such good hands. The house was immaculate on our return, the garden blooming and all the bedding and towels washed - she is so organised! With her great sense of humour and zest for life, not only has Karen been a wonderful house sitter but she has become a good friend too. We cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a reliable and caring house sitter and look forward to her returning again sometime soon!
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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About Karen & Michael
We are an English (Karen) and Irish (Michael) married couple. We currently live in Gibraltar, where Michael has been working for the past 6 years. Karen built and ran a guesthouse in rural Andalucia (Spain) for many years and is now taking it easy after many busy years in the hospitality industry. She enjoys doing voluntary work, both for children and animal charities and is a very keen gardener.
Michael has a book keeping and accounting business.
We are both non smokers, active and sociable. We are experienced house sitters and huge animal lovers.
We are an English (Karen) and Irish (Michael) married couple. We currently live in Gibraltar, where Michael has been working for the past 6 years. Karen built and ran a guesthouse in rural Andalucia (Spain) for many years and is now taking it easy after many busy years in the hospitality industry. She enjoys doing voluntary work, both for children and animal charities and is a very keen gardener.
Michael has a book keeping and accounting business.
We are both non smokers, active and sociable. We are experienced house sitters and huge animal lovers.
Why we want to house sit
House sitting is the perfect way to visit new places and feel part of a community. As animal lovers it's the icing on the cake when there are pets to care for. We really enjoy travelling and plan to do more of it in the coming years. Sadly we recently lost our own beloved dog, Niki, but this means we are now free to travel much more. In the past, Niki would accompany Karen on house sitting assignments. When he got too old, we changed tack and looked after pets in our home.
Our experience
Years of experience with dogs and cats! We've had everything from pure breeds to Heinz 57s and moggies, and loved them all! We are both very happy in the company of animals and enjoy all their different personalities and needs.
We are responsible, honest and respectful of other people's belongings and lifestyle. We will follow your instructions diligently and treat your pets as our own. Some years ago Karen needed house sitters, so we understand your concerns.
We are both level headed and able to think clearly in an emergency.
Very content to be home alone with the animals, walking the dogs, gardening, watering plants, etc.
We also looked after other people's pets in our own home, offering home-from-home boarding.
We're happy to give medication (not injections) if required. We have plenty of patience and we are equally happy looking after boisterous puppies or elderly, creaky cats and dogs.
References: apart from those posted here, we have various references which can be emailed to home owners upon request.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Karen and Michael have done 8 house sits since 2015
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ByfordAustraliaDec 2018 - Jan 2019 -
CambridgeUnited KingdomSep 2018 -
KestonUnited KingdomApr - May 2017 -
GibraltarGibraltarDec 2016 - Jan 2017 -
KestonUnited KingdomAug 2016
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King's LynnUnited KingdomMay - Jun 2016 -
Nueva AndaluciaSpainFeb 2016 -
AylesburyUnited KingdomAug 2015
