Catherine & Richard
Catherine & Richard
Responsible non smoking pet loving couple who like to travel
About Catherine & Richard
My name is Catherine (35) and my partner Richard (31) have been together for 8 years. We have a house together in Redditch, Worcs which we rent out. I am a contracts manager in the healthcare sector and Richard is a Chartered Accountant. We have been house sitting in the west midlands full time since December 2017 and have yet to have a single d...
My name is Catherine (35) and my partner Richard (31) have been together for 8 years. We have a house together in Redditch, Worcs which we rent out. I am a contracts manager in the healthcare sector and Richard is a Chartered Accountant. We have been house sitting in the west midlands full time since December 2017 and have yet to have a single day where we aren't looking after peoples beautiful pets and houses. Currently I am working fixed term contracts in the area while Richard is lucky enough to spend his days with the dogs we are caring for. Richard has always had a passion to work with dogs and house sitting has enabled him to really pursue this so I apologizes in advance if he has your dog doing tricks left right and center. We are very independent, courteous house sitters who's main goal is to really put you and your pets as ease while you are away.
Why we want to house sit
We are self confessed nomads who after our 6 month trip around Europe don't want to sit still. We do however want animals in our lives and we know we can't have our own unless we stayed put as we know that pets love their own home. Lots of people think its great that we can live rent free by doing what we are doing but its much more than that for us. For us its a privilege that people are trusting enough to allow us into their homes and care for their loved ones.
Our experience
We have both always had pets and love cats and dogs so would relish the opportunity to look after anything in need of care. We love walking dogs and love paying cats lots of attention. We are very tidy and considerate about other people's possessions. Our first trusted house sitters assignment was in Cambridge back in 2015 looking after 2 lovely Jack Russell’s. It’s was a wonderful experience as despite being elderly they had so much energy and allowed us to walk them around the Cambridgeshire countryside keeping us fit! We are now full time house sitters having completed over 10 house sits ranging from single cats to 4 large dogs and the odd chicken. We don't limit ourselves to anything and always love to meet potential house sits beforehand to make sure everyone is comfortable. We have used house sitters ourselves when we had pets and we know how important feeling comfortable with your house sitters is.
Reviews (9)
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Gaynor - Birmingham, United Kingdom
21 July - 11 August 2018
Cathereine and Richard were fabulous pet sitters. Our poor cat was ill and they provided exceptional care, taking her to the vets, giving medication and generally making us feel totally relaxed about having to leave her for 3 weeks. She was happy and healthy when we got home. And our home was per...
Cathereine and Richard were fabulous pet sitters. Our poor cat was ill and they provided exceptional care, taking her to the vets, giving medication and generally making us feel totally relaxed about having to leave her for 3 weeks. She was happy and healthy when we got home. And our home was perfectly clean and tidy too! I can't recommend them enough.
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Pamela - Birmingham, United Kingdom
29 April - 13 May 2018
Catherine and Richard have stayed twice at my house to house sit and look after my cat Tilly.They are a reliable professional and trustworthy couple.Whenever I return Tilly is as happy and content as when I leave which means so much.The house is always left clean and Tidy.They tend to any needs ...
Catherine and Richard have stayed twice at my house to house sit and look after my cat Tilly.They are a reliable professional and trustworthy couple.Whenever I return Tilly is as happy and content as when I leave which means so much.The house is always left clean and Tidy.They tend to any needs while I am away and keep regular contact.
I would highly recommend them and would welcome them anytime in the future to house sit.
I am most grateful to them that I can go away without worrying about Tilly or the house.- Organised
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Yvonne - Birmingham, United Kingdom
12 April - 28 April 2018
Catherine and her partner Richard came and looked after our dog Lola, and our house from April 14 to 28. They were terrific. Lola and Richard formed a real bond and a series of photos sent to us while we were away kept us relaxed and able to enjoy our holiday. Lola had a long walk in the mornings...
Catherine and her partner Richard came and looked after our dog Lola, and our house from April 14 to 28. They were terrific. Lola and Richard formed a real bond and a series of photos sent to us while we were away kept us relaxed and able to enjoy our holiday. Lola had a long walk in the mornings and slept the afternoon away quite content to be wherever Richard was.
The house was clean and tidy when we got back and there were fresh flowers around the place which was a lovely touch. The bedding had been changed, the towels washed and they had left fresh milk and bread for us.
They are sitting for us again in August and we are hoping that we will become one of their regulars.
Would we recommend them? Yes, most definitely. Thank you Richard and Catherine.- Organised
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About Catherine & Richard
My name is Catherine (35) and my partner Richard (31) have been together for 8 years. We have a house together in Redditch, Worcs which we rent out. I am a contracts manager in the healthcare sector and Richard is a Chartered Accountant. We have been house sitting in the west midlands full time since December 2017 and have yet to have a single day where we aren't looking after peoples beautiful pets and houses. Currently I am working fixed term contracts in the area while Richard is lucky enough to spend his days with the dogs we are caring for. Richard has always had a passion to work with dogs and house sitting has enabled him to really pursue this so I apologizes in advance if he has your dog doing tricks left right and center. We are very independent, courteous house sitters who's main goal is to really put you and your pets as ease while you are away.
My name is Catherine (35) and my partner Richard (31) have been together for 8 years. We have a house together in Redditch, Worcs which we rent out. I am a contracts manager in the healthcare sector and Richard is a Chartered Accountant. We have been house sitting in the west midlands full time since December 2017 and have yet to have a single day where we aren't looking after peoples beautiful pets and houses. Currently I am working fixed term contracts in the area while Richard is lucky enough to spend his days with the dogs we are caring for. Richard has always had a passion to work with dogs and house sitting has enabled him to really pursue this so I apologizes in advance if he has your dog doing tricks left right and center. We are very independent, courteous house sitters who's main goal is to really put you and your pets as ease while you are away.
Why we want to house sit
We are self confessed nomads who after our 6 month trip around Europe don't want to sit still. We do however want animals in our lives and we know we can't have our own unless we stayed put as we know that pets love their own home. Lots of people think its great that we can live rent free by doing what we are doing but its much more than that for us. For us its a privilege that people are trusting enough to allow us into their homes and care for their loved ones.
Our experience
We have both always had pets and love cats and dogs so would relish the opportunity to look after anything in need of care. We love walking dogs and love paying cats lots of attention. We are very tidy and considerate about other people's possessions. Our first trusted house sitters assignment was in Cambridge back in 2015 looking after 2 lovely Jack Russell’s. It’s was a wonderful experience as despite being elderly they had so much energy and allowed us to walk them around the Cambridgeshire countryside keeping us fit! We are now full time house sitters having completed over 10 house sits ranging from single cats to 4 large dogs and the odd chicken. We don't limit ourselves to anything and always love to meet potential house sits beforehand to make sure everyone is comfortable. We have used house sitters ourselves when we had pets and we know how important feeling comfortable with your house sitters is.
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Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Fish
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Poultry
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Small pet
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Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
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House & pet sitting timeline
Catherine and Richard have done 10 house sits since 2014
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BirminghamUnited KingdomJul - Aug 2018 -
RedditchUnited KingdomMay - Jun 2018 -
BirminghamUnited KingdomApr - May 2018 -
BirminghamUnited KingdomApr 2018 -
SolihullUnited KingdomMar - Apr 2018 -
RedditchUnited KingdomFeb - Mar 2018
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BirminghamUnited KingdomDec 2017 - Feb 2018 -
BromsgroveUnited KingdomMar 2017 -
Wisbech Saint MaryUnited KingdomNov 2015 -
CambridgeUnited KingdomOct 2015
