Marianne & Simon
Marianne & Simon
Careful, friendly and caring kiwi pet lovers
About Marianne & Simon
Marianne and Simon are mature ex-pat kiwis who have lived outside NZ for the last thirty years. Firstly in the UK and now the Middle East. We are both responsible, very practical, reliable and we are non-smokers. Since our family pet died we have fostered many homeless often sick cats. Marianne has even been up during the night helping to bot...
Marianne and Simon are mature ex-pat kiwis who have lived outside NZ for the last thirty years. Firstly in the UK and now the Middle East. We are both responsible, very practical, reliable and we are non-smokers. Since our family pet died we have fostered many homeless often sick cats. Marianne has even been up during the night helping to bottle feed tiny kittens!
Why we want to house sit
We heard about your website from another NZ couple, who we met while they were house sitting in Abu Dhabi! We are both professional people - Simon a Chartered Architect and Marianne a teacher of English. Simon is now semi-retired, a lover of old buildings and restorer of classic cars. Marianne is a keen gardener, loves walking in the countryside and learning about the history of the areas we visit. We're happy to stay in a rural cottage or a city apartment. This seems like a great way of seeing unexpected places with the added bonus of caring for a much loved pet.
Our experience
Every year when we went home to visit family in NZ we reluctantly put our family pet into the local cattery which he hated! As he became older and suffered from chronic kidney failure we paid people to live in our home and give him his medication. If only we could have found a facility like Trusted Housesitters and a kind cat lover to look after him. Our cat died a few years ago and we are now semi-retired so keen to see a bit more of the world. We miss our pet and would love nothing better than looking after someone's beloved pet in their own home. As our cat grew older he needed sub-cutaneous injecting and required various other medications so we are pretty experienced in dealing with aging pets - particularly cats.
We know from experience that animals are so much happier when being cared for in their own familiar environment - and this means the owner can relax and enjoy their holiday knowing their pet is safe
Reviews (2)
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Grace - Benicarló, Spain
29 August - 04 September 2017
Marianne and Simon did a great job for us and took great care of Lola and Shirley. We thank them.
Marianne and Simon did a great job for us and took great care of Lola and Shirley. We thank them.
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Melinda - Bedlington, United Kingdom
09 July - 17 July 2016
Marianne was a wonderful housesitter and I was lucky to have found her. She was experienced in looking after poorly cats and did a marvellous job with mine. It was unexpected and difficult circumstances when she arrived, as I had just suffered a bereavement, which meant we didn't even get to me...
Marianne was a wonderful housesitter and I was lucky to have found her. She was experienced in looking after poorly cats and did a marvellous job with mine. It was unexpected and difficult circumstances when she arrived, as I had just suffered a bereavement, which meant we didn't even get to meet. Despite this, she managed the house and the pet sitting so,well, and I was so grateful for her support, especially at such a difficult time. My home was spotless when I arrived home, despite probably not being so when she arrived, and everything looked like a new pin. I would wholeheartedly recommend her and her husband, and would feel so grateful to have them sit for me at any point in the future.
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External references (2)
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Diana - Character Reference
13 May 2016
I recently met Marianne and Simon while on a house sit assignment in Dubai. They impressed me as an engaging and capable couple. Simon has had an extensive background in various large commercial development projects as an architect, which gives him a sound knowledge of all things practical. Ma...
I recently met Marianne and Simon while on a house sit assignment in Dubai. They impressed me as an engaging and capable couple. Simon has had an extensive background in various large commercial development projects as an architect, which gives him a sound knowledge of all things practical. Marianne also impressed as having a varied background with sound knowledge of animals and domestic matters having run a household while raising their family.
They expressed interest in the housesitting activities that we had been involved in over the previous twelve months. Based on my knowledge of the requirements for house sitting (11 properties) and my experience with Marianne and Simon, I would have no hesitation in recommending them for a position as house sitters. I am sure they would be completely relied upon to look after both animals and homes, ensuring the well being of both.- Organised
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Jane - Character Reference
12 May 2016
Simon and Marianne Crispe stayed in our apartment in Glendowie, Auckland, NZ, for about six weeks last year while their home was being renovated. They were considerate sitters and the apartment was left in immaculate condition. Their own home is kept in a similar condition.
They are a great co...Simon and Marianne Crispe stayed in our apartment in Glendowie, Auckland, NZ, for about six weeks last year while their home was being renovated. They were considerate sitters and the apartment was left in immaculate condition. Their own home is kept in a similar condition.
They are a great couple, very honest and adore animals. They have always owned a cat and often foster cats brought home by their veterinary daughter.- Organised
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About Marianne & Simon
Marianne and Simon are mature ex-pat kiwis who have lived outside NZ for the last thirty years. Firstly in the UK and now the Middle East. We are both responsible, very practical, reliable and we are non-smokers. Since our family pet died we have fostered many homeless often sick cats. Marianne has even been up during the night helping to bottle feed tiny kittens!
Marianne and Simon are mature ex-pat kiwis who have lived outside NZ for the last thirty years. Firstly in the UK and now the Middle East. We are both responsible, very practical, reliable and we are non-smokers. Since our family pet died we have fostered many homeless often sick cats. Marianne has even been up during the night helping to bottle feed tiny kittens!
Why we want to house sit
We heard about your website from another NZ couple, who we met while they were house sitting in Abu Dhabi! We are both professional people - Simon a Chartered Architect and Marianne a teacher of English. Simon is now semi-retired, a lover of old buildings and restorer of classic cars. Marianne is a keen gardener, loves walking in the countryside and learning about the history of the areas we visit. We're happy to stay in a rural cottage or a city apartment. This seems like a great way of seeing unexpected places with the added bonus of caring for a much loved pet.
Our experience
Every year when we went home to visit family in NZ we reluctantly put our family pet into the local cattery which he hated! As he became older and suffered from chronic kidney failure we paid people to live in our home and give him his medication. If only we could have found a facility like Trusted Housesitters and a kind cat lover to look after him. Our cat died a few years ago and we are now semi-retired so keen to see a bit more of the world. We miss our pet and would love nothing better than looking after someone's beloved pet in their own home. As our cat grew older he needed sub-cutaneous injecting and required various other medications so we are pretty experienced in dealing with aging pets - particularly cats.
We know from experience that animals are so much happier when being cared for in their own familiar environment - and this means the owner can relax and enjoy their holiday knowing their pet is safe
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House & pet sitting timeline
Marianne and Simon have done 2 house sits since 2016
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BenicarlóSpainAug - Sep 2017 -
BedlingtonUnited KingdomJul 2016
