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Karen & Brian

Aussie/American travel writer and photographer who love animals

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Our experience

10+ years

Now empty-nesters, my husband and I have over 30 years of pet-sitting experience around the world. When our children were young, we ran a successful home/pet-sitting side business in Santa Barbara through Rover, and you can read our glowing

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  • Sugar

    french bulldog

    Cared for

  • Illustration of a smiling dog

    Gus

    portuguese water dog

    Cared for

  • Misty

    ragdoll

    Currently owns

  • Mitzi

    british shorthair

    Cared for

Reviews (1)

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Jim and Robin

5 stars all the way. If we could do 6, we would. If they apply for a sit for your pets and home, interview them promptly and say yes. Wonderful people who

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Scripps Ranch, CA, US · 22 Apr - 01 May 2024

About Karen & Brian

As passionate animal advocates, we have been pet-sitting for more than 30 years, simply because we love being around animals. I’m an Aussie travel writer, and my husband, Brian is a travel photographer, born and raised in Santa Barbara

Karen

Age56OccupationTravel Writer and EditorLives inSan Francisco (San Pancho), Mexico
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Brian

Age56OccupationPhoto Editor

Why we want to house sit

We love being around animals! Plus we love traveling. We have hired our own pet-sitters in the past, and will care for your home and pets just as we would wish others to do for us.

Preferred countries

AnguillaAntigua And BarbudaArubaAustraliaBahamasBarbados
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