Elaine & Derek
Kind and caring, mature couple who love animals and the outdoors
Our experience
10+ years
Elaine: I have had dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, goldfish, budgerigars and chickens as pets. I have also cared for other people's dogs, cats, fish and chickens whist they have been on holiday. I am a keen gardener and will be…
Kerry
border collie
Owned in past
Reviews (27)
Elaine and Derek are the best. Our 3 dogs adore them. We couldn't ask for better sitters for them. This is our second visit with Derek and Elaine and we…
Wow, is the only word I have this amazing couple, they stayed in my to take care of my little tiny chihuahua. I don't think he'd ever seen so much of the…
This is the 2nd time Elaine and Derek have sat for us. If we could award 10 points for sitters it still wouldn't be enough to rate this pair. We were…
Oh wow -Elaine and Derek were the most WONDERFUL pet sitters ever!! I don’t really want to post this as we will probably never get them again!! They were…
Elaine and Derek have sat for us for 3 years. Mooney could not be in better hands. They are great with him; our house is very well cared for...and also the…
References (2)
Wilma Watts
I have known Elaine and Derek individually and as a couple for over 4 years. They have, on many occasions, house and pet sat for us and our three cats. They are a delightful couple and have always been conscientious and very responsible in our home. They are scrupulously honest and I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Character reference
26 February 2022
About Elaine & Derek
Derek and I are now retired. We spend some of our time on projects around the house and garden but frequently break off to do different things outdoors. We are able to travel more now and also paddleboard, kayak, outdoor swim, walk, camp…
Elaine
Derek
Why we want to house sit
Spending time with other people's cherished pets in new locations is something we both greatly enjoy. It gives us the chance to explore unknown parts of our own country and places abroad that we have yet to visit. Having dogs to walk would…