Ione Maria
Animal lover, artist & gardener who'd happily care for your home & pets
My experience
10+ years
I grew up with pets and have always adored animals. I’ve travelled a lot so rather than have my own pets I’ve looked after other people’s, and joined THS so I could keep doing so. I’m experienced with dogs, cat, chickens, rabbits, guinea…
Finn
mix-breed
Cared for
Cyndi
mix-breed
Cared for
Toes
british shorthair
Cared for
Ivor
indian star tortoise
Cared for
Phantom
bean goose
Cared for
Autumn
rescue pet
Cared for
Pig
rabbit
Cared for
Mabel
rescue pet
Cared for
Reviews (6)
Ione was a pleasure to have sit our house and look after our dear old cat Mimi. There were complications due to an unexpected event( a bereavement) and Ione…
How lucky we were to meet the wonderful Ione and Nick, and for Oggi to be looked after by them! Ione is thoughtful, kind, patient, accommodating…
I feel really fortunate to have met Ione. Ione looked after my Bedlington whippet Pip with great care, he was clearly really happy with her and I enjoyed the…
We were so happy with Ione cat and house sitting for us. We didn't meet her but had a video call before hand which was great. She is very reliable, we…
We had arranged to meet Ione before the sit as she is fairly local to us. There was an instant rapport between her and River and it was clear that she had a…
References (3)
Fred Groom
Ione Maria looked after Fred Groom’s pets & home
I was extremely happy that Maria was able to look after my cat while I was on holiday. Bessie gets very lonely when there's noone around so I knew she would be OK. The house was left in immaculate condition when I got back which made it so nice to come home to.
Tidy
Animal-lover
Professional
Reference from Ione Maria’s friend
09 September 2024
About Ione Maria
Hello! My name is Ione and I'm an artist, food grower and animal lover working in Devon, England. I adore animals and so Trusted Housesitter works just great for me, it’s always lovely getting to know different creatures and their habits!…
Why I want to house sit
I've travelled a lot over the years and lived in many different places, I love the new perspectives that a change of space and view can bring. Having grown up with animals, I have always wanted my own pets but haven't felt able to have any…