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Sousa & David
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Sousa & David

Pet and house sitting - who ya gonna call - Sue and Dave!

Lydbrook, United Kingdom
13 reviews
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About Sousa & David

Sue's had a variety of careers, all have revolved around supporting people to gain a better life. Her last full-time jobs were Neuro-diversity performance coaching and supporting learning disabled clients in their own homes. Sue tends to love everything she chooses to do!
Dave grew up in a farming community near Evesham. His family had a small h...

Sue's had a variety of careers, all have revolved around supporting people to gain a better life. Her last full-time jobs were Neuro-diversity performance coaching and supporting learning disabled clients in their own homes. Sue tends to love everything she chooses to do!
Dave grew up in a farming community near Evesham. His family had a small holding where his parents and grandparents lived and worked. He started repairing tractors then went on to learn motor mechanics - working on classic cars and what he calls 'continentals', working in Stratford and Evesham. He grew up repairing his friend's cars (including Ozzy Osbourne and friends!) and helping another friend with his rally car racing.
We met after both suffering sadness in our lives - Dave lost his partner after a long illness and I lost my husband and home after 23 years of marriage.
We are Yin and Yang partners. We fill in the gaps for one another - he calms me down, I wind him up, lol!

We look forward to looking after your home and pets, and exploring your local area.

Why we want to house sit

Love to visit different areas and exploring, gardening, walking and quiet times. Must be UK based as Dave isn't into travelling like Sue. Although Sue is used to lone travelling abroad!
We live in the Forest of Dean, so living alongside wildlife is the norm for us.
We have both had a lot of different animals in our lives, Dave comes from a farming background and Sue has taken care of a lot of pets over the years.

Our experience

Sue and Dave have a natural affinity with animals and don't like to see any creature harmed. We have owned a few different types of pets over the years.

When the children left home, Sue worked as a private live-in housekeeper/companion, her duties included looking after homes, gardens and pets, often being requested to come back by the family. Some clients became her main clients, where she worked regularly over several years.

Dave, although 70 is still very active, enjoying gardening, repairing and making things, off-road mountain biking through the forest and around Wales, and also enjoys the quiet life. He grew up in the country, with feral cats, working dogs, horses, pigs, chickens, goats, sheep and cattle to look after - although he says he will never like rats! However, that's where Sue would step in, as she loved keeping hamsters!!

Reviews (13)
  • Frances - Tenterden, United Kingdom
    14 December - 02 January 2019

    I was lucky enough to meet Sousa before she and Dave house-sat for us this Christmas. She is a lovely, engaging and caring person and I felt confident leaving the house and pets in her care. We arrived home yesterday to a beautifully clean house, very happy pets, excellent paper chain decorations... 

    I was lucky enough to meet Sousa before she and Dave house-sat for us this Christmas. She is a lovely, engaging and caring person and I felt confident leaving the house and pets in her care. We arrived home yesterday to a beautifully clean house, very happy pets, excellent paper chain decorations and even some Christmas goodies! I have no hesitation in recommending Sousa and Dave to anyone looking for a sitter - they are wonderful and I hope they can come again.

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    This was a lovely sit - all the pets are very friendly, affectionate and easy to look after, lots to do locally and a huge amount of great places to visit close by.
    The house itself is lovely - open yet cozy and warm and ability to go on daily walks straight from the back door with Charlie. Excellent housesit, we’d love to come again!!

  • Simon & Barbara - Cinderford, United Kingdom
    17 November - 27 November 2018

    This is our second time with Sousa as house sitter, and the second time we've returned to an immaculate house with fresh flowers - better than when we left! Sousa kept us informed throughout our break and sent us pictures of our cats while away which was lovely. I have no hesitation in recomme... 

    This is our second time with Sousa as house sitter, and the second time we've returned to an immaculate house with fresh flowers - better than when we left! Sousa kept us informed throughout our break and sent us pictures of our cats while away which was lovely. I have no hesitation in recommending Sousa.

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  • Christy - Hereford, United Kingdom
    13 October - 24 October 2018

    Sousa is a very experienced house sitter and looked after our house and dogs fantastically. The house was cleaner than when we left with a lovely bunch of flowers waiting for us upon our return. Sousa had also washed her linen. Before we left, Sousa agreed with us how often she would get in co... 

    Sousa is a very experienced house sitter and looked after our house and dogs fantastically. The house was cleaner than when we left with a lovely bunch of flowers waiting for us upon our return. Sousa had also washed her linen. Before we left, Sousa agreed with us how often she would get in contact and she gave us a great debrief when we returned which filled us with confidence that both our dogs and house were well cared for. We would certainly have Sousa back if she was available when we next go away.

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About Sousa & David

Sue's had a variety of careers, all have revolved around supporting people to gain a better life. Her last full-time jobs were Neuro-diversity performance coaching and supporting learning disabled clients in their own homes. Sue tends to love everything she chooses to do!
Dave grew up in a farming community near Evesham. His family had a small holding where his parents and grandparents lived and worked. He started repairing tractors then went on to learn motor mechanics - working on classic cars and what he calls 'continentals', working in Stratford and Evesham. He grew up repairing his friend's cars (including Ozzy Osbourne and friends!) and helping another friend with his rally car racing.
We met after both suffering sadness in our lives - Dave lost his partner after a long illness and I lost my husband and home after 23 years of marriage.
We are Yin and Yang partners. We fill in t......

Sue's had a variety of careers, all have revolved around supporting people to gain a better life. Her last full-time jobs were Neuro-diversity performance coaching and supporting learning disabled clients in their own homes. Sue tends to love everything she chooses to do!
Dave grew up in a farming community near Evesham. His family had a small holding where his parents and grandparents lived and worked. He started repairing tractors then went on to learn motor mechanics - working on classic cars and what he calls 'continentals', working in Stratford and Evesham. He grew up repairing his friend's cars (including Ozzy Osbourne and friends!) and helping another friend with his rally car racing.
We met after both suffering sadness in our lives - Dave lost his partner after a long illness and I lost my husband and home after 23 years of marriage.
We are Yin and Yang partners. We fill in the gaps for one another - he calms me down, I wind him up, lol!

We look forward to looking after your home and pets, and exploring your local area.

Why we want to house sit

Love to visit different areas and exploring, gardening, walking and quiet times. Must be UK based as Dave isn't into travelling like Sue. Although Sue is used to lone travelling abroad!
We live in the Forest of Dean, so living alongside wildlife is the norm for us.
We have both had a lot of different animals in our lives, Dave comes from a farming background and Sue has taken care of a lot of pets over the years.

Our experience

Sue and Dave have a natural affinity with animals and don't like to see any creature harmed. We have owned a few different types of pets over the years.

When the children left home, Sue worked as a private live-in housekeeper/companion, her duties included looking after homes, gardens and pets, often being requested to come back by the family. Some clients became her main clients, where she worked regularly over several years.

Dave, although 70 is still very active, enjoying gardening, repairing and making things, off-road mountain biking through the forest and around Wales, and also enjoys the quiet life. He grew up in the country, with feral cats, working dogs, horses, pigs, chickens, goats, sheep and cattle to look after - although he says he will never like rats! However, that's where Sue would step in, as she loved keeping hamsters!!

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Preferred Countries

  • New Zealand
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

Profile Details

Age
Sousa 65, David 65+
Occupation
Weight Loss Consultant, Retired Motor Mechanic
Travelling as a
Couple
Previous house sitting experience
Yes
Member benefits
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Member since
July 2017

House & pet sitting timeline

Sousa and David have done 21 house sits since 2017

  • House and Cat Sitting - Gloucestershire
    House and Cat Sitting - Gloucestershire
    Cinderford
    United Kingdom
    Jan - Feb 2019
  • A week in May  in the Forest of Dean with Truffle a most enthusiastic Jack Russell.
    A week in May  in the Forest of Dean with Truffle a most enthusiastic Jack Russell.
    Coleford
    United Kingdom
    Jan 2019
  • Christmas/New Year housesitting 2018/19 in converted barn in Kent countryside
    Christmas/New Year housesitting 2018/19 in converted barn in Kent countryside
    Tenterden
    United Kingdom
    Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
  • House and Cat Sitting - Gloucestershire
    House and Cat Sitting - Gloucestershire
    Cinderford
    United Kingdom
    Nov 2018
  • Black Lab & Springer Spaniel Housesit
    Black Lab & Springer Spaniel Housesit
    Hereford
    United Kingdom
    Oct 2018
  • Our pet family
    Our pet family
    Ross on Wye
    United Kingdom
    Sep 2018
  • Large House set in woodland over looking river valley
    Large House set in woodland over looking river valley
    Stamford
    United Kingdom
    Aug - Sep 2018
  • Long weekend housesit 13-16 July  in Wales for 6 Sphynx and lovely location!!
    Long weekend housesit 13-16 July  in Wales for 6 Sphynx and lovely location!!
    Llanelli
    United Kingdom
    Jul 2018
  • Pet sitter needed for me and the chickens
    Pet sitter needed for me and the chickens
    Weston-super-Mare
    United Kingdom
    May 2018
  • Cosy cottage in the Forest of Dean, near the River Wye
    Cosy cottage in the Forest of Dean, near the River Wye
    Lydbrook
    United Kingdom
    Apr 2018
  • Idyllic location in the Wye Valley, Herefordshire
    Idyllic location in the Wye Valley, Herefordshire
    Fownhope
    United Kingdom
    Mar 2018
  • Cosy Cottage in the Wye Valley
    Cosy Cottage in the Wye Valley
    Goodrich
    United Kingdom
    Mar 2018
  • Pet sitter needed for 2 dogs in Gloucestershire, February 2018
    Pet sitter needed for 2 dogs in Gloucestershire, February 2018
    Cirencester
    United Kingdom
    Feb 2018
  • Pet/house sitter required.
    Pet/house sitter required.
    Ross on Wye
    United Kingdom
    Jan - Feb 2018
  • Pet sitter needed for me and the chickens
    Pet sitter needed for me and the chickens
    Weston-super-Mare
    United Kingdom
    Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
  • Cosy cottage in the Forest of Dean, near the River Wye
    Cosy cottage in the Forest of Dean, near the River Wye
    Lydbrook
    United Kingdom
    Dec 2017
  • House and Cat Sitting - Gloucestershire
    House and Cat Sitting - Gloucestershire
    Cinderford
    United Kingdom
    Nov - Dec 2017
  • I'm Frankie of Oxford
    I'm Frankie of Oxford
    Oxford
    United Kingdom
    Sep - Oct 2017
  • regular pet/house sitter required.
    regular pet/house sitter required.
    Witney
    United Kingdom
    Sep 2017
  • Pet Sitting required from 15th July to 22nd July
    Pet Sitting required from 15th July to 22nd July
    Cirencester
    United Kingdom
    Aug - Sep 2017
  • Lovely house within easy reach of city of Oxford
    Lovely house within easy reach of city of Oxford
    Oxford
    United Kingdom
    Aug 2017
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