About Mandy
I live in Hong Kong but am now travelling periodically to the UK. I love all animals especially dogs, like walking and keeping fit. Our pooch here is a rescue dog - a mature Westie - but I'm used to many breeds big or small, bouncy puppies or elderly ladies, I love them all. We live in an apartment so I'm used to taking Bonnie out three times ...
I live in Hong Kong but am now travelling periodically to the UK. I love all animals especially dogs, like walking and keeping fit. Our pooch here is a rescue dog - a mature Westie - but I'm used to many breeds big or small, bouncy puppies or elderly ladies, I love them all. We live in an apartment so I'm used to taking Bonnie out three times a day.
I'm originally from Scotland, so used to all kinds of weather and the crazy heat of HK. I love going on hikes and exploring outdoors. I like cats too and have looked after them in the past but my dog Bonnie loves chasing them too much so we don't have any at home! I am happily married for over 25 years but unfortunately my hard working husband does not get too many holidays so many of my trips are solo or he joins me for a day or two.
I am very respectful of people's property and privacy, and like to be clean and tidy. I enjoy reading novels, am in a book club and my favourite journal is The Week so I can stay informed about the UK.
I enjoy sewing but now it tends to be more of the occasional alteration rather than the more ambitious projects of the past. I have facilitated classes for friends children and run a creative class helping people materialise their dream project!
I am a rugby fan particularly of 7s and especially love watching my son play.
I like moseying around markets and visiting museums - my favourite gallery in London is the V & A.
Why I want to house sit
My son is in school in London so I come to see him for some of his weekends off and be there for school events etc. I have quite a bit of down time on these trips between events, so it would be ideal and purposeful to look after new four legged friends and I would so thoroughly enjoy their company too.
I would very much appreciate sharing their home, rather than being in an impersonal hotel, being able to cook home food, and would relish getting to know different parts of Greater London again.
I have been very involved in my son's education, which has now morphed into a more back seat supporting role. I'm used to being busy so would like to make my trips purposeful, interesting and real.
I am highly practical and embrace new challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm and appreciation.
My experience
I am a responsible mature person who respects people's property and have owned and looked after my own properties for many years. Without being boastful, I feel I am organised, careful, adaptable, friendly and resourceful. I love all animals especially dogs and like keeping fit so exercising your pooch is not a problem.
I am committed to doing the right thing and a good communicator. Being empathetic to people's needs I treat people the way I would like to be treated myself. I appreciate being kept informed of how things are going in my absence, so would be happy to update owners about their home and animals whilst they are away.
Reviews (3)
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Robert - Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom
05 March - 14 March 2018
Another successful sit from Mandy and Jim. Our house was left spotlessly clean and our dog, Lola was well looked after. Hope we see them again.
Roy & CaronAnother successful sit from Mandy and Jim. Our house was left spotlessly clean and our dog, Lola was well looked after. Hope we see them again.
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Ann - Barnes, United Kingdom
19 November - 27 November 2017
Mandy and Jim looked after our 3 dogs fantastically. All was perfect on our return and Jim had sorted out the Wifi as well! Highly recommended.
Mandy and Jim looked after our 3 dogs fantastically. All was perfect on our return and Jim had sorted out the Wifi as well! Highly recommended.
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Robert - Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom
12 September - 19 September 2017
This was a fantastic house sit. Mandy and Jim are a lovely couple. They absolutely loved our dog and she loved them. They took her on lots of long walks and even to a rugby match! We would recommend them wholeheartedly.
This was a fantastic house sit. Mandy and Jim are a lovely couple. They absolutely loved our dog and she loved them. They took her on lots of long walks and even to a rugby match! We would recommend them wholeheartedly.
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About Mandy
I live in Hong Kong but am now travelling periodically to the UK. I love all animals especially dogs, like walking and keeping fit. Our pooch here is a rescue dog - a mature Westie - but I'm used to many breeds big or small, bouncy puppies or elderly ladies, I love them all. We live in an apartment so I'm used to taking Bonnie out three times a day.
I'm originally from Scotland, so used to all kinds of weather and the crazy heat of HK. I love going on hikes and exploring outdoors. I like cats too and have looked after them in the past but my dog Bonnie loves chasing them too much so we don't have any at home! I am happily married for over 25 years but unfortunately my hard working husband does not get too many holidays so many of my trips are solo or he joins me for a day or two.
I am very respectful of people's property and privacy, and like to be clean and tidy. I enjoy readi......
I live in Hong Kong but am now travelling periodically to the UK. I love all animals especially dogs, like walking and keeping fit. Our pooch here is a rescue dog - a mature Westie - but I'm used to many breeds big or small, bouncy puppies or elderly ladies, I love them all. We live in an apartment so I'm used to taking Bonnie out three times a day.
I'm originally from Scotland, so used to all kinds of weather and the crazy heat of HK. I love going on hikes and exploring outdoors. I like cats too and have looked after them in the past but my dog Bonnie loves chasing them too much so we don't have any at home! I am happily married for over 25 years but unfortunately my hard working husband does not get too many holidays so many of my trips are solo or he joins me for a day or two.
I am very respectful of people's property and privacy, and like to be clean and tidy. I enjoy reading novels, am in a book club and my favourite journal is The Week so I can stay informed about the UK.
I enjoy sewing but now it tends to be more of the occasional alteration rather than the more ambitious projects of the past. I have facilitated classes for friends children and run a creative class helping people materialise their dream project!
I am a rugby fan particularly of 7s and especially love watching my son play.
I like moseying around markets and visiting museums - my favourite gallery in London is the V & A.
Why I want to house sit
My son is in school in London so I come to see him for some of his weekends off and be there for school events etc. I have quite a bit of down time on these trips between events, so it would be ideal and purposeful to look after new four legged friends and I would so thoroughly enjoy their company too.
I would very much appreciate sharing their home, rather than being in an impersonal hotel, being able to cook home food, and would relish getting to know different parts of Greater London again.
I have been very involved in my son's education, which has now morphed into a more back seat supporting role. I'm used to being busy so would like to make my trips purposeful, interesting and real.
I am highly practical and embrace new challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm and appreciation.
My experience
I am a responsible mature person who respects people's property and have owned and looked after my own properties for many years. Without being boastful, I feel I am organised, careful, adaptable, friendly and resourceful. I love all animals especially dogs and like keeping fit so exercising your pooch is not a problem.
I am committed to doing the right thing and a good communicator. Being empathetic to people's needs I treat people the way I would like to be treated myself. I appreciate being kept informed of how things are going in my absence, so would be happy to update owners about their home and animals whilst they are away.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Mandy has done 3 house sits since 2016
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Walton-on-ThamesUnited KingdomMar 2018 -
BarnesUnited KingdomNov 2017 -
Walton-on-ThamesUnited KingdomSep 2017
